New, Important, Upcoming
NEW
- Thurs June 27th, 5 pm – ?, HHD LEAP at the Spikes. HHD has tickets for students and others from HHD to attend the game as a group, and RPTM’s Matt Bakowicz has offered to give anyone interested a tour of the baseball stadium. Tickets will be distributed from 337 HHD Building. Those interested in the tour can meet Matt and Dr. Shea outside the main baseball stadium gates at 5 PM. Game time is 7:05 PM.
- Tues July 2, Dinner, 5:45-7:15 14 Henderson: Meet HHD Dean Craig Newschaffer; Highlighted Departments: HPA and HM faculty/advisers will be on hand to meet students. Highlighted Topic: Connecting with Advisers
- Sign up now to attend a workshop with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) senior director and thought leader, Sandi Lewis, and learn about your implicit assumptions and biases. Do you know your blind spots? While Penn State values integrity, community, and respect, these aren’t just squishy and meaningless words. All kinds of companies and nonprofits are looking for potential employees who demonstrate strong relationship and collaboration skills. Do you know who you are? Do you know the kind of person you want to be? Implicit bias thrives when you aren’t paying attention. Use information from this workshop to help build your best self.
- BLIND SPOTS: Tuesday, July 9, 20195:00 to 7:00 p.m.(dinner included) OR Wednesday, July 10, 2019 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.(lunch included) Free workshop open to students, only. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Use the link below to sign up and receive additional information. https://tinyurl.com/blindspotspwc Challenging assumptions to build inclusive leaders This program made possible by a grant from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Penn State encourages qualified persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Sonia DeLuca Fernández at 814-865-5906 in advance of your participation or visit.
- Health Promotion and Wellness is seeking a student intern for the fall 2019 semester. If interested, send a resume and cover letter to Erin Raupers at eeg5005@psu.edu by June 28, 2019. The role of the Health Promotion and Wellness (HPW) intern will be to assist with a range of health promotion initiatives during fall 2019. The intern will have hands-on opportunities to participate in the development of health promotion and wellness initiatives for a college population. The intern will work collaboratively and individually to accomplish assignments. The intern will be supervised by Erin Raupers, Assistant Director. The intern’s primary responsibility will be to assist with two aspects of the Healthy Penn State Initiative. The goal of the Healthy Penn State initiative is to improve the academic success of students by encouraging healthy behaviors. The intern will develop content for the Healthy Penn State website and social media channels, such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The intern will also assist with the recruitment, training, and management of the Healthy Penn State Ambassadors, a peer health education program. Additionally, the individual will help staff outreach tables and assist with the daily operation of the Wellness Suite. Activities include staffing the front desk, greeting students who have appointments, answering the phone, and answering questions. The intern will assist with wellness initiatives, health promotion campaigns, wellness services and wellness workshops. The intern will gain valuable knowledge about evidence-based strategies for sleep, nutrition, physical activity, and stress. The intern will gain experience with program evaluation. The start date of this internship is August 26, 2019. The intern may work between 15-30 hours per week for 15 weeks. The approximate end date is December 13, 2019. This is an unpaid internship, but the successful candidate will receive credit through their academic department. We are seeking someone who is creative and values innovation along with excellence. Experience with technology is essential. Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills are essential as well as a genuine appreciation for working with diverse populations. If you have questions, please contact Erin Raupers at 814-863-0461 or eeg5005@psu.edu
- The Future of Foster Care: New Science to Address Old Problems September 23-24, 2019 The Nittany Lion Inn 200 W. Park Avenue State College, PA 16803
- Approximately 6% of youth in U.S. experience foster care in their lifetime. Decades of studies have detailed the poor outcomes these children face, in terms of health, education, behavior, and social functioning. Scholars and policy-makers have identified a litany of reform targets, from school instability to the use of congregate care and yet, many of the core concerns about the foster care system appear intractable – every week, news stories emerge about foster children who have died, been trafficked, been moved dozens of times, exited foster care to homelessness, or been returned to unsafe families. Research has largely found that foster care produces outcomes similar to simply leaving children with abusive or neglectful parents. Why, after dozens of policy changes and a myriad of research studies, has so little changed for the hundreds of thousands of children in foster care each year? The Future of Foster Care conference will focus on identifying and addressing the barriers to meaningful change and innovative policy and practice solutions to the foster care system’s most pressing challenges. Leaders from government, academia, and the non-profit sector will meet for a two day event during which speakers will elucidate key challenges and detail solutions that are currently being tested in real-world settings. Monday, September 23, 2019 – Tuesday, September 24, 2019 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration ($50 for Penn State Students)
IMPORTANT
- Academic Calendar Reminder:
- Regular Drop Deadline, Friday June 28 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
- Regular Add – Deadline Saturday June 29 at 11:59 p.m. (ET)
- Independence Day Holiday – No Classes, Thursday July 4
HHD HIGHLIGHTS
- Students interested in research opportunities with faculty can learn more about working with faculty at the Research Opportunities web site. Information on funding for research related travel, grants for research and more is found there. Students can see a list of faculty and projects looking for undergraduates to be involved, searching by college, key word: https://undergradresearch.psu.edu/searchByLocation.cfm.
- Take a Professor to Lunch (or Coffee or Ice Cream): The HHD Dean’s Office will pay for lunch, coffee, or ice cream for up to five HHD students and one HHD faculty member at any one of the University’s on-campus eating establishments. As one of the most popular colleges at Penn State, we know how hard it can be to get to know your professors in our majors. But, we also know our faculty are wonderful people, and would love the opportunity to get to know you. The charge card has a set monthly limit, so call early in the month to reserve your place. Each HHD student is eligible to participate once per semester; faculty may participate as often as they are asked! http://hhd.psu.edu/undergraduate-education/take-professor-lunch
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
- Undergraduate Research Conference Travel Support Penn State undergraduates who are presenting the results of their research or creative work at national or regional professional conferences may request financial support to defray the costs of attendance at the conference.
FUNDING, INTERNSHIPS, AND MORE
- Study Abroad Applications and Deadlines: https://global.psu.edu/category/how-apply. Check out HHD Study Abroad
- Spring 2020 Application Deadline is July 15
- The Arts and Design Research Incubator brings together faculty, students and community around projects that connect to the arts. Interested in how health, recreation, and other HHD fields connect to music, dance, and other arts fields? Check out ADRI! ADRI projects are typically collaborative and interdisciplinary in nature, push methodological boundaries, link research and teaching, make innovative use of technology, engage with university-wide research initiatives and priorities, and have the potential to garner national and international recognition. ADRI also coordinates and hosts a range of programming designed to foster and support innovative arts research and its broad dissemination. http://adri.psu.edu/
- The Council of Sustainable Leaders unites Penn State student leaders in sustainability.
- Sustainability Institute Event– Summer Grilling with Fresh Veggies Saturday, June 29, 2019 – 12:00pm to 2:00pm Student Farm at Penn State REGISTER HERE
- Check out the events and other activities of the Sustainability Institute: https://sustainability.psu.edu/learn/students
- The Undergraduate Fellowships Office is THE place to seek help in applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships, and much more. Learn more about their resources and look at their fellowship/scholarship database to learn more https://ufo.psu.edu/current-students.
- Deadlines–AUGUST 30
- FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM–There is an office deadline for Fulbright Study/Research and English Teaching Assistant Awards because these fellowships require the involvement of our office before the national deadline (October 8, 2019). We provide substantive and targeted feedback on application materials to help applicants. The last day to submit materials for feedback is two weeks in advance of the application deadline. Please see our FAQs for more information.
- SCHWARZMAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM– There is an office deadline because this fellowship requires the involvement of our office before the national deadline (September 26, 2019). All applicants/nominees will be advised of any other relevant deadlines when applying. We provide substantive and targeted feedback on application materials to help applicants. The last day to submit materials for feedback is two weeks in advance of the application deadline. Please see our FAQs for more information. Designed to prepare the next generation of global leaders, Schwarzman Scholars is the first scholarship created to respond to the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century. Whether in politics, business or science, the success of future leaders around the world will depend upon an understanding of China’s role in global trends. Open to Senior, Grad Student, Recent Alum in Agricultural Sciences, Business, Communications and Journalism, Education, Health-related, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Sciences and Technology, International Relations and Public Policy, STEM, Visual and Performing Arts. Info: Schwarzman Scholars Program
- Deadlines–AUGUST 30
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
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- Interested in starting your own business at some point? Check out Invent Penn State for resources and opportunities to get started on your path to innovation. Learn about the Entrepreneurship and Innovation minor, funding for start-up ideas, and more.
- The First Step to Small Business Success Free Workshop When: July 9, 2019, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Have you always had the dream to start your own business but didn’t know where to begin? This free workshop will help aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of owning a successful business, including evaluating business ideas, developing a business plan, and exploring financing options. Event Details and Registration
STUDENT SUPPORT AND ADVISING
- Pre-Law Advising Center: Interested in going to law school? Then you are a pre-law student. Pre-Law Advising helps students from all Penn State majors and campuses. Stop by 101 Grange Building to learn more and look for info and advising sessions in the Fall
- The LGBTQA Student Resource Center is a great resource for students. To check out their resources visit https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/lgbtqa. If you are interested in getting involved visit https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/campus-community-diversity/lgbtq-community/get-involved
- EPPIC (English for Professional Purposes Intercultural Center) supports international students in improving their English language skills. For more info: http://www.eppic.la.psu.edu/ or stop by 7 Thomas Building.
- Health Professions Advising Center. Open to all Penn State students interested in the health professions. Group advising sessions begin in the Fall. Check out the advising resources at http://science.psu.edu/premed/advising
- Summer 2019 Walk-in Hours: May 16-August 7: Walk-ins will be held each day at 10:00-11:30am. Walk-in advising is reserved for brief concerns that will take no longer than 10 minutes. Check in is at the computer kiosk in 225 Ritenour Building. Note: There will be no walk-ins on the following days: Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day) and Friday, July 5
- The Penn State Sokolov-Miller Family Financial & Life Skills Center (https://financialliteracy.psu.edu/) is offering regular webinars via Zoom throughout the year from 12:00 – 1:00 PM on Tuesdays. To access any of these free webinars, please use the Zoom link provided below, no registration needed: https://psu.zoom.us/j/3845004052. Next Webinar:
- July 2, 2019 Environmental Stewardship
- July 30, 2019 Insurance Planning
- Are you struggling to pay for food? Visit The Lion’s Pantry! https://thelionspantry.psu.edu/
- Need help with medical emergencies? Death of an immediate family member? Housing insecurity Unexpected events or challenges? Contact the Office of Student Care and Advocacy: https://studentaffairs.psu.edu/studentcare
- Penn State Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is here for all students who need help during the semester. Visit http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/ to learn more about their services. And any student facing a crisis or knowing another student in that situation can contact a 24/7 number:
- Penn State Crisis Line (24/7), (877) 229-6400
- Crisis Text Line (24/7), txt “LIONS” to 741741