Research grants give undergraduates
valuable international experience
Undergraduate research opportunities abroad are
expected to increase in light of the Schreyer Honors College's goal of 50
percent of its students graduating with international learning experience.
This may involve spending a traditional semester studying abroad at an international
university; taking a Penn State course abroad with a Penn State professor;
conducting laboratory or field research; or participating in volunteer service,
such as with Volunteers for Peace or teaching English as a second language
in China.
Freshmen hit the trails before cracking
books
While thousands of new students across
the country begin their undergraduate career hitting the books, 100 Penn State
freshmen will hit the trails of central Pennsylvania. With backpacks weighing
more than 35 pounds, students will face rugged terrain, form bonds and develop
skills to help them make the transition to college life.
Faculty Senate to convene Sept. 12
with new chair
A new chairwoman of the University Faculty Senate
will take the helm at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 12 in Kern Building on the University
Park campus when the group meets for its first gathering of the academic year.
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