Campus Life

Photo contest: Your favorite winter campus shot

Penn State students, faculty and staff from all locations are invited to submit their favorite winter campus photo to news@psu.edu. The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20. Credit: Patrick Mansell / Penn State. Creative Commons

This month, Penn State Today is holding a photo contest looking for the best winter campus scenes. The contest is open to students, faculty and staff at all Penn State locations. The winning photo and the best runners-up — as selected by the Penn State Today team — will be featured in a future edition of Penn State Today and on Penn State’s social media platforms.

Submission guidelines are available here. Photographers of all skill levels are invited to participate. No need for a fancy camera — the cell phone in your pocket will do the job. Be sure to read our submission guidelines, and happy photographing!

JANUARY 2017: Submit your favorite campus winter shot

Send us your best winter photograph from your home campus. These could be photos of snow-covered landscapes or landmarks; images of students, faculty and staff battling — or embracing — the elements; or any photos that showcase your campus in all its winter glory.

Submission deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.

-- Send your photo by email to: news@psu.edu. Use the subject line “photo contest.”

-- Limit submissions to one photo per person per month.

-- Include a brief caption describing the contents of the photo (who, what, when and where). Our team may get back to you if more details are needed.

-- Include your name.

-- If you’re a student, include your home campus, major and class standing (freshman, sophomore, etc.), and your hometown.

-- If you’re a member of the faculty or staff, include your home campus and your department/unit.

-- Using built-in filters and color adjustments is acceptable, but altering photos by adding or removing objects/elements is prohibited.

Submit photos only if they were taken by you. By submitting an image, you attest to your ownership of the image. You also agree that Penn State has the right and license to redistribute the image, royalty free, on its various communications platforms, including but not limited to Penn State Today, Penn State News and various official social media platforms.

Send any questions to news@psu.edu. 

Last Updated January 17, 2017