Well-fitting, multi-layered masks are key to reducing transmission as nationwide spread of omicron variant continues. Here are key things to know about masking at Penn State as the semester begins.
Dawn Blasko will be stepping down from her role as executive director of the Penn State Faculty Senate, effective Dec. 31. Blasko has served as the senate’s director since 2017, following more than two decades of involvement with the senate as a Penn State Behrend faculty member.
In alignment with the recent announcement from the White House on federal vaccination requirements, all Penn State employees at all locations are now subject to a federal COVID-19 vaccination requirement. The deadline for employees to receive their final dose of a vaccine is Jan. 4, 2022
A $3 million gift from Samuel P. "Pat" Black III and Sumi James-Black will help attract and retain businesses in Penn State Behrend's Knowledge Park. A $3 million match from Penn State will double the gift's impact.
The Penn State Office for General Education has announced the selection of seven Penn State faculty who will serve as new advisers and program leaders and will help to build high-impact teaching and learning practices in general education across the institution. The seven new members will serve three-year terms as part of a team of 16 general education faculty scholars.
In a move designed to limit the spread of COVID-19 on Penn State campuses, the union representing about 2,600 technical service employees, has agreed to follow University requirements for mask-wearing, regardless of vaccination status. The agreement goes into effect immediately.
Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 conditions around the country and in Pennsylvania, effective immediately (Aug. 4), Penn State will require all students, faculty, staff and visitors — including those who are vaccinated and unvaccinated — to wear masks indoors at all campuses. Within the last 24 hours, many counties that are home to Penn State campuses have shifted to “orange” status, warranting an immediate adjustment to the University’s on-campus masking requirement.
The Penn State Board of Trustees approved the final plans for construction of a new fitness and recreation center at Penn State Behrend. The new building will replace the campus’ Erie Hall, built in 1952.
