Fall 2014 Welcome Week Schedule of Events
Thursday, August 21
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Residence Halls Open for New Students
New students living in Almy, Ohio, Lawrence, Niagara and Perry halls should check in at their assigned building for
their room keys and Welcome Week schedule. Students living in the on-campus apartments, Senat, Porcupine,
Tiffany, or Tigress halls should check in at the Housing and Food Services check-in table located in the south
entrance of Dobbins Hall.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Health and Wellness Center
Carriage House
The staff of the Health and Wellness Center is available from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to answer any questions
concerning the health care services available to all students. Those wishing to drop off their allergy serum and to
schedule an appointment for administration during allergy clinic held on Wednesday afternoons may do so. The
meningitis vaccine, recommended for all students, is available for any student needing to be immunized. The cost for
this vaccine is $130. As with any charges incurred at the Health and Wellness Center, they may be placed on the
student's semester bill or be paid by cash, check, or lion cash at the time of the service. A receipt is provided to the
student for insurance processing by the student or student’s family.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Galley Convenience Store
Reed Union Building (second floor)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Café Open
Reed Union Building (second floor)
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Residence Hall Network Support
ResTechs will be available in Almy, Ohio, Lawrence, Niagara and Perry.
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Campus Tours
Members of the Lion Ambassadors will offer class schedule tours for new students and campus tours for
families. New Students should bring their class schedule. Tours will leave from Perry Hall on the hour.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Dobbins Hall
Parents and students are invited to experience Behrend's dining facility for some great food and
entertainment. Students and their guests may use student meal cards or purchase lunch on a cash basis. Cash price
per person is $ 7.40.
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Taste A Penn State Tradition!
Metzgar Building
Parents and families let us welcome you to the Behrend community with a taste of Penn State tradition!
Come and enjoy Berkey Creamery's famous ice cream. Members of the Penn State Behrend community will be on
hand to answer any questions as you cool off from a long day of moving.
Hosted by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.
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2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Open Registration (DUS, AG, HHD, ED and Non Degree only)
Reed 125
Open registration is for students who do not already have their schedule in Division of Undergraduate Studies,
College of Agriculture, College of Health and Human Development, College of Education.
4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Dobbins Hall
5:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Meet the Neighbors
This session is MANDATORY for New Resident Students
All residents should be on their assigned floor at 4:45 p.m. Resident Assistants (RAs) will escort students to dinner or
to their floor/building meeting location. Residence Life Coordinators and RAs will share about upcoming events,
campus resources, and Penn State policies.
Hall
Name
Building
Meeting
Dinner
Floor Meeting
Almy
Lawrence
Niagara
Ohio
Perry
6:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
5:15 p.m.
6:45 p.m.
5:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Students will eat dinner with their floor.
8:00 p.m.
Comedian Jamie Lissow (Mandatory Event)
Junker Center
Jamie Lissow's first experience doing stand-up comedy was when he placed 5th in a comedy contest in Toronto,
Canada. And there were only 3 contestants. He was hooked. He began turning heads right away when he would yell
very loudly in crowded places. Jamie was then invited to do the Montreal Comedy Festival, in the sought after New
Faces Category. At the time his face was only 25 years old so it was a perfect match. The set went well, and he has
since been on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Late Late Show, NBC's Late Friday, Last Comic Standing, Star
Search and in his own 1/2 hour special on Comedy Central. He has performed at hundreds of colleges and been
nominated for Campus Performer of the Year by Campus Activities Magazine. Jamie has been heard on XM/Sirrius
Radio, Pandora, Opie and Anthony, The Bob and Tom Show and has appeared on Fox News Redeye over 30 times.
He is currently working on a television show with SNL star Rob Schneider and is living in Austin, TX.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
9:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Residence Life Block Party – Hall Premieres
Residence Halls
Tonight is all about you and your new friends! Come meet your neighbors and enjoy the entertainment in Lawrence, Perry, Niagara,
Almy and Ohio. Food and entertainment will be provided in each building. There will be $25 - $50 Barnes & Noble gift cards to win.
Presented by Residence Life.
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Friday, August 22
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Dobbins Hall
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Move-In for Returning Students
Returning Students living on-campus should check in at the Housing and Food Services office at the Housing and
Food Services check-in table in Dobbins Hall located in the south entrance.
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (unless otherwise noted)
Open Registration
Open registration is for students who do not already have their schedule.
School of Business: 281 Burke Center
School of Engineering: 242 Burke Center (8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.)
School of Humanities and Social Sciences: 170 Kochel Center
School of Science: 1 Prischak Building
Provisional Students and non-degree adult learners: Metzgar 215
Non-Degree Students: 125 Reed
Division of Undergraduate Studies, College of Agriculture, College of Health and Human Development, College of
Education: 125 Reed
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Welcome Week Check-In – Students Living Off-Campus
Reed Union Building
New students living off campus should arrive at the Reed Union Building to check in for Welcome Week to receive
the Welcome Week schedule. New students living on campus that did not check in on Thursday may also check in at
this time.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. School Welcome & Orientation - (Mandatory for All New Students)
It is important for every new student to attend the meeting in his or her College of enrollment. These meetings will provide an
opportunity to meet faculty while gaining important information about your Academic College.
COLLEGE AND LOCATION
School of Business Orientation
Dr. Balaji Rajagopalan, Director
Burke Center 180
School of Humanities and Social Sciences Orientation
Dr. Steven Hicks, Director
Smith Chapel
School of Engineering Orientation
Dr. Ralph Ford, Director
Junker Center
School of Science Orientation
Dr. Martin Kociolek, Director
Science 101
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Division of Undergraduate Studies: Exploratory Majors
Ms. Terri Mando and Ms. Carrie Egnosak
Reed 117
College of Agriculture, College of Health and Human Development and the College of Education
Ms. Laurie Enterline and Ms. Emily Artello
Reed 114
School of Nursing Orientation
Dr. Dorothy Kurylo, Program Coordinator
Science 114
9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Galley Convenience Store
Reed Union Building (second floor)
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Bruno’s Café Open
Reed Union Building (second floor)
Time of Session
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Session
School Name
Name/Lunch
Academic
Integrity/College
101
Engineering,
Business
Junker Center
Transfer Student
Welcome Session
Engineering,
Business
Burke 175
Science & Nursing
Dobbins
H&SS
McGarvey Commons
DUS
Bruno’s
Academic
Integrity/College
101
DUS, H&SS and
Science & Nursing
Junker Center
Transfer Student
Welcome Session
DUS, H&SS and
Science & Nursing
Burke 175
Engineering
Bruno’s/McGarvey
Commons
Business
Dobbins
Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location
Lunch
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (See table on page # for assigned session)
Academic Integrity/College 101 (Mandatory for All New Students)
Junker Center
Faculty from the School of Business, School of Engineering, School of Humanities & Social Sciences, and
School of Science will present an interactive session on becoming a successful Penn State Behrend student.
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (See table on page # for assigned session)
Transfer Students Welcome Session (Mandatory for All New Transfer Students)
Burke 175
Learn how to take advantage of Behrend’s Academic and Career Planning Center (ACPC) now. It’s never
too early to see what types of experiences may support your success while you are a Behrend student and
as a graduate. Explore the resources that you can put into immediate use with your internship, job or
graduate school search. This session will introduce and review the Nittany Lion Career Network position
posting system, the InterviewStream practice interview tool, and more!
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (See table on page # for assigned session)
Lunch
Dobbins
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
McGarvey Commons, Reed Union Building
1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Diversity Matters - (Mandatory for All New Students)
Junker Center
Diversity at Penn State goes beyond face value. You will learn and celebrate the diverse culture of the Penn State
family. Experience how understanding diversity can make you a more cultured individual and make our campus
community great!
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Academic Convocation - (Mandatory for All New Students)
Junker Center
This ceremony officially marks the beginning of the academic year with faculty and staff processing in formal
academic attire. Students will offer remarks and important information about your role at Penn State Behrend. Be
sure to wear your class of 2018 t-shirt for the class photo!
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pep Rally
Junker Center
Get your school spirit pumped up as we introduce Penn State Behrend’s teams and athletes!
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Campus Tours
Reed Union Building (second floor)
Welcome Week Guides will be offering tours of campus. Tours will take place every half hour. Meet in the Reed
Union Building front entrance.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
First Year Interest Group (FIG) Reception (MANDATORY for all FIG participants)
McGarvey Commons, Reed Union Building
Spend some time GETTING CONNECTED! This session will allow you to meet other students in your FIG
and connect with the peer mentors. Enjoy some refreshments, meet other people, and get a basic
introduction to the FIG program that you will be participating in this Fall! Start your first day of classes having
already met your classmates and get a head-start on your Behrend FIG experience.
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Dobbins Hall
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6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Why Didn’t They Tell Me
Reed Auditorium 117, Reed Union Building
Why Didn't They Tell Me will give you an inside perspective on the ins and outs of campus life from current
students. Student leaders from a couple of Behrend's major organizations will be dishing out the straight talk on
school. There will be time to text in anonymous questions you were wondering about but were afraid to ask!
Sponsored by the Multi-Cultural Council (MCC) and Student Government Association (SGA).
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Behrend Student VIP Bookstore Event
Reed Union Building (first floor)
Come check us out! There will be prize giveaways and snacks PLUS students receive 25% off one Penn State logo’d
apparel!
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Diversity World Party
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
(Rain Site – Bruno’s)
Join the Multi-Cultural Council to celebrate diversity on campus! You can cool down and enjoy Berkey Creamery ice
cream, listen to the local Calypso band, “Ewabo”, and meet new friends from all over! Experience and learn about all
the arts and culture Penn State Behrend has to offer. Bring your friends because you definitely don't want to miss this
event!
Sponsored by the Multi-Cultural Council (MCC) and Student Activity Fee (SAF).
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Dakaboom
Bruno’s Café, Reed Union Building
Dakaboom is a post- modern vaudeville, two-man band that combines humor with music. Best friends Ben McLain
and Paul Peglar are the band members. The band plays a wide variety of music, including musical theatre, hip hop,
opera, electronica, pop, and
acapella. Dakaboom released their first album “Get Awesome” in 2013 and has performed at over 100 colleges
nationwide.
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board and Student Activity Fee (SAF).
11:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Behrend After Dark Kick Off
McGarvey Commons, Reed Union Building
Come down to McGarvey Commons in the Reed Union Building to join in on some fun events. Come alone or bring
some friends, it's sure to be a good time!
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board (LEB) and Student Activity Fee (SAF).
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Saturday, August 23
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Housing & Food Services and ID Office, Senat Hall (ground floor)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Disability Services, 1 Reed Union Building (first floor)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. International Student Services, 1 Reed Union Building (first floor)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Computer Center, Hammermill/Zurn Building
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Police Services, Erie Hall (first floor)
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Mail Services, Reed Union Building (first floor)
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bookstore, Reed Union Building (first floor)
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Reed Union Building Information Desk, Reed Union Building (first floor)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Move-In for Returning Students
Students living on campus should check in at the Housing and Food Services office at the Housing and Food
Services check-in table in Dobbins Hall located in the south entrance.
9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Brunch
Dobbins Hall
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Bruno’s Café Open
Reed Union Building (second floor)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Computer Center, Hammermill/Zurn Building
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Residence Hall Network Support
ResTechs will be available and will be staffing the Residence Hall Network Help Desk in Lawrence Hall (Enter
Lawrence Hall from the south and use the ResTech intercom)
Those needing assistance can optionally:
Call the Lawrence Hall ResTech Help Desk at 814-898-6550
Visit the web Behrend Restech Database or https://restech.bd.psu.edu/ and ‘report a problem’
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Beach Clean Up (Service Project)
Meet in Wintergarden, Reed Union Building Lobby (first floor)
Now that you’re in Erie, it’s time to get involved and check out Presque Isle’s beaches. We will be cleaning
beaches during the first service project of the year. Bring a friend and wear shoes and clothes that can get
dirty. Transportation and gloves will be provided. Bus leaves campus promptly at 10:15 a.m.
Sponsored by Center for Service and Reality Check.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Understanding the Penn State System
Reed Auditorium, Room 117 (second floor)
Academic session on understanding general education and learning how to use eLion, WebMail and ANGEL.
Presented by Academic and Career Planning Center (ACPC).
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Amazing Gorge Race
Ben Lane Plaza (Outside of Bruno’s, Reed Union Building)
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This is a unique opportunity to check out the Gorge for the first time AND meet some new people! Students will be
broken up into groups to compete in The Amazing Gorge Race. Each team will receive a list of 20 items that you and
your team will try to collect. The group that finds the most on the list in the time allowed wins!
Sponsored by Leadership Unlimited.
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
The Galley Convenience Store
Reed Union Building (second floor)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
FastStart Behrend Student Orientation
(MANDATORY for all FastStart Behrend participants)
Reed Auditorium, Room 117 (second floor)
Come to meet other students who are involved with FastStart Behrend. During this session you will learn
more about the program, find out who your mentors will be, have fun with Leadership Unlimited, and enjoy some
refreshments. Let's get your college career off to a 'fast start'!
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
“Sandblast” - Sand Volleyball Tournament
Sand Volleyball Court - East of Apartment Quad, ( Rain Site- Erie Hall)
Bring your own team or be placed on a team to compete in the 19th Annual Sand Volleyball Tournament sponsored by
Sigma Tau Gamma social fraternity! Even if you’re not a player, come and watch your new classmates participate
and mingle with other students while enjoying free food, drinks and music!
Sponsored by Sigma Tau Gamma and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Dobbins Hall
9:00 p.m.
Movie on the Lawn
Reed Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
(Rain site – Reed Auditorium, Reed Union Building, 2nd Floor)
Head down to the Reed Front Lawn and watch the movie “Neighbors” on the inflatable movie screen!
Sponsored by the Lion Entertainment Board (LEB) and Student Activity Fee (SAF).
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Pinterest Party
Wintergarden, Reed Union Building
Do you enjoy Pinterest? Do you enjoy crafts? This is the event for you! Enjoy meeting and spending time with your
peers while working on fun Pinterest projects together! All types of craft supplies will be available for you to make a
personalized craft to display in your new Residence Hall room!
Sponsored by The Panhellenic Council and the Student Activity Fee (SAF)
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Gaming Night
McGarvey Commons, Gaming Lounge, Reed 112, 113 and 114, Reed Union Building
Come for the games; come for the people; come for free chips and soda! There will be video games,
controllers, board games and projectors for everyone to use. Play video games such as Super Smash
Brothers, Rock Band, Street Fighter and Halo in the Commons or check out Wii in the Gaming Lounge.
Upstairs of Reed there will be tabletop role-playing games and other games that require a quieter
environment. We encourage everyone to bring their own game consoles to Game Night so more people can
play at the same time. Sponsored by The Fantasy Gamers Club.
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Sunday, August 24
Select Offices Open for Student Assistance
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bookstore, Reed Union Building (first floor)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Housing and Food Services and ID + Office, Senat Hall
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Reed Union Building Information Desk, Reed Union Building (first floor)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Move-In for Returning Students
Returning Students living on campus should check in at the Housing and Food Services office at the Housing and
Food Services Check-In table in Dobbins Hall located in the south entrance.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Brunch
Dobbins Hall
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Cafe
Reed Union Building (second floor)
10:30 a.m.
Protestant Campus Ministry Worship Service
Smith Chapel
Once classes begin the interdenominational services are held weekly on Sunday evenings at 5:30 p.m. representing
various Protestant traditions, and students are encouraged to participate as worship leaders and musicians. Each
service is followed by refreshments and fellowship.
10:30 a.m.
Roman Catholic Mass
Wilson Picnic Grove
Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) and Newman Association invite you to join us for worship and get to know the CCM
family. We are a fun and welcoming group of people working to bring students closer to God and each other through
community, prayer, learning, and service. We’d love to meet you!
During the academic year, Catholic Mass is held Sundays at 7:00 p.m. at the Smith Chapel. All are welcome!
11:30 a.m.
Campus Ministries Welcome Picnic
Wilson Picnic Grove
Following Catholic and Protestant worship, we’ll come together for a delicious picnic lunch, and then those who would
like to can head over to the Welcome Week Carnival together. This is a great time to get to know other students who
are involved with Campus Ministry, as well as your Campus Ministers—Bonnie Pratt and Rev. Tim Solomon..
Sponsored by Catholic Campus Ministry, Protestant Campus Ministry, and Student Activity Fee (SAF).
12:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
The Galley Convenience Store
Reed Union Building (second floor)
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Residence Hall Network Support
ResTechs will be available and will be staffing the Residence Hall Network Help Desk in Lawrence Hall (Enter
Lawrence Hall from the south and use the ResTech intercom)
Those needing assistance can optionally:
Call the Lawrence Hall ResTech Help Desk at 814-898-6550
Visit the web at Behrend Restech Database or https://restech.bd.psu.edu/ and ‘report a problem’
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All Campus Welcome Celebration
Welcome Week Carnival
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Front Lawn, Reed Union Building
Rain Site - McGarvey Commons
Join the festivities and start making memories of your first week of college! There will be many fun carnival attractions
such as the Wrecking Ball, Rock’em Sock’em Joust, Box and Bounce, and Spin Art Frisbees! Come hungry because
there will be free food, snacks and pop to enjoy while you listen to live music!
Sponsored by Alpha Sigma Alpha, Alpha Sigma Tau, Phi Sigma Rho, Theta Phi Alpha, Delta Chi, Kappa Delta Rho,
Sigma Tau Gamma, Triangle, Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, and Student Activity Fee (SAF).
Zip-Line
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Reed Parking Lot
Come "hang" out with friends on the 25ft tall zipline that will be strung across Reed parking lot! Free for all students!
Sponsored by Lion Entertainment Board (LEB).
Rita’s Italian Ice
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Reed Front Lawn
Enjoy free Rita’s Italian Ice in a variety of flavors! Grab a friend and cool down in the Reed Front Lawn!
Sponsored by Lion Entertainment Board (LEB).
Letter Art
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Reed Front Lawn
Create your own custom letter art to keep in your new residence hall!
Sponsored by Lion Entertainment Board (LEB).
4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
Dobbins Hall
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Photobooth
Erie Hall Lobby
While you are selecting your bingo card or need a break from the speed-round bingo, check out the awesome
photobooth with your friends. You will also have a chance to meet some fantastic recent Behrend graduates.
Sponsored by the Behrend Alumni Society.
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Behrend Bingo
Erie Hall
Join your fellow students for an amazing Behrend Tradition! Bring your Penn State Pride and wear
Penn State gear for an evening of tradition, pride and prizes! First Bingo card is free, additional cards are
$.50! Get there early, seats fill up fast!
Sponsored by Lion Ambassadors and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
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Monday, August 25 – Friday, August 29 (First Week of Classes)
Monday, August 25
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Dobbins Hall
7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Bruno’s Café Open
Reed Union Building (second floor)
9:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m.
The Galley Convenience Store
Reed Union Building (second floor)
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Lunch
Dobbins Hall
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dinner
Dobbins Hall
7:00 p.m.
Intramurals 101 - The most fun you will have in class all year
Junker Center
Come on over to the Junker Center and experience what goes on with Behrend's largest student activity, the
Intramural and Recreation Program. We will give you a taste of some of the activities we have to offer as we play
some extreme dodge ball. We will also be giving away FREE t-shirts to a lucky few!
Tuesday, August 26
9:00 p.m.
Soccer
Soccer Turf Field
Show off your soccer skills and win a t-shirt – even some non-winners will receive t-shirts. We will make teams from
all who show up.
Wednesday, August 27
12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Understanding the Penn State System
Reed 114
Academic session on understanding general education and learning how to use eLion, WebMail and ANGEL.
Presented by Academic and Career Planning Center (ACPC).
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Club Showcase
McGarvey Commons, Reed Union Building
Club Showcase is a time for you to learn more about recognized clubs and organizations on campus. Whether you
want to get involved now or just see what Behrend has to offer, this is the event for you! Behrend’s club members will
be on hand to showcase their organization. Club Showcase will give you an opportunity to meet current members,
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ask questions, and find out about meetings and upcoming events. This is your first step to become a future leader on
campus!
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities.
8:30 p.m.
Kickball
Soccer Turf Field
Show off your kickball skills and win a t-shirt – even some non-winners will receive t-shirts. We will make teams from
all who show up.
Thursday, August 28
12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Understanding the Penn State System
Reed 113
Academic session on understanding general education and learning how to use eLion, WebMail and ANGEL.
Presented by Academic and Career Planning Center (ACPC).
8:30 p.m.
Ultimate Frisbee
Soccer Turf Field
Show off your Frisbee skills and win a t-shirt – even some non-winners will receive t-shirts. We will make teams from
all who show up.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, September 27
Cedar Point
Tickets go on sale on Tuesday, September 16 starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Reed Union Building (RUB)
Information Desk. Transportation is provided Tickets are $20.00 each. Must have a PSB ID.
Friday, October 3 – 5
Parents and Families Weekend
Parents and Families Weekend is one of the highlights of the Fall semester at Penn State Behrend. A
celebration for young and old alike, it offers plenty of things to do for students, parents, brothers and
sisters, extended family-everyone! There is a lot to celebrate at Penn State Behrend: a beautiful campus,
talented faculty who foster academic excellence, a wide variety of extracurricular activities, the
opportunity to develop close, lasting friendships, and much more. Visit
http://behrend.psu.edu/parentsandfamilies for more details.
Monday, October 27 – October 31
Hunger and Homelessness Week
This weeklong program features a variety of service opportunities aimed at raising awareness of the
issues of hunger and homelessness in Erie. In past years, the Behrend Community has collected food,
household items, and monetary donations for Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwestern Pennsylvania,
and has also hosted Cardboard City, a speaker, and a poverty simulation.
Saturday, November 1
All-U-Day, Penn State vs. Maryland
What is All-U-Day? It is an opportunity for students from all of the Penn State campuses to experience a
Penn State home football game and related activities. Tickets will be sold at the Reed Union Building
Information Desk (located outside of Student Activities on Tuesday, October 14 starting at 7:30 a.m.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Monday, November 17, 2014
7:30 p.m.
Speaker Series Presents: Jamie Tworkowski “To Write Love on Her Arms
In 2006, Jamie Tworkowski founded To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA), a non-profit group dedicated
to helping those who suffer from depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicidal tendencies find hope,
support, and love. TWLOHA began as a simple attempt to tell the story of a friend in need of treatment,
and soon became an internet phenomenon and global movement. In 2010, Mashable named TWLOHA
the "Must-Follow Non-Profit" and in 2011, TWLOHA was awarded $1 million from the American Giving
Awards. In order to fund his friend's treatment, Jamie Tworkowski posted a blog on Myspace and began
selling t-shirts. Supported by the bands Switchfoot, Anberlin, and Paramore, TWLOHA became widely
recognized in the music world, and its message was spread across towns and cities all over the world.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
7:30 p.m.
Speaker Series Presents: Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox is a critically acclaimed actress who currently appears in the Netflix original series Orange is
the New Black, playing the groundbreaking role of "Sophia Burset," an incarcerated African American
transgender woman. Laverne is the first trans woman of color to have a leading role on a mainstream
scripted television show, and received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy
Series for the role. TIME named Sophia Burset the 4th most influential fictional character of 2013. She is
also a recipient of the Dorian rising star award for her work in Orange is the New Black. A renowned
speaker, Laverne has taken her empowering message of moving beyond gender expectations to live
more authentically all over the country.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
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Friday, February 6 – Saturday, February 7, 2015
2015 Penn State Behrend Student Leadership Conference
Students who attend the 2015 Penn State Behrend Student Leadership Conference will choose from over
20 different leadership sessions focused on individual leadership and at the organizational level. Sessions
offered will be useful for all students ranging from emerging leaders through experienced leaders.
Round trip transportation to and from the Bayfront Convention Center, Friday night lodging at the Erie
Sheraton Bayfront, three meals and complimentary snacks, and entertainment are all provided. Cost is
$20 per student. http://behrend.psu.edu/slc
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
7:30 p.m.
Speakers Series Presents: Derreck Kayonga
Derreck Kayongo and his family fled a civil war in Uganda and settled in the U.S. when Kayongo was just
ten years old. Now a successful entrepreneur, Kayongo is a renowned expert in environmental
sustainability and global health. Kayongo is the founder of the Global Soap Project: a program which
takes donated, melted, purified and reprocessed hotel soap and redistributes it to vulnerable populations
around the world.
Kayongo's Global Soap Recycling enterprise has recently expanded to Hong Kong. A franchisee
operation has opened a factory to reprocess soap called the Soap Cycling. Today the Global Soap
Project’s distribution operation is active in 32 countries and has given away more than two million bars of
soap to refugees, including people affected by humanitarian disasters like the 2010 Haitian Earth quake
that left over 100,000 people dead.
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
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Upcoming Athletic Events
Date
Behrend Sport
Away Team
Time
Friday, August 29
Men’s Soccer
vs.
PSB Tournament
5:00/7:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 30
Women’s Soccer
vs.
Oberlin
12:00/2:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 30
Men’s Soccer
vs.
PSB Tournament
5:00/7:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 31
Women’s Soccer
vs.
B&W
12:00/2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Women’s Soccer
vs.
Houghton
5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
Men’s Soccer
vs.
Westminster
7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Women’s Tennis
vs.
Mt. Aloysius
1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Women’s Tennis
vs.
W&J
4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 6
Men’s Soccer
vs.
Oberlin
5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Women’s Tennis
vs.
Fredonia
4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 9
Women's Volleyball
vs.
Hiram
7:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 12
Women's Volleyball
vs.
PSB Tournament
4:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Women's Volleyball
vs.
PSB Tournament
9:00 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 13
Cross Country
vs.
PSB Invite
11:00 a.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Women’s Soccer
vs.
W&J
2:00 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 22
Golf
vs.
PSB Invite
12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Women’s Soccer
vs.
Westminster
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Men's Tennis
vs.
Thiel
4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 24
Men's Soccer
vs.
St. Vincent
7:00 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 25
Women's Volleyball
vs.
Thiel
7:00 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 26
Men's Tennis
vs.
Mt. Union
3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Women's Tennis
vs.
P.S. Altoona
1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Women's Soccer
vs.
P.S. Altoona
1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27
Men’s Soccer
vs.
P.S. Altoona
3:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 30
Women’s Tennis
vs.
D’Youville
4:00 p.m.
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