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Libraries short stories fall 2019 contest winners announced

The winning writers of Penn State University Libraries Short Stories’ “Brunchin’ Around” fall 2019 contest have been announced. Representing seven Penn State campuses, the latest writing contest challenged Penn State students, faculty and staff across the commonwealth to unleash their best original short stories or poetry on the theme "Brunchin’ Around."
Penn State Community Survey

Take the Penn State Community Survey beginning Feb. 3

On Feb. 3, all students, faculty and staff members at every Penn State campus location will receive an email to take the Penn State Community Survey to share their attitudes and experiences of community, diversity and inclusion at Penn State. Every 100 survey takers will have a chance to win an Amazon or Starbucks gift card.
From left: Tamlyn Shema, Rick Shema, Director of Gift Planning Judy Spiegel and Director of Development Christen Reese.

Shemas establish scholarship

Penn State alumnus Rick Shema, who attended both Hazleton and University Park campuses, and his wife, Tamlyn, have established the Gifted Abilities for Penn State Success Scholarship (GAPSS) at Penn State Hazleton. From left: Tamlyn Shema, Rick Shema, Director of Gift Planning Judy Spiegel and Director of Development Christen Reese.