Meet Wendy Weidman, Blue & White Society Executive Board Member

We continue our Blue & White Society executive board features this week with Wendy Weidman. Wendy, who also served on the inaugural board in the role of Vice President, was elected to the position of President this year. Wendy is pursuing her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and hopes to attend law school in the…

Understanding the Deferred Grade Process and Policy

If, due to unique and extenuating circumstances, you are unable to finish a course in the scheduled semester time frame you may request a deferred grade from the course instructor. Please review the University policy, and Registrar information. What is the process for requesting a deferred grade? Requests should be submitted directly to the instructor…

Meet Stephanie N. Blahut, Blue & White Society Executive Board Member

Over the past weeks you have had the opportunity to hear from both the Blue & White Society Director of Communications and Director Membership about their goals for the organization in the coming year. Today we continue our executive board features with the society Secretary, Stephanie Blahut. Stephanie, who is working towards her bachelor’s in…

Meet Julie Patosky, Blue & White Society Executive Board Member

Last week we introduced you to Kaleigh Miller, Director of Communications for the World Campus chapter of the Blue & White Society. In today’s post you will have the opportunity to get to know Director of Membership, Julie Patosky. Julie, who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in community and economic development, serves in a…

Reminder: Check Out Coach Washington in PawCast

Coach Coquese Washington says, “As a head coach, your to-do list is more about providing framework, providing vision, providing direction.” Find out just how Coach Washington provides framework, vision, and direction for the young ladies on the Penn State women’s basketball squad in the latest episode of PawCast. The engaging Coach Washington discusses leading the…

PawCast: Leading the Lady Lions

It’s hoops madness in the latest episode of PawCast. From “hanger basketball” to Big Ten championships—the leader of the Lady Lions, Coquese Washington, shares it all! Listen as she joins us in the studio to chat about her experience coaching the nationally ranked Penn State women’s basketball team. Coach Washington talks about her time with…

New Information Sciences Option Available at World Campus

We are pleased to announce that effective spring 2013, the College of Information Sciences and Technology will offer a new option in the Associate in Science in Information Sciences and Technology program at Penn State World Campus. If you are a current 2IST student or are considering pursuing your associate degree in IST this may…

Disability Awareness Month

Welcome to the 2012 Disability Awareness Month “Diversability.” October is Disability Awareness Month at Penn State. The theme of the month is “Diversability,” which emphasizes the varying abilities and talents of people with disabilities. The intent of the Diversability events is to promote an atmosphere where individuals are comfortable discussing and exploring questions about accessibility,…

Blue & White Society Member Wins $500 Penn State Bookstore Gift Card

World Campus Blue & White Society member, Michael Sanchez was all smiles when he received a $500 gift card after winning the recent Blue & White Society Bookstore Sweepstakes. The Texas native was one of three lucky winners selected from more than 1,900 students that entered university-wide. After reading about the sweepstakes through his Penn…