Joe Scott is the lead instructional designer for the Penn State Video Learning Network (VLN) on the World Campus Learning Design team. The VLN is a blended learning format, meaning most of the time the students are online but come together one time a week to meet face-to-face using Polycom video conference technology powered by…
Are you interested in an internship or career in federal government? To get good advice on beginning a career in federal service register for the free Pathways to Federal Employment webinar on Wednesday, February 13. The Pathways Programs work to offer federal internships and careers for students and recent graduates and provide training and career…
World Campus student Christina Furister was diagnosed with cancer at 14, and survived in part from support of the Four Diamonds Fund and funds raised by Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, more fondly known to Penn Staters as “THON.” Christina shared her story on our most recent episode of PawCast, from her initial diagnosis at…
The Fall 2012 Penn State World Campus and Continuing Education Graduation Celebration was held on December 21, 2012. We were so proud of our graduates, and so excited to meet them and their families and friends. A few photos from the event appear below, but you can check out many more photos from the celebration…
Students in the MPS in HRER program must complete a research project in their final capstone course, HRER 894. As a way to showcase their excellent work, the top students in the class are asked to present their final project to an online audience of prospective and current students. This presentation by one of our…
The fall semester is coming to a close, and it’s time to mark the final important dates, deadlines, and events of the year. Don’t miss out on exciting webinars and important World Campus office closures. For those of you who are graduating, check out the commencement and celebration details. December 6 Understanding Federal Financial Aid…
On Thursday, November 8, Project Runway star Tim Gunn spoke to Penn State students as a part of Penn State’s Distinguished Speakers Series. World Campus students had exclusive access to the live stream of the event. Two World Campus admission counselors, Laura Anderson and Carli Donovan, had the chance to attend Tim Gunn’s talk, and…
Who is Tim Gunn? What has his impact been on the fashion industry? Find out this and more! Fashion expert and TV personality Tim Gunn will be speaking on Thursday, November 8 at 8:00 p.m. (EST) from Penn State’s Eisenhower Auditorium. The live event will be streaming online exclusively for World Campus students. During the…
One of the main highlights of October at Penn State is Homecoming week, and this year the theme is “The Glory Echoes On.” While Homecoming is marked by a full week of activities, it all culminates in weekend long festivities, which include a football game, pep rally, and the largest student-run Homecoming parade in the…
In case you missed it, a recorded session of the World Campus Student Town Hall is now available to view at your convenience. The event, held in late March, featured Wayne Smutz, Executive Director of Penn State World Campus, interacting with students via live video conference and answering their questions along with those submitted by…
