Today, news content seems to be everywhere on the Internet. That is, until you need that specific article for your class assignment. The reality is that, all too often, news websites are making it easier for you to find news stories, but then charging you for these articles when you want the full text. Penn…
On August 13, 2011, we held a Graduation Open House reception on the University Park campus for Penn State World Campus and Continuing Education students. We are very proud of all our graduates and had a wonderful time meeting with them and their families. We are pleased to announce that the photos from this event…
September 30 is the deadline for undergraduates to apply for the Jane Ireland Student Fund. To help you understand more about how we raise money for the fund and who Jane Ireland is, I sat down with Donna Anderson, World Campus adviser and coordinator of the fund. Who is Jane Ireland, and why is this…
When World Campus student Ivy Moon-Rumsey and her family had to evacuate their home to avoid the onslaught of Hurricane Irene, they were nervous. But they decided to make the most of their time away from their home in Manhattan, New York — and what could be better than a spontaneous visit to Penn State?…
Life is full of activities, deadlines, and events. The key to effectively balancing your daily responsibilities is time management. Planning your time makes it much easier to set aside time to study and complete your schoolwork. With the fall semester getting started, now is a great time to revisit your time management techniques. A group…
Some World Campus courses require you to take exams while supervised by a proctor. You can find out if your course uses proctored exams by looking in the syllabus — it’s a good idea to review the syllabus when registering for a course so you will have time to find a proctor, if needed. It…
Get ready for Penn State’s first game of the season tomorrow by taking a virtual stroll through Beaver Stadium, courtesy of Google Maps. This feature of Google’s Street View gives you a glimpse into what our Nittany Lions see as they walk onto the field. You can stride back and forth across sidelines like JoePa…
Get in the All-University Day spirit by reading highlights of the event from Debra Mynar, a World Campus student who attended in 2009! Debra brought her daughter, Amanda, to the tailgate and game. She wrote about her All-University Day experience in the World Campus Psychology Club’s newsletter, Mind over Matters. The Pre-game Tailgate “World Campus…
The Libraries offer many online resources for your research needs. But not everything is online. What if you want a book or CD from the library, or a book that Penn State Libraries don’t have, or an article where you only found the abstract online? Penn State Libraries can help. The Libraries offer a delivery…
Why Not Learn over Lunch? I’m pleased to announce the launch of a new career-related service. Starting August 2011, World Campus Career Counseling Services will offer a series of webinars via web conferencing (Blackboard Connect/ Elluminate Live). If you have access to the internet, you can attend these free learning events –- no travel is…