Get to know Meg Abplanalp, an admissions counselor with Penn State World Campus and Continuing Education. It’s always nice to put a face with a name! What’s your role in admissions services? I communicate with prospective students and applicants on the phone and through email, and also by holding in-person appointments for those able to…
The next time you’re in Happy Valley, make sure you spend a few minutes at The Arboretum at Penn State. Offering several strolling gardens and walkways, and filled with many varieties of flowers, shrubs, and trees, it’s a must-see stop at Penn State. I recently visited the Arboretum; you can see photos of some of…
For many Penn Staters, the Lion Shrine symbolizes Penn State pride. Every commencement, hundreds of students put on their cap and gown and wait in line for photo opportunities with the giant limestone icon! It’s hard to imagine Penn State without the Lion Shrine! But in the late 1930s, when the shrine was first proposed…
Are you a World Campus graduate (or soon-to-be grad) who would like to support our new students? If you are seeking a way to maintain a strong connection with World Campus while upholding the Penn State tradition of giving back to the University and its student body, we have a great opportunity for you! The…
Meet Tara Banerjee, an admissions counselor for World Campus. You might talk to her on the phone if you call our main line; it’s always nice to put a face with a name! What’s your role in Admission Services? The majority of my day consists of fielding admission inquiries from prospective students as well as…
National adult learner honor society Alpha Sigma Lambda (ASL) recently inducted Karen Pollack as chapter councilor for Pi Delta Chi, which is the University Park chapter of ASL. Pete Rubba, the past councilor, retired in June. Here are some of Karen’s thoughts on her hopes for Pi Delta Chi in the coming years and why…
This fall, MBS Direct will begin offering a textbook rental service for select textbooks. Here’s information to help you get started. How do I Rent Books through MBS Direct? You can rent books through MBS’s online bookstore like you would for purchasing books. Not every book is available for rental, but when a book is,…
The World Campus Learning Design unit is very excited to see the conversation about course delivery unfolding on the World Campus Facebook page. It’s incredibly timely, relevant, and informative! World Campus students are discussing the various modes of course offerings and content delivery that take place. While some students prefer predominately text-based material enhanced with…
The Penn State University Libraries and our Learning Design and Advising units teamed up to create orientation videos for the World Campus website. These introductory videos show you the breadth of services offered by the library, especially as they relate to students at a distance. You will learn about borrowing materials and how to get…
This fall, Ayaka Kubo will begin her studies in the World Campus Organizational Leadership program — and she’s starting with a bang, thanks to an unforgettable experience last week. Last Friday, she boarded a plane with her husband, Jack, and she didn’t know where they were going. It was a surprise, and he refused to…
