first-year student news & updates
ISSUE 5 - August 2018
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Sorya Nasir
Welcome Week Co-Director
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Major: Management Information Systems
Academic Year: Senior
Hometown: Santa Clara, CA
Welcome Week Team Leader: Ohio Hall
What is your favorite thing about Penn State Behrend?
My favorite thing about Penn State Behrend is the people and the tight knit community.
What is your campus involvement?
Alpha Sigma Alpha, HerCampus, Summer Programming Intern, Welcome Week, 70th Year committee.
Words of Advice for incoming students in the Class of 2022?
Be open minded, try new things and take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way.
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Aaryonna Fontes
Welcome Week Co-Director
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Major: Arts and General Sciences
Academic Year: Senior
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
What is your favorite thing about Penn State Behrend?
I love the resiliency of the area and it’s community.
What is your campus involvement?
I am the ABC President, I am on the Behrend Dream Queens Dance Team, as well as being involved in the theatre.
Words of Advice for incoming students in the Class of 2022?
BRANCH OUT! Explore and really open your mind to new experiences. I mean, that’s why you’re in college after all.
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Club Showcase is a time for you to learn more about the 130 recognized clubs and organizations on campus. Whether you want to get involved now or just see what Behrend has to offer, this is the event for you! Behrend’s club members will be on hand to showcase their organization.
Club Showcase will give you an opportunity to meet current members, ask questions, and find out about meetings and upcoming events. This is your first step to become a future leader on campus!
Sponsored by Student Leadership and Involvement and the Student Activity Fee (SAF).
Wednesday, August 29 2018 at 11:00 AM EDT to
Wednesday, August 29 2018 at 3:00 PM EDT
Reed Front Lawn (Rain site: McGarvey Commons, Reed Union Building)
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Health and Wellness Center
How to Make an Appointment
The Health and Wellness Center offers a convenient appointment system for all of your health care needs. It is based on a triage system so that more seriously ill students are seen first. In addition, same-day appointments are available for acute medical problems.
There are several ways to access clinical care at the Health and Wellness Center.
- You can use the online appointment system. This is the most efficient way to schedule or to cancel an appointment.
- Call 814-898-6217 during regular hours to schedule or to cancel an appointment.
- Call ahead or walk in if you have a serious injury or condition which requires immediate attention. Students with medically urgent needs are seen immediately.
How to Cancel an Appointment
To cancel or to re-schedule an appointment, please use the online appointment system or call 814-898-6217 at least 1 hour before your scheduled appointment time to avoid a "no show/no call" fee of $20.
To cancel a women’s health annual or initial appointment, please call at least 24 hours in advance in order to avoid the “no show/no call" fee of $20.00. Fees for "no show/no call" are applied to your student account.
Contact: Health and Wellness
Penn State Behrend
Carriage House or Burke110
814-898-6217
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Personal Counseling
Beating Stress and the Blues
The idea of a drumming circle originated with the newest member of the Personal Counseling Office team, Jim Dowds, our case manager and a professional drummer in a popular local band. For the past year, Jim has been sharing his love of drumming with students and staff by holding drum circles on campus. Students have been amazed to find a decrease in anxiety, tension, and stress if only for a while as they participate in this powerful shared experience.
Research indicates that drumming also accelerates physical healing and boosts the immune system. Drum circles also provide an opportunity for participants to feel connected with others and gain a sense of interpersonal support. Group drumming alleviates self-centeredness, isolation, and alienation.
Look for drum circles periodically throughout the semester. We have plenty of instruments and there is no drumming experience necessary. Come join us!
Contact: Personal Counseling Office
Penn State Behrend
Reed 1
814-898-6504
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You need your EVENT PASS to check into events on campus! Get yours now by…
- Logging on to BEHRENDSync behrend.psu.edu/BEHRENDSync
- Click on your profile icon
- Save your unique EVENT PASS by adding it to your Apple Wallet, Google Pay, or screenshot it to your phones photo album
- Check-in to your events!
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LEADERSHIP & SERVICE FAIR
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Thursday, August 30, 2018 - Reed Back Lawn (rain site: outside Bruno's Cafe)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Leadership and Service Fair is intentionally designed to promote on campus leadership opportunities and volunteer and civic engagement opportunities to our new and current students. In addition, the Leadership and Service Fair allows our on campus department and programs as well as local non-profit community organizations an opportunity to introduce themselves, their mission, and to public service as a whole.
Sponsored by Student Leadership and Involvement and Civic Engagement Programs and Smith Chapel.
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LEADERQUEST
October 19-20, 2018
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Interested in an overnight leadership retreat for emerging leaders?
LeaderQuest is a retreat opportunity where the western commonwealth Penn State campuses come together to focus on personal development through leadership skills. In the fall, the overnight retreat includes dynamic speakers, high ropes courses, and team collaborations.
Spots are limited and a $20 registration deposit is required if selected to attend. Transportation, lodging, and meals are provided.
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Step in the Right Direction
By Alexis G., Class of 2023; and Morgan V., Class of 2023
Going off to college can be overwhelming. The process can generate questions in so many areas.
The biggest question of all? How do you even begin to find answers to all of those questions? Where do you go and who can you talk to?
Penn State Behrend has many resources that help new students in many ways, from their questions about academics and careers, to extracurricular opportunities and even personal counseling.
You can find all of this information detailed on Behrend’s web site.
But one other source to tap for information on seeking out good information is your Resident Assistant (RA). In your residence hall, the RA’s job is to help you, so don’t be afraid to ask. They have been in your shoes, and they understand.
Your RA can direct you to resources, such as the Academic and Career Planning Center to help with scheduling classes, declaring a major and preparing for professional opportunities.
An RA can direct you to the Learning Resource Center for tutoring on all of the subject areas offered at Behrend. It’s important to use this resource before you fall behind, because it isn’t as easy in college to dig yourself up from a bad grade, as it might have been in high school.
Plenty of other services are available to help you, including the Disability Resources staff who can assist with academic and physical accommodations.
The Health and Wellness Center, Campus Ministry and Police Services are also readily available to keep you safe, well and to offer support while you’re here at Penn State Behrend.
Office of Residence Life
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Have a question? Want to get connected?
Ask Chris at cdf13@psu.edu
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