WHAT'S COMING IN FEBRUARY? |
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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT:
STUDENT LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
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The mission of Student Leadership and Involvement is to support students in their personal growth and leadership development outside of the classroom through a student-centered approach and experiential opportunities in clubs and organizations, civic engagement, fraternity and sorority life, and major college events.
Through involvement, students will…
- Build interpersonal relationships.
- Connect with Penn State Behrend through social, professional, and personal experiences.
- Recognize and value diversity across beliefs, ideas, and communities.
- Gain skills and abilities through leadership, personal development, and professional opportunities.
- Explore the concepts of community, social responsibility, and citizenship.
- Evaluate and identify personal values.
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OTHER THINGS HAPPENING ON CAMPUS! |
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Study Smarter Not Harder:
Learn How to Combat Those Winter Blues
Monday, February 7 | 4:00- 5:00 PM
Learn how to beat the winter blues and rejuvenate for the semester. Co-hosted with Personal Counseling.
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Study Smarter Not Harder:
Exam Test Prep
Tuesday, February 8 | 4:00-5:00 PM
Learn the skills you need to succeed on your exams. Co-hosted with the Learning Resource Center.
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Study Smarter Not Harder:
The Academic Cost of Late Dropping a Course
Wednesday, February 9 | 4:00-5:00 PM
Panel discussion co-hosted with Financial Aid.
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Study Smarter Not Harder:
Strategies for Persistence and Motivation
Thursday, February 10 | 4:00-5:00 PM
Learn how to display grit when the going gets tough. Co-hosted with Personal Counseling.
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Career Planning:
Acing Your Interview
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Wednesday, February 16 | 12:30-1:00 PM
How to answer difficult questions and what to do before, during, and after the interview.
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Co-Curricular Connections |
Thursday, February 17 | 6:00-7:30 PM
McGarvey Commons
Hear from faculty members, students, and support offices about how you can make the most of your out-of-class experiences and connect them to your major.
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Career Planning:
The Fashion of Networking in Action
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Thursday, February 24 | 5:30-7:00 PM
McGarvey Commons
Learn networking skills, featuring a fashion show of business casual and professional attire.
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ACADEMIC & CAREER PLANNING CENTER UPDATES |
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As a reminder, Academic Advising in person and virtual drop-ins are Monday through Friday 12:00 - 4:00 PM (ET) in 125 Reed (please wear a mask) or at psu.zoom.us-Meeting ID: 814 898 6112
Career Services in person and virtual drop-ins are Monday through Friday 12:00–4:00 PM (ET) in 125 Reed (please wear a mask) or at psu.zoom.us - Meeting ID 814 898 6112
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Major Preferences – Update your major preference in LionPath by following the instructions outlined here (select "View My Major Preferences"). Doing this will not declare your major, but it will will help academic advisers and department personnel better support you when preparing for advising meetings.
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To read the most up to date information on how COVID-19 is impacting the Behrend community, check out this website frequently.
For a full list on how to get help with your academics, please click here.
The Penn State Keep Learning website also has a ton of helpful information. Click here for answers to some commonly asked questions!
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#FindYourFuture - School Events Across Campus |
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Attending campus-specific events and participating in volunteer experiences are great ways to connect with faculty, students, and campus partners to gain insight into a major of interest. Check out February's upcoming events (hyperlinked) to learn more about a variety of disciplines! |
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SCHOOL EVENTS ACROSS CAMPUS:
(Co-curricular activities for the Black School of Business are also posted in Behrend Sync under "Black School of Business").
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MAJOR OF THE MONTH: ACCOUNTING, B.S. |
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MAJOR OF THE MONTH: POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, B.S. |
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WHAT IS POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE?
Simply put, polymer engineers and scientists study the materials that make up our world. With the B.S. in Polymer Engineering and Science, you’ll learn to analyze the character and structure of materials and use that knowledge to design innovative new products.
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YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS PROGRAM IF . . .
- You like chemistry, math, and physics.
- You like working on team-based projects.
- You’re curious about why materials behave the way they do.
- You’ve ever wondered how polymers are made and then used to create other things.
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WHAT CAN I DO WITH THIS MAJOR?
Polymer Engineering and Science graduates work in a variety of industries. With a B.S. degree, they can work as polymer engineers, polymer scientists, process engineers, quality engineers, manufacturing engineers, product failure analysts, material engineers, and polymer test specialists. They are employed at organizations like GM, GE, Avient, Boeing, Shell, Abbott Laboratories, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
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For more information on the Polymer Engineering & Science, contact the School of Engineering
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
242 Burke Center, 5101 Jordan Road, Erie, PA 16563
Phone: 814-898-6153
Fax: 814-898-6125
For more information, click here.
If you are interested in changing your major, contact your adviser, visit LionPath, and select Update Your Academics.
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The Division of Undergraduate Studies (DUS) is the academic home for students exploring multiple academic programs before committing to a course of study. Academic advisers in DUS teach students how to:
- Understand the purposes of higher education
- Make connections between personal interests, life goals, and academic opportunities
- Think critically and question common assumptions about majors and careers
- Find educational opportunities such as study abroad programs, research assistantships, leadership activities, and internships
Thank you,
The DUS Advisers
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