Dr. William Terrill is a leading expert and professor in the field of criminology and criminal justice and a 2021 recipient of the Penn State Alumni Association Alumni Fellow Award—the highest award given by the organization. A Pottsville, Pa., native and Penn State Schuylkill alum, Terrill will participate in various speaking engagements on campus in advance of the Oct. 6 award ceremony at University Park.

Learn more about Terrill's extraordinary accomplishments, and join us for one, or both, of the following events to learn from this distinguished alumnus:

Monday, October 4, 2021

12:20 p.m.

Morgan Auditorium

The Michael Brown shooting in 2014 can be considered to have been the catalyst for broader societal awareness and increased national coverage of a series of high-profile police use-of-force incidents, and resulting civil unrest across the U.S., not witnessed since the civil rights era of the 1960s. Bolstered by the roles that technology, such as smartphones and body-worn cameras, and media play in capturing use-of-force interactions, there is a continual and evolving dialogue surrounding police-community relations. Having researched police use of force for over 25 years, Terrill will discuss various issues and challenges of this discourse and the importance of protecting civil rights while maintaining public safety.

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

12:20 p.m.

R. Michael Fryer Conference Center, 101 Classroom Building

Terrill will remark specifically on the career and academic pathway that led from Penn State Schuylkill to his current position, with time reserved for questions from attendees. Register to attend this seminar virtually >

The Northeast Regional Alumni Virtual Fall 2021 Series continues on Monday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. with Liz King, Executive Director of Resource Development for the Penn State Alumni Association (PSAA).

Learn what it means to be a Penn State alum and have all of your PSAA membership questions answered. Liz is excited to review the benefits of the PSAA membership along with the difference between a Chapter and a Society.

What does it mean to be a Penn State Alum? Register today and learn more in this free webinar >

Your purchase of a gift card calendar will benefit the Penn State Alumni Society Award and help current and future students succeed. Calendars are available for $5 and feature great prizes. Stop by the Career Development Center or email Rosalie Yeager at ras901@psu.edu to order today.

Check out our Square site to purchase tickets for our latest raffles. New raffles are posted regularly and each raffle features a limited number of entries, increasing your chances to win! This week's featured raffle: $100 gift card to The Tavern Restaurant in State College, PA. Sponsored by the Blue & White Society, Schuylkill Chapter PSAA, and the Alumni Society.

In partnership with Penn State Scranton, delivered via Zoom video conferencing technology so you can join from anywhere, this program provides participants with knowledge and skills that can be used immediately. The course addresses six key human resource subjects in a user-friendly format designed to give an effective learning experience. This course is ideal for those who are just starting out in the human resources field or those who are looking for an effective way to boost their employee management skills.

December 2 through 11

Thursdays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Please register early to receive your materials on time for class. The registration deadline is Friday, November 19, 2021.

If Penn State is important to you, then consider joining us as a Penn State Advocate. Registration is open to all alumni, as well as faculty, staff, current students, and community supporters.

Stay up to date with news that affects the future of Penn State and finding easy ways to communicate with your lawmakers. By sharing your voice, you can help make sure that Penn State will continue to provide an affordable world-class education for generations to come.

Blood donation is a simple and sterile process that helps save lives. We invite everyone who is able to donate, to join us on Monday, October 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Penn State Schuylkill campus. Appointments are required and can be made at giveapint.org (use sponsor code: 7366). Please contact Cindy Ebling, Penn State Schuylkill health services coordinator, at 570-385-6000 with questions.

The Alumni Association is committed to keeping all Penn Staters connected to one another and to the University. Check out the variety of programming, including career-focused workshops, coffee hour-style chats with our CEO Paul Clifford, and conversations with Penn State experts.

The Social Equity Alumni (SEA) Network takes over "PSAA Presents" with a tailgate-themed cooking class!

Jhan D. Doughty ’94g, ’01g will lead you through three dishes that are sure to be a hit at your next tailgate: Penn State Blue Crab Dip, Down-Home Barbecued Chicken Football Tarts, and Brown Sugar Praline Pecans. The recipe and comple will be provided prior to the event so that you can cook along at home and show off your dishes on social media. Register today and learn how to make these fun, flavorful, and easy recipes!