Penn State and Lightsource BP have announced the development of 70 megawatts of large-scale, offsite solar energy. The project will be located in Franklin County and supports the University’s Strategic Plan, which cites stewardship of the planet’s resources as a key priority.
The Mont Alto LaunchBox will offer a free workshop for aspiring entrepreneurs titled “Should I buy into a franchise?" The workshop will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 28 at 40 North Second St. in Chambersburg.
The application deadline to compete in the Mont Alto LaunchBox LION Tank competition is extended to Feb. 28, 2019. Individuals with business startup ideas are invited to participate in the event on March 15, to be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the General Studies Auditorium on campus. The winning and runner-up prizes are $1,500 and $1,000, respectively.
Penn State Mont Alto is currently taking registrations for its annual STEM Camp, which provides incoming ninth- and 10th-graders opportunities to learn about careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through hands-on activities facilitated by University faculty.
Penn State Mont Alto sent four dancers and 50 supporters to participate in THON Weekend, Feb. 15-17, in the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus. During the event, it was announced that the Penn State Mont Alto Benefiting THON organization raised $43,507.26 to fight pediatric cancer.
Penn State Mont Alto is currently taking applications for its 14th annual MedCamp, which provides incoming ninth- and 10th-graders opportunities to learn about careers in health care and medical fields.
Student food insecurity has been an increasing concern on the Mont Alto Campus for some time. Staff and faculty have related stories of students coming to class inquiring about available free snacks because they did not or could not eat breakfast or lunch.
The Mont Alto LaunchBox will host its second annual micro-grant pitch competition, LION Tank, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on March 15 in the General Studies Building auditorium on Penn State Mont Alto campus. The event, sponsored by the Patriot Federal Credit Union in Chambersburg, is open to the public and free of charge. Registered audience members are eligible to win prizes.
Faculty members will describe a multi-year study, which involves collecting data to examine various personal and academic characteristics to predict student persistence in their academic programs, during a Penn State Mont Alto Colloquy Series talk from 12:20 to 1:10 p.m. March 13, in the Heritage Room of The Mill Café. The talk is open to the public and free of charge.
