DUS News - March 25, 2019
It’s OK, you can still schedule your classes on your enrollment date. Use the guidelines and resources here to make your initial schedule: https://dus.psu.edu/choose-your-courses
Schedule an appointment with your assigned adviser, even if that appointment is after your enrollment date. During your appointment, you and your adviser will identify any needed alterations. You have until the end of the drop/add period next semester to fine-tune your schedule.
You know that choosing your major is an important decision in your college career; it will shape your education and experiences during your time at Penn State and beyond. But what about your choice of a college minor? Minors have many benefits, and are great way to enhance your education and explore a new subject. When thinking about your minor choice, it is important to reflect on your goals, interests, and how your minor will complement your major coursework. In addition, some majors at Penn State require a minor. To search Penn State minors, take a look at the Undergraduate Bulletin for inspiration, and visit with your adviser to talk about planning a minor!
- March 26 (Tues)
- Group Advising Session - Afraid of Choosing the Wrong Major?
- Major Fair
- HDFS Alumni Panel - April 5 (Fri)
- Late Drop Deadline - April 6 (Sat)
- Black and Latino Male Empowerment Group Symposium - April 26 (Fri)
- Withdrawal Deadline and Last Day of Classes - April 29 - May 3
- Final Exams
More events at dus.psu.edu/calendar.
Looking for ways to promote and get involved with equity and inclusivity initiatives at Penn State? Through the Office of Educational Equity, check out the Diversity Resources for Undergraduate Students.
Still exploring majors? Come to the annual Major Fair on Tuesday, March 26 from 4–6:30 p.m. in Findlay Commons, East Halls. The annual Major Fair gives students an opportunity to learn about majors, minors, and certificate programs at University Park. Open to all undergraduates, the fair features information tables, free material and giveaways, a chance to connect with representatives of different majors and ask questions, and the opportunity to find out where and how to meet with academic advisers in all colleges. The Major Fair is a great way for students to learn about ways to relate their interests to academic options at Penn State. For additional details, contact Brittany Rossi, DUS Academic Adviser, at bkb21@psu.edu or 814 865-7576.
Registration is not required, but if you are interested in attending, we would appreciate it if you could please complete the sign up form.
A representative from the Business Career Center will hold drop-in hours in the Grange Building every Wednesday from 12:30–2:30 p.m. Stop by for tips on resumes, cover letters, career events, and resources. They will also be in the HUB on Mondays from 12:30–2:30 p.m. These opportunities will start on March 13 and go through April 24. No Appointment needed. For assistance at other campuses, visit your campus career center.
Interested in a major in Human Development & Family Studies? Come hear from several alumni of the program and see where their degree has taken them! Reception with cookies and time to talk to the panelists after the event.
Tuesday, March 26
22 BBH Building, Pike Auditorium
7:00–8:30 p.m.
Penn State University Libraries Short Stories spring 2019 writing contest is open for submissions now through Friday, April 12, with the contest theme "The Other Side." Creative writers University-wide can submit original stories and poems and the public can vote for their favorites at psu.short-edition.com. Oh, there are five $100 prizes and honorable mentions too! Read the full PSU news story here.
Sponsored by the Multicultural Resource Center, this symposium will feature voices of Black and Latino male students, faculty and staff through presentations and panel discussions.
Featured speakers include:
- Carlos Zalaquett, Ph.D.
- Wayne Gersie, Ph.D.
- Marcus Whitehurst, Ph.D.
Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 9–3 p.m. (Breakfast and Lunch provided)
Location: 208 Business Building
No registration required.
The Black and Latino Male Empowerment Group is a facilitated open discussion environment for African American and Latino men to meet biweekly within a safe space. The Black and Latino Male Empowerment Group explores shared experiences as Black and Latino men on a majority campus. The goal is to assist men of color with identifying ways to fully embrace the Penn State experience through academic success, the development of community service initiatives, and relationship building, while taking advantage of all academic and social opportunities within the University.
To learn more about the group, visit: http://equity.psu.edu/mrc/black-latino-male-empowerment-group
For more information about the symposium, contact Alex Kenney: ajk5460@psu.edu or 814-865-1773
DUS will be holding Group Advising Sessions throughout the semester as a way to discuss popular advising topics with groups of students. These sessions are open to all DUS students and will help you to learn more about the topic and to ask questions in a friendly, open environment. For more information on each session, including dates and times, visit https://dus.psu.edu/group-advising. All sessions are held in the Grange Building Lobby, unless otherwise listed on the website.
Topics include:
- Improve Your Study Skills (multiple dates/sessions)
- DUS Students and Study Abroad
- Exploration Workshop (multiple dates/sessions)
- Marketing Your Skills to Get a Job (multiple dates/sessions)
- Major and Career Planning
- Smeal Entrance to Major (multiple dates/sessions)
- Standing Out: Choosing Minors and Involvement Opportunities
- Schedule Planning
- What Gen Eds Do I Need? (multiple dates/sessions)
- Afraid of Choosing the Wrong Major?
Health Promotion and Wellness is now offering free Wellness Services for students. The services are designed to help students increase knowledge and learn new skills that contribute to healthy behaviors and academic success. Services are available for:
- Healthy Relationships and Sexual Health
- Nutrition/Healthy Eating
- Physical Activity
- Sleep
- Stress (Relaxation and Time Management)
Each service includes three 1-hour sessions and are held in the Wellness Suite, Room 20 IM Building. Trained peer educators deliver the services. Schedule an appointment by calling 814.863.0461 or by using the myUHS page. For students who are unable to make it to University Park, call in appointments as well as Skype/Zoom appointments are available.