DUS News - October 31, 2022
Now is a time of year when you might come up against some academic challenges. As humans, we’re wired to seek out safety, but we learn best when we push a little beyond our comfort zone. If one tiger lived in a zoo and one tiger lived in a jungle, which tiger would learn more? The jungle tiger! Outside of the safety of the zoo, the jungle tiger is forced to grow by living in a more challenging environment. External stress (like hunting for food, studying for an exam, or registering for a tough course) might make you want to seek a safer, more predictable option. The best learners know that, even with the possibility of making mistakes, these situations can be great opportunities for growth. No one can be a jungle tiger all the time, but some risks can take your learning to the next level. Your academic adviser can help you think through these challenges and which are worth facing.
You should consult with an academic adviser if you’re considering late dropping a course to fully consider the ramifications for your degree progress, financial arrangements, and potential opportunities. The Late-Drop Checklist can help you think through the potential consequences of dropping a course prior to your advising conversation. Be sure to read up on late drop policies.
- November 1 (Tues.)
- WISER|MURE|FURP Research Internship Application Deadline
- Explore and Find the Right Major for You
- Study Smarter Workshop - November 3 (Thurs.)
- Back to the World: Education Abroad Fair - November 4 (Fri.)
- Religious InQueeries with the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity - November 7–15
- Smeal Faculty-Led Summer Programs Info Session Series - November 7 (Mon.)
- IST Scheduling Workshop - November 8 (Tues.)
- Study Smarter Workshop - November 8 (Tues.)
- Student Engagement EXPO - November 11 (Fri.)
- Late Drop Deadline
The Lion’s Pantry was created to address food insecurity at Penn State and is available to students with a valid Penn State ID. All campuses have food pantries on campus or in the community. If you don't live near campus, the organization Feeding Pennsylvania has a search tool for food banks in other parts of the Commonwealth.
If you need help with basic needs (e.g., food, housing, clothing, household items) or aren't sure about your needs, reach out to one of the many resources on campus or in the community.
There will be no Quick Question Advising (QQA) on Monday, October 31. See the full QQA schedule on the DUS website.
Need a refresher on using LionPATH to search for classes? Want to review how to use the University Bulletin to explore academic options? DUS Leadership Council members can help! Drop in during peer advising hours for quick questions about navigating some of the most common student resources and systems, including LionPATH, the University Bulletin, and Starfish.
Where: Grange Building first-floor lobby (in-person)
When: Tuesday, November 1 – Thursday, November 17 (no hours Wednesday, November 16)
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:15-2:15 pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 pm
Recommended: Bring a laptop or tablet.
DUS will be holding Group Advising Sessions throughout the fall 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 visit https://dus.psu.edu/group-advising. All sessions are held in the Grange Building Lobby, unless otherwise listed on the website.
Fall 2022 Sessions
All sessions are at 4:00 p.m. ET and held in the Grange Building Lobby.
November 1: Explore and Find the Right Major for You
Each year, Penn State hosts exhibitors from over 80 different study abroad partners, support offices, scholarship sources, and academic colleges to bring students the information they want about education abroad! Students have the opportunity to speak with representatives from universities and study centers abroad; meet advisers from their college who know which courses and locations are best for different majors; meet faculty who lead education abroad programs; and talk with Education Abroad staff about the 300+ education abroad programs that are offered.
When: Thursday, November 3, 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Where: Alumni Hall
Whether you’re a first-year student trying to figure out how to get started, or you're well into the planning stages, the Education Abroad Fair will help you determine your next steps! We are also excited to announce that there will be additional scholarship opportunities for those who attend this year’s event!
Register to attend lunch discussions through the Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development's Being, Believing, Belonging Series. All discussion groups will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in room 104 of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center and via Zoom. Lunch will be provided for those attending in-person.
- Friday, November 4: Religious InQueeries with the Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
- Wednesday, November 30: Spilling the Tea with the Gender Equity Center
Come talk with the Smeal faculty who will be leading Summer and Maymester study abroad programs in 2023! Learn about the course structure, site visits, and the full experience from the faculty themselves.
- Florence Summer Session (Supply Chain Course)
Monday, November 7 | 5:00 PM | 126 Business Building - Florence Maymester Session
Wednesday, November 9 | 4:00 PM | 126 Business Building - Pforzheim Maymester Session
Wednesday, November 9 | 5:00 PM | Zoom, Register here - Eastern Europe Summer Session
Thursday, November 10 | 4:30 PM | 122 Business Building - Florence Summer Session (Marketing)
Tuesday, November 15 | 4:00 PM | 217 Business Building - Barcelona Maymester Session
Tuesday, November 15 | 4:00 PM | 125 Business Building - London Maymester Info Session
Tuesday, November 15 | 4:45 PM | 125 Business Building
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