New Emergency Messaging System
By Reidar Jensen, Office of Strategic Communications Penn State has completed its transition to a new emergency messaging system, called PSUAlert. This system has replaced the former service, known as...
View ArticleHousing Beyond Your Student’s First Year
Bill Roberts, Parents Council There was an interesting article recently in the “Daily Collegian.” The author recalled his procrastination with his housing decision. Eventually he managed to find...
View ArticleWelcome to the Parent to Parent Blog
The Parent to Parent Blog is run by members of the Penn State Parents Council that are dedicated to enhancing parent to parent communication. This blog is a partnership with the Penn State Parents...
View ArticleHealth Insurance and Encouraging Your Student To Use It
By Carol Ido, Parents Council Member Sending our kids off to college gives us a lot to worry about, including their health and healthcare. Before she went off to college, my own daughter had never made...
View ArticleWhat To Do When Your Student Has Been Accepted
By Bill Baker, Parents Council Member Okay, so Penn State has accepted your child’s application. Congratulations! Now what? If your child bleeds blue and white and Penn State is his or her top choice,...
View ArticleAttending Sporting Events at University Park: PSU Football and (Much) More
By Nancy Monarch, Parents Council Member No parent of a PSU student should let their student graduate without attending at least one home football game at Beaver Stadium. Whether you are a fan of the...
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