Fourth Year Scholar Academic Chats
LOCATION: Thomas Bldg./Life Sciences Building,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Form Link,
All fourth-year Scholars are highly encouraged to attend this meeting that will inform them of their academic requirements, ensure that they know where to find all the necessary academic information, and introduce them to the New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as well as Sarah Richards, their central contact for all Schreyer Honors College Academic Requirement questions.
Lunch will be provided as well.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Rhonda Demchak at rrr11@psu.edu in advance of the program.
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Event Name: Schreyer Honors College Academic Ch. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 12:20 PM – 1:15 PM.
Advanced Resume Writing Workshop
Location: C9 Atherton Hall, William C. Donato Family Classroom
RSVP by September 3 to attend,
All Scholars are invited to attend this discussion and interactive session. The intent of this workshop is to build a resume that speaks to the values of the audience we seek to attract.
Attendees will learn about:
Tailoring the resume to specific employment and educational goals
, Writing bullet points that communicate impact and demonstrate skills and strengths in action
, Organizing resume content thematically to enhance the scanning of the resume
, Using AI tools to proofread and determine resume fit for specific opportunities
, Making resume decisions around the length of the resume, sequencing items on the resume, and communicating strengths clearly
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Contact Matt Ishler at mwi100@psu.edu with questions.
Event Name: Advanced Resume Writing Workshop. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Scholar Involvement Fair
Location: Atherton Hall,
All Scholars are invited to the All-Scholar Involvement Fair and join student leaders from the Schreyer Honors College to explore the many student organizations within Schreyer and discover how you can get involved, make connections, and shape your Scholar experience!
If you have any questions, contact Rosanna Mersinger at rlm29@psu.edu.
Event Name: Scholar Involvement Fair. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Second Year Scholar Academic Chats
LOCATION: Thomas Bldg./Life Sciences Building,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Form Link,
All second-year Scholars are highly encouraged to attend this meeting that will inform them of their academic requirements, ensure that they know where to find all the necessary academic information, and introduce them to the New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as well as Sarah Richards, their central contact for all Schreyer Honors College Academic Requirement questions.
Lunch will be provided as well.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Rhonda Demchak at rrr11@psu.edu in advance of the program.
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Event Name: Schreyer Honors College Academic Ch. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.
Donuts with the Dean
Location: Atherton Hall,
All Scholars are invited to the first Donuts with the Dean of the fall semester. Come out for donuts, fresh fruit, hot coffee, hot chocolate, and good conversations. This is a great way to meet other Scholars, your Scholar Assistant Team, and our staff.
We hope you will plan to join us to start your day!
Event Name: Donuts with the Dean. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Third Year Scholar Academic Chats
LOCATION: Thomas Bldg./Life Sciences Building,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Form Link,
All third-year Scholars are highly encouraged to attend this meeting that will inform them of their academic requirements, ensure that they know where to find all the necessary academic information, and introduce them to the New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as well as Sarah Richards, their central contact for all Schreyer Honors College Academic Requirement questions.
Lunch will be provided as well.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Rhonda Demchak at rrr11@psu.edu in advance of the program.
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Event Name: Schreyer Honors College Academic Ch. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:20 PM – 1:15 PM.
Commonwealth Campus Scholar Academic Chats
LOCATION: Zoom Link,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Form Link,
All Commonwealth Campus Scholars are highly encouraged to attend this meeting that will inform them of their academic requirements, ensure that they know where to find all the necessary academic information, and introduce them to the New Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as well as Sarah Richards, their central contact for all Schreyer Honors College Academic Requirement questions.
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Event Name: Schreyer Honors College Academic Ch. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Career Fair Prep Workshop
Location: C9 Atherton Hall, William C. Donato Family Classroom
RSVP by Sept. 10 to attend,
This session will focus on practicing our approach to employers at Career Fairs and other campus networking events. Have you ever asked yourself:
How can I make a strong connection with an employer at a career fair?
, What should I say in my introduction or elevator pitch?
, What are employers looking for that will make me stand out positively?
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This is the session for you.
Contact Matt Ishler at mwi100@psu.edu with questions.
Event Name: Career Fair Prep Workshop. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Downtown State College Tour with Gender and Sexual Diversity in Schreyer
Location: Meet at C9 Atherton Hall,
All Scholars are invited to join the Gender and Sexual Diversity in Schreyer (GSDS) group for a tour of downtown State College featuring a fully funded boba/coffee stop!
The executive members and upper class students will share their favorite spots for food, coffee, and studying, hidden gems, and advice on finding apartments. Become a State College expert with this brief, comprehensive tour. More details on our Instagram (@gsds_psu) and GroupMe."
If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Tian at kmt6125@psu.edu.
Event Name: Tour of Downtown State College with GSDS. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Headshots to benefit THON
Location: William A. Schreyer Courtyard (Atherton Hall),
All Scholars are invited to the THON headshot fundraiser. This is an opportunity for you to get your headshot taken and benefit THON. The cost is $3 for five photos. Cash only.
This event is cohosted by Schreyer Student Council and Schreyer for Women. If you have any questions, please contact Kate Miller at kmm8841@psu.edu.
Event Name: StuCo/Schreyer for Women THON Fundraiser. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Game Night and Careers with Susquehanna
Location: Atherton Hall, Grandfather Clock Lounge,
RSVP to attend,
Susquehanna, a quantitative trading and finance company, is hosting a game night as a way of meeting Schreyer Scholars and sharing more about professional internships and full-time opportunities with Susquehanna.
See posted career opportunities with Susquehanna here: https://sig.com/careers/,
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Matt Ishler, director of Career Development at mwi100@psu.edu.
Event Name: Career Development Susquehanna Game Nigh. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Where do humans fit?
LOCATION: The Allen Street Grill,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Here,
Join Dr. Jessica Menold, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering to discuss the new products in the age of AI, focusing especially on human-machine teams as well as the role of immersive technologies in the future of human interactions. Come ready to consider how teams solve problems in high-tech startups, look at decision making under extreme constraints and discuss how AI is changing the way engineering teams work together. Because cloud-based CAD software, Additive Manufacturing, and generative AI are fundamentally changing the way we design products, we'll also discuss whether that is a good thing or cause for concern. Finally, we'll think about how AI can manipulate human behavior and the specific effects this might have on engineering teams and final products.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Rhonda Demchak at rrr11@psu.edu in advance of the…
Event Name: SHC DHFP - Dr. Jessica Menold. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Bates White Information Session
Location: 26 Hosler Building,
Bates White Economic Consulting information session & Case Interview Workshop,
We invite Schreyer Honors Scholars to an info session and case interview workshop with Bates White! We'll discuss what differentiates economic consulting from other consulting fields, what makes Bates White a great place to work, what you can expect from the application and interview process, and walk through a sample case interview.
Bates White is an economic consulting firm in Washington, DC, specializing in providing advanced economic, financial, and econometric analysis to law firms, companies, and government agencies. Our consultants analyze large datasets, conduct research, review case documents, and work collaboratively in teams to provide high-quality work for our clients.
We are hiring all majors for Summer Consultant internship positions (juniors graduating between December 2026 and spring 2027). Applications for summer 2026 internships will open in August 2025. We hope you will…
Event Name: Bates White Information Session. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Schreyer Honors College Get Involved: Food Security, Innovation and Making a Difference with Penn State
Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall,
RSVP to attend,
Join Drs. Noel Habashy, Mark Gagnon, and Maria Spencer for an engaging seminar exploring the wicked problem of food insecurity and the role of innovation and student agency in addressing it. This session will begin with a global and local overview of food insecurity, followed by a discussion of how entrepreneurial thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration can drive meaningful change.
Students will be introduced to Penn State’s dynamic ecosystem of innovation programs tackling food system challenges, including the World Food Forum Youth Food Lab, the Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship Program, the Ag Springboard business pitch competition, related academic minors, and receive an invitation to participate in a hands-on Learning Factory Build Night where students from any discipline can contribute to ideas and designs for reducing post-harvest food loss.
Whether you're passionate about policy, design,…
Event Name: Get Involved: Food Security, Innovation. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM.
UP: Atherton Grandfather Clock Lounge.
Interviewing Skills Workshop
Location: C9 Atherton Hall, William C. Donato Family Classroom
RSVP by Sept. 25 to attend.
The focus of this workshop is on preparing for interviews, commonly asked behavioral-based questions, core competencies that employers seek in interviews, and making a positive lasting impression. Learn and practice skills you will take to your interview. From the first question, commonly, “Tell me about yourself,” to the end of the interview, “What questions do you have for us,” this session will prepare you to succeed in your interviews. If you have any questions, please contact Matt Ishler at mwi100@psu.edu.
Event Name: Interviewing Skills Workshop. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Open for Debate: Disagree Better
Location: Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center,
RSVP: Claim your free ticket,
Join us for an exciting event designed to challenge assumptions and facilitate conversations around divisive issues. This event is free and open to the public, with limited seating, so reserve your spot soon! Dinner is provided.
Where do you fall on these divisive issues? Can you listen and engage with the other side?
Media Bias: Why Care and What Can We Do?
, Climate Politics: Who Pays, Who Acts, Who Decides?
, Immigration and the Law: Do We Prioritize Order or Opportunity?
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During this interactive dialogue, attendees will hear different sides of these divisive issues presented by high-profile political commentators. The speakers will also discuss media bias and the role it plays in our understanding of today's issues. After both speakers present their views, attendees will engage in respectful, open-minded dialogue around the topics through facilitated small group interactions with Spud Marshall.
Featured…
Event Name: Open for Debate. Organization: UP - Academy - PRESIDENTIAL LDRSHIP ACAD, UP - College - SCHREYER.
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Concrete Ideas for Cosmic Impact
LOCATION: 3500 WEST COLLEGE AVENUE, STATE COLLEGE,
REGISTRATION: Registration Link here,
Join Dr. Sven Bilen, Professor of Engineering Design, Electrical Engineering, and Aerospace Engineering at his lab to discuss Concrete Ideas for Cosmic Impact. Explore what does it take to build infrastructure on the Moon and Mars, print housing in Alaska, or fabricate artificial reefs? This session will include a live demonstration of 3D concrete printing (3DCP, a discussion of NASA, DARPA, and HUD-funded projects using locally-sourced materials, and a broader conversation about sustainable construction, planetary limits, and human ingenuity. Dr. Bilen will describe how he has worked to get his technology "into the wild" by co=funding X-Hab 3D, Inc. You can watch a youtube video called NASA 3D Printed Mars Habitat Challenge Phase 3 - Penn State - Virtual Construction Level 2 HERE.
Transportation and Dinner will be provided.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have…
Event Name: SCH DHFP Dr. Sven Bilen 9/30/25. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Sustaining your campus, Expanding your Research! Workshop with Dr. Krista Bailey
LOCATION: Penn State Golf Course - Hawbaker Pavilion,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Form,
Please join Dr. Krista Bailey, Associate Director for Campus Sustainability on October 1st at 4:45 p.m. This event will introduce, environmental & societal projects such as:
Using environmental, economic, and cultural baseline data collection and analysis to drive decision making
, Zero-waste event planning, communication, and impact analysis
, Research report that provides best practices to develop and implement social, health, ecosystem, and economic inputs and impacts associated with requirements to attain Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program certification
, Research landscape options which will enhance biodiversity, reduce costs, and contribute to mental and physical health
, Design sustainable landscape feature for use on a centra Pennsylvania golf course.
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We will explore a pilot program designed to improve biodiversity, reduce water use and chemical applications, create a beautiful space to play on…
Event Name: Sustaining your campus, Expanding your. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM.
Networking Workshop
Location: C9 Atherton Hall, William C. Donato Family Classroom
RSVP by October 2 to attend,
This workshop will focus on networking skills and strategies. From mapping your current network to communicating with your network about your goals, to expanding your network, this session will focus on proactive strategies and tips to enlist the power of people and relationships in your search for professional opportunities. Each of you has an existing network, and you have the power to build that network. This session will provide meaningful action steps to network with skill and confidence.
If you have any questions, please contact Matt Ishler at mwi100@psu.edu.
Event Name: Networking Workshop. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Science before the Greeks: Why Mesopotamia Matters
LOCATION: Atherton Hall - Grandfather Clock Room,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Link,
Join Dr. Rubio, Associate Professor of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies to discuss the nature of science before the Greeks. it is often assumed that the abstraction of theorems and scientific laws started in Ancient Greece. There is, however, an impressive number of astronomical, medical, and mathematical texts from Ancient Mesopotamia which predates Greek science by about 2,000 years.
The origins of Mesopotamia science may have been quite pragmatic. Astronomy was born out of a concern with eclipses, which were regarded as an omen of the king's death. Likewise, mathematics would have been first used simply to measure fields. Nevertheless, these practical concerns progressively built a large body of scholarship with a high level of intellectual sophistication. In fact, there are strong similarities between ancient science (in Mesopotamia and in Greece)_ and modern scientific research, both in methodology and in…
Event Name: SHC DHFP - Dr. Rubio. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Stories From Research
LOCATION: The Tavern Restaurant Downtown State College,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Here,
Join Dr. Shomir Wilson Associate Professor of Human-Centered Computing and Social Information on Wednesday October 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. He will discuss how people who study aboard or engage in research abroad often reflect on it as a transformative experience. He will share stories from being a visiting researcher at three university outside of the US: Macquarie University in Australia , the National University of Singapore, and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. His desire for adventures motivated each of these, but they also because assets toward hi career goals. Afterward, we will discuss how to prepare strong applications for funded travel experiences, and how to extract value from the rejections and uncertainty that sometimes follow.
Event Name: SHC DHFP - Dr. Shomir Wilson. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Having Fun in Video Games & Video Games Research
LOCATION: The Tavern - Downtown State College,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Form Link,
Join Dr. Yubo Kou, Assistant Professor and The Haile Early Career Professorship for lunch at the Tavern in downtown State College on October 17 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. to discuss Having Fun in Video Games and Video Games Research.
If you have fun with video games, what kind of fun? How do we research fun in video games? And why do we do video games research. We will have fun eating and talking about all these topics during the lunchtime.
Event Name: Schreyer Honors College Distinguished. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Friday, October 17, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.
Leadership Unscripted: The Power of Improvisation with Michele Dunleavy
Location: Freeman Auditorium, HUB-Robeson Center,
RSVP Link coming soon,
Join us for the annual Mark Luchinsky Memorial Lecture, honoring the life and legacy of University Scholar Mark Luchinsky.
Michele Dunleavy, educator, choreographer, and performer, will present Leadership Unscripted: The Power of Improvisation. The evening will feature performances by Dunleavy as well as special guest and musician, Eric Ian Farmer.
If you have any questions or need accommodations, please contact scholars@psu.edu.
Event Name: 2025 Mark Luchinsky Memorial Lecture. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Monday, October 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Artificial Intelligence
LOCATION: Federal Taphouse - Downtown State College,
Registration: RSVP Here,
Join Dr. Pan and one or two of his senior members of his research lab to explore your excitement and fears surrounding the sudden rise of artificial intelligence (AI). You'll discuss the possibilities in healthcare, education, innovation, arts that AI makes possible as well as consider concerns about safety, trust, computation power, job loss, and ethics that logically arise with AI. Come ready to think about the power of AI and it potentioal ability to improve the efficiency of human work in every sector of our lives. At the same time, you'll learn to question what it means to be truthful and authentic in a world where AI-powered tools are increasingly mimicking human natural language abilities. We will meet at the Federal Tap House in downtown State College.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Rhonda Demchak at rrr11@psu.edu in…
Event Name: SHC DHFP - Dipanjan Pan - AI October 21. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Books with the Dean: A Little Luck by Claudia Piñeiro,
Location: Zoom,
Register to join the discussion,
The Schreyer Honors College Books with the Dean series continues for fall 2025 with "A Little Luck" (2023) by Claudia Piñeiro (translated by Frances Riddle).
Current Scholars, PLA students, and Scholar alumni are invited to read the book and join Dean Mather for a discussion.
Event Name: SHC BWTD FA25 Lit: A Little Luck. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER, UP - Academy - PRESIDENTIAL LDRSHIP ACAD, UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics, UP - College - SCHREYER - Dev & Alumni.
Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program - The Supreme Court Cases that will shape our Lives - Dr. Michael Nelson
Location: Indian Pavilion ,
Registration: Form,
Join Dr. Michael Nelson, Professor of Political Science to discuss that over the next few months, the Supreme Court will decide cases about a host of important issues ranging from student loan forgiveness, to conversion therapy for LGBT youth, to gerrymandering and campaign finance, to the legality of presidential actions. We'll talk about some of these cases and the Court's role in U.S. politics today.
Event Name: DHFP - Michael Nelson. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Dinner, Decisions, and the Digital Age
LOCATION: The Tavern Restaurant Downtown State College,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Link
Join Dr. Federica Pinelli, Assistant Teaching Professor of Management & Organization, at the Tavern Restaurant on October 28th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. to discuss her program "Dinner, Decisions, and the Digital Age".
In an age where artificial intelligence is reshaping how we connect, how does sharing a meal still influence trust, deals, and decisions? This event will explore why "breaking bread" remains on of the most powerful traditions in business, even in a technology-driven world. over dinner, You'll step0 into a scenario where the conversation, alliances, and choices you make will shape the outcome.
You'll also get access to a short, optional podcase episode before the event. It's a quick listen - just 10 minutes - that sets the scene and gives you a taste of the dynamics you might face at the table. Whether you listen in advance or come in fresh, you'll have everything you need to dive in and help shape…
Event Name: SHC DHFP - Federica Pinelli - Dinner. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Schreyer Alumni & Friends Honors Happy Hour: Pittsburgh
Join Schreyer alumni, Presidential Leadership Academy alumni, and friends of the college for a happy hour event at the Pittsburgh Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a great opportunity to meet college staff, network with other alumni and enjoy a fun evening out. Registration is required!
If you don't live near Pittsburgh, watch for our next happy hour in a city near you.
Event Name: SHC HHH Fall 25: PGH. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER, UP - College - SCHREYER - Dev & Alumni.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Books with the Dean: How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong
Location: Zoom,
Register to join the discussion,
Schreyer Honors College Books with the Dean series continues with a leadership selection: "How We Show Up" by Mia Birdsong.
Current Scholars, PLA students, and Scholar alumni are invited to read the book and join Dean Mather in a discussion.
Event Name: SHC BWTD FA25 Lead: How We Show Up. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER, UP - Academy - PRESIDENTIAL LDRSHIP ACAD, UP - College - SCHREYER - Academics, UP - College - SCHREYER - Dev & Alumni.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.