IBM recruiting event
Location: Berardi Center, Westgate Building,
IBM is hosting an exclusive event for Schreyer Scholars in partnership with Schreyer Consulting Group. The event will feature Glenn Finch, IBM Managing Partner, and Len Polhemus, IBM Partner, providing students with an opportunity to hear directly from IBM leaders and learn more about IBM.
IBM has expressed a strong interest in recruiting Schreyer Scholars for its range of internship and full-time opportunities. Students interested in consulting, technology, business transformation, and other career opportunities at IBM are encouraged to attend to learn more about the firm, connect with IBM professionals, and ask questions about the recruiting process.
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Friday, September 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Donuts with the Dean
Location: Atherton Hall 1st Floor Lobby,
Dean Mather invites all Scholars to join him for the first Donuts with the Dean of the fall 2026 semester. Come out for donuts, fresh fruit, hot chocolate, coffee and good conversations. This is a great way to meet Dean Mather, other Scholars and Schreyer staff.
We hope to see you there.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.
Veeva Systems Information Session
Location: William Donato Family Classroom (C9 Atherton Hall),
RSVP: Veeva Systems Information Session – Fill out form,
Interested in technology, healthcare, life sciences, and innovation? Join Schreyer Alumni and representatives from Veeva Systems (https://www.veeva.com/) for an information session to learn about career opportunities with one of the leading cloud software companies serving the global life sciences industry. Veeva partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and other life sciences organizations to help bring therapies to market more efficiently and improve patient outcomes through innovative technology solutions. This event is a great opportunity for students interested in technology, business, data analytics, engineering, information sciences, healthcare, life sciences, consulting, and product development to learn more about Veeva's work, culture, and career pathways. During the session, you'll:
Learn about Veeva Systems and its impact on the life sciences and healthcare…
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Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Stories from Research Abroad
Location: The Tavern Restaurant,
Registration: RSVP Form,
Deadline to Register: September 21, 2026,
LIMIT: 15,
Please Join Dr. Shomir Wilson over dinner at the Tavern Restaurant on September 23, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. as he shares from being a visiting researcher at three universities outside the US: Macquarie University in Australia, the National University of Singapore, and the University of Edinburgh in Scotland. Dr. Wilson's desire for adventures motivated each of the experiences, but they also became assets toward his career goals. Afterward, the group will discuss how to prepare strong applications for funded travel experiences, and how to extract value from rejections and uncertainty that sometimes follow.
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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Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Career Expo
Location: Alumni Hall, HUB-Robeson Center,
RSVP: https://pennstate-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php,
All Scholars are invited to attend the Careers in Justice, Public Service, and Community Impact Career Expo.
The expo is a great opportunity for students to connect directly with federal, state, and local agencies and organizations regarding internships, full-time positions, graduate programs, and career opportunities.
Participating employers include representatives from the ATF, FBI, HUD, PA Office of Attorney General, state police and departments of corrections from PA and surrounding states, local police and county agencies, courts, community organizations, and graduate programs.
Note, professional attire is encouraged. The expo is open to all Penn State students.
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Thursday, September 24, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Open for Debate: Disagree Better
Location: Nittany Lion Inn Ballroom,
RSVP: Reserve your free ticket to attend (space is limited!),
Where do you fall on these divisive issues? Can you listen and engage with the other side?
Voter ID: Do ID Laws Protect or Restrict?
, Supreme Court: Is political influence inevitable—or a threat to its legitimacy?
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During this interactive dialogue, attendees will hear different sides of these divisive issues presented by high-profile political commentators. After both speakers present their views, attendees will engage in respectful, open-minded dialogue around the topics through facilitated small group interactions with Dean Patrick Mather, Schreyer Honors College.
Featured Speakers,
Jaime Harrison is a political strategist, attorney and organizational leader with more than two decades of experience across government, politics, strategic communications and nonprofit leadership. He served as Chair of the Democratic National Committee, where he oversaw national strategy, operations,…
Categories: Campus - University Park. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER, UP - Academy - PRESIDENTIAL LDRSHIP ACAD.
Thursday, September 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Distance with the Dean
Location: Atherton Hall,
Registration (Register by Sept. 24 at 3:00 p.m.),
Join Dean Mather and other Scholars for a refreshing early run on Saturday, October 10, at 8:00 AM. We'll be meeting in the lobby of Atherton Hall for an easy run, followed by donuts, coffee, and a light breakfast! Contact Shreya Bellum (sfb6198@psu.edu) with any questions.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Melissa Doberstein, mif3@psu.edu .
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Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Pre-Health Opportunity Fair
Location: Atherton Hall Ground Floor Lobbies,
Are you interested in healthcare? Do you want to become more involved with pre-health opportunities? Stop by Schreyer Medical Team's Pre-Health Opportunity Fair.
You will have the opportunity to explore both clinical and non-clinical opportunities offered on campus and within the community. Connect with volunteering, internships, research, study abroad, and so many more opportunities!
If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Tarpley at ckt5404@psu.edu. .
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Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Ask an Expert: Charlie Colvin’ 26 on the Hertz Fellowship
Location: Zoom (Register online)
Join us for a conversation with Penn State alumnus and Hertz Fellowship recipient Charlie Colvin, who will share his experience applying for and winning one of the nation's most competitive graduate fellowships in the applied sciences. Charlie will walk through the Hertz Fellowship basics, how he approached the application, and what he wishes he'd known earlier in the process. The session will include plenty of time for Q&A, so bring your questions about essays, interviews, and how to build a competitive profile.
Who should attend: Undergraduate and graduate students in STEM fields considering PhD study and interested in the Hertz Fellowship or similar funding opportunities.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Interviewing Skills and Strategies
Location: William Donato Family Classroom, C9 Atherton Hall,
RSVP Form: Interview Success Strategies – Fill out form,
Imagine this scenario: You've submitted your application, impressed the recruiter at a career fair, and received the invitation you've been hoping for, an interview. You know your resume well, but now you're wondering: How do I communicate my experiences in a way that clearly demonstrates my value and potential?
This interactive workshop is designed to help you prepare for interviews with confidence and purpose. Learn how employers evaluate candidates, how to effectively answer behavioral interview questions using the STAR method, and how to ask thoughtful questions that demonstrate preparation, curiosity, and professionalism. Whether you're pursuing internships, research opportunities, fellowships, graduate school, or full-time positions, these strategies will help you stand out throughout the interview process.
Topics will include:
Preparing strategically before an interview…
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Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: The unique conservation and human development challenges facing the Galápagos
Location: The Tavern Restaurant,
Registration: RSVP Form,
Deadline to Register: September 28, 2026,
The Galápagos Islands have long captivated the scientific imagination, serving as a crucible for foundational theories in evolutionary biology and the geosciences (Darwin, 1859). A Secret recipe of conditions and isolation from human presence has resulted in an extraordinarily high rate of endemism (i.e. organisms that exist nowhere else.) With human presence now escalating in the islands, the fundamental question guiding this DHFP Program is thus one that is relevant the world over -- how can we ensure the survival of biological diversity and unique endemic species as the human footprint on our planet continues to grow? Professor Carter Hunt and Doctoral Candidate Carolina Carrión invite Schreyer Scholars of all majors to discuss that very question. They are excited to help Scholars learn more about the Galápagos and bring their disciplinary training to bear on conversations about how best to…
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Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Schreyer x Red Cross Blood Drive
Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall,
Registration: Schedule a Blood, Platelet or Plasma Donation | American Red Cross,
Join us for a blood drive with the American Red Cross. Blood donations are a lifeline for trauma victims, patients with sickle cell disease, surgery patients, cancer patients, and many others. Give back to your community by giving blood and supporting the blood drive.
Even though not everyone qualifies to donate blood, everyone can volunteer to support the drive. If you would like to volunteer at the drive, please reach out to Ash Mayes at ashmayes@psu.edu.
Snacks will be provided. Plan for about an hour for your donation.
Please share this event with Schreyer scholars and non-Schreyer scholars alike! Registration for a donation appointment at the Red Cross website above is required.
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Monday, October 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Behind the Scenes with Thesis Supervisors
LOCATION: Donato Family Classroom, C-9 Atherton Hall
REGISTRATION: RSVP Form,
Scholars are invited to interact thesis supervisors from a variety of disciplines. They will answer your thesis-related questions and provide tips for how to approach professors with whom you want to work. They will talk about how to forge strong faculty and grad student relationships, and MUCH MORE! Dinner will be provided.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Rhonda Demchak at rrr11@psu.edu.
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Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Networking Strategies for Success
Location: William Donato Family Classroom, C9 Atherton Hall,
RSVP Form: Networking Skills and Strategies – Fill out form,
You're interested in a career path, graduate program, internship, or employer, and someone tells you, "You should network." But where do you start? Who should you contact? What do you say? And how do you build professional relationships that feel authentic rather than transactional?
This interactive workshop will help you develop a strategic and sustainable approach to networking. Rather than focusing solely on asking for help, you'll learn how to identify and cultivate mutually beneficial professional relationships. We'll explore how to map your existing network, leverage LinkedIn effectively, communicate with confidence, and become a connector who creates value for others as well as yourself.
Whether you're pursuing internships, research positions, fellowships, graduate education, or full-time employment, networking can open doors to information, opportunities, and meaningful…
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Thursday, October 8, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Walking with Ghosts
LOCATION: Penn State Erie (The Behrend College),
RSVP: RSVP Link,
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Ocotber 5, 2026,
LIMIT: 15 Scholars,
For Penn State Erie Scholars, please join Dr. Sharon Gallagher for a Guided Tour of Erie. This tour is based on the fact that wherever people have lived, they have left something behind. Somtimes it is an artifact that has fallen to the ground and is awaiting discovery centuries later. It may also be a family heirloom passed down from one generation to the next. Often it is a story that sounds so fantastic that we doubt it but love it - and are plesantly surprised to learn that it did happen....and sometimes these stories are about ghosts.
Erie has an abundance of such stories, because it was the home for Native Americans, then in the 1750s the first Europeans made their way into the wilderness and to the shores of Lake Erie. On this walking tour through downtown Erie you will hear some of these stories of haunted places, legends of the lake, and a little history which…
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Friday, October 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Code-switching
LOCATION: The Allen Street Grill,
REGISTRATION: Registration Form,
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: October 9, 2026,
Code-switching is one of the most fascinating concepts in linguistics and social science. It refers to the way people shift language, behavior, and identity depending on context. You already do this. You talk differently with your advisor than your roommates and carry yourself differently at a career fair than a tailgate. But have you stopped to examine why? Join Dr. Dan Isbell for a dinner conversation that uses music as a lens to introduce code-switching, then turns the focus to the experiences you bring to the table. Come ready to share your stories.
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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Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Painting with Pat
Location: Simmons Piano Lounge,
RSVP by September 28: RSVP- Painting with Pat (Layered Glass Painting),
Join Dean Mather and the Center for Arts and Crafts for a fun evening of layered glass painting. Seats are limited.
If you have any questions, please contact Shreya Bellum at sfb6198@psu.edu.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
Tanzania Spring Break Study Info Session
Location: Virtual (Zoom Link),
Join this info session to learn more about Schreyer's Tanzania Study Tour from March 6-14. As one of Schreyer's signature study abroad experiences, Schreyer Scholars recieve a scholarship.
Through classroom instruction, online engagement, and immersive field research, this trip will explore how mission-driven organizations and local communities balance heritage with contemporary conservation and economic self-determination.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Schreyer Family Weekend Mix and Mingle
Location: William A. Schreyer Courtyard (Atherton Hall),
RSVP: Schreyer Honors College Parents & Families Mix and Mingle with the Deans – Fill out form,
Penn State's Family Weekend is an annual tradition that Schreyer Honors College excitedly takes part in each autumn. It is a joy to meet the parents and families of the Schreyer Scholars who make our College extraordinary.
Please join us for this year's Family Weekend Morning Mix and Mingle. We will have light refreshments available, and it's a great opportunity to connect with our deans and Honors College staff.
You can also visit Penn State's Family Weekend website for more details and registration for the entire weekend.
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Saturday, October 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Intellectual Property
LOCATION: The Allen Street Grill,
REGISTRATION: RSVP FORM,
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: October 23, 2026,
LIMIT: 15 Scholars,
What happens when a great idea leaves your notebook, lab bench, or laptop and enters the world? Join fellow Scholars for dinner and conversation as we explore the surprisingly personal and practical questions behind intellectual property (IP). We'll unpack the different forms of IP and connect them to ideas and experiences you may already have posted artwork online, contributing to open-source projects, conducting lab research, or creating a logo for a student organization. Together, we'll discuss when protecting an idea makes sense, when sharing it openly can create greater impact, and how IP decisions shape collaboration, publication, and future opportunities.
Bring your curiosity and join Patent and Trademark Librarian Denise A. Wetzel for a dinner conversation about navigating the ways ownership, access, and innovation intersect in your academic and personal life.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
LinkedIn - Introduction and Strategies
Location: William Donato Family Classroom, C9 Atherton Hall,
RSVP Form: LinkedIn Skills and Strategies – Fill out form
Whether you're exploring career possibilities, seeking research and internship opportunities, or preparing for life after Penn State, LinkedIn can be a powerful tool in your professional journey. In this interactive 60-minute workshop, Schreyer Honors College students will learn how to create a strong and authentic LinkedIn profile that highlights their academic achievements, experiences, and interests.
Beyond profile development, participants will discover how to use LinkedIn as a research tool to learn about industries, organizations, graduate programs, and professionals whose career paths spark their curiosity. The session will also explore how LinkedIn makes your professional network visible, helping you identify connections, expand your community, and build meaningful relationships that can support your personal and career goals.
Whether you're creating your first profile…
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Thursday, October 29, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Snacks with the Deans
Location: Atherton Hall First Floor Lobby,
All Scholars are invited to join the Schreyer Honors College deans and staff for afternoon snacks. We will have fall themed cookies, brownies, punch, and handheld fruits.
This is a great way to meet our staff and ask any questions you may have about the college.
We hope to see everyone there.
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Friday, October 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Engineering at the Edge
LOCATION: 113 Research West and then to the Federal Taphouse,
REGISTRATION: RSVP Form,
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: October 30, 2026,
ATTENDANCE LIMIT: 10,
Join Dr. Sven Bilen at his research lab at 113 Research West Building. The session will feature hands-on exploration of research at disciplinary frontiers, including lunar regolith-based concrete, microwave-based propulsion, and plasma medicine. Then at 5:30 p.m. we will have a discussion over dinner at the Federal Tap House that will focus on how pulling together different disciplines leads to innovations that are not always possible otherwise.
Person with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Rhonda R. Demchak at rrr11@psu.edu in advance of the program.
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Career Development Open Q & A
Location: William Donato Family Classroom, C9 Atherton Hall,
RSVP Form: Career Development Open Q&A Session - All Students Invited – Fill out form
Have questions about internships, networking, interviews, or career planning? Join this informal and interactive 60-minute Q&A session designed specifically for Honors College students. Bring your questions, curiosities, and career challenges, and engage in an open conversation with a career coach about topics that matter most to you.
Whether you're wondering how to build a professional network, search effectively for internships, find employment opportunities on campus, prepare for interviews, or evaluate competing offers, this session provides a space to receive practical guidance and personalized advice. Students are also encouraged to ask questions about making the most of internship experiences, exploring career paths, and understanding what employers, graduate programs, and professional schools seek in candidates.
No formal presentation, no…
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Thursday, November 12, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Snacks with the Deans
Location: Simmons Piano Lounge,
Dean Mather invites all Scholars to join him for Donuts. Come out for donuts, fresh fruit, hot chocolate, coffee, and good conversations. This is a great way to meet Dean Mather, other Scholars, and Schreyer staff.
We hope to see you there.
If you have any questions, please contact Rosanna Mersinger at rlm29@psu.edu.
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Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
Tanzania Spring Break Study Info Session
Location: Business Building Room 442,
Join this info session to learn more about Schreyer's Tanzania Study Tour from March 6-14. As one of Schreyer's signature study abroad experiences, Schreyer Scholars recieve a scholarship.
Through classroom instruction, online engagement, and immersive field research, this trip will explore how mission-driven organizations and local communities balance heritage with contemporary conservation and economic self-determination.
Categories: Campus - University Park. Organization: UP - College - SCHREYER.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Incorporating AI into your Job
Location: William Donato Family Classroom, C9 Atherton Hall,
RSVP Form: Incorporating AI into your Job and Internship Search – Fill out form
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how students explore careers, search for opportunities, and connect with employers. In this interactive 60-minute workshop, Honors College students will learn practical ways to incorporate AI into their job and internship search while developing the skills to use these tools thoughtfully and effectively.
Participants will explore how AI can serve as a powerful research assistant for investigating careers, industries, employers, and graduate or professional programs. The session will also introduce AI agents and workflows that can help automate routine tasks, organize information, and make the job search process more efficient.
In addition, students will gain insight into how employers are using AI throughout the hiring process, including application screening, résumé review, and interview evaluation.…
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Thursday, December 3, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM.