Looking to get involved in an activity, but can't commit full time to a student organization, or may just need a study break in your week?  Thursday Night Live is a great opportunity to connect with other Penn State World Campus students.  In this episode, Graduate Assistant Sydney Klainberg [email protected] discusses Thursday Night Live.   Visit the World Campus events calendar to find out when the next Thursday Night Live is. Interested in helping to plan an activity?  Contact [email protected].  

Not sure how to approach a conversation with your instructor? How much or little should you disclose? What should that communication look like? This episode brings together staff from Academic Advising, Student Affairs and Academic Affairs. Learn how to prepare for a conversation, helpful tips for crafting a message, guidance for managing expectations, and how World Campus can support you. Visit our World Campus contact page and Student Services page to reach out to staff who participated in this episode.

Join executive director, Ariel Hinojos [email protected] and technology chair, Daniel Serfass as they discuss the Penn State World Campus for THON organization.  Ariel and Daniel share their organization updates, goals, how you can get involved, and why FTK (For The Kids).  The Cancer Center Society cancer.org reports about 10,470 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2022.  Please visit our student organization webpage if you are interested in getting involved with the Penn State World Campus for THON organization.  Please click join or donate if you would like to get participate. 

This episode is focused on wellbeing and self-care being the foundation of productivity.  Today, our guest is Katie Marshall.  Katie is the mental health case manager with the World Campus.  In the episode we discuss how using the wellness wheel and focusing on the big 5 (eat, sleep, routine, connection, and exercise) can play a major role in wellbeing, self-care, and productivity.  The wellness wheel will be referenced in the On the Corner segment and can be opened online for review https://www.ginger.com/activities/wellness-wheel.  World Campus students can schedule case management appointments with Katie if they would like assistance getting connected to services in their local community. To learn more about on-demand resources and upcoming programming you can visit https://student.worldcampus.psu.edu/student-services/mental-health-services. In the final thought of this episode, Katie references Six Daily Questions to Ask Yourself in Quarantine from Berkeley Greater Good Magazine https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/six_daily_questions_to_ask_yourself_in_quarantine. 

As we near the conclusion of the semester, we reflect on student engagement, success, and their dedication.  Gains some tips and resources for taking steps to build a more inclusive environment, or healthier you.  Hear messages from staff throughout the episode for what they are thankful for.

November 11th is an opportunity to recognize and pay tribute to veteran's who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.  We honor our veterans with a moment of silence; and an acknowledgement for veteran and alum Lt. Michael P. Murphy.  Guests of this episode include the president of the World Campus Military Service Organization and the organization's advisor.  Getting connected through community and Involvement are key points of interest weaved through the conversation.  Military Services & Resources at World Campus can be found by visiting student.worldcampus.psu.edu clicking on Student Services and Military Services will appear on the left side of the page.

Making a disclosure to a graduate school or employer is not an easy conversation or step to take.  Join us for a conversation on navigating referrals made to the office conduct, academic integrity, felony records, and how this may impact your application to graduate school or with an employer.  Meg Brower, Assistant Director for the Office of Student and Career Counselors Lynn Atanasoff & Matt Soroka are featured guests.

Learn some of the Do’s and Don’ts to help reduce academic integrity allegations. Where does time management/academic integrity intersect and the role Student Conduct plays in advocacy for students?

Academic Integrity – Avoiding Violations

Office of Student Conduct

Career Services is here to help students through their journey, to advise, to coach, and to be the passenger in the car helping to navigate along the way.  Some of these areas may include, resume, or cover letter help, getting connected to career fairs, or the alumni network.  You can start the conversation by visiting Nittany Lion Careers and scheduling an appointment with a career counselor.

Fall Career Day Information

Meet the World Campus Student Affairs team in this episode and learn more about the unit's work supporting students.  Team members will share advice they would give their younger selves and their favorite ice cream flavors from Penn State Berkey Creamery.  In addition to the opening and closing segments, each episode will have three major segments.  The 'Student Affairs Snapshot' segment is an opportunity for the host or guests to share a story reflecting back on the work they do or significant moments in their careers.  The 'On the Corner' segment focuses on discussing intersecting topics students may be inquire about or be impacted by.  The 'Toolbox for Success' identifies resources, strategies, or steps for helping students.

Upcoming episodes will feature guests from Career Services, Care/Concern, Student Conduct, and Student Engagement.