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Many areas of Pennsylvania already have seen the first significant snowfall of this winter season, and others saw a preview of what is to come. Soon winter will officially be here and bad weather will be playing havoc with schedules. Other situations may arise that affect the ability of the campus -- students, faculty and staff -- to function normally. In those situations, it is critical that the University be able to reach as many people as possible, as quickly as possible. The PSUTXT text-messaging system is a key tool by which Penn State can communicate directly with the University community in these situations. Don't be caught uninformed. Sign up for PSUTXT, and have messages sent directly to a cell phone when bad weather delays or cancels classes, or if another emergency situation arises. To register, visit http://live.psu.edu/psutxt online. For information, contact Annemarie Mountz at [email protected].

Fall 2008 Commencement Speaker Announced

Penn State Schuylkill will be holding graduation on Thursday, December 18, 2008, at 7:30 pm in the John E. Morgan Auditorium.  State Representative Tim Seip will be the keynote speaker.State Rep. Tim Seip, D-Schuylkill/Berks, is a lifelong Schuylkill County resident, born in Pottsville to Eugene D. Seip and Joan (Kenny) Fenstermacher. Seip attended Mansfield University, where he obtained a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration. He went on to earn a master's degree in social work from Marywood University.

The Medical Minute: There's no trick to a safe Halloween

Halloween is supposed to be a spooky night, but parents don't have to be scared about their kids' safety if they follow some simple safety tips from Safe Kids Dauphin County, led by the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. It's essential for parents to prepare their children properly to stay safe while trick-or-treating.

The Medical Minute: There's no trick to a safe Halloween

Halloween is supposed to be a spooky night, but parents don't have to be scared about their kids' safety if they follow some simple safety tips from Safe Kids Dauphin County, led by the Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital, Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. It's essential for parents to prepare their children properly to stay safe while trick-or-treating.

Local Students Get National Exposure

How many students do you know who are published writers in a national magazine? There are two right here on Schuylkill campus.  Thanks to Barnes & Noble College Booksellers and its U4U magazine, second-year students Angel Zheng and Fatima Scott, now have some real hands-on experience that demonstrates the skills they've been honing in the classroom.

Extended Hours Offered

To accommodate student needs , the following offices will be open until 7:00 p.m. on August 26th  & August 27th and September 2nd & September 3rd.The offices that will be open are:  Bursar and Financial Aid Office located in the Administration Building and the Advising and Registrar Office located in the B-Building.

The Medical Minute: An update on cataracts

Cataracts are one of the most well-known ailments that affect the eye. Approximately 20.5 million Americans carry this diagnosis, and an estimated 2.5 million surgeries per year are performed to correct this condition. Worldwide, this condition afflicts 48 percent, or approximately 18 million people of the world's blind, making it the leading cause of preventable blindness, explains this week's edition of The Medical Minute, a service of the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.