Did you know that Penn State Schuylkill is really close to Knoebels Amusement Park? If you take a class with Dr. Michael Gallis, associate professor of Physics, you may just travel there to learn the "physics of thrills," one of Schuylkill students' favorite field trips! For students who don't endeavor to take a physics class, day trip getaways to the amusement park happen often, too.
Every weekend is a new journey! Schuylkill students take regular day trips to New York City, and the students here are posing in front of the Cherry Hill Fountain famous to the opening of the sitcom Friends!
A Penn State education can change your life by taking you to another country! Marla Stoner, left, and Alyssa Hatter, right, traveled to Costa Rica through Penn State's CHANCE program where they conducted conservation research and immersed themselves in a new culture.
Who doesn't like to be part of a winning team? Penn State Schuylkill's Cross Country runners consistently win awards and perform exceptionally during the fall season. The "team" culture is a huge part of what makes Schuylkill such a wonderful place to learn and grow!
One of Schuylkill's most active student groups is Schuylkill Benefitting THON, and these engaged students relish the opportunity to spoil THON kid Devon Pulaski, a pediatric cancer survivor and absolute peach of a little girl!
Cultural events are a staple of student life at Penn State Schuylkill, and our students love events like learning how to salsa dance and International Food Week!
Schuylkill students love carnivals, which usually take place on campus a few times a year! This photo is from the 2019 Carnival of Hope, an annual event that aims to raise money for the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins take on the Bridgeport Sound Tigers on March 7. Tickets are available for $17.50 through the Hazleton, Schuylkill, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton chapters of the Penn State Alumni Association, which are sponsoring the event.
