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As finals week approaches, campus experts offer study-at-home tips

This semester, due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, students will be doing their finals at home on their computers. This creates a few potential challenges, such as inability to access physical library resources, faulty internet connections, and lingering stress from upcoming final exams. Luckily, faculty and staff are doing their best to accommodate their students’ needs in these trying times -- through virtual means.
Fred Aebli, guest speaker, addresses students attending the event

Fred Aebli and Emily Scarfo address students

Lecturer in IST and campus alumnus Fred Aebli, bottom screen at right, gives an interactive Penn State-themed survey during his talk at the ZOOM-held Student Recognition Dinner. Also pictured are Dharti Ray, top screen, coordinator of diversity and inclusion, and Deborah Brandt Johnson, middle screen, alumni and development specialist.  

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Faculty, staff and fellow students were able to send messages of congratulations and support to students being honored at this year's Student Recognition and Awards Dinner.

screenshots of congratulatory messages from their peers, faculty and staff

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Faculty, staff and fellow students were able to send messages of congratulations and support to students being honored at this year's Student Recognition and Awards Dinner.

Melick Lubin, Penn State Scranton

Melick Lubin

Melick Lubin, the recipient of a scholarship from famous comedienne and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres and Walmart, is a student at Penn State Scranton, where he is majoring in corporate communication plays on the campus' basketball team.