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University urges COVID-19 testing for students prior to returning home

In preparation for the departure from campuses after in-person instruction ends on Nov. 20, Penn State has announced an aggressive fall departure plan offering all students COVID-19 testing, at no cost to students. Penn State is partnering with Vault Health for departure testing, which will be conducted either in person at predetermined testing sites on certain campuses or via self-administered test kits. Students can now book their appointment to receive an administered test or to pick up a self-test by using the Return Home Event on the Penn State Go App or by visiting virusinfo.psu.edu/departure-testing.
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Penn State Laureate visits Lehigh Valley campus

David Witwer, Penn State Laureate for the 2020-21 academic year, will present “Searching for Jimmy Hoffa: The disappearance of America’s most notorious labor leader and why it still matters today,” from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public.