Thur. November 2 - University Park Airport to be renamed
The move is designed primarily to alleviate confusion among travelers
State College Bulletin
Today’s weather: ☀️ High 47F/low 28F.
🚧 Atherton Street Project
Curb and gutter placement between West Fairmount and West Irvin Avenues today and tomorrow
Fiber optic conduit will be run between West Prospect and Logan avenues today and tomorrow
Flaggers in the roadway will enforce an alternating traffic pattern in each location listed above.
In The News
🛩️ University Park Airport will be renamed State College Regional Airport, Penn State and the Centre County Airport Authority announced yesterday. While the airport tried for a long time to build the University Park Airport brand, it never caught on, and the general public continued to refer to it as the State College Airport. The name change to State College Regional Airport is a move designed to better align with the public’s branding of the airport and reduce confusion among travelers. [StateCollege.com]
🍻 Boal City Brewing will be donating $2 to the Nittany Mountain Biking Association for every draft beer sold tonight between 5-7PM. The Nittany Mountain Biking Association is a local mountain bike group whose mission is to protect trails and advocate for the sport, and the donated money will be used, in part, to maintain the trails in Rothrock State Forest. [@boalcitybrewing]
🙏 Penn State is mourning the loss of graphic design professor Ryan Russell who passed away on October 23 at age 41 after battling brain cancer for 17 months. Russell taught in the College of Arts and Architecture at Penn State for 17 years. He recently wrote and illustrated a children's book titled “My Annoying, Irritating, Always-In-The-Way Shadow” which is set to be released in December. The College of Arts and Architecture will hold a celebration of life for Russell at a future date and, in lieu of flowers, Russell's family requests donations be made to the National Brain Tumor Society. [Onward State]
Happening Today
🐦 Bird Walk
8-9:30AM | Penn State Arboretum Natural Areas
Join a bird-watching walk led by avian experts. All levels of experience are welcome. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for walking on wet ground and bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. Walks begin at the Overlook Pavilion.
🤝 Career Fair
1-7PM | Nittany Mall
Job seekers in the area have the opportunity to meet with various local employers at this career fair sponsored by CATA. Network and learn about job opportunities in the State College area.
🚲 Women & Queer Night at the Bike Den
6-8PM | Bike Den, West Parking Deck
Open to Penn State students, faculty, and staff, as well as local community members, attendees can work on their bikes, enjoy free pizza, talk to Bike Den staff and volunteers, and learn more about biking at Penn State and the surrounding area.
🔭 Central PA Astronomy Meetup
7-8PM | South Hills School of Business & Technology
Central Pennsylvania astronomy meetup is dedicated to educating folks in central PA to the wonders of the night sky. This month’s meetup will feature a talk by Dr. Kevin Luhman, Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics at Penn State on the James Webb Telescope.
Live Music Lowdown
Thursday
Adam & The Armadillos| The Phyrst | 10:30PM
Corner Brothers | Doggie’s Pub | 9PM
Home Planet | Pine Grove Hall | 7PM | $12
Honey Pie | University Wine Co. | 6-8PM
Hops & Vines | Titan Hollow, Bellefonte | 6:30PM
The Lizards - Phish Tribute | Stage West | 9PM | $15/$17
The Sureshots | Antifragile Brewing Co. | 8PM
Van Wagner | Elk Creek Cafe, Millheim | 7PM
Friday
Donny Burns | The Phyrst | 7-9PMPM
Matt Wagner | 814 Cider Works | 6-8PM
Laveda | Zeno’s Pub | 8PM
Ted & The Hi-fi’s | The Phyrst | 10:30PM
The Cleary’s | Antifragile Brewing Co. | 8PM
The Extra Miles | University Wine Co. | 6-8PM
The SKOAL Brothers | Doggie’s Pub | 9:30PM
Sports
🏑 Four Penn State field hockey players were honored with Big Ten post-season awards. Sophie Gladieux was named the 2023 Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year for the second straight season and first team All-Big Ten for the fourth time. Mackenzie Allessie earned first team All-Big Ten honors for the fifth straight season. Anouk Knuvers was named second team All-Big Ten and Carly Gannon was the Penn State recipient for the Big Ten Field Hockey Sportsmanship Award.
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