THON for 'O6 By CRAIG DEWALT CADB2I@PSU.EDU Guest Reporter THON is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world, a year round fundraising event benefiting the Four Diamonds Fund at the Penn State Children’s Hospital in Hershey, PA. The Four Diamonds Fund is a non profit organization dedicated to helping families with the costs of cancer treatment for children. The year culminates in a no sitting, no-sleeping, 48-hour dance marathon held every February. This year’s THON event will be held in the newly constructed Bryce Jordan Center at University Park. The larger facility can accommodate many more dancers and guests alike. Over the past 30 years, the students of THON have raised over $3O million and have helped thousands of children and families fight pediatric cancer. During THON weekend, 700 students and thousands of supporters come together in the hopes of one day finding a cure for pediatric cancer. Whether standing for 48 hours as a dancer, entertaining the crowd, taking care of the facility, or even standing in the bleachers, every person at THON plays a small part in creating an amazing atmosphere of love, compassion, and understanding. This atmosphere inspires the students to fundraise throughout the year and tells the families of Four Diamonds that they have the care and support they need. This collective effort, involving over 10,000 students, has become one of Penn State’s greatest and most unifying traditions. The purpose of THON is to provide outstanding emotional and financial support to children, families, researchers, and staff of the Four Diamonds. In order to do so, the money raised from THON goes towards funding additional fees that families encounter when their family insurance will not cover them. Additional funding also goes towards ongoing efforts at finding a cure for pediatric cancer. gets ready - 'O7 Kickoff Last year, THON reached a record-high $4.2 million. Penn State Harrisburg only contributed $5,286. This amount is considerably better than the $1,300 raised in just the previous year. When stacked up against other branch campuses, Penn State Harrisburg was behind thirteen others. THON is not a competition; however it is believed that with higher student involvement PSH can do much better. This year’s THON committee, headed by Craig Dewalt and an incredible staff of leaders, has high expectations. The group has already pulled Commerce Bank beneath its wing as a partner in its efforts, and looks to add more corporate sponsors to its list. In addition to corporate sponsors, the committee is also looking to hold many fundraising events. However in order to achieve such high success, the committee must increase the awareness of THON on campus, and experience a much higher student involvement. The ultimate goal of the PSH THON committee is to hold a mini-THON on campus, and at least double last year’s grand total. This goal is very obtainable with the proper amount of student involvement. So far, the THON committee has seen more interest then it has ever seen. Fundraising for THON officially starts on October 1, 2006. T-shirts will be on sale in the main lobby from October 2 - October 6 at a price of only $lO. Supplies are limited. If you’re looking for a way to get involved on campus and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity. The Penn State Harrisburg THON committee is still forming and welcomes anyone interested in helping with canning or door to door pledge booking. If you are interested in finding out more information on how you can help with THON or the Penn State Harrisburg committee, feel free to contact Craig Dewalt at cad2Bl@psu.edu. The Student Government Association (SGA) at Penn State Harrisburg wants your feedback, i In order to improve student events and activities, the SGA is asking that you take the time to complete this short survey. Tell us what types of activities you would like to see take place on campus; also let us know how we can better communi cate with the student body. Without your feedback, we cannot improve student communication or campus programming. The Student Government encourages all students to take advantage of all the opportunities that the college has to offer. Thank you for taking the time to help the student body have a full and exciting college experience. Please return surveys to the Student Activities Office in room El3l Olmsted at your earliest convenience. i Student Activity Survey Name Email Address Major Do you read the PS H If not, why not? If yes. Is it useful? How could we better Are you a member of Do you take part in Do you read the events Year in college: In the space provided, please CampilCix Cendar Lectures & Events Faculty Development Workshops “Plagiarism Prevention & Tumitin Workshop” Sept. 26 from 3 p.m-4:40 p.m, C-15 Sept. 27 8:30 a.m-10 a.m, C-13 Sept. 28 4:30 p.m-6 p.m , C-13 Latin Dance Lessons October 1,15,22,29 3-4:40 in the Multipurpose Room Campus Choir Wednesdays from 3:25-5:25 in W-12 Students can earn GA credits for it by registering for MUSIC 088. Con tact director Marina Cherepinsky. “Object and Figure” Exhibit Morrison Gallery, Library Baseball PSH Library is hosting a reading An exhibit of paintings by Jason VS. Delaware (DH) and discussion series that explores Godeke. Free to the public. October 7 at 12 p.m Things W A AfllTo YouIH/VllKnow KI pills are available for all Harris burg campus students. Stop by Stu dent Health Services during normal business hours to pick them up. Health Services hours are Monday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CUB Information All users of the fitness facility (Capital Union Building) must pres ent their Penn State ID at the front desk. The desk monitor will sign you in and give you any equipment that you need. Kinesiology stu dents coming to the Capital Union Building for classes do not have to present their ID. Bikes are not permitted inside the Capital Union Building. Please secure your bike Student Activity Survey Igilllillli^iiii^li THE CAPITAL TIMES Jewish literature and culture though a scholar-led discussion. October 16, 30 November 20 December 4 7 p.m in the Morrison Gallery “Fragments of a Transparent Re gion” exhibit Gallery Lounge, Olmsted Building An exhibit of oil paintings by Carlos Diaz. A reception and gallery talk will be held Thursday, Sept 28 at 5 p.m. Exhibit and receptopm free to the public. at the bike rack near the entrance to the building. Fall Semester Capital Union Build ing Hours are: Monday - Thursday, 8 AM - 11 PM; Friday, 8 AM - 8 PM; Saturday, 11 AM - 8 PM; Sun day, 1 PM - 8 PM. TENNIS COURTS - The tennis court complex is now complete and may be used. There are a limited amount of tennis rackets and balls that can be signed out at the front desk of the CUB. Meetings Chi Gamma lota, the veterans fraternity meets every Monday at 12:00 p.m. in E-124. For informa- September 25, 2006 “Fun Day for United Way” Sept. 27 from 11-2 p.m. Vartan Plaza Book sale, cheap food, Augie Bravo in the dunk tank Athletics (Home) Men’s Soccer VS. Scranton September 29 at 6 p.m, Women’s Soccer VS. Abington September 29 at 4 p.m. VS. Valley Forge October 11 at 4 p.m. tion, contact Matthew Mahoney at mlmso39@psu.edu The Student Government Associa tion meets every Thursday. Stu dents are encouraged to attend. The meetings are held in the Science and Technology building, room 118, at 12:30 p.m. The Multicultural Academic Excel lence Program meets every Wednes day from 4:30 - 6 p.m. in the Oliver LaGrone Cultural Arts Center, W-132 Olmsted. The Harrisburg Anime Association meets every Thursday from 9-11 p.m. in the Oliver LaGrone Cultural Arts Center, W-132 Olmsted. • 2 • ; : 141' „ . .!!:.;4 ,.. , .::.•..;":1 , 4 , 1V!, :..:;! . .:;:',..:',•,!..4.',:‘,:"" ...........,.
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