Dean's Community Message

March 22, 2020

Dear College of Engineering Community,

I hope you’re having a healthy weekend! Thank you to those who have sent in some inspirational quotes — please continue to do so! I plan to share a quote in my daily messages. Today’s was submitted by Professor Amanda Johnsen, Assistant Professor of Nuclear Engineering:

“It would be foolish to disguise the gravity of the hour. It would be still more foolish to lose heart and courage.’
—Winston Churchill

Just a few brief updates for today as we look ahead to the second week of remote delivery at Penn State


Academic Excellence Center

Beginning tomorrow, the College of Engineering Academic Excellence Center (AEC) will be offering online tutoring sessions via Zoom. Please visit the AEC website to learn more including tutors’ schedules and their course information.


Remote Working Resource

Penn State Human Resources has launched a new website to aid Penn State employees in their transition to remote work. The site features tips, guidelines, FAQs, and more.


For additional and regularly updated information, please bookmark the University’s informational site and the College of Engineering resources site. Also, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have unanswered questions or concerns: L-COE_CORONA_CRISIS_TEAM@engr.psu.edu.

Take care!

Justin Schwartz
Harold and Inge Marcus Dean, College of Engineering