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🌱 How will Penn State’s new roadmap reshape life at Penn State Erie?
Also, don't miss Erie Otters vs. Barrie Colts on the Penn State Erie Patch calendar
Good day Penn State Erie! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How will Penn State's new roadmap reshape life at Penn State Erie?
- How Penn State Erie students will plug into THON 2027
Also on today's calendar: Julia's Cash Bash.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 70 and low of 58 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 73, low: 65.
- Thursday: An afternoon shower in spots, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• State of State: Bendapudi outlines the road ahead for Penn State, urges community to get involved (psu.edu) — Major changes are coming to Penn State that will directly affect students, faculty, and staff at Penn State Erie, from a new Office of Student Success to workstreams reviewing academics, enrollment, and Commonwealth Campuses. Over the next few months, leaders will gather input, refine plans, and invite community participation through town halls and engagement opportunities that could reshape how the Erie campus operates and supports students. 
• THON 2027 Theme 'Where Our Imagination Shines' Revealed (statecollege.com) — Penn State students, including those at Penn State Erie, now know THON 2027's theme as they prepare for the 46-hour dance marathon supporting families facing childhood cancer. Organizers aim to spread THON's mission more deeply across Pennsylvania, marking 50 years with Four Diamonds and previewing a December Family Carnival where the new logo will be unveiled.
📸 Around Penn State Erie
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Penn State Erie
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★ Featured events ★
- Erie Otters vs. Barrie Colts →
Erie Insurance Arena, 809 French St, Erie
4:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- ECPL Traveling Gardeners
MCK Community Room, Millcreek Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
12:00 pm - Julia's Cash Bash →
St. Francis Ushers Club, 9085 Main St, McKean
5:00 pm
Thursday October 1
Saturday October 10
📣 Penn State Erie Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Planted Pumpkin Workshop at Erie Ale Works →
Erie Ale Works, 416 W 12th St, Erie
6:00 pm - Girls JV Volleyball @ Seneca High School →
10770 Wattsburg Rd, Erie
6:00 pm - Karaoke at Flagship City Food Hall →
Flagship City Food Hall, 22 North Park Row, Erie
6:00 pm - Karaoke Night in Downtown Erie | Flagship City Food Hall — Flagship City District →
Flagship City Food Hall, 22 N Park Row, Erie
6:00 pm - Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Seneca High School →
10770 Wattsburg Rd, Erie
7:15 pm - Mercer at Mercyhurst Prep →
538 E Grandview Blvd, Erie
7:15 pm - Rich Wood at Flagship City Food Hall →
Flagship City Food Hall, 22 North Park Row, Erie
6:00 pm - ECPL Traveling Gardeners
MCK Community Room, Millcreek Branch Library MCK Community Room , Millcreek Branch Library
12:00 pm - NANA FEST '26, the North American New Art Festival 2026 →
FEED Media Art Center, 1307 State Street, Erie
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
🗞 Nearby News
Erie
- Residents walk for the 51st annual Erie Crop Hunger Walk (yourerie.com)
- Panel discusses Erie churches architect as cultural landmarks (yourerie.com)
- Reflecting on Blessed Fulton Sheen's Visit to Erie in 1936 (erienewsnow.com)
North East
- UMass club golf team takes down Division 1 field at Laker Fall Invitational (gazettenet.com)
Ok Penn State Erie! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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