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Donations Memorializing Joe Paterno Pouring in Donations Memorializing Joe Paterno Pouring in
2 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Nate Mink
More than $30,000 has been donated to Special Olympics Pennsylvania since the Paterno family requested donations be made to the organization and THON, Penn State's student-run philanthropy. [Read More]
Joe Battista: THON Weekend at Penn State Ice Rink Shows Spirit of Cooperation Joe Battista: THON Weekend at Penn State Ice Rink Shows Spirit of Cooperation
3 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Joe Battista
Saturday's THON Skate reminded Joe Battista of all the joy that's to come next month, despite how trying the last few months have been at the university. [Read More]
THON Skate, Icers Series Mark Busy Weekend at Penn State Ice Pavilion THON Skate, Icers Series Mark Busy Weekend at Penn State Ice Pavilion
4 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Greg Pickel
The 2012 THON Skate will headline a weekend of hockey at the Penn State Ice Pavilion, as the Penn State Icers take on the University of Rhode Island in their final series of the season. [Read More]


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* The Red Cross will donate $4 toward the Four Diamonds Fund on behalf of all blood donors at any participating Penn State blood drives through Feb. 21. For the calendar of blood drives, click here.

 

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Penn State Students Recovering after Bradford-area Crash; Services Set for Courtney O'Bryan Penn State Students Recovering after Bradford-area Crash; Services Set for Courtney O'Bryan
10 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
The Penn State students hurt in a Bradford-area car crash Friday are recovering, the university reported. Meanwhile, services for Courtney O'Bryan, who died in the accident, have been announced. [Read More]
Penn State: Freshman Killed during THON Canning Trip Penn State: Freshman Killed during THON Canning Trip
10 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
A Penn State student has died and four others are hurt after a car crash late Friday near Bradford, Pa., the university reported. [Read More]
THON Improves Fundraising Efficiency, New Data Reveal THON Improves Fundraising Efficiency, New Data Reveal
18 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon has strengthened its fundraising efficiency in the past fiscal year, data released Wednesday show. [Read More]
THON: Meet the 2012 Overall Committee THON: Meet the 2012 Overall Committee
41 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
Here’s a closer look at the 2012 THON Overall Committee. [Read More]
Resolution Honoring THON Introduced in U.S. Senate Resolution Honoring THON Introduced in U.S. Senate
45 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
U.S. Sens. Pat Toomey and Bob Casey have introduced a resolution congratulating the Penn State Interfraternity Council/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, or THON. [Read More]
Penn State THON Announces Chairperson for 2012 Penn State THON Announces Chairperson for 2012
47 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
A Penn State undergraduate in bioengineering will be the university dance marathon's overall chairperson for 2012. [Read More]
Two Weeks Post THON, Story Continues for Local Four Diamonds Family Two Weeks Post THON, Story Continues for Local Four Diamonds Family
48 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Michele Marchetti
At this year’s THON, a State College Four Diamonds family celebrated the three-year anniversary of the transplant that saved their daughter’s life. [Read More]
Mike the Mailman: THON Exemplifies Penn State Excellence Mike the Mailman: THON Exemplifies Penn State Excellence
49 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Mike the Mailman
From 1 to 5 a.m. Sunday, Mike the Mailman witnessed a favorite part of THON: "On Mail Call morning, 'snail mail' turns into 'jitterbug mail' and lifts every dancer's spirit." [Read More]
VIDEO: Penn State Football Players Show off Moves at THON Pep Rally VIDEO: Penn State Football Players Show off Moves at THON Pep Rally
50 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Dana Reeser, Matthew Groves
Miss the Penn State football team performing at the THON Pep Rally? Check out this video. [Read More]
Rapid Transit Owner: Foot Traffic Foreshadows THON Fundraising Success Rapid Transit Owner: Foot Traffic Foreshadows THON Fundraising Success
50 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Matthew Groves
The number of people visiting Rapid Transit Sports, 115 S. Allen St., during Penn State THON seemed to serve as a solid predictor of the event's fundraising results. [Read More]
Change a Central Element of THON History Change a Central Element of THON History
51 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
Penn State's dance marathon started in 1973 with a different name, in a different facility and for a different cause. Evolution, Adam Smeltz writes, is a key part of THON's identity. [Read More]
LIVE FROM THON: Instant Coverage of the Penn State Dance Marathon LIVE FROM THON: Instant Coverage of the Penn State Dance Marathon
51 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
Thousands of people are converging on the Jordan Center this weekend for the Penn State dance marathon. Check our THON live blog -- posted here -- for regular, short updates from the scene. [Read More]
Penn State THON Achieves New High; Fundraising Increases Seen throughout Penn State THON Achieves New High; Fundraising Increases Seen throughout
51 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Adam Smeltz
The annual Penn State dance marathon finished at 4 p.m. Sunday with a dramatic number: $9,563,016.09. Results were up in every fundraising category, according to organizers. [Read More]
VIDEO: Nick Pantalone, Teenage Cancer Fighter, Works THON Crowd VIDEO: Nick Pantalone, Teenage Cancer Fighter, Works THON Crowd
51 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
A highlight of the 2011 Penn State THON Family Hour was Four Diamonds Fund child Nick Pantalone. His inspiring words are captured here on video. [Read More]
Penn State THON Sets New Record: $9.56 Million Penn State THON Sets New Record: $9.56 Million
51 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
Penn State's dance marathon has raised more than $9 million, organizers announced Sunday afternoon. The figure sets a new record. [Read More]
VIDEO: Penn State THON Dancers Guess the Time VIDEO: Penn State THON Dancers Guess the Time
51 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - StateCollege.com Staff
What time is it, THON? On Saturday night—not long after the bars closed and a few hours before breakfast—we asked several Penn State dancers to give us their best guesses. [Read More]
For THON Security Team, Motivation Means a Group Effort For THON Security Team, Motivation Means a Group Effort
51 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Matthew Groves
The volunteer security team at the Penn State dance marathon is often the 46-hour event's public face. Behind the scenes, members collaborate to help keep one another motivated -- and awake. [Read More]
As THON '11 Hits Midway Point, Morale Boosters Await As THON '11 Hits Midway Point, Morale Boosters Await
51 weeks ago - StateCollege.com - Dana Reeser
Penn State THON 2011 has officially passed the halfway point. But the fun has just begun. [Read More]
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