– Photos by Alexis M. Burrell and Kollin G. Kisner, student photographers;
and Frank T. Kocsis III, a graphic design student from Dickson City
Catering to a very contented Merlin, a Cardigan Welsh corgi owned by General Services' Don J. Luke
Fun fact: Goat Yoga generates nearly as many selfies as it does smiles ...
Whatever the pose is supposed to be – cat, cow or dog – let's just call this one "goat."
Tempting fate at the craps table
Another benefit to masking: It strengthens your poker face!
... and is helped to his feet in most sportsmanlike fashion.
A Dropkick Murphys fan adds some Celtic "kick" of his own to the spirited outdoor proceedings ...
Determination on the Madigan Library lawn
It's all in the wrist for Jeremy R. Bottorf, coordinator of campus recreation – and one heck of a pitcher – as he sends another one toward the kicker.
... and got a canine seal of approval from Winnie, a golden retriever owned by Drew R. Potts, assistant professor of civil engineering technology.
Collapsible, portable dog bowls were provided to the evening's guests ...
"Hugs! Hugs! Come and get 'em!" says Maggie, accompanied by Jen M. Baker, financial aid specialist.
Bridgette R. Snyder's mini-Goldendoodle, Libby, makes a friend in the Field House. Snyder is secretary to Public Relations & Marketing.
Counseling Services' Linda L. Locher interacts with students at the event, which was moved indoors due to a threatening forecast.
... a treat that attracted many on a summer evening, including Audriana L. Empet (left) and Jen. M. Cullin-Hetrick from the Admissions Office.
Too adorable for words, so we'll only say, "Meet Jake and Sadie, a pair of Labrador retrievers belonging to Tanya L. Shipman, duplicating and finishing technician in Printing and Document Services."
Daisy, Timothy O. Rissel's Labrador retriever, seemingly awaits the green light to mingle. Rissel, executive director of General Services, was among the employees who brought their dogs to campus to ease new students' separation from their own pets.
Fun and frolic, courtesy of Buttinhead Farms in Hunlock Creek
"Hydration" is the name of the game!
Graze anatomy?
Lemme get this straight: It's a goat on a goat-themed yoga mat during "Goat Yoga." Got it.
... or maybe it's a tie.
Participants raise their legs while goats lift their spirits.
These kids are more than "alright."
Place your bets; the money wheel's going for a spin!
As if cute pooches weren't enough of a draw, Bruster's brought ice cream ...
A hands-on opportunity, this one therapeutic, presents itself outside the classroom.
Thursday twilight is just the ticket for a kickball tournament on Penn College's beautifully maintained green space.
Lauryn A. Stauffer, an automation engineering technology: robotics and automation major from Bath, steals a snuggly smooch.