Yellow: a primary and preventive color

A "community jar" filled with colored sand represents the mental health of the campus community and acts as a visual representation that we are not alone in our mental health challenges, and that we should feel more comfortable talking about it as a society. Justin R. Guthrie, a graphic design student from Mifflinburg, prepares a jar to take home ... ... in furtherance of the event's positive self-care message. Emmalee G. Marshall (left), of Woodland, and Cameryn Sock, of Elysburg, enjoy dinner and bingo. Both are pursuing bachelor's degrees in dental hygiene. Amusement and determination converge on this bingo table. The color of hope, empathy and life-saving outreach. The evening's first winner gets his card reviewed by Kellor A. Schooley, an event assistant in the Office of Student Engagement. A three-way tie is broken in the fairest way possible ... ... through "rock, paper, scissors!" Sock retrieves her prizes: a T-shirt (matching the one she's wearing) and a Penn College mug. Words of encouragement "President Mike" sports a yellow tie in the company of dental hygiene students Erica N. Wenrich (left) and Ninoshka Rivera Matos. Enjoying the range of social options are staff, including Caila Flanagan (left), Rose Street Commons coordinator, and Jon D. Wescott, director of residence life & student conduct ... ... who take aim during a high-energy game of cornhole. Sigma Pi fraternity brothers (from left) spread the word: Logan A. Sands, vice president; Mason W. Horner, herald; and Dennis M. O’Donnell, president. Students and employees scrunch together in the Field House for an impromptu social-media post. Among the engaging activities was this painting station, offering participants the opportunity to support various issues identified by a correlating color. Nate Woods Jr. (center), special assistant to the president for inclusion transformation, gets a lesson on the stress-relieving “spinner” from Human Services & Restorative Justice Club members Zakariah Jae (left), club vice president, and Krystle J. Richardson (holding spinner), club president. Other stress-relievers can be seen in the foreground, including the succulent kind. With painted miniature “croc” in hand, dental hygiene student Cassidy J. Hasenmayer steps up to stand up to stigma ... ... and Sabrina Giordano, dental hygiene, makes her mark, too. Inspirational (and respirational) tips Woods joins Helena N. Floyd, student affairs specialist, in a Field House favorite. Starting the conversation: Organizations such as Seize the Awkward offer ways to help friends with their mental health, no matter how uncomfortable it may feel at first. Adult coloring books, soothingly on standby These aptly attired Dining Services employees bring their optimism to CC Commons – whatever the occasion. Piggybacking on the week's life-saving theme, Dining Services worker Danielle L. Parker crocheted a dozen delightful "Worry Worms" and placed them around Capitol Eatery for students to find and adopt. (Photo by Dining Services manager Danna M. Brooks) Decked out in yellow shirts beneath their jerseys, the team catches a pep talk from coach Jordan G. Williams. UPMC Field hosts a nonconference lacrosse game against Bryn Athyn College. Friendly faces bring information and intention to a game-day tailgate. From left are Nat G. Santaella, coordinator of student engagement; Meghan R. Delsite-Coleman, assistant director of student engagement; Calli R. Ackels, wellness education coordinator (who provided the photo); and Savannah J. Zook, a human services & restorative student and student engagement intern. Action on the field, attention in the stands ... ... and on the sidelines, where assistant coach Drew W. Perozich (pointing) and coach Jordan G. Williams monitor the path to an ultimate fourth straight victory. Yellow-clad and bundled-up supporters line the field fence. Wildcat-blue beauty abounds. Midfielder Trevor Soli (along with teammate Croix Teter) was one of the game's two three-goal scorers. Fans in the stands! From left are Eryn L. Nichols, Jamie O. Krause and Morgan T. Bartholomew. Nichols and Bartholomew are Presidential Student Ambassadors. Brody Borkowski (#19) prepares to make the scoop, under the watchful eyes of his teammates and coaches. A southeasterly view from aloft Late-day light casts its gorgeous glow on the annual “YELLow It Out” observance. Sam R. Hills (#2), among those scoring in the Wildcat romp, makes a move. A familiar mood on a 13-goal afternoon While not part of the week's observance, a simultaneous event in Dauphin Hall overlapped through its chosen focus on mental health, healthy eating, study skills, etc. "Finding Your Balance" was a collaboration of Counseling Services and two campus honor-society chapters: Alpha Chi (for four-year students) and Phi Theta Kappa (for those seeking associated degrees). Alpha Chi President Maddie Newell, an applied health student and 2021 surgical technology alumna, spoke about academic success through use of the Tutoring Center, LEAP Center and Counseling Services. Counseling Services' Michael S. DiPalma and Piper, his reverse brindle boxer, were on hand for the event. Staffing one of six stations through which students could rotate is Karen L. Avery, an award-winning assistant professor of biology. Candy helps sweeten an important message. It's a bit of a stretch (to imagine you'd be doing yoga with goats in PJ's). Dylan F. Ceschini, an automotive technology student from East Freedom, checks on his backbone buddy. A yank on the shirt collar is more than a little heart-tugging, too! Students were encouraged to take photos and post them on social media. From Burrell's POV, she has "the best job on campus!" Members of the Wildcat lacrosse team join the fun after practice. Participants posed for group photos, both serious and not-so-much. (Three guesses which this is.) Emily L. Fink, of Jersey Shore, holds her yoga partner. As one of the first four students to arrive, the human services & restorative justice student got to feed one of the "bottle babies" and was a goat magnet the entire evening. Eliza M. Newcomer (left), of Newell, enrolled in human services & restorative justice, and Kasey J. Tarantino, of Red Hill, automotive technology, enjoy some quality goat time after the yoga session. In yet another example of what sets Penn College students apart, Tarantino's foot fell asleep ... but she powered through, not moving until the goat in her lap finished its power nap.