What is PA Forward?
"With the right support, libraries are ideally positioned to become the community centers of information, technology, and learning that will fuel educational and economic opportunity for all of our citizens."
PA Forward is a statewide initiative that focuses on 5 key literacies that are essential to knowledgeable citizens:
- Information Literacy
- Financial Literacy
- Civic and Social Literacy
- Health Literacy
- Basic Literacy
Penn State University Park Libraries participates in PA Forward by promoting library resources and creating events that support each of these literacies in order to help our academic community build vital life skills that complement our degree programs.
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PA Forward Events at Penn State University Park
Fall 2021 programs
Civic and Social Literacy:
Thursday, October 7, 5:00-6:00 pm
Renters: Know Your Rights (via Zoom)
Thinking about renting an apartment next year? You need to start the leasing process early, and it's important to be aware of your rights as a renter. Join the Libraries and a lawyer to learn more about the rights of renters in Pennsylvania and be prepared to sign your lease for next year.
Financial Literacy:
Fridays in October (October 1, 8, 15, 22), 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Financial Fridays Book Club (via Zoom)
Be an informed consumer! Join the University Libraries as we discuss The 30 Day Money Cleanse, available as a free ebook for PSU students here: 30 Day Money Cleanse. You do not need to attend all sessions to participate, but students who complete all four weeks will win a prize.
Week 1 (October 1): money journaling and expense lists
Week 2 (October 8): happiness allocations and the language of money
Week 3 (October 15): values-based spending and opportunity costs
Week 4 (October 22): building your financial dream team and limiting financial toxicity