The 108th Little International Show

When April 11, 2026, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where Snider Agricultural Arena, University Park, PA

The Penn State Chapter of the National Block and Bridle Club is proud to announce the 108th Little International, a Department of Animal Science tradition.

The 100th Spring Dairy Expo

When April 11, 2026, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where Snider Agricultural Arena, University Park, PA

Hosted by the Dairy Science Club, the Spring Dairy Expo is an opportunity for students in any major to select a heifer, work with her to prepare for the show, wash and clip her, then show her at the event.

Principles of Sensory Evaluation Short Course 2026

When April 14, 2026 9:00 AM to April 16, 2026 12:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building

Micro- and Nanoplastics in Terrestrial Environments: Sampling, Impacts, and Environmental Fate

When April 14, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where 342 Food Science Bldg

Micro- and nanoplastics are recognized as emerging contaminants in the environment, yet uncertainties remain regarding their occurrence, impacts on ecosystem functioning, and environmental fate.

Office for Grants and Contracts Power Hour

When April 15, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where ASI 118

Christy Shaw and Christina Wagner from the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Office of Grants & Contracts will present an overview of the structure and function of their office and walk through the life cycle of a typical grant‑funded project (from early proposal planning through submission).

Prospective Student Visit: Business, Education, and Community Interest Area

When April 17, 2026, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Where University Park, PA

2026 Better Process Control School (Virtual)

When April 20, 2026 8:00 AM to April 28, 2026 12:00 PM

Ag Sciences Student Panel: A Day in the Life and Q&A

When April 21, 2026, 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

Curious what it’s like to be a Penn State Ag Sciences student? Hear directly from current students! Join the Ag Advocates—official student ambassadors of the College of Agricultural Sciences—for a look at life in Ag Sciences.

Water, Energy, and Data Centers in PA Seminar Series

When April 22, 2026, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where 342 Food Science Bldg

Integration of AI Data Centers to Bulk Power Grids: Challenges and Opportunities

Microplastics Sampling and Analysis at the PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

When April 23, 2026, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where 118 ASI

Rebecca Whiteash from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host this seminar titled 'Microplastics Sampling and Analysis at the PA Department of Environmental Protection’. Rebecca will present preliminary results from a 2025 DEP pilot project focused on microplastics sampling in surface waters across the Commonwealth. Rebecca will discuss sampling protocols, comparisons across land uses, and lessons learned that will inform future monitoring efforts.

Prospective Student Visit: Plants and Green Industry Interest Area

When April 24, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where University Park, PA

Pennsylvania Groundwater Symposium 2026

When May 5, 2026, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Where Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Programs for Meat and Poultry Processors (HACCP) University Park, PA
Event Canceled

When May 6, 2026 9:30 AM to May 8, 2026 12:00 PM
Where 106 Animal, Veterinary and Biological Sciences Building

2026 Food Microbiology Short Course

When May 12, 2026 7:30 AM to May 14, 2026 3:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building

Pennsylvania Association for Food Protection 2026 (PAFP)

When May 14, 2026 7:30 AM to May 15, 2026 4:00 PM
Where The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center

Fundamentals of Food Science Short Course 2026

When June 2, 2026 7:30 AM to June 5, 2026 4:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building

Chocolate Short Course 2026

When June 22, 2026 7:30 AM to June 26, 2026 2:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University Park Campus

Cultured Products Short Course 2026

When September 15, 2026 7:30 AM to September 17, 2026 6:00 PM
Where Erickson Food Science Building

2026 Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Manufacturers

When October 13, 2026 7:30 AM to October 15, 2026 12:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building

Pasteurization Short Course 2026

When October 20, 2026 7:30 AM to October 22, 2026 3:30 PM
Where Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building, Penn State University Park Campus