2008 Guide to Hershey

2008 Guide to Hershey
Table of Contents
Welcome ......................................................................................... Pg 2
Guide to Hershey – Information for Newcomers
Local Stores: ................................................................................ Pgs 3-8
Grocery Stores ........................................................................................................................... Pg 3
Farmer’s Markets ....................................................................................................................... Pg 4
Pharmacies.................................................................................................................................... Pg 4
Hair Salons & Barbers ............................................................................................................... Pg 5
Beverage Distributors ............................................................................................................... Pg 6
The “Marts”.................................................................................................................................. Pg 6
Home Improvement .................................................................................................................... Pg 6
Car Repair / Routine Maintenance .......................................................................................... Pg 7
Malls............................................................................................................................................... Pg 7
Rt 22 / Jonestown Rd / Allentown Blvd ................................................................................ Pg 8
Eateries & Nightlife: ....................................................................... Pgs 8-11
Café, Bakeries, and Delis .......................................................................................................... Pg 8
Restaurants.................................................................................................................................. Pgs 8-10
Bars................................................................................................................................................ Pgs 10-11
Guide to Harrisburg: ....................................................................... Pg 12
Entertainment: .............................................................................. Pgs 13-20
Movie Theatres ........................................................................................................................... Pg 13
Drive-Ins ...................................................................................................................................... Pg 13
Video Rentals ............................................................................................................................... Pg 13
Symphonies................................................................................................................................... Pg 14
Theatres / Playhouses ............................................................................................................... Pg 14
Fairs / Art Shows....................................................................................................................... Pgs 14-15
Points of Interest in Hershey ................................................................................................. Pgs 15-16
Fun Things to Do for Low Cost or FREE ................................................................................ Pg 17
Sports............................................................................................................................................ Pgs 18-20
Living Resources:............................................................................ Pgs 20-28
Apartment Complexes................................................................................................................ Pgs 20-22
Churches ....................................................................................................................................... Pg 22
Daycare Services........................................................................................................................ Pg 22
Directions to Various Locations of Interest........................................................................ Pg 23
Travel Services ........................................................................................................................... Pg 24
New Parent Accommodations – Guidelines ............................................................................ Pg 25-28
Graduate Students – Numbers & People to Know ............................................. Pgs 29-35
Post-Docs – Numbers & People to Know ....................................................... Pgs 37-49
Campus Map & Floor Plans ...................................................................... Pgs 51-52
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Welcome to Hershey!
This booklet was organized by the Graduate Student Association (GSA) and the
Postdoctoral Society to help you get acquainted with your new home. Please take time to
flip through this booklet as it offers important campus phone numbers, directions to
nearby places of interest, and our favorite local restaurants and bars. This booklet is by
no means comprehensive, so if there is something you cannot find please ask around or
feel free to contact any GSA officer. We will gladly help! If you have any suggestions
for information to be added to next year’s version, please let us know.
For additional information refer to the following websites:
www.hmc.psu.edu/gsa
www.hersheypa.com
www.pennlive.com
Graduate Student Association
President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Community Liaisons:
Forum Co-Chairs:
Historian:
Academic Integrity Rep:
IT Rep:
Student Health Rep:
Rachel Lantry
Andy Beyer Adams
Elizabeth Colechio
Doug Dluzen
Andy Beyer Adams
Nicole Gudleski
Rachel Lantry
Siying Liu
Rebecca Weinberg
Jen Nyland
Aaron Runkle
Tim Lochmann
Rebecca Weinberg
We hope you enjoy your new home!
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rlantry@hmc.psu.edu
abeyer@hmc.psu.edu
ecolechio@hmc.psu.edu
ddluzen@hmc.psu.edu
abeyer@hmc.psu.edu
ngudleski@hmc.psu.edu
rlantry@hmc.psu.edu
sliu1@hmc.psu.edu
rbw127@psu.edu
jnyland@hmc.psu.edu
ear152@psu.edu
tlochmann@hmc.psu.edu
rbw127@psu.edu
Local Stores
Grocery Stores:
Weis Markets
1130 Mae St, Hummelstown
(717) 533-2447
Giant Food Stores
1250 Cocoa Ave, Hershey
(717) 312-0725
901 East Main St, Palmyra
(717) 838-6823
277 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown
(717) 256-0050
6301 Grayson Rd, Harrisburg
(717) 564-0379
450 East Main St, Middletown
(717) 948-1607
5125 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg
(717) 540-0692
481 West Penn Ave, Cleona
(717) 274-5627
3885 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg
(717) 558-9343
5074 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg
(717) 545-3752
*Store hours vary*
*Get a bonus card*
4211 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg
(717) 920-0437
Redner’s Warehouse Markets
220 Campbelltown Rd, Palmyra
(717) 838-5403
*Open 24 hours*
*Get a bonus card*
*Open 6am-11pm*
Karns Quality Foods
731 Cherry Dr, Hershey
(717) 533-6445
Little Saigon Food Market
2800 Paxton St, Harrisburg
(717) 561-2827
101 South Union St, Middletown
(717) 944-7486
*Open Wed-Sat 8am-9pm*
*Sun-Tues 9am-7pm*
6001 Allentown Blvd, Harrisburg
(717) 545-4731
*Open 7am-10pm*
Tu Do Grocery Store
2223 Derry St, Harrisburg
(717) 558-0204
India Groceries and Fashions
2650 Walnut St, Harrisburg
(717) 236-7345
*Open Wed 10am-10pm*
Pronio’s
236 W Caracus Ave, Hershey
(717) 533-2869
Kim’s Oriental Food
2501 Paxton St, Harrisburg
(717) 238-3405
*Open Mon-Wed 8am-6pm*
*Thurs-Fri 8am-8pm*
*Sat 8am-6pm*
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Farmer’s Markets:
Roots Country Market & Auction, Inc.
705 Graystone Rd, Manheim
(717) 898-7811
Saturday’s Market
3751 E Harrisburg Pike, Middletown
(717) 944-2555
*Tuesday only*
www.rootsmarket.com
*Saturday only*
www.saturdaysmarket.com
Broad Street Market
1233 N Third St, Harrisburg
(717) 236-7923
West Shore Farmer’s Market
900 Market St, Lemoyne
(717) 737-9881
*Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday*
*Check hours*
www.broadstreetmarket.org
*Tuesday, Friday and Saturday*
*Market shoppes’ hours vary daily*
www.westshorefarmersmarket.com
Pharmacies:
Outpatient Pharmacy (531-8094) University Physician Center 1200 at HMC
CVS – Hershey (533-3364) 130 Hockersville Road (corner of Rt 422 and Hockersville Rd)
CVS – Middletown (944-9681) 1565 W Harrisburg Pike
CVS – Harrisburg (561-2658) Swatara Square Shopping Center – 6301 Grayson Road
Hershey Pharmacy (534-1300) 731 Cherry Dr (next to Karns Quality Foods)
Medicine Shoppe – Palmyra (838-6355) 30 W Main St (Rt 422)
Medicine Shoppe – Harrisburg (236-7588) 1821 Fulton St
Palmyra Pharmacy (838-1300) 22 E Main St (Rt 422)
Rhoads Pharmacy (566-2525) 17 W Main St, Hershey
Rite-Aid (533-2941) 337 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey
Wal-Mart Supercenter – Palmyra (838-0800) 100 N Londonderry Sq
Wal-Mart Supercenter – Harrisburg (561-8402) 6535 Grayson Rd
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Hair Salons & Barbers:
Hershey:
Alfred’s Hair Studio
1416 E Chocolate Ave
534-1644
Styles on Chocolate
1624 E Chocolate Ave
520-0505
Leo Frittelli Salon & Day Spa
832 E Chocolate Ave
533-5100
The Cutting Edge
203 W Caracas Ave
533-2299
Edward’s Styling Salon
527 W Chocolate Ave
533-4247
Salon-Salon Hair Styling
122 Linden Rd
533-7556
Holiday Hair
724 W Chocolate Ave
534-9819
Nail Polish
1140 Cocoa Ave (Cocoaplex)
312-0444
The Barber Shop
744 E Chocolate Ave
531-2887
Shear Expressions
10 W Main St
566-8747
Gemini Hair Fashions
39 E Main St
566-7065
Linda Stuber’s Beauty Salon
19 Wagner St
566-3686
128 1/2 Hair Salon
128 1/2 E Main St
566-7272
Scissorhand Station
100 W Second St
566-3033
Hummelstown:
Middletown:
Hairacy Etc
215 S Union St
948-0984
That Hair Place
308 N Union St
948-0135
Olmsted Plaza Barber Shop
1547 W Harrisburg Pike
944-9364
Plaza Styling Salon
9 Jamesway Plz
944-7448
Palmyra:
Main Street Barber Shop
56 E Main St
838-0323
Hair Shack
645 W Main St
838-6371
U-Turn
204 Campbelltown Rd
832-3101
Looks Like Gold Styling Salon
400 E Main St
838-7407
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Smart Style Family Hair Salon
100 N Londonderry Sq
832-3464
Beverage Distributors:
The closest beer distributor is in Hummelstown in the shopping center off Rt 39. There is also a wine
and spirits shop next to Weis in the shopping center across the street. The PA state laws on alcohol are
that you can only purchase alcoholic beverages from distributors or state-run stores (not in grocery
stores as some other states allow).
Beer Zoo (561-2217) 6301 Grayson Rd, Harrisburg
Hummelstown Beverage Distributor (566-8231) 659 E Main St, Hummelstown
The Beer Stop (520-5220) 744 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey
Ron’s Beer Depot (838-6787) 1302 E Main St, Palmyra
TNT Distributors Inc (234-9763) 1801 Paxton St, Harrisburg
Wine & Spirits Stores – Hummelstown (534-2494) 1158 Mae St
Wine & Spirits Stores – Middletown (948-3533) 450 E Main St
Wine & Spirits Stores – Palmyra (473-1213) 943 E Main St
The “Marts”:
Walmart Supercenter
100 N Londonderry Square, Palmyra
(717) 838-0800
*includes tire & lube service*
Kmart
1170 Mae St (off Rt 39), Hummelstown
(717) 533-8020
5050 Jonestown Rd (Rd 22), Harrisburg
(717) 652-4770
Harrisburg East
6535 Grayson Rd (off Rt 322)
(717) 561-8402
*Open Mon-Sat 8am-10pm*
*Sun 8am-9pm*
*Open 24 hours*
Home Improvement:
Home Depot
5101 Jonestown Rd (Rt 22), Harrisburg
(717) 651-9699
Lowes
70 N Londonderry Square, Palmyra
(717) 471-2030
4200 Derry St, Swatara
(717) 558-8105
4000 Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg
(717) 540-0660
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Car Repairs / Routine Maintenance:
Cisney’s Diagnostic Services (272-4864) 123 W Penn Ave, Cleona
Dan’s Auto Body (533-6050) 359 Gates Rd, Hershey
Goodyear Auto Service Center (533-6304) 1151 Mae St, Hummelstown
Hershey Auto Center (533-4100) 503 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey
Meineke Car Care Center (534-1310) 1401 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey
Midas Auto Service Experts (534-1732) 756 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey
Palmyra Auto Service (838-6385) 130 W Main St, Palmyra
Valvoline Instant Oil Change (533-6002) 1215 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey
Malls:
There are two large outlet malls in Lancaster: Rockvale Square and Tanger Outlets. See the
“Directions to Various Locations of Interest” section for directions to Lancaster.
Colonial Park – Harrisburg
See directions to Rt 22 below
Harrisburg Mall
322 West / 83 South
Paxton St exit
Park City Center – Lancaster
743 South, 283 East
Manheim Pike exit
Right on Plaza Blvd
Left into Park City Center
Camp Hill Mall
322 West / 83 South
Continue on 581 West
Right onto South 32nd St
Follow signs
Capital City Mall
322 West / 83 South
Continue on 581 West
Right onto 15 South
Highland Park exit
Lebanon Valley Mall
422 East
Left into parking lot
Outlets at Hershey
Across from HersheyPark
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Rt 22 / Jonestown Rd / Allentown Blvd:
322 West towards Harrisburg, take the 83 North exit. Stay on 83 North for a short while then take Exit
50A (Rt 22 / Colonial Park exit). Rt 22, also known as Jonestown Rd or Allentown Blvd, has tons of
useful stores as well as the Colonial Park Mall. You will reach the mall first, but if you continue driving
you will find the stores and restaurants listed below:
(Note: this list is not complete)
Best Buy
Border’s Book Store
Circuit City
Old Navy
Michaels
Dick’s Sporting Goods
Bed, Bath & Beyond
Costco
Olive Garden
Atlanta Bread Co.
Gander Mountain
5 & Under
El Rodeo
Cold Stone Creamery
Old Country Buffet
Red Robin
Applebee’s
Red Lobster
Linens-N-Thins
Starbucks
Target
Pier 1 Imports
Office Max
Kohls
SuperPetz
Grand Buffet (Chinese)
Babies-R-Us
Subway
Eateries & Nightlife
This is by no means an exhaustive list of all restaurants and bars in the Hershey area. These are just
some of the more popular and / or less costly places we recommend.
Cafes, Bakeries, & Delis:
Isaac’s Deli
1201 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey
(533-9665)
Breads N’ Cheese
234 W Chocolate Ave, Hershey
(533-4546)
Panera Bread
1178 Mae St, Hummelstown
(533-5242)
Cocoaperk
1130 Cocoa Ave, Hershey
(312-1444)
What If of Hershey
845 E Chocolate Ave, Hershey
(533-5858)
Back to the Grind
709 Fishburn Rd, Hershey
(533-3303)
Restaurants:
Aangan Indian food. Located off Rt 22. 909-7777
Al-Mediterraneo Contemporary cuisine. Main Street in Hummelstown. 566-5080
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Applebee’s Located on Hershey Park Drive across from the Kmart. TGI Fridays style food. The bar
makes an excellent Bahama Mama. 566-8399
Benihana Located on the left-hand side of Paxton Street. Take 322W to 83S to the Paxton St exit.
Japanese hibachi - food cooked right before your eyes! Sushi bar as well. 232-6731
Bob Evan’s Diner type atmosphere…good for breakfast. 566-1545
Chi-Chi’s Located on Union Deposit Road (exit off 81N). Mexican food. 558-8377
Dafno’s Italian Grill Sandwiches and specialty pizzas. Great for lunch. Located across from the
Medical Center on 422E. 533-8999
Domino’s An old standby! Located in Middletown. 520-1997
El Rodeo Located off Rt 22. Mexican food. 652-5340
Firehouse Restaurant Located on 2nd St in Harrisburg. Excellent food! Make sure to have
reservations or you could be in for a lengthy wait! 234-6064
Flavers Located off Rt 743 in Elizabethtown. It has a bar, good food, and pretty decent wing specials.
Designated “trivia” and karaoke nights. 361-2115
Friendly’s Ice cream and sandwiches. Just follow University Drive until you see the parking lot! 5334190
Fuddruckers Located on 322W across from the Med Center.
Fuji Do Located on Paxton St in Harrisburg. Take 322W to 83S to the Paxton St exit. On the right
hand side. Offers sushi plus free beer with meals. 561-1380.
Guido McNeals Incase you haven’t guessed from the name, its an Irish Italian pub. Good food, and a
nice change from the same old stuff!! Located on Rte 230 in Middletown.
Hershey Grill Located on 322W across from the Med Center. Great for lunch.
Hershey Hotel Off Hershey Park Dr. The Circular Dining Room requires formal dress and
reservations. The Fountain Café has a great Sunday morning brunch and is less formal. 533-2171
Hershey Pantry Closed on Sunday. Excellent breakfasts!!! (But very popular, so be prepared to wait
for a table). Located on Chocolate Avenue in Hershey. 533-7505
Isaac’s Local restaurant and deli. Across from the Bullfrog Valley entrance to the Medical Center. We
highly recommend this one for lunch…great sandwiches and very reasonable prices. 533-9665
JoJo’s Best pizza around. They also make calzones, hoagies etc. Located on Main Street in
Hummelstown or in Hershey at the CocoaPlex shopping center.
L.C. Jordan’s Take 743S about 8 miles. Located on corner of 743 S and Mt. Gretna Road in E-town
(at traffic light). Cute atmosphere. Daily drink specials (similar to an Applebee’s). 367-1859
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McDonalds Yes, even Hershey has a McDonalds. Located on Hershey Park Drive across from Kmart
Mr Sorrento’s Pizza Pizza and subs found right off Rt 422. 534-1660
Neato Burrito Like Subway for burritos. Located on 2nd St in Harrisburg. 232-7467
Outback Steakhouse Good steaks with menu options for those who don’t enjoy a nice steck. Good
selectkon of beers. They won’t accept reservations so there is usually a wait for a table. On Union
Deposit Rd in Harrisburg off 81N.
Passage to India On Front St in Harrisburg (take 2nd St exit off 83S). Weekday lunch buffet until 2
pm. Authentic Indian Cuisine. Very popular for their dinners (better than lunch!!). 233-1202
Pizza Hut Located on Hershey Park Dr across from K-Mart
Red Robin Located on Hershey Park Drive next to Hershey Park. Burgers and chicken sandwiches
with endless fries. 520-1776
Rock’s Subs Hot and cold subs, sandwiches and salads. Located on Hershey Park Drive across from
Kmart
TGI Fridays An old standby. Located on Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg off 81N.
Thai Palace Camp Hill. 763-8800
The Soda Jerk Located on Main Street in Hummelstown. 1950’s style diner with good prices and
great ice cream. Also serves breakfast. 566-7707
The Warwick Hotel Located on Main Street in Hummelstown. Restaurant and bar. Pasta, seafood etc.
Casual dining. 566-9124
The Wing Company Located on Paxton St in Harrisburg. 724-4677
Your Place Located across the street from the medical center on Rt 422. Good happy hour specials.
533-6140
Bars:
(All of the bars listed here also serve food, however most kitchens close around 10 PM.)
Appalachian Brew Company More commonly known as ABC. Has an outdoor deck for warm
weather. Go for the ABC drafts, nothing special about the rest of the drinks. They have pool tables and
darts… a great hang out bar. Brewery tours are available on Saturdays. Located on Cameron St in
Harrisburg between Market and Walnut. 221-1080
Bear’s Den Located in the Hershey Lodge on 322W across from the Med Center. Great little sports
bar! 520-5442
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Bube’s Brewery An intact historic 19th century brewery complex. Only surviving brewery from the
1800’s in the US. Located in Mount Joy, approximately 25 minutes away. Take 743 South to 283 and
then get off the exit for 772 (Mount Joy). Turn left onto Main Street and then left onto Market Street.
The Brewery is set back off Rt 230. They have live entertainment and drink specials. And yes, it is
pronounced “Boobies”!!!! Call for directions or a tour at 653-2056.
Charlie Browns Located on Union Deposit Road (81 North, make a left off exit, located on the left just
past the Outback Steakhouse). Once again, they have a nice outdoor deck that makes for a good
summer-time hangout. Has a sports bar atmosphere inside the restaurant. 561-1010
Chick’s Nice owner and bartenders. Located in Hummelstown. 566-2293
Dukes There are three in the immediate area. One on 422 in Hershey (almost in Palmyra, 533-5541),
one on Market Street in Harrisburg and one in Wormleysburg on Front St (across the river on the west
shore). They have a fairly good selection of beer and mixed drinks.
KoKoMos Known for their hot wings! Located along Rt 22.
Parkside Bar & Grill Located on Rt 743 alongside HersheyPark.
Penn Hotel Cheap, good food. Karoake. 533-9260
Scott’s Located in Harrisburg on Locust St (across from the Capitol). They have a dance floor and a DJ
on the weekends, with plenty of tables for those who would rather sit on the sidelines. 234-7599
Shakey’s The Hershey “Townie” bar. Cheap prices, live entertainment (Green Eggs and Spam is a
popular cover band…get there early or you’ll be in line forever). Thursday’s are videokie night. If you
perform on stage you get a free video of your performance. On Friday there is a free food buffet from
5-7 and $1 drink specials from 4-6. Located at 312 Mill Street in Hershey (behind Blockbuster). 5339824
Sierra Madre Saloon If you hit it on the right night (weekends definitely) the small dance floor at
Sierra Madre can outdo Wanda’s. Very small Mexican Style bar, but usually a good DJ and a lot of fun.
Huge Cinco de Mayo Party. Located on Market Street in Camp Hill (take the Carlisle Pike) 763-1277
The 501 Club Bar/dance club with a nice bar atmosphere upstairs and a smallish dance floor
downstairs. Located on Second Street in Harrisburg - just past the Hilton Hotel. It is often frequented
by medical students.
The Village, Marion Court and The Camelion are all located in Lancaster. Something different to
check out.
T.J. Rockwells Good summer hangout with a large outdoor deck and beach volleyball. Not too much in
the way of drink specials outside of the Mai Tai. Take 743 South toward E-town and make a left onto
Mt. Gretna Rd. It is about a mile down on the left. 367-5544
Wanda’s (Deck and Beach Club) Dance club with a large outdoor deck and beach volleyball. Usually
has a cover (about $2). Take the Carlisle Pike to Mechanicsburg. 697-0321
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Guide to Harrisburg
2nd Street:
Explore downtown Harrisburg for places to eat and hang out. There are lots of restaurants, a few dance
clubs, martini bars and plenty of just regular old bars. Most places are directly on Second Street, but you can
also go off onto the side streets to find some other fun places to hang out. To get there, take 322 West, which
turns into 83 South, and take the exit for 2nd Street. There is parking on the street, but make sure that you
feed the meters if you are there on weekdays. There are also several parking garages nearby. Below is a
short list of some of the bars and restaurants on 2nd street.
Bourbon Street Station – New Orleans Bar
Brickhaus – German Restaurant / Bar
Cabana’s – Reggae/Beach Bar
Dragonfly – Dance Club
Eclipse / Hardware Bar – Dance club / Lounge / Bar
Firehouse – Restaurant
KoKoMos – Sports Bar
Mars – Martini Bar
McGrath’s – Irish Pub
Molly Brannigans – Irish Bar
Spice – Restaurant and Bar
Stocks on 2nd – Restaurant and Bar
Zembies – Sports Bar
City Island:
If you go to downtown Harrisburg and make a left onto Market Street you’ll find yourself on a bridge that
leads to City Island and an area called Wormleysburg. Besides the exciting miniature golf course, the
stadium for the Harrisburg Senators (minor league baseball) is located there and outdoor music & food
festivals are held there during the summer. http://www.harrisburgpa.gov/parksRec/cityIsland/
"The City Islanders" is a professional soccer team that plays on City Island in Harrisburg. The website for
the team is www.cityislanders.com. Tickets to the game are fairly cheap.
RiverSide:
To get to the RiverSide/Wormleysburg area, follow the directions above to get to the Market Street Bridge
but go completely to the end of the bridge and then make a right. There are a few restaurants directly on the
river in Wormleysburg. Most of these restaurants have outdoor bars and decks that are nice during the
summertime. A few names you may hear on the radio are Dukes on the River, Catalano’s, and Cronies.
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Entertainment
Movie Theatres:
Cinema Center 12
N Londonderry Shopping Center
Palmyra (717) 838-4809
Cocoaplex Cinemas
1150 Cocoa Ave
Herhsey (717) 312-1300
Allen Theatre & Coffee House
36 E Main St
Annville (717) 867-4766
Great Escape Lebanon Valley Mall
2200 Lebanon Valley Mall
Lebanon (717) 867-4766
Colonial Park 4
5111 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg (717) 652-0312
AMC Colonial Commons 9
5114 Jonestown Rd
Harrisburg (717) 540-0806
Great Escape 14 – Harrisburg
Harrisburg Mall
Harrisburg (717) 724-0001
Regal Cinemas Harrisburg
1500 Caughey Dr
Harrisburg (717) 526-2140
Whitaker Center for Science & the Arts
222 Market St
Harrisburg (717) 214-2787
* Select IMAX Showings *
Midtown Cinema – Harrisburg
250 Reily St
Harrisburg (717) 909=6566
Drive-Ins:
Haar’s Drive-In Theatre
185 Logan Rd, Dillsburg
432-3011
Video Rental:
Blockbuster – Hershey (534-9197), Harrisburg (561-4026), Middletown (944-1607)
RedBox – Located at Giants and Karns Quality Foods around the area
Rhoad’s Pharmacy – Hummelstown (566-2525)
West Coast Video – Hummelstown (566-6400)
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Symphonies:
Central PA Symphony (1-555-263-2891) www.centralpasymphony.org
Harrisburg Symphony (545-2557) www.harrisburgsymphony.org
Hershey Symphony (533-8449) www.hersheysymphony.org
Theatres / Playhouses:
Allenberry Playhouse (258-3211) www.allenberry.com
American Music Theatre (397-7700) www.americanmusictheatre.com
Capitol Dinner Theatre (233-5400)
Carlisle Theatre (258-0666) www.carlisletheatre.org
Eichelberger Performing Arts Center (637-7086) www.theeich.org
Fulton Opera House (394-7133) www.fultontheatre.org
Harrisburg Area Community College (231-7673)
Hershey Area Playhouse (533-8525) www.hersheyareaplayhouse.com
Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg (766-0535)
Mt. Greta Playhouse (964-3627) www.mtgretna.com/theatre
Open Stage of Harrisburg (232-6736) www.openstagehbg.com
Timbers Dinner Theatre (964-3601) www.gretnatimbers.com
Sunoco Performance Theatre (214-ARTS) www.theatreharrisburg.com
Fairs / Art Shows:
Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show
E High St, Elizabethtown
Aug 16 & 17, 2008
www.mtgretnaarts.com
Elizabethtown Fair
E High St, Elizabethtown
Aug 18-23, 2008
www.pafairs.org/etownfair/
Harrisburg Kipona
Front St, Harrisburg
Aug 30 – Sept 1, 2008
The Kipona Celebration features: food, children’s theatres, educational activities, arts & crafts, boat
races, sporting events, concerts, bingo, and other family activities. One of the oldest waterfront festivals
in the US, Kipona plays host to the March of Dimes Rubber Duck Regatta, the Kipona canoe races, the
Pennsylvania State Chili Cook-Off, the Funtastik’s Footbag Tournament, and the Breath of Nature
Karate Tournament. Renowned fireworks display, the largest in PA.
www.harrisburgevents.com/common_pages/kipona.html
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York Fair
Carlisle Ave, York
Sept 5 – 14, 2008
The fair includes rides, food, and concerts. This year features: Larry the Cable Guy, Gavin Degraq, ZZ
Top, Brooks & Dunn, and Daughtry
www.yorkfair.org
PA Farm Show
Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg
Jan 10 – 19, 2009
www.farmshow.state.pa.us
Christmas Art & Craft Spectacular
Farm Show Complex, Harrisburg
Dec 3 – 7, 2008
www.pachristmasshow.com
PA Renaissance Fair
Saturdays & Sundays (and Labor Day Monday)
August through October
www.parenfaire.com
Harrisburg’s Annual Events: www.harrisburgevents.com
Central Pennsylvania Events: www.pamidstate.com
Points of Interest in Hershey:
HersheyPark
A 100-acre theme park with more than 60 rides and attractions. Open daily at 10:00 a.m. in season (Memorial
Day to Labor Day). Call 534-3900 or 1-800-HERSHEY.
http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/index.asp
Hershey’s Chocolate World
A FREE simulated tour of the chocolate factory. Everyone receives a free piece of chocolate at the end!
Newly remodeled Everything Hershey's Shops for souvenirs and gifts. Don’t miss the Really Big 3-D Show.
Open daily excluding Christmas. Free 2-hour parking. Call for hours 534-4900 or 1-800-HERSHEY.
http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/in_hershey/chocolate_world.html
ZOOAMERICA
North American Wildlife Park across from HersheyPark. See over 75 North American species. Included in
HersheyPark admission or priced separately at $7.50. Open year-round 534-3860 or 1-800-HERSHEY.
http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/zooAmerica/index.html
Giant Center
An auditorium seating over 1200 people. Home of the AHL Hershey Bears hockey club. Annual events
include Disney on Ice, the circus, Harlem Globetrotters and many popular concerts.
http://www.hersheypa.com/events/giant_center/index.asp
HersheyPark Stadium
An outdoor stadium with a capacity of 30,000. Features a summer concert series.
http://www.hersheypa.com/events/hersheypark_stadium/index.asp
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HersheyPark Star Pavilion
A section at the north end of the stadium that seats over 7,000 people and provides a more intimate setting for
smaller shows. http://www.hersheypa.com/events/hersheypark_stadium/the_star_pavilion/index.html
Hershey Gardens & Butterfly House
23-acre botanical display featuring an award-winning 3.5 acre rose garden and an outdoor Butterfly House.
Open daily April – October. http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/in_hershey/gardens.html
Hershey Museum
Tells the story of Hershey: The Man, The Town and The Industry. Also houses famous collections of Native
American and Pennsylvania Dutch artifacts. Open year-round; small admission charge. Call 534-3439 for
hours of operation. http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/in_hershey/museum.html
Founders Hall of The Milton Hershey School
A tribute to Milton Hershey and his wife Catherine. Open daily 10-4.
http://www.mhs-pa.org/about/newsroom/buildings/foundershall
Hotel Hershey
A world famous luxury resort hotel featuring outstanding restaurants and a magnificent European Spa.
Call 533-2171 or see their Website for details.
http://www.hersheypa.com/accommodations/the_hotel_hershey/index.html
Hershey Lodge and Convention Center
Pennsylvania’s largest convention resort. 533-3311.
http://www.hersheypa.com/accommodations/hershey_lodge/index.html
Hershey Theatre
One of the largest theatres on the East Coast. Features touring Broadway shows, classical music and dance
attractions and world-renowned entertainers. 534-3405. http://www.hersheytheatre.com
The Outlets at Hershey
60 outlet stores with savings up to 70%. 520-1236.
Indian Echo Caverns
Offers a 45-minute guided tour amid the natural beauty of stalagmites, columns, flowstones and lakes. 5668131. http://www.indianechocaverns.com/index2.html
Local Antique Shops
Browse the many local antique dealer shops in the area, a great way to spend a rainy day.
All Hershey information and links can be found at www.hersheypa.com
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Fun Things to Do for Low Cost or FREE:
In Hershey:
Stroll down Christmas Candy Lane, Hershey Park’s winter wonderland, open weekends and some weekdays from
Thanksgiving to New Years Eve. http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/hours/christmas.html
Also, be sure to catch Hershey Park in the Dark, weekends from 10/17/08 –11/02/08
http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/hours/halloween.html , and Springtime in the Park in April.
Antique Automobile Club of America, The world's largest antique car flea market, car corral, and car show draws
thousands of antique cars and car lovers from around the world and is situated on approximately 300 acres. Event
occurs October 8-11, 2008.
Stroll the nature trails around Shank Park and Bullfrog Valley Pond.
Run, walk, rollerblade or bike the Bike Trail around the Medical Center. Trail starts behind Shank Park (at
Waltonville Road) and ends beyond Karns Quality Foods.
Enjoy mini-golf, bumper boats, batting cages, go-carts & the driving range at Adventure Sports, Rt 743 S.
Do video-karaoke at Shakey’s on Thursday nights. See “Bars” section for information.
Rent movies and CD’s for no cost at the local Free Public Library on Cocoa Ave.
Check out the classes and activities available at the University Fitness Center. Call 531-7075 for details.
Outside Hershey:
Hike the Appalachian Trail (enter at Boathouse Road in Hummelstown).
Take a Scenic Train Ride on the Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad. Call for departures 944-4435.
Visit Hawk Mountain for hiking and view the hawks at peak migration times. Special programs for children and
adults throughout the summer and fall. Call for directions (610) 756-6961 (about 1 hr away).
Taste Pennsylvania’s finest spirits following a free tour of Nissley Winery. Route 441 in Bainbridge. Call for
details 426-3514.
Visit the Sturgis Pretzel House and actually learn how to twist your own pretzel. Tour the 200-year-old bakery
store. 219 E. Main Street, Lititz. 626-4354.
Go Bowling at Palmyra Bowling – check out the Thursday special for 99¢ games, shoes, and snacks. Call 8386341.
Conewago Rail Trail: former railroad turned into hiking and biking trails.
The National Civil War Museum, The Whitaker Center, The State Museum of Pennsylvania- all in
downtown Harrisburg.
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Sports:
2008 Penn State Football Schedule
2008 SCHEDULE
( Click on an event for complete event information )
Date
Opponent / Event
08/30/08
vs. Coastal Carolina
09/06/08
vs. Oregon State
09/13/08
at Syracuse
09/20/08
vs. Temple
09/27/08
vs. Illinois *
10/04/08
at Purdue *
10/11/08
at Wisconsin *
10/18/08
vs. Michigan *
10/25/08
at Ohio State *
11/08/08
at Iowa *
11/15/08
vs. Indiana *
11/22/08
vs. Michigan State *
*
Conference Event
EX
Exhibition Event
Location
Time / Result
University Park, Pa.
University Park, Pa.
Syracuse, N.Y.
University Park, Pa.
University Park, Pa.
West Lafayette, Ind.
Madison, Wis.
University Park, Pa.
Columbus, Ohio
Iowa City, Iowa
University Park, Pa.
University Park, Pa.
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
8:00 p.m. ET
TBA
8:00 p.m. ET
4:30 p.m. ET
8:00 p.m. ET
TBA
TBA
TBA
(Home Games are at Beaver Stadium, State College, PA)
For other PSU sports schedules, check out: www.GoPSUsports.com/schedules
For ticket information visit www.psu.edu/sports/tickets
Remember: Penn State students get discounts on tickets!
The Graduate Student Association of Hershey has a limited number of single game tickets. Details on
ticket distribution will be provided by GSA.
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Hershey's AHL Hockey Team
(1996 Calder Cup Champions)
For the Bears schedule (available August 2008), check out:
http://www.hersheypa.com/events/hershey_bears/
For ticket information, call the Giant Center Box Office at (717) 534-3911. Home games are played at
the Giant Center and there is an additional cost for parking.
***Try to attend the Hershey Bears Hockey HersheyPark Ticket Promotional game. You will receive a
complimentary one-day ticket to Hershey Park for each Hershey Bears hockey ticket. This is a great
deal-- ~$10-20 dollars gets you a ~ $40 dollar Hershey Park ticket.
Harrisburg's AA Minor League Baseball Team
(Eastern League Champions from 1996-1999)
Games are played at RiverSide Stadium on City Island in Harrisburg.
For more information including ordering tickets online, check out: http://www.senatorsbaseball.com
Tickets can also be purchased by calling the Senators Ticket Office at (717) 231-4444.
Location: I-83, Exit 23 (Second Street) to Market Street, Bridge to City Island.
Standard Game Times: 6:35 p.m., Sat. 6:05, Sun. 1:05.
Ticket Price Range: $3.00 - $10.00.
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Tickets for the Lancaster Barnstormers home games are available by calling (717) 509-3633 or
online http://lancasterbarnstormers.com/seasontickets.cfm Prices are $5-11.
The Barnstormers ticket office is open Monday-Friday, from 9am - 5pm, and until the fifth inning of
every home game.
***Any child 12 & under wearing a youth athletic uniform, jersey or t-shirt will be admitted FREE to
any Barnstormers game in 2008 compliments of Lancaster General. The Barnstormers will have 500
Lawn Seating Tickets held for this special program for all games. Please visit the Barnstormers Ticket
Office when arriving at the game to pick up the Kids In Free Ticket (available after 4:00pm for evening
games and 9:00am for afternoon games, day of game only).
*** FREE parking
Living Resources
Apartment Complexes:
Harrisburg:
Twin Lakes
4405A Union Deposit Rd, Harrisburg
(717) 564-6693 or http://rentpoint.com/pmi to see floor plans
Village Knoll
5201 Earl Dr, Harrisburg
(717) 657-2637
2 bedroom apartments starting around $510
Hershey:
Alpine Heights
Off Bullfrog Valley Rd, Hummelstown (just behind medical center)
(717) 533-3401
1 – 2 bedrooms with 1 – 2 baths start at $585
Briarcrest Gardens
999 Briarcrest Dr, Hershey (across from medical center)
(717) 533-9377 or http://www.briarcrestgardens.com
1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and townhouses
Furnished and unfurnished available
Rosedale
Cherry Drive, Hershey (near far edge of campus)
(717) 533-6677
1 – 2 bedrooms with 1 – 2 baths ranging from $605 – $875
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On Campus Housing:
(717) 533-8210 or www.hmc.psu.edu/housing/tenant/apts.htm
Manor East
One-bedroom apartments are available to one single student, married students with
no children, or two (2) domestic partners with no children.
Two-bedroom apartments are available to two single students, married students
with or without one (1) child, or two (2) domestic partners with or without one (1)
child.
Three-bedroom apartments are available only to married students with two (2) to
three (3) children, or two (2) domestic partners with two (2) to three (3) children.
Manor West
Four-bedroom apartments are assigned to four single adult applicants. The fourbedroom apartments are typically reserved for Nursing students; short-term
individuals and students; and occasionally used as temporary overflow space for
Medical and Graduate students, not initially accommodated in Manor East.
For International Students:
Furnished Apartments are being kept aside for international students. It was noted that a lot of international
students who arrived initially find it hard to get all the furniture and many of them feel having a furnished apt
for the first few months would have been helpful. (Once settled down you can get your own furniture and
move into a non-furnished apt or move off-campus.)
Hummelstown: (2 miles away)
Hershey Heights
2151 Gramercy Place, Hummelstown
(717) 533-3966 or http://www.madisonhersheyheights.com
1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartments and townhomes
Townsend Manor
Townsend, Hummelstown
(717) 566-8550
1 and 2 bedroom apartments
Elizabethtown: (10 miles away)
Peach Alley Apts
115 South Market St, Elizabethtown
(717) 367-0741 or http://www.historiclandmarks.com/peachalley
Studios and 1 bedrooms range from $710 – $850
Distinct architecture!
Village Green Apts
East Willow St, Elizabethtown
(717) 367-4769
Middletown: (8 miles away)
Aldwyn Court
1001 North Spring St, Middletown
(717) 944-4183
Village of Pineford
Pineford Dr, Middletown
(717) 944-4033
Choice of 15 different floorplans!
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Palmyra: (6 miles away)
The Shoe Factory
201 North Chestnut St, Palmyra
http://www.historiclandmarks.com/shoefactory
Studios and 1 bedroom apartments range from $830 – $865
Distinct architecture!
Churches:
(Call for worship times)
Mountain View Bible
Rt 4, Hummelstown
533-5050
All Saints Episcopal
310 Elm St
533-2454
Derry Presbyterian
248 E Derry Rd
533-9667
St Joan of Arc
359 W Areba Ave
533-7168
www.stjoanhershey.org/parish
First United Methodist
Chocolate Ave & Linden Rd
533-9668
St Paul’s Lutheran
Hill Church Rd
533-3218
Hershey Free Church (behind Karns)
www.hersheyfree.com
Program geared towards 18-35 years old
Seventh Day Adventist
610 W Chocolate Ave
533-7009
Holy Trinity Lutheran
206 Cocoa Ave
533-2467
Spring Creek Brethren
335 East Areba Ave
533-7192
Fishburn United Methodist
1215 Fishburn Rd
534-2262
Redeemer UCC
500 W Chocolate Ave
534-1719
Daycare Services:
All Saints Child Care Center (520-0466) Hershey
Early Explorers (566-1488) Hummelstown
KinderCare (534-1839) Hershey (next to Karns Quality Foods)
Magic Years (531-5483) Located on hospital grounds.
Tender Years (533-1466) Hershey
U-Gro Nursery and Day Care (533-5707) Hershey
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Directions to Various Locations of Interest:
Lancaster
Rt 743 South, Rt 283 East
Time: 45 minutes
State Farm Show Building
Rt 322 West, I-83 North
I-81 South, Cameron St exit
Time: 25 minutes
Gettysburg
Rt 322 West, I-83, Rt 11 West
Rt 15 South
Time: 65 minutes
Turnpike East Entrance
Rt 322 East, Rt 72 South
Time: 20 minutes
Harrisburg
Rt 322 West, I-83
Exits 43, 44a and 44b
Turnpike West Entrance
Rt 322 West, Rt 283 South
Time: 20 minutes
Reading
Rt 322 West, Rt 283 South
Turnpike 76 West
Exit onto US-222 North
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Philadelphia
Turnpike East to Valley Forge exit 76E
EXPWY / I-676 East
Time: 1.5 – 2 hours
State College
Rt 322 West for 100 miles
Time: 2 hours
Pittsburgh
Turnpike West to Exit 6
Take I-376 West to Pittsburg
Time: 3.5 hours
York
I-83 South
Time: 45 minutes
Baltimore
322 West to I-83 South
Time: 1.5 hours
Little Buffalo State Park
Rt 322 West, Rt 34 North
Exit b/t New Bloomfield and Newport
Time: 50 minutes
Penn National Race Track
Rt 743 North
Time: 20 minutes
New York City
I-81 North to I-78 East
Time: approximately 3 hours
Elizabethtown
Rt 743 South
Time: 20 minutes
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Travel Services:
Please note that if you are using Grant or Departmental money for travel, you must book your trip with
PSU travel Services. Please email mlf2@psu.edu to be added to the travel database. You will then be
contacted about your itinerary. DO NOT book anything until you check with them, you could have
trouble getting reimbursed! Also, check with your Principal Investigator (PI) first as they should be able
to guide you.
AAA (American Auto Association)
Kmart Plaza
Hummelstown
(717) 533-3381
Amtrak
Visit www.amtrak.com
Harrisburg station
Take 2nd St exit from 322 West / I-83 South
Turn right onto Chestnut St
(Stations also available in Middletown and Elizabethtown)
Baltimore / Washington International Airport (airport code: BWI)
Visit www.bwiairport.com for information
Approximately 1.5 – 2 hours from Hershey
Harrisburg International Airport (airport code: MDT)
(888) 442-5387
www.flyhia.com
I-83 S to I-283 S
Follow airport signs
Philadelphia
International Airport
(airport code: PHL)
www.phl.org
Approximately 1.5 – 2
hours from Hershey
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New Parent Accommodations – Guidelines:
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Graduate Students
Numbers & People to Know…
Important Numbers on Campus................................................................................Pgs 30-31
Graduate Education and Deans.................................................................................Pg 32
Department Chairs ......................................................................................................Pg 32
Directors of Graduate Programs .............................................................................Pgs 33-34
Support Staff of Graduate Programs ....................................................................Pgs 34-35
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Important Numbers on Campus
•Bookstore
Location: C1741
Hours: M-F = 8am to 5pm
Phone: x8748
•Bursar’s Office
Location: C1710
Hours: M-F = 8am to 4:30pm
Phone: x6126
•Cafeteria http://www.hmc.psu.edu/foodservices/cafeteria
Hours: M-F = 6:30am to 2am
Sat/Sun = 6:30am to 7pm
•Computer Help Desk
Phone: x6281
For modem pool access information, go to Library Circulation Desk.
•Counseling Services for Graduate Students - Dr. George F. Blackall, Psy.D.
Dr. Blackall will provide counseling for personal and academic difficulties. There is no cost to
students who use these services and all records are confidential. The records are NOT part of a
student's academic record. They are treated as health records and are therefore protected under
federal law from being disclosed without a student's permission. Students may request an
appointment by directly contacting Dr. Blackall at:
Phone: x6148
Email: gblackall@psu.edu
•Courtyard Café http://www.hmc.psu.edu/foodservices/courtyard/index.htm
Hours: M-F = 6:30am to 2pm
Phone: x3003
•Financial Counselors/Hospital Billing Services
Location: H1032 (off of east/main lobby, near pre-admission testing)
Phone: x5069
Hours: M-W = 8am to 5:30pm
Th-F = 8am to 4:30pm
•Fitness Center http://www.hmc.psu.edu/ufc
Phone: x7075
Hours: M-F = 5:30am to 9pm
Sat/Sun = 8am to 4pm
Summer Hours (Memorial Day to Labor Day):
M-Th = 5:30am to 9pm
F = 5:30am to 7pm
Sat/Sun = 8am to Noon
Facilities:
Aerobics room
Racquetball and squash courts
Free weights
Cardiovascular equipment: treadmills, bikes, Stairmasters, rowing machines, EFX
cross trainers
Basketball/volleyball court; Softball and soccer fields
•Hospital Operator (for on-campus and student phone numbers)
Phone: x8521
Hours: 24hours/day
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•Housing Office http://www.hmc.psu.edu/housing/services/index.htm
Location: 300 University Manor West
Phone: x8210
Hours: M-F = 8am to 5pm
•Library
Phone: x8626
Hours: M-Th = 8am to Midnight
F-Sat = 8am to 10pm
Sun = 10am to Midnight
•24hr study area and computer lab are located on 2nd floor.
Website: http://www.hmc.psu.edu/library
•to search electronic card catalog
•to search OVID/medline and other journal databases
•to access full text online journals
•to access medical texts (i.e. Scientific American, Harrison’s Principles of Internal
Medicine)
•For OVID password/login info, go to Circulation Desk.
•Parking Services http://www.hmc.psu.edu/housing/tenant/policies/parking.htm
Location: Main Bldg CG642
Phone: x3713
Hours: M-F = 8am to 4pm
•Post Office
Location: CG701
Phone: x8499
Hours: M-F = 11am to 1:15pm for mail services 8am to 4:30 pm to drop off mail
•Security http://infonet.hmc.psu.edu/nursing/Safety_Training/security.htm
Location: Eastmoor Building (University Manor East)
Phone: x8711
**Walking and vehicle escorts are available after dark, call x8711.**
•Student Health http://www.hmc.psu.edu/studenthealth
Location: 845 Fishburn Road
Phone: x5998
Hershey, PA 17033
Hours:
*Janice Mesarick, secretary, is available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at x5998 to make
appointments; if Janice is unavailable follow the voice prompts at this extension. If you
need to schedule an acute appointment call Fishburn at extension 8181.
* After 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, as well as Saturday and Sunday, healthcare
concerns are forwarded to the hospital nurse triage system. If the nurse triage system has
concerns they are forwarded to the Family Medicine physician on call.
Physician Staff:
Dr. Beth Wallen (director) Dr. Christina Burkhart
Dr. Benjamin Fredrick
•Telephone Services
Hours: M-F = 8:30am to 4:30pm
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Phone: x7660
Graduate Education and Deans
•Graduate Education Office – Kathy Simon
Location: C1712
Hours: M-F = 9am to 5pm
Phone: x8892
Mail code: H170
Student Walk-In Days are Tue & Thurs 9-2
(Note: All other times Kathy is available via email)
•Associate Dean for Graduate Education – Dr. Michael Verderame
Location: C1712
Phone: x6608
•Interim Vice Dean for Research– Dr. Alan Snyder
Location: C1605
Phone: x7199
Department Chairs
•Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – Dr. Judith Bond
Location: C5757
Phone: x8586
•Cellular & Molecular Physiology – Dr. Leonard (Jim) Jefferson
Location: C4706
Phone: x8567
•Health Evaluation Services – Dr. Vernon Chinchilli
Location: ABS 2200
Phone: x4262
•Lab Animal Medicine – Dr. Ronald Wilson
Location: CG721
Phone: x8460
•Jake Gittlen Cancer Research Institute – Dr. Gary Clawson
Location: C7768
Phone: x5632
•Microbiology & Immunology – Dr. Richard Courtney
Location: C6800
Phone: x6521
•Neural & Behavioral Science – Dr. Colin Barnstable
Location: C3801B
Phone: x3631
•Pharmacology – Dr. Kent Vrana
Location: HCAR 3011
Phone: x8285
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Directors of Graduate Programs
•Anatomy – Dr. Patricia McLaughlin
Location: C3727
Phone: x6414
Email: pxm9@psu.edu
•Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – Co-Directors
Dr. Cara-Lynne Schengrund
Dr. Laura Carrel
Location: C5728
Location: C5736
Phone: x8048
Phone: x5419
Email: cxs8@psu.edu
Email: lcarrel@psu.edu
•Bioengineering – Dr. William Weiss
Location: C4864
Phone: x6228
Email: wjw4@psu.edu
•Cell & Molecular Biology – Dr. Henry Donahue
Location: C3804F
Email: hjd5@psu.edu
Phone: x4819
•Genetics – Dr. Sarah Bronson
Location: C4734B
Phone: x5194
Email: sbronson@psu.edu
•Integrative Biosciences/Life Science Consortium (http://huck.psu.edu/GradEd)
Biomolecular Science and Engineering – Dr. Keith Cheng
Location: C7866A
Email: kcc2@psu.edu
Phone: x6184
Chemical Biology – Dr. Thomas Spratt
Location: C5709
Email: tes13@psu.edu
Phone: x4623
Immunology & Infectious Diseases – Dr. Neil D. Christensen
Location: C7800
Email: ndc1@psu.edu
Phone: x6185
Molecular Toxicology – Dr. Tao Lowe
Location: C4820
Email: tlowe@psu.edu
Phone: x8602
•Lab Animal Medicine – Dr. Ronald Wilson
Location: CG721
Phone: x8460
• MD/PhD Program – Co-Directors
Dr. Diane M. Thiboutot
Location: UPC2 4300
Phone: x7437
Email: dmt3@psu.edu
Email: rpw4@psu.edu
Dr. Robert Levenson
Location: C7763
Phone: x4545
Email: rgl6@psu.edu
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•Microbiology & Immunology – Dr. Jianming Hu
Location: C6708
Email: juh13@psu.edu
Phone: x6523
•Molecular Medicine – Dr. Craig Meyers
Location: C6756
Phone: x6240
Email: cmm10@psu.edu
•Neuroscience – Dr. Robert Milner
Location: C3802C
Phone: x6407
Email: rjm11@psu.edu
•Pharmacology – Dr. Jong Yun
Location: HCAR
Phone: x1508
Email: jky1@psu.edu
•Physiology – Dr. Leonard (Jim) Jefferson
Location: C4706
Phone: x8567
Email: jjefferson@psu.edu
•Public Health Sciences – Dr. Chris Hollenbeak
Phone: x5890
Email: chollenbeak@psu.edu
Support Staff of Graduate Programs
•Anatomy – Dee Clarke
Location: C3801
Phone: x8651
Email: oyc2@psu.edu
•Biochemistry & Molecular Biology – Ruth Dean
Location: C5757
Email: rqd2@psu.edu
Phone: x8586
•Bioengineering – Yvonne Hricak
Location: C4864
Phone: x8328
Email: yah1@psu.edu
•Lab Animal Medicine – Nannette Kirst
Location: CG721
Phone: x8460
Email: nmk3@psu.edu
•Cell & Molecular Biology – Lori Coover
Location: C1712
Phone: x1045
Email: ljc11@psu.edu
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•Genetics – Kathy Shuey
Location: C1712
Phone: x8982
Email: kes6@psu.edu
•Integrative Biosciences/Life Science Consortium – Kathy Shuey
Location: C1712
Email: kes6@psu.edu
Phone: x8982
• Jake Gittlen Cancer Research Institute – Tiffany Blouch
Location: C7768I
Email: tblouch1@hmc.psu.edu
Phone: x6183
• MD/PhD – Barb Koch
Location: C1805A
Phone: x1188
Email: bjn3@psu.edu
•Microbiology & Immunology – Billie Burns
Location: C6800
Phone: x7659
Email: bib2@psu.edu
•Molecular Medicine – Kathy Shuey
Location: C1712
Phone: x8982
Email: kes6@psu.edu
•Neuroscience – Lori Coover
Location: C1712
Phone: x1045
Email: ljc11@psu.edu
•Pharmacology – Elaine Neidigh
Location: HCAR 3005
Phone: x8285
Email: ekn2@psu.edu
•Physiology – Lisa Harman
Location: C4600
Phone: x8566
Email: lsb10@psu.edu
•Public Health Sciences – Mardi Sawyer
Location: ASB
Phone: x1286
Email: mds21@psu.edu
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On behalf of the Penn State College of Medicine and Hershey Medical Center, we welcome you to
PennState Hershey.
The mission of the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is to support the training and education of postdoctoral
fellows and scholars in the College of Medicine and their faculty advisors.
The goals of the Office are to:
• serve as a central resource of information for postdoctoral fellows and scholars.
• serve as a source of advocacy for postdoctoral issues and to advance institutional initiatives
concerning postdoctoral fellows and scholars.
• develop and administer institutional policies for postdoctoral fellows and scholars.
• provide professional development and informational programs targeted to postdoctoral fellows
and scholars.
• provide support for the Hershey Chapter of the Penn State Postdoctoral Society and activities
such as Data & Dine.
• provide resources for faculty engaged in postdoctoral training.
• be a national model for professional development of postdoctoral trainees.
We provide orientation sessions and professional development workshops specifically for postdoctoral
fellows and scholars: topics include looking for a position, career goal setting, grant-writing,
presentation skills, poster preparation, and taxes for international scholars.
Look for announcements for upcoming sessions!
Postdoctoral appointments at Penn State are guided by Penn State Policy HR68: you should become
familiar with this policy (http://guru.psu.edu/policies/OHR/hr68.html). The faculty of the College of
Medicine have also endorsed the AAMC Compact Between Postdoctoral Appointees and Their Mentors
(http://www.aamc.org/research/postdoccompact/start.htm).
Penn State is an institutional member of the National Postdoctoral Association.
We strongly encourage you to use the training opportunities here to enhance your future careers. A key
aspect is goal setting and career planning. We recommend that you discuss your career goals with your
advisor and establish an Individual Development Plan (IDP): you can download a template for an IDP
from the FASEB website (http://opa.faseb.org/pdf/idp.pdf)
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or need advice.
Again, welcome to PennState Hershey!
Robert Milner, PhD
Director, Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
rmilner@psu.edu
Mary Leone
Administrative Assistant
mleone1@hmc.psu.edu
X4565
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Penn State Postdoctoral Society (Hershey Chapter)
WELCOME TO HERSHEY!
We are excited that you have chosen Penn State University-Hershey to continue your educational
and professional training. The Penn State Postdoctoral Society’s mission is to enhance your
postdoctoral experience here at Penn State. The Hershey campus is a part of The Pennsylvania
State University (PSU). PSU has a total of 450 postdoctoral scholars and fellows university wide
with approximately 120 postdoctoral scholars and fellows located on the Hershey campus.
Our Postdoc Society has 2 chapters: Penn State Postdoctoral Society-Hershey Chapter (PSPSH)
and, and the second located at University Park at PSU’s main campus.
We help with both professional and personal development, providing workshops and information
on various topics including goal setting, grant writing, and family issues.
We also work with the Postdoctoral office to represent any and all postdoctoral issues to the
university administration.
To help with professional development and encourage social interaction, we organize two
events: Data and Dine and the Postdoc Family Picnic. Data and Dine is held in October and is
an informal opportunity for postdocs to present their research to other postdocs and Penn State
faculty while enjoying food and drinks. We invite all postdocs to present their research at this
fun and relaxed event. In late spring/early summer, we sponsor a picnic for all postdocs and
their families. We welcome you to come and enjoy a warm day and barbecue in a nearby park
with family and friends!
This society exists by and for the postdocs. We are always looking for new and motivated
members to join us to make our experience more enjoyable and represent our population. Please
do not hesitate if you wish to participate, we would love for you to join us.
The information on the following pages is specific for postdocs. While this booklet is not a
comprehensive listing of all information you will need, we hope it will provide a starting point
for you as you begin to settle into your new home.
Please feel free to contact the PSPSH or the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs with any questions or
concerns you may have.
WELCOME TO HERSHEY!
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Information for ALL Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows
Important People, Places and Dates
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Director:
Administrative Assistant:
Office location
Phone extension
Dr. Robert Milner (rmilner@psu.edu)
Mary Leone (mleone1@hmc.psu.edu)
C 1747E
x4565
Office of Professional Development
Director:
Administrative Assistant:
Office Location
Phone extension
Dr. Luanne Thorndyke (lthorndyke@psu.edu)
Donna Harris (dharris1@hmc.psu.edu)
C 1602
x1101
Office of Research Affairs
Associate Dean
Administrative Assistant
Office Location
Phone extension
Dr. Sheila Vrana (svrana@psu.edu)
Cynthia Brubaker (cbrubaker@hmc.psu.edu)
C 1604, C 1614
Grants- x8495; Contracts-x4196
Human Resources Representative
Office Location
Phone extension
Sue Barnhart (sbarnhart@hmc.psu.edu)
Academic Support Building RM 5200
x4372
Penn State Postdoctoral Society-Hershey Chapter
Officers:
Patrice Fort (pef11@psu.edu)
Estelle Chiari (efc10@psu.edu)
Administrative Assistant:
Mary Leone (mleone1@hmc.psu.edu)
Postdoc Picnic
Late Spring/Early Summer
(Social event for all postdocs and their families)
Data and Dine
October
(An evening of science presentation and networking with colleagues)
Helpful Resources
National Postdoctoral Association: www.nationalpostdoc.org
Penn State Postdoctoral Society: http://psps.wikidot.com
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Campus Map
For more campus maps, please visit www.pennstatehersheyufc.com
All maps are under the "facilities" thumbnail to the left side of the page and are in PDF format.
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Main Building Layout
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Banks
Commerce Bank
566-4400
600 Walton Ave,
Hummelstown.
Open on Sundays
Northwest Savings
533-9980
10 West Chocolate Ave
Hershey
Waypoint Bank
533-5500
1110 Cocoa Ave
Hershey
Fulton Bank
533-4351
1212 Cocoa Ave. Hershey
M & T Bank
1-800-724-2440
1661 East Chocolate Ave
Hershey
PNC Bank
534-3263
909 West Governor Rd
Hershey
*No fee ATM located
inside main entrance of
HMC
Wachovia Bank
533-4550
27 Ridge Rd
Hershey
PSECU (Penn State
Employee Credit Union)
234-8484
*Free checking, online
banking, ATM fees
refunded.
Change of Residence to Pennsylvania
For the most up to date information, please visit the state website listed below.
http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/new_residents/index.shtml
In general, you will need to apply for your new driver’s license within 60 days of moving to PA.
At this time, you can also register and re-title your vehicle(s). You will need two forms of
identification (out of state driver’s license, social security card or passport) and proof of
residency (utility bills in your name-ie: gas, electric and land-line phone service).
You will need PA vehicle insurance before you can register and re-title your vehicle(s).
Getting your license, registering and re-titling your vehicles can all be done at one location and
takes 2-3 hours depending on the “wait time”. Some locations are open on Saturdays. Please
check the website for more details.
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Health Insurance
For the most up-to-date information, please visit the Office of Human Resource website:
www.ohr.psu.edu.
Postdocs and their families are eligible to enroll in the university plans: Highmark Blue Shield
PPO for medical, National Vision Administrators (NVA) for vision and United Concordia
(UCCI) for dental. HR representative will provide you with all enrollment forms and deadlines
(usually need to be enrolled within 30 days of hire).
2008 Insurance rates
Employee
Monthly
Employee
Family
Employee
Family
Employee
Family
Employee
Employee & Spouse or
Child
Employee + Family
Employee
Biweekly
PPOBlue
$ 64.57
$ 29.80
$221.09
$102.04
Basic Dental
$ 5.51
$2.54
$18.84
$8.70
Basic Plus Dental
$18.45
$ 8.51
$49.72
$22.95
Vision
$0.78
$0.36
Employer
Monthly
Total
Cost
$275.64
$673.66
$340.21
$894.75
$22.03
$53.62
$27.54
$72.46
$22.03
$53.62
$ 40.48
$103.34
$ 3.13
$ 3.92
$ 2.04
$0.94
$ 5.80
$ 7.83
$ 3.06
$1.41
$ 8.72
$11.78
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Information for International Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows
Before you arrive…
VISA
Human Resources (HR) will be in contact with you regarding all paperwork and
information they need from you.
When you have clearance from your local U.S. consulate, go ahead and schedule your
arrival in Hershey.
Depending of your country of origin, the administrative delays will vary. Do your best to
be familiar with your requirements so you can arrive in Hershey in a timely manner.
Informational websites:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services http://www.uscis.gov/
U.S Visa Policy and Procedures:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_1750.html
For approximate “wait times” on Visa applications, please visit
http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wait/tempvisitors_wait.php
National Postdoctoral Association
http://www.nationalpostdoc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=eoJMIWOBIrH&b=1482617&c
t=2014837
Arriving in Hershey…
You have to check in with HR within 3 (business days) following your arrival.
If possible, arrange/schedule a meeting with an HR representative (Sue Barnhart) before you
arrive.
Obtaining a Social Security Number (SSN)…
Postdocs will need to apply for a social security card in order to get paid for their work. Your
social security number is used to keep a record of your earnings.
It is very important to wait 10 days after your arrival before applying for a Social Security
Number.
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You will need your passport, immigration documents and your appointment letter from your
institution to fill out the applications. It may take anywhere from 3 to 6 weeks to receive your
social security number. HR office should be able to help you with this application. Download a
copy of the form: http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/
Having the SSN (even w/o any card) is enough for many administrative forms (but not for
Driver’s license).
A spouse on J2 visa is not eligible for a SSN unless she/he has a work permit. A letter stating
that they are not eligible can be used to get a driver’s license.
Social Security Office Locations
Harrisburg:
SOCIAL SECURITY
555 WALNUT STREET
HARRISBURG, PA 17101
Phone Numbers:
Local Number (717) 782-3400
Toll-Free 1-800-772-1213
TTY
(717) 782-2240
Office Hours:
MONDAY - FRIDAY:09:00 AM 04:00 PM
Except Federal Holidays
Phone Numbers:
Local Number (717) 272-5342
Toll-Free 1-800-772-1213
TTY
(800) 325-0778
Office Hours:
MONDAY - FRIDAY:09:00 AM 04:00 PM
Except Federal Holidays
Lebanon:
SOCIAL SECURITY
924 RUSSELL DRIVE
LEBANON, PA 17042
Obtaining your PA driver’s license (DL)…
What to bring ? requirements for non US citizens
You will also need:
your actual SSN CARD
a letter from HR or your department saying that you’ll be here for at least a year;
ask for this letter at your HR appointment
IF: you have a foreign DL
You could drive for a couple of months with an international driver’s license. The duration will
vary depending on your country of origin or visa; from 3 months to 1 year. You should always
check your specific requirements.
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A reciprocity agreement exists between the state of PA and the countries of France and
Germany. This agreement allows a French and German citizen to transfer their valid noncommercial driver’s license without any test. You’ll have to give back your national driver’s
license in exchange of a PA one. Your home country has to give the green light (enough point on
your license for example, no fine pending…) before the process can be completed. Can take up
to 3 to 4 weeks depending on the administration and you can drive with your international DL
when your application is pending.
ANY OTHER has to apply to a Pennsylvania learner’s permit
For information regarding the Learners permit, please click here: Learner's permit
Then you could apply for test. The practical test has to be in a car that is registered to someone
that has a valid PA DL and insurance papers. **Note: Taxi Cab drivers will not allow you to use
their taxi for this test.
For the up to date information regarding obtaining your PA drivers license please visit:
http://www.dmv.state.pa.us
Additional Resources:
PA drivers manual: PA drivers manual
DMV PA website:
http://www.dmv.state.pa.us/new_residents/index.shtml
Opening an US bank account…
You will need a valid US address, your usual papers (passport, visa, DS…) and your SSN card.
It could take up to 3 weeks for HR to process your financial information and the first paycheck
could be a check instead of a direct deposit.
For a list of local banks, please see “Information for ALL Postdoctoral Scholars/Fellows”.
Living in the U.S.
Credit History
If this is your first visit to the U.S., you do not have credit history. It is important to start
building your credit history as soon as possible. Credit history is required for most items
including: renting an apartment, buying a car or house and obtaining utilites at your place of
residence.
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Your credit score (or absence of it) is important in determining your car loan rate, insurance rate
or even your phone bill or your rent!
To begin building your credit history, you may want to consider applying for department store
credit cards like Gap, Old Navy, LL Bean, etc. Once you have your first credit card, you can
start building credit history.
You may also want to consider getting a VISA or Mastercard. All major credit card companies
have options for individuals with limited credit history.
NOTE: please read all the conditions and terms of the credit card before signing up. Not
all credit cards are the same: some have an annual fee (money paid just for having the
credit card) and higher interest rates.
Finding a place to live: Renting an apartment
You will need to find a place to live. If you are just arriving in the US, and do not have
transportation, you may want to consider living on campus for a few months.
Furnished Apartments are being kept aside for international students. It was noted that a lot of
international students who arrived initially find it hard to get all the furniture and many of them
feel having a furnished apartments for the first few months would have been helpful.
University Manor East on-campus 717-533-8210
http://www.hmc.psu.edu/housing/tenant/apts.htm
One-bedroom apartments are available to one single student, married students with no
children, or two (2) domestic partners with no children.
Two-bedroom apartments are available to two single students, married students with or
without one (1) child, or two (2) domestic partners with or without one (1) child. Threebedroom apartments are available only to married students with two (2) to three (3)
children, or two (2) domestic partners with two (2) to three (3) children.
University Manor West on-campus 717-533-8210
Four-bedroom apartments are assigned to four single adult applicants. The four-bedroom
apartments are typically reserved for Nursing students; short-term individuals and
students; and occasionally used as temporary overflow space for Medical and Graduate
students, not initially accommodated in Manor East.
You may also choose to live off-campus. Listings of some of the local apartments are located in
the Hershey General information section of this book. When applying for an apartment, be sure
to have all information with you. Some apartment complexes have required:
1) Proof of payment for the last 3 to 6 months.
2) How much money you have in your foreign bank account –certificate from the
bank that you are not a credit risk.
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3) Proof of marriage or wedding arrangements if applying jointly with your
partner.
4) Copy of your employment offer letter from PSU stating your salary and length
of appointment.
Each apartment complex will have different requirements. It is important to meet with the
leasing agent regarding your application. If you have no credit or limited credit history, it may
be difficult to get an apartment. You may be expected to pay a higher renter’s deposit or supply
additional information.
Expect to pay “deposits” upfront
Most utility companies require a credit history. If you do not have a credit history, you can still
get service, however, you may be asked for a deposit before the service begins.
For instance:
Verizon phone service asked for $150- $300 per line. If you do not have any incident (no
late payments) they begin to reimburse you 12 months after the first bill.
Comcast Cable (landline phone, TV, internet) will ask for a deposit
PPL Electric Utility Corporation (electricity) may waive some deposit fees
UGI (gas company) may require a deposit, additional installment fees may apply.
Please be aware that companies may ask for these deposits upfront. These may total $1,000
or more.
Car insurance
If you are buying a car, you’ll need a proof of car insurance.
Progressive Auto Insurance will insure a person with a foreign driver’s license.
Even if you already have your PA DL when buying your car, insurance payments are due
every 6 months and can be very expensive since you do not have any driving or credit history
in the US ($1000 and up for 6 months).
As the time passes and you get your PA DL, your payment amount will come down. If
you get the DL during the first 6 months you could ask for a price decrease. They usually
reimburse you of some expenses. After this first 6 months you could shop around for
better rates.
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Furniture
There are many different shops around here that sell furniture ranging from everyday to high-end
luxury items. You can find every day items at Target, Kmart and Wal-mart inexpensively. (For
locations, see General Hershey Information).
Other stores include Boscov’s outlet at Capital City Mall, (from the least expensive to the most)
Ollie’s Outlet,Value City furniture, Sofa Selections, NB Liebmann and Ethan Allen in the
Colonial Park area (Route 22)
The nearest IKEA stores are in Baltimore, MD and Philadelphia. A 90 min to 2h drive depending
on the traffic.
All around HMC, bulletin boards are posted with advertisements from people selling items
because they are leaving the area. You may also receive information about furniture for sale from
the postdoc listserv.
Some website could help you find second hand goods in a more or less good shape. Some will be
even free but you’ll have to haul
Craiglist.org
Freecycle.org
English help
Some associations are offering English Class for ESL (English as a Second Language). Most are
through church programs so you have to be comfortable with religion being part of the class.
They also have children programs and support groups for a spouse that is currently at home.
HomeAwayFromHome
HACC (Harrisburg Community College) have ESL class but this is a year-long
enrollment/commitment that may not be compatible with a full-time postdoctoral position. It is
best to ask your advisor for permission/advice.
HACC ESL program
Susan Newell has also offered her services for a fee (717-533-0347). She is local and comes
highly recommended. Please see Kathy Simon (C1712) for additional information.
You may also be able to find a private tutor, however, you will need to ask around.
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Campus Map & Floor Plans:
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