Thank you to all who participated in the 2024 Penn State Today fall photo contest! We received an incredible selection of photos reflecting fall at Penn State. The top photos, as selected by Penn State Today editors, are featured in the gallery below. The winning photo, featured above, was submitted by Jordan DeLauer, an undergraduate student at Penn State Behrend. His picture shows an eastern chipmunk grabbing lunch on one of the Behrend campus millstones.
Top pictures from the 2024 Penn State Today fall photo contest
The winning picture in the 2024 Penn State Today fall photo contest was submitted by Jordan DeLauer, an undergraduate student at Penn State Behrend. The submitted caption reads: "Eastern chipmunks, like this one grabbing lunch on one of Behrend campus' millstones, can be seen everywhere on campus during the fall as they scurry around collecting nuts for the winter. The millstones outside of Behrend's Glenhill Farmhouse are a treasure leftover from when Behrend was once the farm estate of the Behrend Family, donated by Mary Behrend. Penn State's famous oval logo featuring the Nittany Lion is also often referred to as 'The Chipmunk logo' because of Lion's cheeks. One of the reasons I chose Penn State Behrend was because of its gorgeous campus. My goal in capturing photos of the wildlife around campus is to help remind people of our close connection to the animals that we share our campus with. I also like to point out the care and attention our groundskeepers put into keeping our campus beautiful and how this allows for students to get outside more easily between classes." Credit: Jordan DeLauer. All Rights Reserved.
October 31, 2024
Photo submitted by Ruth Fleck, labor and employee relations in Penn State Human Resources. The picture was taken at the Arboretum at Penn State on Oct. 6, 2024. Credit: Ruth Fleck. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Ilhan Kucukaydin, web designer at Penn State Harrisburg. The submitted caption reads: "A close-up photo of a red leaf with a transparent water droplet hanging from its tip after an autumn rainfall." Credit: Ilhan Kucukaydin. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Maya Moody, a student studying chemical engineering at University Park. The submitted caption reads: "This is a photo of a honeybee on flowers in the Arboretum at Penn State, Oct. 10, 2024." Credit: Maya Moody. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Ben Stanton, an undergraduate student studying film production at University Park, of the aurora borealis visible in the sky above Beaver Stadium on Oct. 10, 2024. Credit: Ben Stanton. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Desiree Knight, a student studying labor and human resources at Penn State World Campus. The submitted caption reads: "As a World Campus student, I have the opportunity to study anywhere in the world and still get the Penn State experience. I took this photo in Fort Novosel, Alabama, on Sunday, Oct. 6 as I was getting ready for the upcoming week of classes." Credit: Desiree Knight. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Shabnam Rahimnezhad, a graduate student in mechanical engineering at University Park. The submitted caption reads: "It's not just a university; our roots have grown in this soil and our souls are carved by time, tales and the stories of our friendships." Credit: Shabnam Rahimnezhad. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Brandi Baros, regional coordinator for environmental health and safety at Penn State's Shenango, Beaver, New Kensington, Greater Allegheny, Fayette and Behrend campuses. The submitted caption reads: "Colorful fall leaves on the Lion Shrine at Penn State Greater Allegheny, October 24, 2024." Credit: Brandi Baros. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Poornima Tomy, an undergraduate student studying telecommunications and media at University Park. The submitted caption reads: "This photo, taken Oct. 23, 2024, is of a leaf that fell onto a rock in front of the miniature waterfall in the pond outside the Hintz Family Alumni Center." Credit: Poornima Tomy. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Carrie Egnosak, academic adviser in Penn State World Campus. The submitted caption reads: "Fall in Glenhill Gardens at Penn State Behrend on Oct. 20, 2024. I am an academic adviser for World Campus but live in Erie and am an alumna of Penn State Behrend." Credit: Carrie Egnosak. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Jacob Kunkle, an undergraduate student studying biological engineering at Penn State Abington. The submitted caption reads: "I took this photo outside of the athletic building at the Abington campus. Ever since I heard about this photo contest I started carrying my camera around on campus. As I was walking to my car on Oct. 21, I noticed how the sun was shining through the trees and snapped this photo. The greens, reds and yellows of the leaves are all brought to life by the glow of the setting sun." Credit: Jacob Kunkle. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Cindy Mighells, IT support specialist at Penn State Altoona. The submitted caption reads: "This is the waterfall feature on the Penn State Altoona campus. I captured this on Oct. 21, 2024, when I took a break from work to take a quick walk around campus on a beautiful day." Credit: Cindy Mighells. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Jill Selfe, administrative coordinator manager in the College of Health and Human Development, whose nominator wrote: "This photo was taken at the Penn State Arboretum H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens during last year's Pumpkin Fest." Credit: Jill Selfe. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Colleen Boucher, doctoral student in the neuroscience program in Eberly College of Science, whose nominator wrote: "The Millennium Science Complex lawn with leaves of the trees turning red and a rainbow leading to the Bryce Jordan Center in the background." Credit: Colleen Boucher. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Renee Borromeo, teaching professor of physical therapy at Penn State Mont Alto. The submitted caption reads: "This photo was taken at the Lion Shrine on Campus Drive at the Mont Alto campus on Oct. 22, 2024. The pumpkins were carved by students at Mont Alto." Credit: Renee Borromeo. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Megan Hurley-Knight, academic adviser at Penn State Hazleton. The submitted caption reads: "A beautiful view of the Conyngham Valley and Sugarloaf Mountain from the Balasco Bella Vista at Penn State Hazleton on Oct. 16, 2024." Credit: Megan Hurley-Knight. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Todd C. Pontius, general chemistry lecturer in Eberly College of Science. The submitted caption reads: "This photo was taken on Oct. 21, 2020. That autumn was particularly vibrant. The maples and American elms created a colorful frame around the iconic Old Main." Credit: Todd C. Pontius. All Rights Reserved.
The winning picture in the 2024 Penn State Today fall photo contest was submitted by Jordan DeLauer, an undergraduate student at Penn State Behrend. The submitted caption reads: "Eastern chipmunks, like this one grabbing lunch on one of Behrend campus' millstones, can be seen everywhere on campus during the fall as they scurry around collecting nuts for the winter. The millstones outside of Behrend's Glenhill Farmhouse are a treasure leftover from when Behrend was once the farm estate of the Behrend Family, donated by Mary Behrend. Penn State's famous oval logo featuring the Nittany Lion is also often referred to as 'The Chipmunk logo' because of Lion's cheeks. One of the reasons I chose Penn State Behrend was because of its gorgeous campus. My goal in capturing photos of the wildlife around campus is to help remind people of our close connection to the animals that we share our campus with. I also like to point out the care and attention our groundskeepers put into keeping our campus beautiful and how this allows for students to get outside more easily between classes." Credit: Jordan DeLauer. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Ruth Fleck, labor and employee relations in Penn State Human Resources. The picture was taken at the Arboretum at Penn State on Oct. 6, 2024. Credit: Ruth Fleck. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Ilhan Kucukaydin, web designer at Penn State Harrisburg. The submitted caption reads: "A close-up photo of a red leaf with a transparent water droplet hanging from its tip after an autumn rainfall." Credit: Ilhan Kucukaydin. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Maya Moody, a student studying chemical engineering at University Park. The submitted caption reads: "This is a photo of a honeybee on flowers in the Arboretum at Penn State, Oct. 10, 2024." Credit: Maya Moody. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Ben Stanton, an undergraduate student studying film production at University Park, of the aurora borealis visible in the sky above Beaver Stadium on Oct. 10, 2024. Credit: Ben Stanton. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Desiree Knight, a student studying labor and human resources at Penn State World Campus. The submitted caption reads: "As a World Campus student, I have the opportunity to study anywhere in the world and still get the Penn State experience. I took this photo in Fort Novosel, Alabama, on Sunday, Oct. 6 as I was getting ready for the upcoming week of classes." Credit: Desiree Knight. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Shabnam Rahimnezhad, a graduate student in mechanical engineering at University Park. The submitted caption reads: "It's not just a university; our roots have grown in this soil and our souls are carved by time, tales and the stories of our friendships." Credit: Shabnam Rahimnezhad. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Brandi Baros, regional coordinator for environmental health and safety at Penn State's Shenango, Beaver, New Kensington, Greater Allegheny, Fayette and Behrend campuses. The submitted caption reads: "Colorful fall leaves on the Lion Shrine at Penn State Greater Allegheny, October 24, 2024." Credit: Brandi Baros. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Poornima Tomy, an undergraduate student studying telecommunications and media at University Park. The submitted caption reads: "This photo, taken Oct. 23, 2024, is of a leaf that fell onto a rock in front of the miniature waterfall in the pond outside the Hintz Family Alumni Center." Credit: Poornima Tomy. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Carrie Egnosak, academic adviser in Penn State World Campus. The submitted caption reads: "Fall in Glenhill Gardens at Penn State Behrend on Oct. 20, 2024. I am an academic adviser for World Campus but live in Erie and am an alumna of Penn State Behrend." Credit: Carrie Egnosak. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Jacob Kunkle, an undergraduate student studying biological engineering at Penn State Abington. The submitted caption reads: "I took this photo outside of the athletic building at the Abington campus. Ever since I heard about this photo contest I started carrying my camera around on campus. As I was walking to my car on Oct. 21, I noticed how the sun was shining through the trees and snapped this photo. The greens, reds and yellows of the leaves are all brought to life by the glow of the setting sun." Credit: Jacob Kunkle. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Cindy Mighells, IT support specialist at Penn State Altoona. The submitted caption reads: "This is the waterfall feature on the Penn State Altoona campus. I captured this on Oct. 21, 2024, when I took a break from work to take a quick walk around campus on a beautiful day." Credit: Cindy Mighells. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Jill Selfe, administrative coordinator manager in the College of Health and Human Development, whose nominator wrote: "This photo was taken at the Penn State Arboretum H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens during last year's Pumpkin Fest." Credit: Jill Selfe. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Colleen Boucher, doctoral student in the neuroscience program in Eberly College of Science, whose nominator wrote: "The Millennium Science Complex lawn with leaves of the trees turning red and a rainbow leading to the Bryce Jordan Center in the background." Credit: Colleen Boucher. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Renee Borromeo, teaching professor of physical therapy at Penn State Mont Alto. The submitted caption reads: "This photo was taken at the Lion Shrine on Campus Drive at the Mont Alto campus on Oct. 22, 2024. The pumpkins were carved by students at Mont Alto." Credit: Renee Borromeo. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Megan Hurley-Knight, academic adviser at Penn State Hazleton. The submitted caption reads: "A beautiful view of the Conyngham Valley and Sugarloaf Mountain from the Balasco Bella Vista at Penn State Hazleton on Oct. 16, 2024." Credit: Megan Hurley-Knight. All Rights Reserved.
Photo submitted by Todd C. Pontius, general chemistry lecturer in Eberly College of Science. The submitted caption reads: "This photo was taken on Oct. 21, 2020. That autumn was particularly vibrant. The maples and American elms created a colorful frame around the iconic Old Main." Credit: Todd C. Pontius. All Rights Reserved.
The winning picture in the 2024 Penn State Today fall photo contest was submitted by Jordan DeLauer, an undergraduate student at Penn State Behrend. The submitted caption reads: "Eastern chipmunks, like this one grabbing lunch on one of Behrend campus' millstones, can be seen everywhere on campus during the fall as they scurry around collecting nuts for the winter. The millstones outside of Behrend's Glenhill Farmhouse are a treasure leftover from when Behrend was once the farm estate of the Behrend Family, donated by Mary Behrend. Penn State's famous oval logo featuring the Nittany Lion is also often referred to as 'The Chipmunk logo' because of Lion's cheeks. One of the reasons I chose Penn State Behrend was because of its gorgeous campus. My goal in capturing photos of the wildlife around campus is to help remind people of our close connection to the animals that we share our campus with. I also like to point out the care and attention our groundskeepers put into keeping our campus beautiful and how this allows for students to get outside more easily between classes." Credit: Jordan DeLauer. All Rights Reserved.
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