"Dear Irvin" Fall 2016 by Bill Syrett
“Dear Irvin” A note from your faculty adviser Fall 2016 Dear Irvin Hall residents: Congratulations on being accepted to what really is the premiere college in the study of earth and mineral sciences, and welcome to a new school year at Penn State! By living in Irvin you have chosen to be active not only academically, but also socially and in the community. Irvin Hall, the Special Living Option of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, has been around a long time and many very successful people have passed through this dormitory over the years. The path to success is made easier because you have the resources other people don’t have to over-come one of the biggest challenges for many students, especially new ones: finding the proper balance between your studies, your community activities and your entertainment. By living here you will be assisted in finding that proper balance through required social, academic and community service events. But, rather than thi