UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State Athletics capped off its annual participation in the yearly Col. Gerald Russell PNC Bank-United Way "Day of Caring" Thursday. Nittany Lion coaches and student-athletes from various athletics programs spent time doing a variety of tasks throughout the Happy Valley community.
Members from Penn State men's and women's basketball, softball, women's lacrosse, men's soccer, men's volleyball and men's and women's fencing all participated in varying service efforts at the Penn State Arboretum, the Centre Furnace Mansion, the Penn State Golf Course and Circleville Park.
In its 23rd year, "Day of Caring" volunteers ranging from local members of the community to Penn State Athletics coaches and student-athletes work to improve the Centre County region by assisting non-profits, historical sites, municipal properties and parks.