Hi! My name is Ben Koleno and I am currently a second year student in the College of Liberal Arts studying Psychology/Neuroscience. I was born and raised in Mechanicsburg, PA and am a lifelong Penn Stater. I have a passion for sports as I played baseball all throughout high school and am a Pittsburgh sports fan.

I am running for At-Large in the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) to further the betterment of student life. In my first year, I was a member of the first year council where I learned the ins and outs of this organization. This past assembly, I had the honor to serve as the Vice Chair of Campus Operations as well as the THON Fundraising Chair.

If elected, I plan to continue my work in the Campus Operations committee to help further improve our beautiful campus. I will also be in the Academic Affairs Committee. Some things that I wish to accomplish as your representative are:
– Improve campus safety (crosswalks, signage, lighting)
– Improve the CATA bus system (more routes, expanded hours)
– Educate the Penn State community about the work the UPUA does
– Continue to improve the UPUA’s involvement in THON

These are just some of the many things I will strive to complete as an elected member of the UPUA. As always, there are areas of improvement around campus and the outside community. I urge you to reach out to the UPUA or myself and set up a meeting to discuss any concerns you may have.

When PSU is a ten out of ten, you’ll know because you voted for Ben!

I ask for your support on April 2nd so we can improve the lives of so many students and continue to be the best university. As always, We Are Penn State!

 

LIST OF INVOLVEMENTS:

University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA), University Faculty Senate, THON Rules and Regulations Committee, Atlas Benefiting THON, Sports Watch Party, Blue and White Society, and Professional American Football Fan Club