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Ben Koleno

Candidate Biography
Hi! My name is Ben Koleno and I am currently a first year student in the Division of Undergraduate Studies. 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 an avid Pittsburgh sports fan. I also love music, probably the kind your parents listen to, but its music nonetheless.

I am running for the Division of Undergraduate Studies Representative in the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA). I have been involved in many ways here during my first two semesters, most notably as a First Year Council member with the UPUA, as well as a Security Leader for my favorite thing about Penn State, THON! I am also involved in other student organizations such as the Blue and White Society and sports organizations.

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
– Advocate for more school funding

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 March 27th so we can improve the lives of so many students and continue to be the best university. As always, We Are Penn State!

Candidate Engagements
UPUA – First Year Council and Campus Operations
THON – Rules & Regulations Committee
Blue and White Society
Professional American Football Fan Club
Sports Watch Party
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