University Libraries to Produce THON-Related Exhibits, Live ‘Final Four’ Viewing

Penn State University Libraries will contribute three events to this weekend’s roster of THON-related activities.

Two exhibits will chronicle THON’s history and a live-streamed viewing of the final four hours will be offered.

The University Libraries, which also serves as the official archives of the event, will produce a five-panel display in the concourse section of the Bryce Jordan Center entitled “THON Then and Now.” The exhibit will feature fundraising totals, images, and themes from years past. It will feature in the THON History Tour, and will be open from 6 p.m. Friday through 4 p.m. Sunday.

Two events will be held at Paterno Library, including a live-stream, big-screen viewing event for the final four hours on Sunday. The showing will be open to the public in Foster Auditorium (102 Paterno Library). Doors open at noon and close shortly after 4 p.m., after the final fundraising total is revealed.

Paterno Library will host another exhibit at the same time as the viewing event in the Mann Assembly Room (103). It will feature more THON artifacts — digital and physical — in a “pop-up” format exhibit which will be open from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.