Join us for the 2025 Penn State Turfgrass Job and Internship Fair and Watschke Scholarship Golf Tournament. The Turfgrass Job and Internship Fair offers fantastic opportunities for professionals, industry representatives, and students to connect with future career prospects. In the afternoon, enjoy the exciting Watschke Scholarship Golf Tournament and awards dinner, which supports student scholarships, adding a competitive and enjoyable element to the day's activities.
Turfgrass Job and Internship Fair
The Turfgrass Job and Internship Fair is a dynamic platform where students from Penn State's esteemed turfgrass programs converge to seek part-time or full-time employment opportunities in diverse fields such as golf, sports, lawn care, and industry roles. Companies looking to tap into this exceptional talent pool can secure a job fair booth to engage with prospective candidates. Resume reviews and industry-specific mock interviews are some of the activities in store for attendees. While the event welcomes everyone, businesses keen on participating must register for a job fair booth, while job and internship seekers can register for free, making it an invaluable opportunity for both students and companies to connect and grow.
Thomas L. Watschke Scholarship Golf Tournament
The Thomas Watschke Scholarship Golf Tournament is a heartfelt and impactful event dedicated to honoring the legacy of Dr. Thomas Watschke, a renowned figure in the turfgrass industry. As a professor of turfgrass science at Penn State, Dr. Watschke advised undergraduate turfgrass science majors and played a pivotal role in coordinating the undergraduate turfgrass science program in the Department of Plant Science. His dedication to education and mentoring shaped the careers of countless students. Beyond academia, Tom's expertise was sought after worldwide, as he provided invaluable consulting services to numerous golf courses across the globe. This annual gathering not only celebrates his invaluable contributions but also serves as a powerful platform to generate vital funds for the Penn State Turfgrass Scholarship Award established in his honor. As participants come together to enjoy a day of golf, camaraderie, and shared passion for turfgrass management, they directly support the education and development of future turfgrass leaders, ensuring Dr. Watschke's profound influence continues to shape the field for generations to come.
The funds from tournament sponsorships will cover expenses, and all generated proceeds will be directed toward the Watschke Scholarship in the College of Agricultural Sciences. Additionally, there will be opportunities to contribute to various other endowments and fellowships within the turf program, including the Duich Endowment, Turgeon Endowment, Zontek Endowment, Latshaw Fellowship, Shaffer Fellowship, and McNitt Fellowship. These endowments and fellowships will be listed as donation options.
