Penn State
THON Events & History
Four Diamonds & PSCH
THON Committees
General THON
250

What year was Penn State founded?

1855

250

What is the THON 2021 theme?

Rise and Unify

250

What percent of patient bills are covered by Four Diamonds?

100%

250

Which committee would you find being trained in Dancer Wellness and EMS to ensure the safety and well-being of THON’s dancers?

Dancer Relations (DR)

250

How many hours long is THON Weekend?

46

500

The student union building at University Park is called the HUB. What does HUB stand for?

Hetzel Union Building
500

What famous singer performed on Friday night of THON 2020?

Daya

500

What is the most common type of childhood cancer?

Leukemia

500

Which committee works with donors to procure & serve all food and beverage donations at THON events?

Hospitality (HOS)

500

What effort allows alumni, family, & friends to fundraise on behalf of THON?

THON Nation
750

What was Penn State's original mascot?

A mule (named Old Coaly)

750

In 2002, this THON event was held for the first time.

THON 5K

750

What type of treatment utilizes x-rays or other particles to destroy cancer cells?

Radiation

750

Which committee is responsible for maintaining THON.org, the online THON Store, THINK, and the THON Weekend Dashboard?

Technology (TECH)

750

What was one of the THON food fundraisers that had so many people order that it caused the restaurant to close early because they ran out of food?

Roots or Bagel Crust

1000

How many different Commonwealth Campuses are there?

19

1000

What year was the first THON held?

1973

1000

What year did THON pair with Four Diamonds?

1977

1000

Which committee is responsible for the THON Raffle, GCI, Hershey Holiday Toy Drive, & Operation KIDS?

Supply Logistics (SL)

1000

What dates are THON Weekend 2021?

February 19-21, 2021

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