We will discuss all the manifestations of the Nittany Lion, including the mascot, the shrine, and the use of the lion images throughout Penn State history. What is a Nittany Lion? How did it become Penn State’s mascot? What does the iconography mean, and how did its importance develop? All of your Nittany Lion questions will be answered in one course.

Instructor: Jackie Esposito has worked with Penn State’s archival collection for more than 30 years. As a University special projects librarian/archivist, she manages the permanent historical University records.