Penn State's Computer Store-the ITS TechStop

One of the most dynamic buildings to come to the University Park campus is not just exciting from the outside. The interior spaces were planned to bring state-of-the-art learning and convenience to Penn State. With the walkway over Atherton Street as its most predominant feature, the IST Building hosts classrooms and offices, as well as a café, library and a copy center. Information Technology Services (ITS) has been working with the School of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) and the building architects from the beginning to bring an affordable, convenient retail resource for students, faculty and staff at Penn State.

No longer tucked away just in the basement of Willard, Penn State's Computer Store (formerly known as the MicroComputer Order Center) now puts on a bright and airy face with a branch store in the walkway over Atherton Street. The Computer Store TechStop will provide a showcase for the very latest in smaller technologies, such as software, digital cameras, MP3 players, and personal organizers, as well as a convenient location to pick up consumable items like ink cartridges, specialty papers, and cables-all at the University's discounted prices.

The Computer Store ShowRoom location, located in 12 Willard, will still remain a familiar place for any Penn State faculty staff or student to pick up Web orders, demo and shop for software or equipment, and consult with ITS staff about which University and personal purchases are best suited for their needs. Both locations are open Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

While the TechStop quietly opened it's doors for business in February, plans for celebrating the Grand Opening in a big way are set for the week of March 22-with a full week of prizes and free product demonstrations. To heighten the celebratory mood, Penn Staters can take advantage of free ground shipping for all of their departmental and personal purchases, for any domestic address, when they shop online at http://computerstore.psu.edu.