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Theatre MFA student wins national award for scenic design

3/4/15

James Rogers, an MFA student in Theatre Technology, will receive the Bernhard R. Works, Frederick A. Buerki Scenic Technology Award, known as “The Golden Hammer Award,” from the United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT).

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Four guest artists to visit School of Music, March 17-19

3/4/15

Four esteemed guest artists, Joe Nibley, trumpet; Anne McNamara, trumpet; Larry Guy, clarinet; and Andrew Raciti, double bass, will visit the Penn State School of Music during the week of March 16 to perform recitals and present masterclasses for Penn State music students. For program detail, go to music.psu.edu

Weather delays University Park classes, activities

3/4/15

Inclement weather has caused Penn State to delay scheduled activities at University Park, including classes, until 10 a.m. on March 4. Classes or activities that begin at or after 10 a.m. will be held as scheduled. Only employees previously identified as performing essential services should report as regularly scheduled, unless advised otherwise by their supervisor.

Student volunteers sought for Undergraduate Admissions event

3/3/15

The Student Minority Advisory and Recruitment Team (SMART) and the Undergraduate Admissions Office are looking for Penn State student hosts for the Achievers Weekend recruitment event on March 19 to 21 at University Park. Students interested in hosting these visitors must live in a University Park residence hall.

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THON to be recognized March 4 by Pennsylvania House of Representatives

3/3/15

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is scheduled to recognize the achievements of the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, known as THON, through House Resolution No. 119 expected at approximately 11 a.m. Wednesday (March 4) in Harrisburg. Five members of THON’s executive committee are scheduled to be in attendance to represent Penn State students on the House floor.

Weather prompts early dismissal of classes, activities

3/3/15

Mixed snow and freezing rain has caused Penn State to cancel scheduled activities at University Park, including classes and exams, for the remainder of the day today (March 3), beginning with the dismissal of students at 4 p.m. Faculty and non-essential staff will be released 30 minutes after the release of students, at 4:30. Normal activities will resume at 6 a.m. tomorrow (March 4), depending on weather conditions.

Sun streaming through Penn State's Old Main bell tower

Class of 2015 opens Solar Panel Array design competition to University community

3/3/15

Penn State's class of 2015 invites members of the University community to participate in a competition to design the Solar Panel Array, the 2015 class gift chosen last fall in a vote by seniors. Teams must include at least one senior graduating in the 2015 year and not exceed more than 5 individuals. The competition will accept proposals until March 31.

Ann Tarantino at Work in Borland Project Space

'Water Lab' exhibition in Borland Project Space

3/2/15

Ann Tarantino’s “Water Lab,” an exhibition of her work using water as both medium and subject, will be on display in the Borland Project Space, March 2 to 6, with a public reception and artist’s talk from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5.

Amanda Clossen looking at the exhibit

Mann Lecture explores Chip Kidd Archives

3/2/15

The 2015 Charles W. Mann Jr. Lecture in the Book Arts, “Why Flashlights? Because Batman! A Bookseller’s Adventures in the Archive” by Lorne Bair, proprietor of Lorne Bair Rare Books, with a special introduction by graphic designer and author, Chip Kidd, will be presented at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, in Foster Auditorium, 102 Paterno Library on the University Park campus of Penn State.

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