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Satire has a history of informing during times of crisis

1/27/15

Just as only the jester can tell the King the truth, satire performs a vital function in democratic society by using humor to broach taboo subjects, especially in times of crisis, according to a book by Penn State researchers.

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WVU Chamber Players to visit Penn State on Feb. 3

1/27/15

The West Virginia University Chamber players, an ensemble of that university's faculty performers conducted by Mitchell Arnold, will perform a guest recital at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Penn State's Esber Recital Hall.

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Colorado musicians to perform recital

1/27/15

Colorado State University flute professor Michelle Batty Stanley and cellist Yoriko Morita will visit the Penn State campus and perform a free recital as the Sonora Duo at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in Esber Recital Hall.

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Entrepreneurial spirit strong in College of Communications

1/27/15

Two months after Global Entrepreneurship Week at Penn State and three months until the second annual Freelance-a-Thon in the College of Communications, a pair of undergraduate students remain committed to and excited about entrepreneurship.

Talk to explore literary celebrity

1/26/15

At 12:30 p.m. Feb. 2, Philip Mosley, distinguished professor of English and comparative literature at Penn State, Worthington Scranton, will present “Resuming Maurice: Maeterlinck and Literary Celebrity,” in Room 102 of the Kern Building.

Applications being accepted for student trustee position

1/26/15

Undergraduate, graduate and professional students at any Penn State campus with an interest in being a member of the University's Board of Trustees are being asked to submit an application for the post by Feb. 27. In addition, students who would like to be part of the process to interview candidates have an opportunity to submit an application by Feb.15.

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