Musical comedy to get staged reading at University Club
The University Club will be the hosts for a staged reading of the new musical comedy "Passaparola" at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 27, at the club building, University Park.
The production includes several University Park employees: Pam Monk, lecturer in journalism, librettist; Stacy Tibbetts, who teaches a writing workshop, composer/lyricist; David Saxe, associate professor of education; Martha Traverse, administrative assistant in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences; J.D. Dawe and Lisa Kalb, undergraduates in the music-theatre program; and Matt Doebler, instructor of musical theatre, as well members of the local theatre community.
The cast will be reading and singing their parts from the script and score, in what's known as a "book-in-hand reading." The purpose of the reading is to gauge audience reactions in order to fine-tune the show.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling (814) 357-2394. Any remaining tickets will be sold at the door.
More information, including audio clips, is available at http://www.stacyglen.com/passaparola
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Penn College Visitation Day
Students considering enrolling at Pennsylvania College of Technology can tour the campus and learn more about academic programs, housing options, campus life and paying for college on Sunday, March 21, at Spring Visitation Day 2004. Activities and information sessions will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with some Early Bird Sessions starting at 9 a.m. For information or to register for Spring Visitation, visit http://www.pct.edu/visitation/ on the Web. Registration is recommended, but not required. Those who are unable to attend Spring Visitation may schedule a campus tour by calling the Admissions Office at (800) 367-9222.
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Ag open house
The College of Agricultural Sciences will hold an open house for prospective students from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 27, in the HUB-Robeson Center on the University Park campus. About 60 faculty, staff and students from the college will be there to answer questions about the agricultural sciences and about University life. Representatives from the Ag Advocates student organization and the Ag Student Council also will attend. To register for the open house or for more information, visit the Web at http://www.cas.psu.edu or contact the Office for Undergraduate Education at (814) 865-7521.
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Mentor applicants sought
The Commission for Women is seeking applicants for its mentoring program for the 2004-2005 academic year. Participation is open to all full-time University staff, faculty and technical-service employees. The mentoring program promotes professional and personal development by connecting employees with others who can advise them on work-related issues such as career planning, job skill enhancement and University involvement. Employees are invited to apply to be a mentor or a protege, depending on their needs and goals. Applications and further information are available at http://www.equity.psu.edu/cfw/programs/mentor.asp or by contacting Kristen Fortney at (814) 865-3938 or klk104@psu.edu for an application. The deadline is April 30.