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Concert Band and Symphonic Band present concerts April 27

4/23/16

Two Penn State bands will present concerts on April 27 at Eisenhower Auditorium. Beginning at 7 p.m., the Concert Band will perform a program including a composition featuring Blue Band teaching assistant and graduate horn student Jonathan Mountain. The Symphonic Band will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. with a program featuring works by four diverse American composers.

Registration opening soon for Penn State Beaver youth summer camps

3/9/16

It’s the end of winter, which means it’s time to start thinking about summer. Penn State Beaver will soon begin registration for its summer youth programs. For years, the campus has offered thousands of area children the opportunity to hone their scholastic, physical and creative skills. This year, more than 20 academic, arts and sports camps — all taught by Penn State-approved educators — will be available for children ages 5 to 17.

Contemporary folk artist performs at Penn State Berks

3/12/15

Prominent folk musician and vocalist Joe Jencks will perform twice at Penn State Berks on Tuesday, March 17. He will give a musical demonstration and presentation from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Lion's Den for Penn State Berks students, faculty and staff. Then from 7 to 8:30 that evening he will give a concert across the hall in Tully's. The 7 p.m. performance is open to the public.

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Michigan State saxophonist to perform Jan. 23

1/15/15

The Penn State School of Music welcomes Michigan State faculty saxophonist Joseph Lulloff for a guest recital at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, in Eisenhower Chapel of the Pasquerilla Spiritual Center on the University Park campus. Admission is free.

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Gallery talk will focus on Chip Kidd Archives

12/11/14

A gallery talk at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, by Kidd Collection archivist Alyssa Carver will discuss “Everything Not Made by Nature Is Design,” an exhibition from the Chip Kidd Archives.

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Five WPSU-FM programs lauded with state awards

6/12/14

The Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association (PAPBA) has honored five WPSU-FM productions with three first-place awards and two second-place awards in the 2013 Pennsylvania Associated Press News Awards contest for medium and small markets.

Ryan Glynn (IST '12), has bootstrapped a digital retail, CinemaRama, as well as co-founded a technology company called mhoto.

IST grad aims to shake up entertainment industry

6/12/14

Versatility, creativity and innovation are key traits that Penn State’s College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) tries to cultivate in its students. Since graduating from the College in 2012, Ryan Glynn has exemplified those characteristics by launching two companies that aim to make waves in the entertainment industry, in addition to working in the information security field.

Penn State's acclaimed NU. Musical Theatre Festival to present new works

6/12/14

Penn State’s acclaimed NU. Musical Theatre Festival will present two new works during its 2014 summer season: Sarah Hirsch and Molly Fox’s musical adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe’s "The Fall of the House of Usher" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, and Michael Gruber’s musical "The Not So Peaceable Kingdom" at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19. Individuals interested in experiencing the rehearsal process for these works also may attend any/all rehearsals, which are open to the public and take place daily 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 13 through Thursday, June 19. Admission to performances and rehearsals of "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Not So Peaceable Kingdom" is free and open to the public. All rehearsals and performances take place at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Center, 146 South Allen Street, State College, Pennsylvania.

Smith Carillon Series returns July 10 to Penn State Behrend

6/9/14

The Smith Carillon Concert Series at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College has announced its 2014 performance schedule.

All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free and open to the public. Free hot dogs and snacks will be served during the performances. Seating for the Smith Carillon Concert Series is on the lawn of Smith Chapel; the audience is encouraged to bring chairs or blankets

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