Talha Harcar, associate professor of business at Penn State Beaver, was the second featured speaker in the fall semester's Faculty Speakers Series. He gave a presentation on one of his research topics, "Country of Origin Impact: Taste Preferences for a Soft Drink Brand," on Oct. 22. His topic focused on the impact of taste perception and the intention to buy using two different concepts, and involved the audience in product taste-testing.

The public is invited to attend the first Nittany Lion PRIDE (Penn State Regional Industry Development Event), Thursday, Sept. 20 at Hidden Valley Resort. The program will offer a forum for making connections and enhancing relationships among regional employers, Penn State alumni, and current Penn State students. For additional information or to register for the event, visit alumni-psu.cvent.com/d/hcq21t, or contact Stephanie DeMaro, Penn State regional job and internship developer, 724-773-3953 or saw163@psu.edu.

The Center Theatre Players will mark their 30th anniversary of presenting theatre for the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center with a production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," 7:30 p.m., July 26, 27, and 28, in the campus Student Union Building. Tickets are on sale, and advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets are $15 for all ages. All seating is general, and tickets are non-refundable. Tickets can be purchased Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., in the Beaver campus Ross Administration Building, suite 202. In addition, tickets can be ordered by mail by sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope with a detailed request for tickets, contact information, and a check payable to Penn State. Mail request to: Brodhead Cultural Center Penn State Beaver, 100 University Drive, Monaca, PA 15061. If available, tickets will be sold on the night of each performance beginning at 6 p.m. in the auditorium lobby. For more information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or br-bcc@psu.edu, call the Events Hotline at 724-773-3600, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu/Brodhead.

The Penn State Beaver Office of Continuing Education and the Athletic Department are sponsoring seventeen academic enrichment and sports camps for youth in June, July, and August. To register or for more information, contact the Office of Continuing Education at beaverce@psu.edu or 724-773-3700, or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/CE/youth.htm online.

Center Theatre Players will hold open auditions for principal and multiple featured roles in their upcoming production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' directed by Sandy Reigel. Children ages 9-13 and adults are invited to audition. The show, which will be presented as part of the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Cultural Center's summer season, will be held at 7:30 p.m., July 26, 27, and 28, in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building, Center Township. Adults who audition are asked to prepare one song from the show or a song from a similar pop/rock musical. Auditions will be held at 7 p.m., Sunday, April 29, and Monday, April 30, in the auditorium. Adults must schedule an audition time by contacting the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610 or rxm70@psu.edu. Children's auditions will be held at 6 p.m., Sunday, May 6, in the auditorium. Children do not need to schedule an audition time and do not need to prepare a song to audition. Children will learn a song taught by Reigel and will perform it individually. For information, contact the Brodhead Cultural Center at 724-773-3610.

Penn State Beaver's baseball and softball teams spent spring break in training at Vero Beach, Fla., and Myrtle Beach, S.C., respectively, from March 5-8. Regular season play began March 15 for the men and March 17 for the women. For games scores and play-by-play details or for any information about Beaver athletics, visit www.psubeaverathletics.com, or contact Andy Kirschner, athletic director, at ack121@psu.edu or 724-773-3826, or BJ Bertges, assistant athletic director, at bjb36@psu.edu or 724-773-3845.

The Penn State Beaver Admissions Office will sponsor a Veterans Day Open House, Friday, Nov. 11 in the Student Union Building. Registration will begin at 9 a.m., followed by the program at 9:30 a.m. Prospective students will have the opportunity to visit with admissions and financial aid staff as well as learn about the academic programs offered by Penn State. For more information, contact the Admissions Office at br-admissions@psu.edu or 1-877-JOIN-PSU, or visit www.beaver.psu.edu.