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Students square off in Lions' Den Elevator Pitch Competition

11/7/12

On Oct. 27, the Penn State Shenango Business Club, in conjunction with the eCenter@LindenPointe, held its inaugural Lions' Den Elevator Pitch Competition (formerly the Northwest PA College Elevator Pitch Competition). Teams from Grove City College, Penn State Shenango, Westminster College and Youngstown State University took part in the competition. Both individuals and teams were given an opportunity to present a short summary to define a product, service or organization and its value proposition. The name "elevator pitch" reflects the idea that it should be possible to deliver the summary in the time span of an elevator ride. An elevator pitch is often used by an entrepreneur pitching an idea to a venture capitalist or angel investor to receive funding.

International experience inspires Fair Trade event

4/12/11

In March 2011, students from two classes were offered an alternative spring break experience in Costa Rica. A reflective research project following their experience abroad also was required to complete the class. Three of the students who took part were inspired by what they learned about fair trade practices in Costa Rica and have organized a Fair Trade Awareness event from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on April 18, in room 135 at the campus in Center Valley.

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Second annual 'Iron Chef' contest set for March 27

3/16/10

A group of Penn State students are sponsoring an "Iron Chef" contest that will benefit the State College Area Food Bank. Hosted by the Nutrition Graduate Student Association (NGSA), the second annual "Iron Chef" fundraising event pits 12 teams of students, faculty and staff in the College of Health and Human Development against each other in a culinary battle. The twist, true to the popular Food Network show "Iron Chef," is that each team will have to incorporate a secret ingredient into their meals. Two prizes will be awarded, one for most money raised, and one for best overall dish. The event, which begins at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, is free and open to the public.

Barrio Fiesta celebrated this weekend in Heritage Hall

2/24/09

The Penn State Filipino Association invites the Penn State community to Barrio Fiesta. It is the annual cultural showcase of traditional Filipino dances, mixed in with skits and musical performances to spread and honor the Filipino culture.

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Campus Coffeehouse series presents Taylor Mali

10/21/08

The Jitters Coffeehouse Series presents Taylor Mali, a spoken word artist, at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room. This event is free to the public.

Students square off in Lions' Den Elevator Pitch Competition

11/7/12

On Oct. 27, the Penn State Shenango Business Club, in conjunction with the eCenter@LindenPointe, held its inaugural Lions' Den Elevator Pitch Competition (formerly the Northwest PA College Elevator Pitch Competition). Teams from Grove City College, Penn State Shenango, Westminster College and Youngstown State University took part in the competition. Both individuals and teams were given an opportunity to present a short summary to define a product, service or organization and its value proposition. The name "elevator pitch" reflects the idea that it should be possible to deliver the summary in the time span of an elevator ride. An elevator pitch is often used by an entrepreneur pitching an idea to a venture capitalist or angel investor to receive funding.

International experience inspires Fair Trade event

4/12/11

In March 2011, students from two classes were offered an alternative spring break experience in Costa Rica. A reflective research project following their experience abroad also was required to complete the class. Three of the students who took part were inspired by what they learned about fair trade practices in Costa Rica and have organized a Fair Trade Awareness event from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on April 18, in room 135 at the campus in Center Valley.

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Second annual 'Iron Chef' contest set for March 27

3/16/10

A group of Penn State students are sponsoring an "Iron Chef" contest that will benefit the State College Area Food Bank. Hosted by the Nutrition Graduate Student Association (NGSA), the second annual "Iron Chef" fundraising event pits 12 teams of students, faculty and staff in the College of Health and Human Development against each other in a culinary battle. The twist, true to the popular Food Network show "Iron Chef," is that each team will have to incorporate a secret ingredient into their meals. Two prizes will be awarded, one for most money raised, and one for best overall dish. The event, which begins at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, is free and open to the public.

Barrio Fiesta celebrated this weekend in Heritage Hall

2/24/09

The Penn State Filipino Association invites the Penn State community to Barrio Fiesta. It is the annual cultural showcase of traditional Filipino dances, mixed in with skits and musical performances to spread and honor the Filipino culture.

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Campus Coffeehouse series presents Taylor Mali

10/21/08

The Jitters Coffeehouse Series presents Taylor Mali, a spoken word artist, at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room. This event is free to the public.