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Dynamic assessment can help language learners have more success

9/18/18

Altering or individualizing assessment procedures can propel second-language learners toward more successful mastery of that language, ongoing research by Matt Poehner, associate professor of education at Penn State, and his interdisciplinary team suggests.

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Behrend water polo team earns first win of the season

9/18/18

The Penn State Behrend men’s water polo team earned its first win of the season, defeating Connecticut College 12-10. Collin Holmes and Isaak Hatopp each scored four goals in the game.

On the left foreground, a life-sized sculpture of a seated female drips broken glass. Behind her, three paintings depicting human-like, yet still somewhat alien, figures against dark backgrounds.

'Overlap: Life Tapestries' now on view in Robeson Gallery through Nov. 15

9/18/18

"Overlap: Life Tapestries," a group exhibition of self-identified women artists of different social and professional backgrounds and generations, will be on display in the Robeson Art Gallery at the HUB-Robeson Cultural Center, through Nov. 15.

Palmer Museum welcomes membership and development associate Amber Krieg

9/18/18

This month, after a national search, the Palmer Museum of Art welcomed Amber Krieg into the new role of associate director of museum membership and donor relations. Krieg began her duties on Sept. 17.

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Ballet Hispánico to perform three dances choreographed by Latina women Oct. 17

9/18/18

New York City’s Ballet Hispánico will celebrate the work of women in a program featuring three dances by Latina choreographers at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 17 in Eisenhower Auditorium. The performance will feature “Linea Recta” by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, “Con Brazos Abiertos” by Michelle Manzanales and “Catorce Dieciséis” by Tania Pérez-Salas.

Flooding causes damage property and roadways

Flooding, resilience workshop to be held on Sept. 24

9/18/18

The Institutes of Energy and the Environment and the Hamer Center for Community Design will be hosting a workshop on flooding and community resilience on Monday, Sept. 24.

WPSU to address opioid addiction, recovery with special programming

9/18/18

WPSU will air special programming beginning Sept. 20 that aims to bring awareness and provide resources for individuals struggling with opioid addiction.

Student Programming Association presents AJR Oct. 7

9/17/18

Student Programming Association announces indie pop band AJR to kick-off Homecoming Week 2018, in October.

Penn State alumnus presents lecture, 'How Immigrants Shape(d) the United States'

9/17/18

Penn State alumnus Nalini Krishnankutty will present a lecture titled “How Immigrants Shape(d) the United States: An Exploration of History,” from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 27, in the Downsbrough Community Room of Schlow Library, downtown State College.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Penn State

9/17/18

'Lived Mosaic: Diverse Experiences of One Culture,’ honors and celebrates the historic background, culture, heritage, and many influences of the Hispanic community throughout the years, during Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 at Penn State.

An exterior view of Penn State Behrend's new Trippe Hall.

Penn State Behrend dedicates new 251-bed residence hall

9/17/18

With the addition of Trippe Hall, a four-story, $28.4 million residence hall, Penn State Behrend can now house nearly 2,000 students in 19 buildings on campus.

Lisa Gansky, entrepreneur and bestselling author, to speak at Harrisburg

9/17/18

Lisa Gansky, entrepreneur and bestselling author will present “The Mesh: Why the Future of Business Is Sharing” as part of the PNC Thought Leaders Lecture Series at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the Mukund S. Kulkarni Theatre in the Student Enrichment Center.

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The Herald: September 18, 2018
Penn State to host memorial run/walk
Penn State Shenango will hold its 7th annual Dr. Jane A. Williams Memorial 5K run/1.5 mile walk on Oct. 6, beginning at 9 a.m.
The Herald: September 18, 2018
Lecture series to host Mrs. Sherlock Holmes author
Shenango will continue its 2018-19 Lecture Series with a presentation by special guest and author Brad Ricca, who will talk about his latest book Mrs. Sherlock Holmes.

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Collective Impact Scholarship receives a Trophy
Easton Express-Times opinion staff gave the Collective Impact Scholarship Fund a "Trophy" to help students overcome financial hurdles.
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National leadership needed to fight opioid crisis
Penn State's Diana Fishbein and Glenn Sterner offer policy recommendations for leading the national fight against the opioid crisis in this piece for The Hill.
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Dynamic assessment can help language learners have more success

Behrend water polo team earns first win of the season

'Overlap: Life Tapestries' now on view in Robeson Gallery through Nov. 15

Palmer Museum welcomes membership and development associate Amber Krieg

Ballet Hispánico to perform three dances choreographed by Latina women Oct. 17

Flooding, resilience workshop to be held on Sept. 24

WPSU to address opioid addiction, recovery with special programming

Student Programming Association presents AJR Oct. 7

Penn State alumnus presents lecture, 'How Immigrants Shape(d) the United States'

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Penn State

Penn State Behrend dedicates new 251-bed residence hall

Lisa Gansky, entrepreneur and bestselling author, to speak at Harrisburg

Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Kristin Woolever to retire in 2019

Education professor expands the boundaries of civics in the classroom

Television veteran Jay Crawford to discuss sports journalism careers Oct. 1

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