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The Many Faces of Intercultural Dialogue 2018

Multicultural event encourages interaction on campus and in community

11/7/18

“The Many Faces of Intercultural Dialogue” will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Franklin Atrium, central Pattee Library, on the University Park Campus. The event encourages intercultural understanding and collaboration with a showcase of intercultural dialogues, for campus and in the community.

A portrait of NASA astronaut Michael Fincke

Heard on Campus: NASA Astronaut Michael Fincke at Penn State Behrend

11/7/18

NASA's partnerships with SpaceX and other private companies were planned long before any of those companies existed, astronaut Michael Fincke said during a visit to Penn State Behrend: The government did the same thing with air travel.

A portrait of political analyst Elise Jordan

Behrend Speaker Series to feature debate with Howard Dean and Elise Jordan

11/7/18

Former presidential candidate Howard Dean and political analyst Elise Jordan – a regular contributor to NBC News, MSNBC and Time magazine – will debate the ideological rift in modern American politics during the next installment of the Speaker Series at Penn State Behrend on Nov. 13.

New gene therapy reprograms brain glial cells into neurons

11/7/18

A new gene therapy can turn certain brain glial cells into functioning neurons, which in turn could help repair the brain after a stroke or during neurological disorders like Alzheimer's or Parkinson’s diseases.

Colloquium to reflect on 100th anniversary of World War I Armistice

11/7/18

Scholars from around the globe will visit Penn State on Nov. 12 and 13 to participate in "Dislocation: Beyond War's End,” an international colloquium marking the centenary of the Armistice.

Grobman receives Outstanding Article in College English Award.

Grobman receives NCTE Richard C. Ohmann Outstanding Article Award

11/7/18

Laurie Grobman, professor of English and women’s studies at Penn State Berks, was recently honored with the 2018 NCTE Richard C. Ohmann Outstanding Article in College English Award.

McCourtney Institute to host 'What is Democracy?' film screening Nov. 27

11/7/18

The documentary examines what democracy means and how it applies to culture and politics around the world. The McCourtney Institute for Democracy will host a screening and Q&A with director Astra Taylor at 7 p.m. Nov. 27 at the State Theatre.

Penn State Berks named to Military Times 'Best for Vets: Colleges 2019' list

11/7/18

Military Times recently announced its "Best for Vets: Colleges 2019" rankings, and Penn State Berks ranked as one of the five best colleges for service members, military veterans and their families in Pennsylvania.

Rushing kids to specialize in one sport may not be best path to success

11/7/18

It may be tempting for parents or coaches to urge young children to specialize in one sport early on to help maximize their chance at making it to the big leagues, but that might not be the best path to success.

The Hobby-Eberly Telescope — one of the world’s largest optical telescopes and a premier planet-finding facility, conceived by Penn State astronomers

Penn State set to lead on new exoplanet science priorities

11/7/18

A report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine sets the stage for Penn State's Center for Exoplanets and Habitable Worlds to expand its role in NASA's exoplanetary science initiatives.

Global Entrepreneurship Week events planned in New Kensington

11/7/18

Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State celebrates relationships between members of the University and local entrepreneurial communities.

Harvard professor to present De Jong Lecture in Social Demography Nov. 15

11/6/18

Lisa Berkman, director of the Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, will present Penn State’s 13th Annual De Jong Lecture in Social Demography on Nov. 15, at the Nittany Lion Inn on the University Park campus.

Veterans Day Ceremony to take place Nov. 12 at Old Main

11/6/18

On Nov. 12, a Veterans Day Ceremony will take place from 11 to 11:30 a.m. on the front steps of Old Main at University Park campus to honor and thank all who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces. The ceremony is free and open to the public.

Penn Staters invited to a Nittany Lion’s Holiday Party

11/6/18

Penn Staters are invited to a festive opportunity at the Lehigh Valley campus to celebrate the holiday season. The Nittany Lion’s Holiday Party starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Lehigh Valley campus.

group of professionals leaning over desk

Penn State Lehigh Valley offers certificate for HR professionals

11/6/18

Penn State Lehigh Valley will begin its spring professional development offering of the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Learning System on Jan. 12, 2019. Local professionals have the opportunity to study for a certification exam in human resources.

Featured Events

Employee Retention: Mentoring for Millennials

Monday, November 19, 2018 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

LionLaunch Innovation Hub

"Let's Do Lunch With the Experts" continues its fall programming with Ceil Michalik, president of Michalik Consulting, LLC in Schuylkill Haven, who will discuss how mentoring can help employee rete

All-in-one Workshop

Monday, November 26, 2018 - 1:00 p.m. to Thursday, November 29, 2018 - 7:00 p.m.

Eberly Building

Jump-start the application process with our All-in-one Workshop!

During the week of Nov. 26, our admissions counselors will be available to help you cross off a few to-do items, such as:

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Media Highlights

The Herald: November 14, 2018
They love a parade: Hermitage ready to launch seaso
City of Hermitage will launch its Christmas season with its annual parade on November 17. Shenango students will be collecting gloves, hats, and socks for the needy.
The Herald: November 11, 2018
Despite PSU's improvement, Shenango drops opener
The Penn State Shenango men's basketball team lost its home opener in a close game against Point Park University on Saturday, November 10, at the Buhl Recreation Center.

Other Voices

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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Multicultural event encourages interaction on campus and in community

Heard on Campus: NASA Astronaut Michael Fincke at Penn State Behrend

Behrend Speaker Series to feature debate with Howard Dean and Elise Jordan

New gene therapy reprograms brain glial cells into neurons

Colloquium to reflect on 100th anniversary of World War I Armistice

Grobman receives NCTE Richard C. Ohmann Outstanding Article Award

McCourtney Institute to host 'What is Democracy?' film screening Nov. 27

Penn State Berks named to Military Times 'Best for Vets: Colleges 2019' list

Rushing kids to specialize in one sport may not be best path to success

Penn State set to lead on new exoplanet science priorities

Global Entrepreneurship Week events planned in New Kensington

Harvard professor to present De Jong Lecture in Social Demography Nov. 15

Veterans Day Ceremony to take place Nov. 12 at Old Main

Penn Staters invited to a Nittany Lion’s Holiday Party

Penn State Lehigh Valley offers certificate for HR professionals

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