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Candlelight vigil for child abuse awareness set for April 5 at Penn State York

3/28/18

Penn State York students in the Council on Family Relations (PSY-CFR) Club, and members of other human development and family studies (HD FS) classes are preparing for the seventh annual candlelight vigil for child abuse awareness set for Thursday, April 5 at the campus. The vigil takes place at 5:30 p.m., but other programming and information will be available beginning at 4 p.m. as part of the weekly Coffee Hour on campus.

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artsUP to offer improv, suminagashi, digital fabrication and more Sept. 20

9/16/15

If you’re looking for a free, family-friendly, educational and entertaining activity this Sunday, Sept. 20, artsUP is for you. The public event, presented by the College of Arts and Architecture from noon to 5 p.m. in the Arts District on the north end of the University Park campus, will include performances, exhibitions, demonstrations, hands-on workshops and more.

Howard M. Salis, assistant professor of biological engineering and chemical engineering at Penn State

'Engineering SuperMicrobes to Save Us' to be held on Feb. 1

1/28/14

A free public lecture titled "Engineering SuperMicrobes to Save Us" will take place at 11 a.m. Feb. 1, in 100 Thomas Building on the Penn State University Park campus. The speaker will be Howard M. Salis, assistant professor of biological engineering and chemical engineering at Penn State.

Faculty Speakers Series to focus on gender equity

1/25/13

Clare Conry-Murray, assistant professor of psychology at Penn State Beaver, will present "Culture and Development: Effects on Reasoning about Gender Equity," from noon to 1 p.m. Feb. 27, in Room 16 of the campus Student Union Building. The program, which is free and open to the public, is the first in the Spring 2013 Faculty Speakers Series.

Spirit Night will rally Beaver athletes before Jan. 16 games

1/11/13

The public is invited to attend Penn State Beaver's annual Spirit Night celebration beginning at 6 p.m. Jan. 16, in the campus gymnasium. Spirit Night, sponsored and hosted by the Athletic Department and the Office of Student Affairs, is designed to celebrate the men's and women's basketball teams as well as honor school spirit, and will feature special activities and giveaways.

Singer Jared Mahone to present free concert Jan. 11

1/4/13

Singer Jared Mahone will present a free, public concert at noon Jan. 11, in the Penn State Beaver Brodhead Bistro.

Mahone's distinctive sound combines soul, funk, pop, beatbox and acoustic music. A native of Columbus, Ohio, he has performed at more than 200 colleges and universities across the country.

Public is invited to attend Career and Business Expo on campus

12/14/12

The Penn State Beaver Office of Career Services will host a Career and Business Expo - Career Days, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013, in the lodge of the campus Student Union Building. The event is free and open to the public. Participants will connect with employers who are hiring full- and part-time positions, offering paid or unpaid internships, and providing volunteer opportunities in the community. In addition, those with continuing education credits, including certificate programs, as well as those with a bachelor's or master's degree are encouraged to attend.

For more information about the event, contact Larissa Ciuca, student personal and career counselor, at lbm12@psu.edu, 724-773-3961, or contact Stephanie DeMaro, regional job and internship developer, at saw163@psu.edu or 724-773-3953, or visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/StudentServices/CareerServices/careers.htm.

'Reel Injun' explores Hollywood's portrayal of Native Americans

10/26/12

The public is invited to a free screening of "Reel Injun" at 6 p.m. Nov. 7, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The film is presented as part of the campus' 2012-13 Global Film Series. Traveling through the heartland of America, Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond looks at how the myth of "the Injun" has influenced the world's understanding and misunderstanding of Native Americans. Candid interviews with directors, writers, actors and activists trace the evolution of cinema's depiction of Native Americans from the silent film era to today.

Author to explore conspiracy theories during Penn State Beaver talk

10/26/12

Author Barna William Donovan will give a discussion on conspiracy theories at noon Nov. 5, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The author of "Conspiracy Films: A Tour of Dark Places in the American Conscious," he will show film clips and discuss conspiracy theory in television shows and movies. Donovan's other books cover film and fandom and include "The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films" and "Blood, Guns and Testosterone: Action Films, Audiences and a Thirst for Violence."

Public invited to attend free film about domestic violence awareness

10/26/12

The Penn State Beaver Voices Against Violence, and Climate and Diversity committees along with Crisis Center North (CCN) and the Women's Center of Beaver County (WCBC) will present a free showing of "Telling Amy's Story" at 4:30 p.m. today in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building. The public is invited to attend the program as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Author to explore conspiracy theories during Penn State Beaver talk

10/22/12

Author Barna William Donovan will give a discussion on conspiracy theories at noon Nov. 5, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The author of "Conspiracy Films: A Tour of Dark Places in the American Conscious," he will show film clips and discuss conspiracy theory in television shows and movies. Donovan's other books cover film and fandom and include "The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films" and "Blood, Guns and Testosterone: Action Films, Audiences and a Thirst for Violence."

Public invited to free film about domestic violence awareness

10/22/12

The Penn State Beaver Voices Against Violence, and Climate and Diversity committees along with Crisis Center North (CCN) and the Women's Center of Beaver County (WCBC) will present a free showing of "Telling Amy's Story" at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29 in the auditorium of the Beaver campus Student Union Building. The public is invited to attend the program as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Penn State Laureate to speak at Beaver campus Nov. 1

10/22/12

Christopher P. Staley, Penn State laureate for 2012-13 and distinguished professor of art in the College of Arts and Architecture, will give a free presentation on "Life and Art: Where They Intersect" from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 1, in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. Staley has been a ceramic artist and educator for 30 years and is the fifth University faculty member to hold this prestigious title.

Author to explore conspiracy theories during Penn State Beaver talk

10/4/12

Author Barna William Donovan will give a discussion on conspiracy theories at noon Nov. 5 in the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building auditorium. The author of "Conspiracy Films: A Tour of Dark Places in the American Conscious," he will show film clips and discuss conspiracy theory in television shows and movies. Donovan's other books cover film and fandom and include "The Asian Influence on Hollywood Action Films" and "Blood, Guns and Testosterone: Action Films, Audiences and a Thirst for Violence." His commentaries on conspiracy theories have been quoted frequently by the media, including on MSNBC, CBS News, the BBC and LiveScience as well as in a variety of publications. Donovan holds a doctorate from Rutgers University School of Communication, Information and Library Studies and is a graduate of the film school at University of Miami.

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