Penn State Laureate to visit New Kensington on April 18
4/2/19
Penn State Laureate John Champagne examines the problematic and contradictory relationship between artist Corrado Cagli and the fascist government that supported him.
Arts and Entertainment
Arts and Entertainment
'Life's Frozen Moments' ice show set for April 14 at Pegula Ice Arena
4/1/19
Pegula Ice Arena will host Penn State's 36th annual spring ice show, this year titled “Life’s Frozen Moments,” at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14. The annual show is a unique theatrical figure-skating production featuring skaters of all ages spinning, jumping and gliding in a celebration of life’s special moments.
Penn State grad Roberto Sinha reflects on his time with Broadway's 'Kinky Boots'
4/1/19
Since graduating from the Penn State School of Theatre in 2014, Roberto Sinha has toured with several Broadway productions, including “Kinky Boots,” working to inspire audiences through musical theater. His history with Broadway gives him authority to share advice for auditioning actors.
VanGo! Museum on Wheels to visit Penn State Harrisburg on April 6
4/1/19
The VanGo! Museum on Wheels will be at Penn State Harrisburg from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Olmsted Building parking lot. The event is sponsored by the college’s School of Humanities.
New Penn State curriculum to be featured nationally on PBS show
4/1/19
A new genetics and genealogy curriculum co-developed by Nina Jablonski, Evan Pugh University Professor of Anthropology and director of the Center for Human Evolution and Diversity in the College of the Liberal Arts, will be featured on PBS' "Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." on April 9. The State Theatre in State College will host a local celebration on April 7.
Architecture students' designs on display at Italian embassy in Washington, D.C.
3/29/19
The work of current and former Penn State architecture students who have taken part in the study abroad program at the Pantheon Institute in Rome went on display March 28 at the Italian embassy in Washington, D.C.
How Handel wrote 'Messiah' is topic of Evening Talk; Star Party to follow
3/29/19
On April 3, the Evening Talk Series at Penn State Mont Alto will feature “The True Story of How and Why Handel Wrote ‘Messiah.’” The talk will be presented by William (Bill) Rolar, lecturer in music, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the General Studies Auditorium on the Mont Alto campus. If weather permits, a Star Party will follow.
Local camera club, artists showcase works in New Kensington gallery
3/28/19
The New Kensington Camera Club, in partnership with the New Kensington Arts Center, Allegheny Valley League of Artists and the East Suburban Artists League, will showcase works of many mediums from April 1-27.
Things to Do at Penn State: March 28-April 4
3/27/19
"To Kill a Mockingbird," the Penn State Jazz Festival, the return of the Research Unplugged lecture series, and a Penn State Alumni Association City Lights event in Pittsburgh's PNC Park are among the cultural highlights at Penn State this weekend and next week.
Penn State Berks Theatre Department presents 'An Enemy of the People'
3/27/19
The Penn State Berks Theatre Department will present "An Enemy of the People,” written by Henrik Ibsen, Wednesday through Saturday, April 10-13, at 8 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium.
Schuylkill students to perform original script about suicide prevention
3/27/19
Penn State Schuylkill’s Theatre 282 students and Nittany Players will present “You Matter,” an original production about suicide prevention, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10. The production is made possible through collaboration with Schuylkill Women in Crisis.
Award-winning author, Penn State alumna to visit Penn State on April 4
3/26/19
Katie Fallon will read from her book, “Vulture: The Private Life of an Unloved Bird” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 4, in The Nittany Lion Inn Assembly Room on the University Park campus of Penn State.
Student Programming Association presents rapper Denzel Curry
3/26/19
The Penn State Student Programming Association has announced a concert by rapper Denzel Curry at 8 p.m. on April 4, in the HUB-Robeson Center’s Alumni Hall. The performance is free for all students with a valid Penn State University Park Student Photo ID and is funded by the student-initiated fee.
The Choirs of Penn State Behrend promise to 'Lift Every Voice' this spring
3/26/19
"Lift Every Voice," the spring concert from the Choirs of Penn State Behrend, will be held Sunday, April 14, at 4 p.m. in the college’s McGarvey Commons. It is free and open to the public.
Palmer announces major gift of the John Driscoll American Drawings Collection
3/26/19
The Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State has announced a transformational gift of 140 American works on paper, recently donated by Penn State alumnus John P. Driscoll. The expansive gift, one of the most important in the 47-year history of the University’s art museum, establishes a significant American drawings collection at the Palmer Museum of Art.