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Richard Ross to discuss art in activism at Penn State Harrisburg

9/20/18

The Criminal Justice Club at Penn State Harrisburg will host photographer, researcher, and professor of art Richard Ross from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in the Morrison Gallery in the college’s library. Ross will discuss his book “Juvenile in Justice,” and using art in activism.

Bearded Ladies Project

'The Bearded Lady Project,' documentary screening, discussion on Sept. 23

9/19/18

"The Bearded Lady Project: Challenging the Face of Science" is a documentary and photographic project about women working in the male-dominated field of paleontology. The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences will host a screening of the 22-minute documentary and presentation, followed by a panel discussion, question and answer session and reception from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sept. 23 in 22 Deike Building on the University Park campus.

Comparative Literature Luncheon presents Mark Algee-Hewitt Sept. 17

9/14/18

Mark Algee-Hewitt, assistant professor of English at Stanford University, will present “Microgenes: Modeling multi-disciplinarily in the novel," on Sept. 17. The lecture is part of the Comparative Literature Luncheon lecture series, a weekly, informal lunchtime gathering of students, faculty and other members of the University community.

Photo of Brad Ricca in front of a book case.

Author of ‘Mrs. Sherlock Holmes’ to present at campus lecture series Sept. 26

9/13/18

Penn State Shenango will continue its 2018-19 Lecture Series with a presentation by special guest and author Brad Ricca, who will talk about his most recent book Mrs. Sherlock Holmes—the shocking and amazing true story of Grace Humiston, lawyer, detective, and first woman U.S. District Attorney, who took on the well-known missing persons case of 18-year-old Ruth Cruger. The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 in Lecture Hall 223/Art Gallery.

Attendees at the 2017 COMPASS plenary session.

Communicating science in a post-truth world

9/13/18

To help researchers improve their science communications, the Institutes of Energy and the Environment and the Science Communication Program in the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications will host "Communicating Science in a Post-Truth World," a plenary session featuring four national journalists. The session will take place at 4 p.m. Oct. 17 in 233 HUB-Robeson Center.

'Women in Geospatial Sciences, Building Leaders for Tomorrow' workshop

9/13/18

Penn State and Syracuse University will host two 1-and-a-half-day workshops to identify challenges women currently face in U.S. universities, and provide recommendations to retain women leaders in the geospatial sciences. The workshops are open to women who work in the geospatial sciences at all career stages, including mid- and early-career faculty, staff, post-docs and graduate students.

Sports Gambling

Panel discussion to address legalized sports gambling

9/13/18

A panel of experts, including media members and faculty, will address the potential impact of legalized sports gambling on the landscape of athletics during a free public session at 6 p.m. Oct. 3 in 121 Sparks Building.

Ethics of Policing

Series of public lectures, community discussions to examine ethics of policing

9/11/18

Public concern about police integrity, the regulation of physical force in law enforcement, and racial discrimination in policing and law are some of the topics to be explored during the upcoming Ethics of Policing conference taking place Sept. 20-22 at various locations on the Penn State University Park campus. The conference will feature several keynote events that are free and open to the public.

Winters

Hollyce Winters to speak on ethical, legal aspects of cognitive impairment

9/10/18

Hollyce L. Winters, executive director of the Centre County Bar Association, will speak Sept. 27 on "Ethical and Legal Aspects Related to Persons with Cognitive Impairment." Her talk is part of the 2018-19 Collaborative Seminar Series co-presented by the Center for Nursing Research and Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence.

2018 GEMS Showcase

Showcase to discuss College of Earth and Mineral Sciences' strategic vision

9/10/18

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ 2018 GEMS Showcase, “EMS Strategic Vision: An Evening with the Dean and Special Guests,” will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 13 in 114 Steidle Building on Penn State's University Park campus. There will be a reception before the showcase from 6 to 7 p.m. in the lobby of Steidle Building. Both the reception and forum are free and open to the public.

Research Unplugged

Fall Research Unplugged speaker series to offer weekly talks starting Oct. 4

9/7/18

Research Unplugged, the popular series of stimulating conversation with Penn State researchers, is presented in collaboration with Penn State’s Office of Government and Community Relations and will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. each Thursday in October in Schlow Library’s Downsbrough Community Room.

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