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Teaching International art field trip

Teaching Eastern Europe sponsored a field trip on September 23. The field trip began with a trip to see the Vanko murals at St. Nicholas Croatian Catholic Church in Millvale, PA. Afterwards, participants traveled to Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, located in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, to see an exhibition of Maxo Vanko's paintings and works on paper.

Overview of Eastern European history opens speaker series

Dr. Robert Szymczak, associate professor of history at Penn State Beaver, will be the first speaker in this year's Globalization and Sustainability series, focusing on Eastern Europe and human rights. The presentation wil provide some historical perspectives on Eastern Europe.

Globalization and Sustainability Film Series begins

Katyn, the first film for this year's Globalization and Sustainability Film Series, focusing on Eastern Europe and human rights, was presented on September 16. The Polish film, which was nominated for an Oscar, focuses on a World War II tragedy, in which the Soviet Union massacred tens of thousands of Polish officers and highly educated citizens. Katyn refers to the location of the killings and mass graves where the victims were buried.

Penn State laureate to visit Penn State Greater Allegheny

Robin Becker, the 2010-11 Penn State laureate and professor of English and women's studies at the University, will be at Penn State Greater Allegheny for a poetry reading on Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 7 p.m. in the Ostermayer Room of the Student Community Center. This event is free and open to the public.

Highlights of the Vietnam partnership

In case you missed all the publicity and news stories during the summer months with the Vietnam Train-the-Trainer session, here is a recap of all the activities.  Starting with the Nittany Lion mascot greeting at the Pittsburgh International Airport, enjoying a baseball game at PNC Park, to the final celebration on Mount Washington, this video highlights the great partnership that was developed.      

Summer STEM Bridge program begins

Incoming freshman will have an opportunity to hone their academic skills in engineering, mathematics, English composition, and physics.  The Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program began at Penn State Greater Allegheny on July 6, and runs through July 30.  Twenty-four openings were available to students who applied to the program by submitting essays about their academic and career goals and describing how participation in the program will benefit them.  During the four-week session, students stay on campus to experience firsthand th

Kelly Library has a new entrance

The start of Fall 2010 also brought the reopening of the main entrance to Kelly Library. During the summer, the work to replace the walkway into the library required students, faculty, and staff to use the lower entrance exclusively. The new entrance includes new railings lining the sidewalk and a power assist door. These improvements will make the library more accessible and welcoming for all library visitors.