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Faculty book publishing reception planned

On Tuesday April 20th during common period (12 to 1:30), Kelly Library is hosting a reception to honor full-time faculty who have recently published books. The authors are Gregory Gillette, senior instructor in mathematics; Mildred Mickle, associate professor of English; Verónica Montecinos, professor of sociology; and John Peles, associate professor of biology.  Book listing:

27th Annual Honors Convocation set for April 14

The Penn State Greater Allegheny Honors Program is designed for students to demonstrate academic excellence, to build global perspectives, to research important issues of content and to seek opportunities for leadership and civic engagement. More than 100 Greater Allegheny students will receive awards for academic achievement and service to the campus at this year's 27th annual Honors Convocation, to be held at 7 p.m. on April 14, in the Wunderley Gymnasium on campus.

Teaching International film series presents 'Marathon'

Another film in the Teaching International film series will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on April 8, in the Robert and Elizabeth Ostermayer Room in the Student Community Center on the Penn State Greater Allegheny campus. "Marathon," released in 2005, is a South Korean movie based on the true story of Bae Hyeong-jin, a runner who happens to have autism.

Academic analysis of hip hop as a movement and a culture April 10

Sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity, Penn State Greater Allegheny is hosting a Hip Hop Conference from noon to 7 p.m. on April 10 in the Student Community Center dining hall. The conference will feature author and public speaker Felicia Pride and her presentation on "Life Lessons from Hip Hop's Greatest Songs." The conference will focus on hip hop's unique linguistic, visual and sociological expressions across global communities.

Guest professor to celebrate Earth Day with lecture on climate change

Edward S. Rubin, the alumni professor of environmental engineering and science and professor of engineering and public policy and mechanical engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, will give a guest lecture on climate change strategies from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. on April 8, in room 117 of the Frable Building on the Penn State Greater Allegheny campus. His lecture is being delivered in honor of Earth Day, which will be observed this year on April 22.

Fitness center reopens

The former Housing and Food Services Building at Penn State Greater Allegheny received a new name and function:  the Fitness and Cultural Center.  The fitness center side was completed in 2005 but has been closed since January 2009 as the building received its next phase of renovation on the cultural center side to the tune of $1.75 million.  The fitness center was enhanced with an exercise room for various activities such as yoga, Zumba, and Pilates classes, and male and female locker and shower rooms were added each with a sauna.  Group fitness classes and offici

The Irishmen, Na Gaels return to perform on stage on Tuesday March 22

Na Gaels, The Irishmen, return to Penn State Greater Allegheny to perfom on Monday, March 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafe Metro. This Irish musical group has been described as "skillful interpreters of misty-eyed ballads, drinking songs, and fiery jigs and reels." The quartet of David Yates, Gerard Rohlf, CHarles May and Richard Henry have been delighting local audiences for years with traditional Irish/Celtic tunes and songs. The performance is free and open to the public.