Mary Preuss, professor of Spanish and comparative literature, has been invited to take part in Research Unplugged, an outreach program sponsored by the Vice President of Research.
Penn State McKeesport, having received official international designation by the University, has included Africa as a focus of its curriculum. The following events for February include:
-- Feb. 7: 4 p.m., Jackie Jones, professional storyteller;
-- Feb. 28: 12:15 p.m., workshop on African drumming and dance; and
-- Feb. 28: 7 p.m., Pittsburgh Dance Ensemble. As one of Pittsburgh's earliest modern dance companies, it combines modern dance, ballet, jazz, hip-hop and ethnic dance styles.