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.
Penn State McKeesport held its fall commencement at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, in Wunderley Gymnasium. Chancellor Curtiss E. Porter presided as diplomas were conferred to 35 individuals receiving baccalaureate and associate degrees.