The theatre production classes at Penn State Greater Allegheny (Theatre 208 and Theatre 282) are preparing for their spring production, "How King Solomon Met the Queen of Sheba," at 7:30 p.m. April 26-28, in the Fitness and Cultural Center theatre space, as part of the campus Teaching International program.
Students in the art course, Introduction to Drawing, at Penn State Greater Allegheny have joined the Memory Project, a nationwide initiative in which art students create original portraits for children around the world who have been orphaned, neglected, or disadvantaged (www.memoryproject.org
Over the weekend of 24 March 2012, 42 students and 2 faculty embarked on a marathon voyage by bus to New York City as part of a Teaching International and Honors Program trip to see the Islamic Art exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in mid-town Manhattan.
Sara Payo, a first-year Penn State Greater Allegheny student in the Division of Undergraduate Studies, has been elected to serve as one of the two 2012-13 student senators representing University College at the University Faculty Senate. The announcement was made recently by Nancy L. Herron, associate dean for academic programs, Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses.
This summer the physics lab in Frable Building will be undergoing a major renovation and upgrade.
Beth Lindsey, assistant professor of physics, drew on research in physics education in designing the new look for what has been a traditional and increasingly outdated facility in Frable 223.
Getting a look behind-the-scenes of a live television newscast is something TV watchers rarely get to see. The talent and hard work that goes into bringing a live 30 minute broadcast to life twice a day is more than it appears. From the director, producer, and cameraperson, to the on-air talent and the technical crew in the control booth, this team makes it look seamless and perfect when the on-air talent begins to deliver the news each day.
Two male students and and three female students were named to the PSUAC All-Conference basketball teams. Junior guard Mike McCarthy (Sto Rox High School) was named All-Conference, while Sophomore forward Aaron Byrd (Dr. Henry A. Wise High School) was named Honorable Mention. On the women's side, both Senior forward Rachel Halaszynski (Elizabeth Forward High School) and Sophomore guard Megan Brinkos (McKeesport High School) were named All-Conference, with Freshman forward Christina Floyd (St. John Neumann High School) being named Honorable Mention.
Teaching International 2011-12 presents Dr. Audrey Maretzki as the next speaker in a series of events focusing on The Middle East and the Millenium Development Goals.
Dr. Maretzki is Professor Emeritus of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Food Services at Penn State University. Her discussion is entitled,Building on Indigenous Knowledge to Reduce Poverty and Increase Food Security.
Douglas M. Charles, assistant professor of history at Penn State Greater Allegheny, will speak on the topic "The Real J. Edgar Hoover" from 6 to 8:45 p.m. on Thursday, Monday, March 12, in the Ostermayer Room in the Student Community Center on campus.
Charles will also be on the History Channel's alternate channel, called "H2," on Monday, March 5, as a commentator for their show "Ten Things You Don't Know About J. Edgar Hoover."