Want to know if you are ready for a driverless car? Need to find out the role of multi-colored paper in short-term memory? Anxious for a new sleeping aid? The answers to these and other questions are available at the next episode of Penn State New Kensington’s Research and Creative Exposition, which is set from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 11, in the campus Athletics Center.
Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie” movie in 1928 brought Mickey Mouse entertainment to children of the world. Eighty-nine years later, Penn State New Kensington’s “STEAM” camps bring Snapology learning to children of the Alle-Kiski Valley. STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) programming is at the forefront of the campus’ 29th Kids in College summer camp activities.
Utilizing a complex fusion of color and motion, abstract artist Thomas Bigatel brings his unorthodox style to Penn State New Kensington until May 15, in the art gallery. The exhibit is free to the public. Bigatel’s one-man show, “Through the InBetween,” features 26 paintings and wood sculptures
From Dick Cheney to Gloria Steinem, the partisan bravos for the Broadway musical ”Hamilton” emanate like a cultural kumbaya. But just how did the Tony award-winning play attract such a diverse audience in a country so politically divided? Author and scholar Andrew Schocket probes the paradox during a talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, in the Penn State New Kensington Conference Center.
In keeping with tradition, radiological sciences students from Penn State New Kensington took home the hardware March 18 at the Pennsylvania Society of Radiologic Technologists (PSRT) conference in State College.
Michele Marcks is the new assistant director of student affairs and student life coordinator at Penn State New Kensington. Marks, who joined the campus community on April 3, has experience in student development programming and student life.
Already one of the safest campuses in Pennsylvania, Penn State New Kensington added another layer of protection and security in February with the appointment of James Lane as a full-time campus police officer.
The pins were falling, the scores were rising and the philanthropy was growing March 26 at the Penn State New Kensington Alumni Society’s 15th annual Alumni Bowlathon. Through the generosity of alumni and friends, the society raised $7,100, which ties the record for the best total in bowlathon history.
It’s no secret that Penn State includes a network of campuses throughout the state of Pennsylvania, but incoming students may not be fully aware of all the financial benefits attending a campus other than University Park may afford.
Penn State New Kensington student Raven Brunner earned a scholarship from the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders to attend the organization’s annual conference May 31 to June 3 at the University of Maryland in College Park.
