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Panelists discuss Penn State's strategic plan at the town hall.

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Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider, center left, discusses the University strategic plan as an avenue to invest in the local community, during the Strategic Plan Town Hall on Jan. 23, 2019, alongside Andrew Sears, dean of the College of Information Sciences and Technology, far left; Stephanie Lanza, director of the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center; and Executive Vice President and Provost Nick Jones.

Executive Vice President and Provost Nick Jones speaks at the Strategic Plan Town Hall on Jan. 23, 2019.

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Executive Vice President and Provost Nick Jones, far right, speaks at the Strategic Plan Town Hall on Jan. 23, 2019, alongside, from right to left, Professor Stephanie Lanza, director of the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center; Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider; and College of Information Sciences and Technology Dean Andrew Sears.

Executive Vice President and Provost Nick Jones speaks at the Strategic Plan Town Hall on Jan. 23, 2019.

Town Hall offers look at success, future of University’s strategic plan

Why is it important for a university to have a strategic plan? What does it mean for the University community? What have been the outcomes of Penn State’s current approach to strategic planning? These questions and more were the subject of conversation at a town hall discussion with Penn State leaders held Jan. 23. The event took place in the University Libraries’ Foster Auditorium and also was streamed online. The session will be archived in the next few days and available to watch at LiveEvents.psu.edu.
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2019 MLK Jr. Day of Caring - Keynote Address

Lt. Phillip Davies of the Salvation Army in New Kensington addresses Penn State students during the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service at Penn State New Kensington. More than 50 students from five campuses participated in the annual community service event.

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Tylai Smith of Penn State Beaver sweeps a floor in the Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society and Heritage Museum during the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 21. More than 50 students from five campuses participated. The 2019 event was organized by Penn State New Kensington.

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Julie Fitzgerald of Penn State World Campus helps move books and items at the Alle-Kiski Valley Historical Society and Heritage Museum during the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 21. More than 50 Penn State student leaders from 5 campuses participated. The 2019 event was hosted by Penn State New Kensington.