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Paint can centerpiece on table at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy

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A paint can centerpiece adorns tables at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy at Penn State New Kensington. The annual event brings live art, music and fun and benefits student scholarships and cultural programming at the campus.

Paint can centerpiece on table at the 2018 Off the Wall pARTy

Call for artwork donations for upcoming pARTy at Penn State New Kensington

Penn State New Kensington has issued a call for artists to participate in an art submission for consideration for auction at the fifth annual "Off the Wall pARTy" scheduled for June 9. The pARTy aims to celebrate arts and culture with a unique evening consisting of art, live and silent auctions, food tastings, drinks, music and more. Proceeds from the event benefit cultural art initiatives and programs at the campus.
The outside of the FCCTI campus building

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The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded $1.5 million to Fayette County to construct a Health Sciences Workforce Development Center on the Fayette County Career and Technical Institute campus, with the help of the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program at Penn State.

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Richard Wentling at 2022 NK Publications Party

Richard Wentling, assistant professor of criminal justice at Penn State New Kensington, enjoys conversation during the 2022 Penn State New Kensington Faculty Publications and Promotions Party on Dec. 7. Wentling was recognized for being the 2022 Full-Time Excellence in Teaching Award recipient, as well as co-authoring a published work.

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Publications on Table at NK Faculty Publications Party

Copies of publications featuring published work of Penn State New Kensington faculty members were available for viewing during the annual Faculty Publications and Promotions Party hosted by the Elisabeth S. Blissell Library on campus. The event recognizes faculty achievements made over the past year including awards, promotions and published works.