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Tom Roberts sitting at piano

Tom Roberts

Renowned pianist Tom Roberts brings his silent film festival to Penn State New Kensington on Nov. 28. Roberts composed new scores for Charlie Chaplin film, including the two that will be shown at the campus: "The Rink" and "The Pawn Shop." The composer will perform and narrate the movies and be joined by Mary Beth Malek, clarinetist.

Two Russian dancers during a performance

Barynya Russian dance and music ensemble

Penn State New Kensington students, staff and faculty, along with members of the local community, enjoyed a performance by Barynya, a world-renowned Russian dance, music and song ensemble, on Nov. 7. The group has performed in many prestigious cultural venues across the U.S. and world and was featured on NBC's "Superstars of Dance." The performance was part of the campus' Country of Focus program, which aims to provide students an opportunity to learn more about international culture and becoming world citizens.

Watercolor painting of marching band drummer

"Drumming at Kiski" watercolor painting

"Drumming at Kiski," a watercolor painting by Patti Giordano, hangs in the Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery. The painting and other works from members of the New Kensington Camera Club and the Allegheny Valley League of Artists are featured in the gallery's Nov. exhibit, "The Art of Music."

Kaylea Flick playing volleyball

Kaylea Flick

Kaylea Flick, Penn State New Kensington volleyball player, received All-PSUAC Honorable Mention accolades from the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC). 

Collage of five soccer players on field

New Kensington Soccer PSUAC Year-End Winners

Five Penn State New Kensington soccer players were recognized by the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) for year-end accolades. Pictured, from left to right: Nolan Johngarlo, Christopher Zolet, Andrew Perenic, Zachary Rusek and Brady Braun.

Rhonda Schuldt at The Corner innovation hub

Rhonda Schuldt at The Corner innovation hub

Rhonda Schuldt, center, innovation coordinator at Penn State New Kensington's innovation hub, The Corner, speaks to a group of community members during the recent reNew Kensington Community Workshop. A portion of the event was held at the innovation hub, located in downtown New Kensington.