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Man sits on M-ATV tank in desert holding Pittsburgh Terrible Towel

Joshua Zakrzewski in Middle East with Terrible Towel

Joshua Zakrzewski sits atop a M-ATV, which is a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle (MRAP), while showing his support for the Pittsburgh Steelers during a deployment to the Middle East. The staff sergeant with the U.S. Air Force is also a senior student-athlete at Penn State New Kensington.

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Joshua Zakrzewski walks on field with family

Joshua Zakrzewski, goalie for the Penn State New Kensington men's soccer team, walks across the campus soccer field during senior recognition. Zakrzewski, second from right, is joined by his niece, Josie (far left); mother, Debbie (second from left); and father, Earl (far right).

Man stands in front of soccer goal net

Joshua Zakrzewski in front of soccer goal

Joshua Zakrzeski, senior at Penn State New Kensington, served as goalie for the campus' men's soccer team and helped them reach the PSUAC playoffs for each of the seasons he has been a student at the campus (2016,2017 and 2019).

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Joshua Zakrzewski kicks soccer ball

Joshua Zakrzewski kicks a soccer ball away from the goal line during a men's soccer game at Penn State New Kensington. The goalie has been recognized for his athletic abilities on the soccer field by the Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) and United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) during his time at the campus.

Museum artifacts sit on tables

True Black History Museum

The True Black History Museum, a traveling museum teaching Black history through showcasing historical artifacts, will visit Penn State New Kensington on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The exhibit, much like the one pictured at Henry Ford College, will be in the campus Athletic Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a lecture  at 12:05 p.m. in the Forum Theatre that same day.

Step group performing on stage

Soul Steps

Soul Steps, a New York City-based step group founded in 2005 by Maxine Lyle, will perform at Penn State New Kensington on Feb. 27 at 12:15 p.m. in the Forum Theatre. The performance is free and open to the public.

Four students stand by lion statue

2020 New Kensington THON Dancers

The 2020 New Kensington THON dancers are prepared for the annual 46-hour no sitting, no sleeping dance marathon beginning Feb. 21. The dancers, from left to right, are: Gianna Foglia, Bradyn Claycomb, Neeha Thulasiram and Jonathan Schofield.

Four students jump in the air

2020 New Kensington THON Dancers Jump

The 2020 THON dancers for Penn State New Kensington have fun as they prepare for the 46-hour dance marathon beginning Feb. 21. The campus' dancers include, from left to right: Bradyn Claycomb, Gianna Foglia, Jonathan Schofield and Neeha Thulasiram.