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First-year students

Perfect vision of future for class of 2020 at New Kensington

Encouraging students to develop their unique talents to make the biggest impact on the campus and community, motivational speaker Jon Vroman spoke to members of the class of 2020 at Penn State New Kensington on Aug. 18 as they concluded preparations to begin their college careers.
Disc golf

Disc golf course opens on New Kensington campus

Although they won’t have their own webcam like their real-life ornithological counterparts in Pittsburgh, birdies and eagles will nest at Penn State New Kensington when disc golf debuts Sept. 2 with the unveiling of a nine-hole course on campus. The layout is open to the public, and there are no green fees.
Paint 'n Sip

New Kensington's Paint ‘n Sip a social and educational event

Penn State New Kensington alumni and friends can summon their inner Andy Warhol at the “Paint ‘n Sip” creative art social from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 21 in the campus Art Gallery. The event is designed to inspire friends and family to let loose their brush in a communal setting where participants are encouraged to paint, eat, drink and socialize. No previous art experience is required.
Congresman and students

Congressman Rothfus visits New Kensington campus

To get a firsthand look at hands-on learning in the STEM fields, U.S. Rep. Keith Rothfus (R-12), of Sewickley, visited Penn State New Kensington Aug. 23 and met with faculty and students in engineering and health care fields.
OIl painting

Reception for artist Vince Ornato set for Sept. 15 at New Kensington campus

A reception for artist Vince Ornato is set for 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in the Art Gallery at Penn State New Kensington. Ornato’s exhibit, "They Were Not Anonymous,"[KNH3] provides an ironworker’s perspective on Pittsburgh’s industrial past. The show features more than 40 paintings, including his industrial series works, such as pouring steel, ending a shift at the U.S. Steel plant, and working high in the air.
We Are!

Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters

This week, we recognize two people who go above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. We're sending a "We Are!" to Penn Staters with Penn State Hershey and Penn State New Kensington.
Alumni Board

New Kensington Alumni Society's TV football party and food drive

The Penn State New Kensington Alumni Society invites all Penn State fans to a televised football game party on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Elks Lodge on Sixth Street in Tarentum. Penn State will take on the Michigan Wolverines in a Big Ten battle at 3:30 p.m. in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The pregame reception begins at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided along with a cash bar.