Colleen Nersten
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Penn State President Eric Barron Releases Message on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
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Penn State President Eric Barron released a statement on Monday to voice support for those affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine late last week, and more than 500,000 refugees have fled Ukraine for neighboring countries. “Our hearts are with all who are directly in harm’s way as a result…
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Comedian Bert Kreischer to Perform at Bryce Jordan Center
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Comedian Bert Kreischer will bring his “Berty Boy Relapse” tour to Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center in the spring, the venue announced on Tuesday Kreischer’s performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 10. Tickets for Penn State University Park students go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday and for the general public at…
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Penn State Clubs to Host Haunted House
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Penn State’s Forensic Science Club and Theme Park Engineering Group are hosting a haunted house on the University Park campus beginning tonight (Oct. 21). The haunted house, called “St. Michael’s Asylum,” will take place at Penn State’s Pine and Spruce cottages. Tickets to the event are $4.99 and can be purchased at the door. Haunted houses…
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What’s New in State College Since You Last Visited
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Who would’ve thought the 2019 season was the last time you made the trip to Penn State for a football game? Now, it’s been nearly two years since State College was packed with students, fans, and alumni for a home game weekend. Downtown State College still has its classics, but several new businesses, high rises…
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Penn State Ranked Among Nation’s Top Employers for New College Graduates
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Penn State was recently ranked No. 38 among all large United States employers for new college graduates, according to a Forbes survey. The survey includes the top 250 public, private, and non-profit employers. “The university has a lot to offer to its employees, including great benefits, competitive pay and robust professional development opportunities,” Lorraine Goffe, vice president for human…
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Billie Eilish Bringing ‘Happier Than Ever’ Tour to Bryce Jordan Center
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Singer-songwriter Billie Eilish will make Happy Valley a stop on her 2022 world tour, with a performance on Thursday, Feb. 10 at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center. Tickets for her “Happier Than Ever” world tour can be purchased beginning at noon on Friday, May 28. Her new album of the same name will drop in July. Early…
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‘Discover Local’ Treasure Hunt Supports Youth Science Programs and Centre County Businesses
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Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania is hosting a “Discover Local” treasure hunt throughout Centre County beginning Monday, April 12 through Sunday, April 25. The treasure hunt aims to bring awareness to local “business treasures” and raise money for youth science programs. Participants can register through an online form by paying a $20 registration fee. Through the event, participants are…
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Vibe Coffee Company to Open on Beaver Avenue
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A new downtown State College coffee shop is set to open in the near future. Vibe Coffee Company will open at 401 W. Beaver Ave. in the former location of Doan’s Bones Barbecue, which permanently closed in September. The space is on the first floor of The Graduate apartment building. While an opening date is to…
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Taking ‘Art To Go’: New Vending Machine Supports Local Artists Amid Pandemic
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Late-night hangouts by the halal cart just got a lot more interesting thanks to the installation of a vending machine that sells local artwork just a few steps away. A vintage cigarette machine was converted into an “Art To Go” vending machine that allows State College creators to sell their work to the public…
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Tracy Langkilde Named New Penn State Eberly College of Science Dean
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Tracy Langkilde will become the dean of Penn State’s Eberly College of Science, effective Oct. 1. She’ll replace Dean Douglas R. Cavener, who stepped down in June to continue teaching and researching full-time.