Penn State Harrisburg

Penn State Harrisburg community forum to discuss child abuse prevention
Jan 26 2012
An upcoming community forum at Penn State Harrisburg will discuss understanding and reporting child abuse. The event is free and open to the public.
University community mourns loss of Joe Paterno
Jan 23 2012

Source: Penn State Live; January 22, 2012

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Pennsylvania State University and college athletics mourns the passing of Joseph V. Paterno, the winningest coach in the history of major college football.

Paterno, who turned 85 last month, passed away today (Jan. 22) surrounded by his family at Mount Nittany Medical Center, near the University Park campus. The legendary teacher, mentor and humanitarian had been diagnosed with lung cancer last November and recently had been hospitalized.
Spring open houses set
Jan 13 2012

Dates have been set for two Penn State Harrisburg open houses this spring: Graduate School Information Night on Thursday, March 15, and Undergraduate Admissions Open House on Saturday, April 14.

Starting at 6:00 p.m. in the library, the graduate information night will offer the opportunity to learn about the college’s 24 master’s and three doctoral programs; meet with faculty; and obtain application, registration, and financial aid information. RSVP preferred, but not required.

Community Safety and Health

Getting Ready for the SAT Exam
Dec 31 1969
Apply New Strategies in preparing for the March 10 SAT Exam
Sat 28 Jan 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Educational Activities Building, Penn State Harrisburg

Designed to teach students in grades 9-12 how to effectively apply new strategies to prepare for the comprehensive SAT exam.
Career Exploration 101
Dec 31 1969
A First Year Student Co-Curricular event. Open to other students if space available.
Mon 30 Jan 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Library Room 108, Library

Not sure what you want to be when you grow up? Undecided about what major you want to pursue? Want to learn more about career options, employment opportunities, and the job market?
Harrisburg Homeless Outreach
Dec 31 1969
Mon 30 Jan 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come donate your time to the homeless in Harrisburg. Join the ministry as we load up the van with hot meals and supplies for those in need.

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Behavioral sciences and education faculty receive major grants
Nov 8 2011

Three members of Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Behavioral Sciences and Education have received research grants from federal agencies.
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