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Mon, 09/17/2012

Students, faculty, and staff who park on campus must register their vehicle(s) with the Vehicle Registration Office. Parking permits may be obtained online or in person at the Vehicle Registration Office in the Susquehanna Building.

The campus parking permit is valid in any campus parking lot but is not valid in restricted parking spaces, such as visitor parking or Maintenance and Operation parking. Handicapped parking is also available at each building.

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College to hold RAINN Day events Sept. 27

Fri, 09/14/2012

Penn State Harrisburg will hold events in recognition of RAINN Day on Thursday, Sept. 27. The programs, “Reducing the Risk of Sexual Assault” and “Men and Healing,” are free and open to the public.

Wed, 09/12/2012

An advanced screening of the 60-minute documentary “Why We Dance: The Story of THON” will be held in Penn State Harrisburg’s Capital Union Building (CUB) Gymnasium on Sunday, Sept. 23 beginning at 2:00 p.m. The film, produced by Penn State Public Broadcasting, explores THON, a 46-hour, philanthropic dance marathon with more than 700 annual dancers and 15,000 student organizers. A reception allowing guests to meet those involved in the THON program will follow the pre-screening.

This event is free and open to the public.

Tue, 09/11/2012

Margaret Jaster, associate professor of English and humanities, was a finalist for The American Shakespeare Center’s Words in Action Award.

The award, presented annually on Shakespeare’s birthday, recognizes teachers from elementary to university levels whose approach to Shakespeare inspires students and personifies Shakespeare’s advice on being “great in act as you have been in thought.” Nominees are selected based on student recommendations and the quality of learning that students display.

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Library showcases new technologies

Mon, 09/10/2012

Students and faculty this fall will benefit from recently installed technologies in Penn State Harrisburg’s Library. From innovative meeting spaces to interactive white boards, the additions will boost communication and collaboration on campus.

Take a tour on Flickr of the new technologies.

Mon, 09/10/2012

Data users from across the Commonwealth will gather at the Pennsylvania State Data Center’s (PaSDC) 2012 Annual Data User Conference, Sept. 20 at the Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey, addressing topics from Pennsylvania’s changing demographics to the latest research on the impact of Marcellus Shale development and production.

Thu, 09/06/2012

Autumn Proctor, a 2012 elementary education graduate, and Maritza Delgado, an elementary education major, have received scholarships and awards from the Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) Educational Foundation.

Tue, 08/28/2012

ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission

Recently established programs in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Science, Engineering, and Technology have joined all other engineering and engineering technology programs at the school in receiving accreditation from ABET. This accreditation retroactively covers all graduates of the two programs.

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Fresh produce on campus

Mon, 08/27/2012

The farmer’s market is returning this fall to Penn State Harrisburg on Tuesdays, beginning Aug. 28 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Ziegler Commons located outside of the Olmsted Building.

Open to the community, the market’s vendors include Strites' Orchards and FreshaPeel Hummus!, offering fresh produce and products. Additional vendors may also participate.

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O Street closure

Fri, 08/24/2012

Beginning Monday, Aug. 27, O Street, which runs in front of the campus Capital Union Building, will close.

The closure will coincide with the replacement of campus heating lines. The road will remain closed until the construction is completed – currently projected for October. The handicapped parking spaces adjacent to the Capital Union Building and the sidewalk will remain open during the project.

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