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Presentation by Pulitzer Prize winner October 8

Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper journalist Sonia Nazario has spent more than two decades reporting on social issues.

She brings her message to the Student Center of Penn State Harrisburg’s Capital Union Building at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8. Nazario’s presentation is free and open to the public.

Undergraduate Programs Open House Oct. 20

Information on the wide selection of undergraduate study opportunities at Penn State Harrisburg will be available when the College hosts an Information Open House beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20.

Penn State Harrisburg is home to two associate and 30 baccalaureate degrees and the first two years of study leading to more than 160 undergraduate majors available throughout the Penn State system - including 29 of its own.

Yale Strom

World’s leading klezmer artist in concert November 6

Recognized as the world's leading ethnographer and artist of klezmer music and history, Yale Strom brings his performance to Penn State Harrisburg for a Kristallnacht Memorial Program Tuesday, Nov. 6.

Strom's appearance, which is free and open to the public, will be at 6:15 p.m. in the Olmsted Building auditorium on campus.

‘Beatbox Journey’ comes to campus September 24

“From Tel Aviv to Ramallah: A Beatbox Journey” come to Penn State Harrisburg at noon Monday, Sept. 24.

A collaboration between a Jewish “human beatbox,” the religion scholar who is his wife, and a Muslim video artist, the live performance will be on stage in the Olmsted Building auditorium. It is free and open to the public. For information, phone 7176-948-6273.

Jeffrey Miller

State Police Commissioner 2007 Alumni Fellow

Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Jeffrey B. Miller is Penn State Harrisburg's 2007 Alumni Fellow.

A 2001 graduate of the college with a Master of Public Administration degree, Miller has been commissioner since 2003 and was thrust into the international spotlight a year ago when a gunman opened fire in a Lancaster County Amish schoolhouse, killing five young girls and injuring five others before killing himself.

Tobacco-Free Zone

Tobacco-free zone established on campus

As a reminder, a large portion of the Penn State Harrisburg campus is now a tobacco-free zone.

The area bounded by Penn State Way, College Avenue, and Olmsted Drive (the central core of campus) is now tobacco free. This includes Ziegler Commons, Vartan Plaza, and the athletic fields. Signage is being placed informing faculty, staff, students, and visitors to campus of the tobacco-free zone.

Treating Eating Problems of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities

New book addresses eating problems connected with autism

A child's incessant screaming, spitting, and food throwing during mealtime are enough to frustrate any parent or caregiver.

Continuous resistance to eating not only leads to malnourishment, but physical and intellectual development become additional concerns when dealing with children with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities.

Curators of National Portrait Gallery make presentation Sept. 20

As curators of the acclaimed Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery, Frank Goodyear and Anne Collins Goodyear, were at the forefront of the extensive renovation of the collection’s landmark home in Washington, D.C.

The Goodyears will deliver a presentation, “Revisiting American History: The New National Portrait Gallery” Thursday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery Lounge at Penn State Harrisburg. The presentation is free and open to the public.