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Faculty member’s book looks at complexity theory, public policy

Tue, 10/21/2008

It is well known and acknowledged that public policies are inherently complex.

Now, a Penn State Harrisburg faculty member and two colleagues have co-authored a book designed to more fully explore the implications of using complexity theory for public analysis.

Tue, 10/21/2008

For most of recorded history pets have played a role in nearly every culture.

“The history of pet keeping has a lot to say about our changing ideas about human nature, about what constitutes a satisfying life,” says University of Delaware faculty member Kasey Grier who has turned her love of animals into an academic and research pursuit.

Thu, 10/16/2008

For the 16th consecutive year, teams of Penn State Harrisburg students are sharpening their skills in preparation for competition in the world’s most prestigious computer programming competition.

The two teams from Penn State Harrisburg will challenge teams from six other institutions Saturday, October 25 in the regional contest of the 32nd ACM International Collegiate Programming Contest sponsored by IBM at Shippensburg University.

Tue, 10/14/2008

A smile covered the face of Minniejean Brown Trickey as she said, “History is not dead as long as I am alive.”

Mon, 10/13/2008

Salvatore D. Fazzolari, chairman and CEO of Harsco Corporation in Camp Hill, is Penn State Harrisburg’s 2008 Alumni Fellow.

Mon, 10/13/2008

With the well-recognized need to improve science and math education in kindergarten through 12 th grade, Penn State Harrisburg and the Penn State College of Medicine are gathering experts from education, government, and the private sector for an October 24 public symposium addressing the challenges and issues facing the region.

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Heard on Campus: Democrats vs. GOP

Fri, 10/10/2008

A panel of current and retired Penn State Harrisburg public policy faculty today presented their views on the presidential election, and despite different political party affiliations, the group — surprisingly — agreed on many issues.

"What difference have the debates made in the race" was among the questions moderator Dr. Harold Shill asked the panelists. The consensus: not much.

Wed, 10/08/2008

One of America’s most provocative public intellectuals, Cornel West has been a champion for racial justice since childhood.

As a boy, West was greatly impressed by the Baptist church and was deeply touched by the stories of parishioners who, only two generations from slavery, told stories of blacks maintaining their religious faith during the most trying of times.

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Library exhibit profiles college’s history

Wed, 10/08/2008

In its 42 years of existence, more than 33,000 students have earned their degrees at Penn State Harrisburg and many thousands of others have worked, visited, or studied on the campus.

They have all been part of the history of what began as a small college in 1966 and has evolved into the major education and research institution it is today. From 18 students in 1966, the college has grown to nearly 4,000 in 2008.

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‘Walking is overrated,’ says Matt Glowacki

Mon, 10/06/2008

At age 31, Matt Glowacki owns three successful businesses, has represented his country in international athletic competitions and drives a car.

He sounds relatively normal. Matt might even sound like an overachiever, except that he was born without legs. His simple motto is “Walking is Overrated!”

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