Penn State Harrisburg, in coordination with local and regional agencies, will conduct an emergency preparedness exercise in its library, on Friday, September 30 starting at 9:00 a.m. The library will be closed to the public between 7:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

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36 students join Beta Gamma Sigma
April 27, 2010

Thirty-six undergraduate and graduate students in Penn State Harrisburg’s School of Business Administration have achieved excellence in their studies and earned membership invitations to Beta Gamma Sigma, the national business honor society.

To achieve membership in Beta Gamma Sigma, students must rank academically in the top 10 percent of the baccalaureate or top 20 percent of graduate programs at schools accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

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Undergraduate students present research to legislators
April 27, 2010
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Penn State Harrisburg student researchers recently presented their work to state senators and representatives to raise awareness of alternative energy sources.

Freshman Michael Chennavasin, junior Allison Funk, and junior Matthew Reitzel showcased recent progress on a biofuels research project at Undergraduate Research at the Capitol day (URC-PA) on March 23. The event brings together students, faculty, and Pennsylvania legislators to share the experiences of students engaged in research or scholarship.

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Chamber to honor Black Student Union
April 26, 2010

The work of Penn State Harrisburg’s Black Student Union (BSU) to expand awareness of the value of diversity in education and in the community is being formally recognized by the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Pennsylvania.

The BSU will receive the Youth Achievement Award at the organization’s 18th annual celebration May 28 at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg.

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April 27 concert to feature local musician, high school choir
April 19, 2010

Penn State Harrisburg’s Capital College Choir will present its annual spring concert Tuesday, April 27 at 5:15 p.m. in the Morrison Gallery, located in the campus library.

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M.S. in Electrical Engineering added to list of graduate programs
April 19, 2010

Professionals seeking graduate study in electrical engineering now have two choices at Penn State Harrisburg.

Building on its established Master of Engineering program in electrical engineering, the college now is offering a Master of Science program in electrical engineering with an expanded research focus to address the needs of full-time students.

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Faculty member named ‘Outstanding Alumni’ by Taiwan university
April 8, 2010
Cheng Kung

Since his 1979 graduation with a bachelor’s degree from National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan, Penn State Harrisburg Professor of Civil Engineering Y. Frank Chen has built an international reputation.

His alma mater recognized his accomplishments recently when it presented him with its Outstanding Alumni Award.

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Researchers advocate kindness to combat bullying
April 8, 2010
Barbara Marinak
Shanetia Clark

The stereotypical school bully of past generations was easy to identify – the playground brute victimizing those weaker and vulnerable.

But today’s typical bully is a far cry from that tough guy or girl who made life miserable for others. And the consequences have escalated tragically. In one week recently, a 13-year-old hanged himself in a Texas barn, an 8-year-old jumped out of a two-story building in Houston, and nine Massachusetts teenagers face jail time after allegedly harassing a 15-year-old girl so mercilessly that she killed herself.

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Black Student Union members present at state conference
April 8, 2010
Black Student Union members

A presentation created by Penn State Harrisburg’s Black Student Union (BSU) was a featured ingredient in the Pennsylvania National Association of Multicultural Educators annual conference March 26 at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

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Heard on campus – parenting and delinquency
April 8, 2010
Danielle Boisvert

What is the impact of parenting on the level of self–control and delinquency among brothers and sisters? Why do young males exhibit lower levels of self-control?

These are two key questions Penn State Harrisburg Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Danielle Boisvert hopes to answer in a research project with criminal justice graduate student and Middletown resident Justine Taylor.

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Community Earth Day celebration April 22
April 8, 2010

The community Earth Day celebration returns to Penn State Harrisburg April 22 with educational and fun activities for all ages.

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