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Humans, Animals, Machines: Blurring Boundaries

Book examines boundaries among humans, animals, machines

In the twenty-first century, the boundaries between both humans and machines and humans and animals are hotly contested and debated.

A new book by Penn State Harrisburg Professor of Humanities and Philosophy Glen A. Mazis examines the increasingly blurring boundaries among the three and argues that despite their violating collisions, there are ways for the three realms to work together for mutual thriving.

Joaquin Zihuatanejo

Spoken word artist seeks to define his Chicano culture

As a poet and spoken word artist, Joaquin Zihuatanejo strives to capture the duality of his culture – the Chicano culture.

Born and raised in the barrio of East Dallas, Zihuatanejo brings his award-winning performance to Penn State Harrisburg’s Gallery Lounge at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23. The presentation is free and open to the public. For information, phone 717-948-6273.

Jay Jonas

Heard on campus – tragedy and heroism on 9/11

 

The morning of Sept. 11, 2001 began typically for New York City firefighter Jay Jonas.

Sipping a cup of coffee and finishing a bowl of Wheaties, he heard a loud jet overhead and then a very loud boom. The first plane had struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center and Jonas’ life was about to change indescribably.

Quay Hanna

Personal stories of confronting racism come to campus Sept. 16

Lancaster County native Quay Hanna and author/musician Daryl Davis have committed their lives to confronting racism and intolerance in America.

Hanna’s quest has its roots in a cross-country bus trip and Davis’ with the Ku Klux Klan.

Both bring their personal stories to Penn State Harrisburg’s Gallery Lounge at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16. The presentation is free and open to the public. For information, phone 717-948-6273.

Humanities lecture to address how we learn to read pictures

The Fall 2008 Humanities Graduate Lecture at Penn State Harrisburg will feature a presentation on how we learn to read pictures.

The lecture by Dartmouth College Professor Emeritus of English James A.W. Heffernan will be in the Gallery Lounge of the Olmsted Building at 7 p.m. October 6. The presentation is free and open to the public. For information, phone 717-948-6194.