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Student efforts enhance Civil War museum’s archives, library

It’s difficult to determine who gained the most from the work of three Penn State Harrisburg American Studies majors at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg – the facility itself or the graduate students.

Two interns from the college – Emily DeSilva and Janie Cozzoli – and student volunteer Todd Klokis tackled individual projects during the spring semester which museum staff describe as “big and important.”

Dr. Elizabeth Tisdell

Research to profile community–based financial education

 

America’s recent economic struggles have intensified the need for effective personal financial planning in all sectors of society.

Data indicate that those most likely to take advantage of financial planning opportunities are from a professional class. But what about other areas of society?

Take Charge Tip of the Month: Reduce your shower time

If every on-campus student at University Park reduced his or her time in the shower by just five minutes, Penn State would save 100,000 gallons of water each school year. That is enough to fill five swimming pools and lower the University's carbon footprint by 18,980 pounds every year.
Logan Swartz

Museum reception marks opening of student art exhibit

 

Penn State Harrisburg students were in the spotlight when an exhibition of their art works debuted with a reception May 14 at the National Civil War Museum in Harrisburg.

In celebration of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth, the exhibit entitled “Lincoln Comes to Harrisburg” features the creations of 25 students in a graphic arts class taught by Instructor in Art Paul Manlove. The exhibit is open to the public through June 15.

Curt Armer and Manan Mehta

Electrical Engineering students again capture regional honors

The talents of Penn State Harrisburg’s electrical engineering students are evident far beyond the classroom.

In the largest regional competition of its type in a seven-state area, Penn State Harrisburg students have again walked away with top honors for their creative talents.