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Penn State Harrisburg Graduate Programs Open House April 20

Penn State Harrisburg, with the largest selection of master’s and doctoral programs in the region, is hosting a Graduate School Open House at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 20 in the campus library.
            
Persons attending will have the opportunity to meet and talk with faculty, obtain application, registration, and financial aid information, and learn about Penn State Harrisburg’s 23 master’s and three doctoral programs. Certificate and certification programs are also available.

Jon Goode

Heard on campus – def poet Jon Goode

Emmy-nominated def poet Jon Goode recently shared his talents with Penn State Harrisburg students and faculty, opening with an ode to his mother and intermingling jokes and conversation with five other original poems.
Def, or “slam,” poetry uses the literary elements of written poetry with the addition of a dynamic stage performance.  Always memorized, slam poems often include verbal and physical twists to draw in the audience.  

The Medical Minute: Be cautious with concussions

A concussion in young athletes can cause significant problems, especially if not recognized and treated properly. The risk for concussion can certainly be reduced by using the proper equipment and following the rules, but it will never be eliminated. Soccer players and lacrosse players risk collisions with opponents or striking their head on the ground after a fall. Softball and baseball catchers and umpires risk getting concussions from foul balls.

Faculty and staff recognized at awards ceremony - 2010

Each year, Penn State Harrisburg recognizes faculty and staff excellence at its annual Recognition Program.

This year, four School of Humanities faculty members, a police services officer, and a member of the School of Science, Engineering, and Technology faculty were presented coveted awards.

The award winners included: