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College welcomes its newest employees

Employees who have recently joined the faculty and staff ranks at Penn State Harrisburg were introduced as part of the annual All-College Day convocation on campus.

New employees include:

SCHOOL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND EDUCATION

Drew Thomas

‘Last Comic Standing’ finalist on campus Sept. 9

A finalist on “Last Comic Standing,” Drew Thomas brings his unique insight on comedy to Penn State Harrisburg September 9.

Thomas’ free public performance is at 9:30 p.m. in the Capital Village Community Center on campus. For information, phone 717-948-6273,

Shanelle Gabriel

Serious illness fails to stop singing artist

When singing artist and spoken word performer Shanelle Gabriel was diagnosed with lupus in 2004, she quickly decided that her health problems would not limit her success.

For the past five years, the Utica College graduate has been touring North America and “planting seeds.”

NCAA advances athletic program from second to fourth year of provisional membership

The NCAA today (August 10) announced Penn State Harrisburg has received its approval to advance from the second to the fourth year of provisional membership during the 2009-10 season.

The advance means the college’s intercollegiate athletic program is entering its final year of provisional status and is now on track to become a full member of the NCAA’s Division III in 2010-11.

MPA program again earns reaccreditation

Penn State Harrisburg’s nationally ranked Master of Public Administration (MPA) program has again earned reaccreditation from the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration.