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Four students to participate in THON

Four Penn State Harrisburg students are breaking in their dancing shoes and catching up on their sleep as they prepare to head for University Park to represent the college in the 36th annual IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon to raise funds in the fight against pediatric cancer.

Dr. Omid Ansary

Penn State Harrisburg introducing major in civil engineering

Penn State Harrisburg is bringing bachelor’s degree study in civil engineering to the capital region.

The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering will be available to students beginning this summer and is being introduced to fill an identified need in the region.

Student Research Day February 15

Penn State Harrisburg will celebrate Student Research Day Friday, Feb. 15 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 18 students presenting on their efforts.

Faculty, staff, and students are invited to visit the Gallery Lounge throughout the day as faculty and student discuss their important academic contributions to the college community.

Students experience India

For most college students, the holiday break in December and January means extended time at home with family and friends.

But for 11 Penn State students, the holiday break turned into a remarkable learning experience in India.

Grant Imahara

Heard on campus – Mythbuster Grant Imahara

Mythbuster Grant Imahara didn’t blow anything up during his visit to campus Saturday, Feb. 2. But he certainly swept the large audience away with his inside look at the popular Discovery Channel TV show.

Mr. AB Shafaye

Engineers Week Council to honor faculty member Feb. 21

Penn State Harrisburg Senior Instructor in Engineering AB Shafaye’s longstanding commitment to teaching and service will be formally honored on Feb. 21 when the Central Pennsylvania Engineers Week Council presents him with its 2008 Technical Achievement Award.