Retired astronaut and Penn State alumnus Guion “Guy” Bluford Jr. recently presented a talk titled “STEM Forward: Minorities in Engineering” at Penn State Harrisburg. In his talk, Bluford discussed his space shuttle flights and the future of manned space flight. He also gave insight on his journey to obtaining a degree, and persevering and advancing in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career.
On Feb. 21 and 22, Penn State Harrisburg’s International Affairs Association and Rotaract Club will host the 47th annual Model United Nations conference. The two-day event provides central Pennsylvania high school students the opportunity to discuss and develop solutions for major international issues and concerns while promoting a greater understanding of the United Nations.
In 2016, Jordan Christian graduated from Cristo Rey High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and began studying civil engineering at Penn State Harrisburg with the help of a scholarship from his high school. Never forgetting those who had helped him succeed, a few years later, Christian made a commitment to pay it forward by creating a scholarship of his own.
Charity Fox, assistant professor of American studies in Penn State Harrisburg's School of Humanities, will present “Mercenary Memoirs in the 20th and 21st Centuries,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the Olmsted Building Gallery Lounge.
Penn State Harrisburg contributed $198 million to the Pennsylvania economy in FY 2017, and supported, directly and indirectly, 2,437 Pennsylvania jobs. A new study, released Feb. 26 by Penn State, focused on measuring the University’s impact in communities across the Commonwealth.
The Career Services Office at Penn State Harrisburg has created the Career Closet, which allows students to select a professional outfit from a new or gently used collection free of charge.
Work begins this week at the site of a new Penn State Health acute care hospital in Cumberland County that will bring more local health care choice and hundreds of high-quality jobs to the region.
Stephanie Winkeljohn Black, assistant professor of psychology, will present her work on the research topic, “How do religious, secular, and spiritual attitudes effect interactions of psychotherapy trainees with their clients?” from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13, in the Olmsted Building Gallery Lounge. The event is part of the Penn State Harrisburg Seminar Series.
At Penn State Harrisburg, the Student Government Association (SGA) and the Office of Student Life and Intercultural Programs are collaborating to encourage college participation at Advocate Penn State Capital Day on March 20.
