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Impact of mass incarceration topic of March 28 lecture

The U.S. prison system has seen a remarkable increase in the number of felons incarcerated. With that increase, has mass incarceration grown to become yet another problem facing impoverished communities?

One of the nation’s leading criminal justice scholars, Dr. Todd Clear, will address that question during a public presentation in Penn State Harrisburg’s Olmsted Auditorium at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 28.

Two ‘Real World Philadelphia’ stars to appear on campus

Real World Philadelphia star Karamo will be bringing fellow MTV celebrity Landon with him when he visits Penn State Harrisburg Tuesday, March 20.

Karamo’s initial presentation on campus was canceled due to inclement weather on February 15 and the rescheduling permitted Landon to join him on March 20.

The presentation by the two will be from 9:15 to 10:45 p.m. in the Community Center of the housing complex on campus. The event is free and open to the public.

Faculty art work on exhibit March 19 through May 11

The works of seven Penn State Harrisburg art faculty members are on exhibit March 19 through May 11 in the Morrison Gallery of the college library.

The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Exhibiting are Corinne Edris, Judith Johnson, Catherine McCormick, Barbara Piscioneri, Linda Mylin Ross, Craig Welsh, and Sam Winch.

Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. For information, phone 717-948-6273.

‘National treasure’ performs on campus March 26

Called a "national treasure" by author and oral historian Studs Terkel, Anndrena Belcher brings her acclaimed storytelling performance to Penn State Harrisburg Monday, March 26.

Belcher’s two presentations are free and open to the public at 11 a.m. in the Olmsted Auditorium and at 6:15 p.m. in the Morrison Gallery of the campus library.

Ninth graders to receive information on science and math careers

Ninth graders from area high schools will receive an in-depth look at careers related to math and science when Penn State Harrisburg hosts the first Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Career Launch (STEM) on Thursday, March 15.

The program is designed to provide the students with an understanding of the course work and requirements and to encourage higher education study in mathematics and science related areas.

‘Women in Society’ returns March 20 through 22

In observance of Women’s History Month, the public "Women in Society" series of events returns to Penn State Harrisburg March 20 through March 22.

Hosted and organized by the college Liaison Committee to the University Commission for Women, the series offers a variety of events ranging from a book signing, free health screenings, personal safety awareness, and a panel discussion featuring alumni. All events are free and open to the public.