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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.

Student Research Day 2008

Program Schedule

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.

The 11 students, representing Penn State campuses in Harrisburg, Brandywine, University Park, and Erie, took part in a Dec. 28 to Jan 10 study tour to India organized by Penn State Harrisburg’s Office of International Programs.

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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.

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Jason W. Ketter appointed director of development

Jason W. Ketter brings nearly 20 years of experience to his new post as director of development at Penn State Harrisburg.

The appointment of Ketter, most recently the vice president of institutional advancement at Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, was announced by Penn State Harrisburg Chancellor Madlyn L. Hanes.

Erik Li

Erik Li appointed to governor’s advisory committee

Erik Li, the director of the Penn State Harrisburg’s Institute of State and Regional Affairs’ Information Technology Center, has been appointed to the newly created Pennsylvania Governor’s Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities.

Li’s appointment to the 58–member advisory committee was announced by Secretary of Public Welfare Estelle B. Richman.