Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: Oct. 28-Nov. 10

A selection of events happening across the college
Penn State Harrisburg School of Humanities presents Three Sisters by Anton Chekov (Photo of the back of three women holding hands)

The Penn State Harrisburg School of Humanities will present an original adaptation by Emily MacLeod, assistant teaching professor of English, of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, "Three Sisters."

Credit: Penn State Harrisburg

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. — The following is a collection of events coming up at Penn State Harrisburg.

Events

Diwali6-9 p.m., Nov. 1, CUB 210. Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, with food, music, dance, and more.

National First Generation College Student Day11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m., Nov. 8, Gallery Lounge, Olmsted W107. Join us to celebrate first generation college students.

Performances

School of Humanities Fall Play: Three SistersNov. 6 - Nov. 9, Kulkarni Theatre. An original adaptation by Emily MacLeod, assistant teaching professor of English, of Anton Chekhov’s classic play. Three Sisters is a masterful look at a family navigating the space between reality and dreams. Tickets required.

In-person exhibits (on-going)

“Faces: Portraits of Students at Penn State Harrisburg”Through Dec. 20, Hanes Library. Presented by the School of Humanities in collaboration with the Madlyn L. Hanes Library.

“Driving, Designing, and Defying: Women Paving the Way in Automotive History”Through Dec. 20, Hanes Library.

“Forty-Five Years After the Meltdown: Remembering the Accident at TMI in 2024”Through Dec. 20, Hanes Library. Please note: Viewing of the exhibition is by appointment only on weekdays (Monday - Wednesday).  As availability of the archives is limited, visitors are encouraged to schedule a visit at least two weeks in advance of the requested date/time. Please contact Heidi Abbey Moyer ([email protected]), Archivist and Humanities Reference Librarian, for more information.