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Artist’s representation of a total solar eclipse, with a new moon in the foreground and the Sun’s corona visible in the background.

Solar Eclipse Art

 Artist’s representation of a total solar eclipse, with a new moon in the foreground and the Sun’s corona visible in the background.

Four people standing next to each other with a blackboard behind them.

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At the presentation at Athens Area High School are, from left: Alex Ellsworth, associate director of admissions; Luke Jones, surveying engineering student; Dimitrios Bolkas, associate professor of surveying engineering; and Todd Babcock, vice president, Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors, and Sayre office lead, Civil & Environmental Consultant Inc.

The art gallery is open to the public. Gallery hours: weekdays, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except during holiday breaks. The gallery is located in the Nesbitt Academic Commons.

Art Gallery Hours

The art gallery is open to the public. Gallery hours: weekdays, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., except during holiday breaks. The gallery is located in the Nesbitt Academic Commons.

Four people standing in front of a set of stairs.

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From left: Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Lynda Goldstein; state Representative Mike Cabell, 117th Legislative District; and Penn State Wilkes-Barre students Derek Dietz and Alyssa Pritchard at Capital Day.

The Nittany Lion pointing up at a star-filled sky.

Penn State Wilkes-Barre to host solar eclipse viewing party April 8

Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Observatory will hold a solar eclipse viewing party on April 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. The event, which is open to the public, offers a unique opportunity for astronomy enthusiasts and curious individuals alike to experience the celestial phenomenon. Free solar eclipse glasses, essential for a safe viewing experience, will be provided while supplies last.