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One Second Every Day With Dr. Lynda Goldstein

Inspired by director Cesar Kuriyama's TED talk One Second Every Day, Dr. Lynda Goldstein explains how she challenged her students to find the tiny beautiful, funny, and tragic moments in their lives. Q: Can you explain what the One Second Every Day project is? A: The project was for students to do a 1 second video. Of course it is not only 1 second but is made of 1 second segments over a period of time.

Continuing Education Offers Ladies Golf Clinic

Are you looking to learn the game of golf in a relaxed atmosphere with players of your own ability? Whether you are a novice or a beginner, you will have fun learning the fundamentals including grip, stance, alignment and the full swing. Develop skills for pitching, chipping, and putting on a grass putting green with plenty of time for questions about everything from clubs to course strategies.

Fall 2015 Dean's List Named

To be eligible for Dean's List, undergraduate students must achieve a one semester grade point average of at least 3.5. The following students were named to the Fall 2015 Dean's List at Penn State Wilkes-Barre: Omar N. Abualburak, Wilkes-Barre. Zachary Aciukewicz, Trucksville. Jacob Agnew, Dallas. Michael Alves, Shavertown. David Ankner, Wilkes-Barre. Jacob W. Arnold, Wyoming. Benjamin M. Attanasio, Shavertown. Steven L. Austin Jr., Pringle.

Honors Students Study Dolphin Communications

Students from Penn State Wilkes-Barre are furthering their knowledge of dolphin communications and cognition this week as they study the mammals in native and protected habitats along the Florida Keys. This trip is part of the Penn State Honor Program led locally by campus faculty members, Mrs. Theresa Clemente and Mr. William Bachman.

Continuing Education Celebrates Summer Through Youth Programs

From Lego Land® to ogre swamps, from sports to science and animals to art, Penn State Wilkes-Barre is offering twenty seven enrichment and four sports camps this summer, which are sure to appeal to every young mind. The camps are designed to engage children and teens of all grade levels to become physically active and creative. New camps this year include: Earth & Space Camp, Elementary Olympics, Let's Go to the Movies!, You're an Author, Fiesta Espanola, Candy Science, Summer Fun Science, Minecraft Modders, Soccer (Co-Ed), and many more.

Penn State Day at Knoebels Amusement Park Planned

On Saturday, May 21, 2016, the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Alumni Society will co-sponsor its seventh annual Penn State Day at Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg, Pennsylvania. Registration will begin at 10:00 a.m. at Pavilion M, and the program will begin at 11:00 a.m. Paul Clifford, chief executive officer of the Penn State Alumni Association and associate vice president for alumni relations for the University, will be featured. The program will include lunch, a performance by the Alumni Blue Band, an appearance by the Nittany Lion, and prize raffles.
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Penn State Harrisburg launches Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Penn State President Eric Barron and University officials joined with David Black, president and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC, to launch the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Penn State Harrisburg. The center will enhance the entrepreneurial environment in Central Pennsylvania and encourage students, faculty and community members to transform their intellectual property and creative works into local businesses and industries.
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Penn State Harrisburg launches Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Penn State President Eric Barron and University officials joined with David Black, president and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC, to launch the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Penn State Harrisburg. The center will enhance the entrepreneurial environment in Central Pennsylvania and encourage students, faculty and community members to transform their intellectual property and creative works into local businesses and industries.