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Arts at Hayfield, Penn State Wilkes-Barre continue supportive relationship

For 40 years, Penn State Wilkes-Barre has hosted thousands of community members for events put on by Arts at Hayfield, a nonprofit organization that supports the arts in the community and on campus. That tradition continues with the 38th annual Summer Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 18, featuring more than 120 artisans, performers, crafters and food vendors.
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Student interning with Washington, D.C., forensic science unit

A student who began his academic career at Penn State Wilkes-Barre is serving a forensic science internship in Washington, D.C. Steven Qarmout, a fourth-year student now at University Park, is interning with the District of Columbia Department of Forensic Sciences, located in the Consolidated Forensic Laboratory.
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Penn State Wilkes-Barre to exhibit artwork from current, prior students

Penn State Wilkes-Barre’s Friedman Art Gallery will display a new exhibit that features artwork by students enrolled in past Penn State Wilkes-Barre art courses, including some artwork that was created by students enrolled in art classes at the campus more than 25 years ago. Organizers hope to identify the artists behind those pieces.
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Wilkes-Barre emeritus professor receives award

Charles “Chuck” Ghilani, professor emeritus at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, received an award at the Utility Engineering and Surveying Institute conference in Corvallis, Oregon, on June 2. Ghilani was presented with the Surveying and Mapping Award for “significant contributions to promote and advance the surveying and geomatics education and professions.”