Penn State Abington News

Abington Alternative Spring Break

“Home away from home” is not phrase most people would use to describe a sterile commercial kitchen that produces thousands of meals each day for the homeless and the hungry. But 10 Penn State Abington students who traveled to Washington, D.C., last week for Alternative Spring Break (ASB) affectionately recall the long hours they spent there.

The Philadelphia region is poised to become one of the nation's leaders in energy-efficient building stock, thanks to a partnership among city leaders, utility companies, private businesses and Penn State — to name just a few of the key players.

Penn State Abington students are stretching their academic muscles, forging new friendships and professional connections, and exploring different cultures as part of a unique opportunity to study abroad during this week’s spring break.

Event focuses on community-building

Penn State Abington students clearly were busy and a little anxious last week as they rushed to take midterms and deliver projects due before spring break. But many also made time for healing and community-building by participating in No Place for Hate (NPFH) experiences aimed at preventing violence, abuse and bigotry directed at children and all members of our society.

Julie Otsuka’s book "The Buddha in the Attic" provided the perfect jumping-off point for students, faculty and staff of Penn State Abington, along with the larger Abington community, to engage in in-depth analysis of the penetrating emotions of prejudice, alienation and stigmatization of Japanese “picture brides”—a topic central to the book.

Every year millions struggle with what to buy their significant other for Valentine’s Day. Rather than give into the old clichés of chocolate and flowers, this year show you care by sharing healthy heart tips with the person who captured yours.

One Book, One Philadelphia promotes literacy and encourages the Philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book. Penn State Abington is a new community partner in One Book and will host a series of events this week focusing on the 2013 selection, Julie Otsuka's "The Buddha in the Attic." The award-winning book ...