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Fix broken body language to build trust

Nonverbal cues and body language help establish trust, which result in stronger relationships at home, work and school. A Penn State Abington professor of applied linguistics suggested several tactics in a recent article.
Rebecca Strzelec Penn State Laureate

In the Abington gallery: 'Layers Over Time'

"Layers Over Time: Works by Rebecca Strzelec" opens today (Aug. 29) in the Penn State Abington art gallery. Strzelec, the Penn State laureate and professor of visual arts at Penn State Altoona, investigates the ways wearable objects interact with the surface of the body. Using computer aided design, Strzelec’s objects are built layer by layer in plastics and photosensitive resins using 3D printing process.
couple walking down lane

Probing Question: Are baby boomers keeping romance alive?

It may be hard to believe, but the "born to be wild" baby boomers once known for free love and sexual liberation are now senior citizens, or soon will be. These days, most baby boomers are more concerned with health and retirement finances than with social revolution. But when it comes to sex and romance, do they still light each other's fires -- or have they become more mild than wild?
Downton Abbey

TV as history teacher? Abington expert weighs in on reality of 'Downton'

A water bottle in a publicity shot for the period drama "Downton Abbey" unleashed harsh criticism and hilarious parodies about the visual authenticity of the series. But it also raises deeper issues about its accuracy in advancing understanding of a remarkable time in British history, from 1912 through the 1920s. Penn State Abington Professor of History Andrew August, whose research focuses on social history, gender and culture in modern British history -- a sweet spot for discussing life on the fictional country estate of Downton Abbey -- weighs in on the cultural and historical accuracy of the wildly popular period drama "Downton Abbey."