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.
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 tells the inspiring and emotional stories of Japanese mail-order brides who came to California in the early 1900s.
Author Carrie Hagen will visit Penn State Abington on Feb. 1 to discuss and sign copies of her first book, "We Is Got Him: The Kidnapping That Changed America."
Hagen's fast-paced, critically acclaimed book recounts the true story of the 1874 abduction of young Charley Ross from his family's yard in Philadelphia. It was the first recorded kidnapping for ransom in the nation, and it plunged the city and much of the country into hysteria.
Penn State Abington invites the local community to the campus' inaugural Empty Bowls Dinner beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, in the Lares Building. Abington students organized the event to raise money for people still struggling in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The proceeds from the dinner will benefit the Food Banks of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in New Jersey, one of the areas hardest hit by the superstorm.
Penn State's Board of Trustees on Jan. 18 approved the appointment of Spillman Farmer Architects of Bethlehem, Pa., for the Woodland Building renovation at Penn State Abington. Dale Hollenbach, Abington chief operating officer, said the project will be completed in phases and includes a complete renovation of three chemistry laboratories as well as upgrades and repairs to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. The roof, windows and bathroom facilities also will be repaired or replaced.
Many executives aspire to describe their businesses as flexible, adaptable and durable. A crucial avenue toward achieving these goals is a diverse workforce. Research shows that innovative, productive and profitable businesses can trace their results to the successful partnership of workers with different backgrounds and experiences.
The Business Case for Diversity: Tactical Strategies for C-Suite Executives in Health Care and the Private Sector will be offered March 15 by the Penn State Abington Office of Continuing Education to demonstrate critical tools to maximize and capitalize on diversity.
Penn State Abington Chancellor Karen Wiley Sandler announced today (Jan. 14) that the college has named Shawne McCoy the new director of athletics, intramurals and recreation. McCoy succeeds Karen Weaver, who stepped down effective Dec. 31.
McCoy officially joins Abington on Feb. 4 and will represent the college at the 2013 NCAA Convention in Texas this week.
"I am excited and honored to be selected as the new director of athletics, intramurals and recreation at Penn State Abington," McCoy said. "I would like to thank Chancellor Sandler, Senior Director of Student Affairs Gale Siegel and the entire search committee for entrusting me with this opportunity. I look forward to working with our coaches, staff and faculty to help provide our student-athletes with the best possible experience."
Roots and wings. These seemingly contradictory terms embody Donna Coleman's life as a renowned concert pianist, recording artist and teacher.
Coleman was raised near Penn State Abington, but her passion for tracing the roots of different musical forms grew her wings that have taken her around the world. Based in Australia for almost two decades, she has returned home this month for a public performance as part of the Penn State Abington Cultural and Community Events series. The concert will take place at 3 p.m. Jan. 20 near the Abington campus at Old York Road Temple-Beth Am. Her repertoire for the concert-with-commentary will focus on pieces from her upcoming release, "The Lost Lady." Coleman will take attendees on a journey from Leipzig to Paris, Havana, New Orleans, Missouri and Michigan as she traces ragtime from Bach to the present.
