Penn State Abington hosted a heated immigration debate on Tuesday, Sept. 28, where Dan Stein, president of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), squared off against human rights activist Enrique Morones, founder of the humanitarian organization, Border Angels. A chill penetrated the room as the two debaters launched fiery barbs across the room at each other. Digging deeper into their entrenched positions, it was plain to see how the topic of immigration is polarizing this country.
The Penn State Leading the Green Challenge Conference will take place on Monday, Nov. 8, at Penn State Great Valley in Malvern, Pa. This daylong conference is designed to provide Penn State faculty, staff and students with the latest information about "greening" the workplace, including basic technical knowledge about energy, waste, water, green purchasing and transportation, as well as how to turn events, offices and homes "green." The conference is a result of a unique collaboration among the Penn State Office of Human Resources, the Campus Sustainability Office and the Office of Physical Plant. Registration is open to Penn State faculty, staff and students.
Did you know that salsa has overtaken ketchup as the most used condiment in America? Esai Morales, a well-known Hollywood actor who celebrated Hispanic Heritage month with Penn State Abington students on Sept. 16, believes there should -- and can -- be much more to the Hispanic/Latino impact on social culture than just the spicy red stuff. A very passionate and inspiring speaker, Morales highlighted other ways that Hispanic and Latino culture impacts Hollywood, the arts, family and society in general. By covering topics from education to immigration, Morales had much to share with the student audience.
At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, in Sutherland Auditorium, the "Best of the Burbs" City Rhythm Orchestra will have the audience dancin' in the aisles to the music of Frank Sinatra and Count Basie. An unforgettable evening is in store when the 15-piece big band along with vocalist Steve Ritrovato revive the glory days of Ol' Blue Eyes and the Count on stage at Penn State Abington. This is a Penn State Abington 60th anniversary special event. Admission is $5, payable at the door. Seating is limited. Register today for this night-to-remember by calling 215-881-7800. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Where is your line? Line of consent, that is. That was the question of the day on Thursday, Sept. 9, when sexual assault victim and filmmaker Nancy Schwartzman captivated Penn State Abington's student audience with her personal journey from rape victim to activist as told through her 2009 documentary film, "The Line."
Theophilis 'T.J.' Chukwueke, a first semester honors student at Penn State Abington, is 2010's worthy recipient of the Actuarial Foundation's Diversity Scholarship. Chukwueke is one of only 24 students nationwide -- and one of only eight first-year students -- to receive this prestigious award.
Looking for some educational and cultural enrichment this fall? Then living close -- or even not so close -- to Penn State Abington is a genuine advantage to those who want to keep learning long after their faded diplomas have been packed away. The wooded campus of Penn State Abington in Montgomery County has much to offer its neighbors in the surrounding communities. Beginning in September many free or low cost classes and cultural events will be offered to whet even the most intellectual of appetites.
Comcast subscribers in the greater Abington area can tune in to "The Lion Roars," a new talk show-format television series all about Penn State Abington. The shows will air every Thursday from 7 to 7:30 p.m. on Comcast Cable channel 190. A new show begins the first Thursday of each month, which is then rebroadcast each Thursday for the remainder of the month. "The Lion Roars" season starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 2.
Penn State Cooperative Extension in Chester County has announced a new outreach effort to provide support to the area's community gardens. Penn State Master Gardeners will now offer free on-site educational programs to help community gardeners get the most from their plots.