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Picture of Dr. Richard Alley with ski poles and surrounded by ice.

Dr. Richard Alley

Dr. Richard Alley from Penn State University Park campus will give a presentation on climate change and its impact on polar ice caps, rising sea levels, and human life.

Dr. Alley with skis standing in front of a large wall of snow and ice.

Come to Earth Fest 2018 to enjoy music, activities, an artists’ market and more

Adults and children of all ages are invited to join the fun as Penn State Shenango holds Earth Fest 2018 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, at the campus in downtown Sharon. The event, which offers free admission and is open to the public, will include live music and entertainment, an educational presentation on climate change, children’s activities, a local artists’ market, and much more.
Tarana Burke

Tarana Burke

 Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Tarana Burke Streaming of Tarana’s speech will be available Thursday, March 22, at 8:00 p.m. EDT  

Shenango students recognized for academic excellence in fall semester

Penn State Shenango congratulates and would like to recognize its students who made the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester. Full-time students who are on the Dean’s List must have earned a 3.5 grade-point average or better for the semester. Part–time students—those completing less than 12 credits each semester for two or more consecutive semesters—are indicated by an asterisk (*).
A young man is tracing his hand over an older man's face during a FaceAge encounter.

Young and old learn about each other through FaceAge

David is 87, with a gentle smile, intelligent, compassionate eyes, and neuropathy. Caleb, 22, bristling with youth, reaches out tentatively toward David's face. Bright tattoos covering Caleb's forearm simultaneously counter and complement David's white hair and beard. As Caleb's fingers trace David's jaw, he says quietly, with some incredulity...'even the scars are soft.'

A young man is tracing his hand over an older man's face during a FaceAge encounter.

‘FaceAge’ exhibit comes to Penn State Shenango April 17

Penn State Laureate Andrew Belser will be providing tours of his innovative and award-winning multimedia exhibition, “FaceAge,” from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as will be speaking about his display, from noon to 1 p.m., on Tues., April 17 in the Penn State Shenango Lartz Memorial Library. The event is free and open to the public.

Shenango club to host 9th annual Hustle for Muscle 5K Run/Walk

Now in its ninth year, Penn State Shenango’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Club Hustle for Muscle 5K Run/Walk will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 14. The annual event, which is held on a family friendly, fast course around the Shenango campus and downtown Sharon, raises funds to support the PTA Club’s mission and program.