Penn State Abington presents an evening with local author Wendy Horwitz, who will discuss her new book "Milkweed and Honey Cake: A Memoir in Ritual Moments" on March 18.
Douglas Brooks, a respected wooden boatbuilder, writer and scholar, will return to Penn State Abington, as well as two Philadelphia nonprofits, to discuss his work and demonstrate traditional Japanese boatbuilding techniques from March 28 to 30. His visit will illustrate how a study of history and an artistic craft can lead to a rewarding and fulfilling life and career, according to the art faculty member organizing the events.
The Data Sciences program at Penn State Abington is designed to help meet the demand for trained data scientists, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts will increase by 36% in the next decade.
Ellen Knodt, professor emerita of English at Penn State Abington, will share her experiences searching for clues to ambiguities in Ernest Hemingway's newly published letters and original manuscripts during an online lecture open to the public on Feb. 19.
Penn State Abington's new YouVisit virtual tour immerses visitors in the campus community through an engaging, self-paced experience that supplements existing in-person visit options and virtual information sessions.
Penn State Abington will host a Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention session presented in partnership with Worthwhile, which provides services to survivors of trafficking in Pennsylvania, and the FBI Human Trafficking Taskforce. The session is free and open to the public.
Hailey Gamble, an accomplished softball player and scholar at Penn State Abington, discussed policies and programs with student-athletes and leaders from colleges and universities nationwide.
Penn State Abington students wrapped up an ongoing project with students from Germany's Hof University during a 10-day visit, which was part of the curriculum for their embedded programs course.
Penn State Abington will host a free concert featuring the Tempesta di Mare Chamber Players on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. When the musicians perform, they will play instruments — originals and modern copies — that are set up as they were centuries ago.
The Chaiken Center for Student Success at Penn State Abington is a central point for academic support, and it offers students opportunities to develop skills that are essential to their academic and professional success.
