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Penn State Berks Global Oscars presents ‘Argentina, 1985’ on Dec. 5
Penn State Berks Global Oscars presents ‘Argentina, 1985’ on Dec. 5 WYOMISSING, Pa. — As part of the "Global Oscars Comes to Berks" series, Penn State Berks will present the film “Argentina, 1985” at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5, in room 5 of the Luerssen Science Building. The presentation is free and open to the public. "Argentina, 1985," an Argentine film directed by Santiago Mitre, follows the Trial of the Juntas, the 1985 trial of members of the military government that ruled Argentina under the
Varona sisters, alumni and cofounders of OCOA, to deliver commencement address
Varona sisters, alumni and cofounders of OCOA, to deliver commencement addressCory Varona-Corniel and Nicol Varona Cancelmo to address Penn State Berks graduating class WYOMISSING, Pa. — A new class of nearly 150 Penn State Berks students will receive their baccalaureate and associate degrees at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading, when Berks hosts its fall 2023 commencement ceremony. Penn State Berks alumni and sisters Cory Varona-Corniel and Nicol Varona Cancelmo,
Penn State Berks students earn Project RECONNECT funding to complete degrees
Penn State Berks students earn Project RECONNECT funding to complete degrees WYOMISSING, Pa. — Two Penn State Berks students — Elizabeth Geynovich and Emiley Witman — recently received funding from the Project RECONNECT program, which provides financial support to students who re-enroll within a two-year stop-out period in postsecondary education to complete a degree or program. The Penn State Berks Continuing Education Office learned about Project RECONNECT through the Berks County Workforce
Penn State Berks program on BCTV introduces Chancellor Radha Pyati to community
Penn State Berks program on BCTV introduces Chancellor Radha Pyati to community WYOMISSING, Pa. — In an effort to introduce Chancellor Radha Pyati to the local community, Penn State Berks recently hosted a program on Berks Community Television (BCTV) titled “Conversation with the Chancellor.” During the program, Pyati and business major Edgar Marquez took turns asking one another questions and discussing many facets of the Penn State Berks experience from their unique perspectives. The program was hosted
Q&A: What can we do to prevent and control hypertension?
Q&A: What can we do to prevent and control hypertension?Penn State Berks researcher, who co-authored international hypertension prevention guidelines, discusses the benefits of exercise and other recommendations WYOMISSING, Pa. — Praveen Veerabhadrappa, associate professor of kinesiology at Penn State Berks, was part of a panel of 43 scientists from 18 countries convened by the International Society of Hypertension (ISH) College of Experts to review current research on new directions in hypertension
Penn State Berks hosts annual PA Student Journalism Competition
Penn State Berks hosts annual PA Student Journalism CompetitionBerks alumna Ja’nique Jules, assistant with the U.S. House of Representatives, gives keynote WYOMISSING, Pa. — Local high school students sharpened their journalism skills at the annual Pennsylvania Student Journalism Competition, hosted by Penn State Berks on Nov. 8. The event is organized by the Pennsylvania School Press Association and sponsored by the Penn State Berks writing and digital media program. The highlight of the event was the
Penn State Berks to host Global Entrepreneurship Week events, Nov. 13-16
Penn State Berks to host Global Entrepreneurship Week events, Nov. 13-16WYOMISSING, Pa. – Penn State Berks will host a variety of events during Global Entrepreneurship Week from Monday, Nov. 13 to Thursday, Nov. 16. Events are sponsored by the college’s Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development (CEED) Center andthe Berks LaunchBox in downtown Reading. All events are free and open to the public but advanced registration is required for some events.Global Entrepreneurship Week occurs in
Penn State Berks professor’s research on hypertension has international impact
Penn State Berks professor’s research on hypertension has international impactVeerabhadrappa joins ISH international experts to publish new directions in prevention WYOMISSING, Pa. - Hypertension, a condition where blood pressure is persistently increased, is the leading cause of death worldwide, affecting more than 1.4 billion people and accounting for more than 28,000 deaths each day. While initially, it does not cause any symptoms, if left untreated it can lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney disease,
Penn State alumna and husband, Adrean and Rick Turner, open Legacy Cigar Lounge
Penn State alumna and husband, Adrean and Rick Turner, open Legacy Cigar Lounge Despite its name, Legacy Cigar Lounge is about much more than cigars: It’s about building community. It’s about offering an experience that everyone can enjoy – even those who don’t smoke. From the cigar lounge to the restaurant and bar to the various weekly and special events, people visit Legacy to connect with others and relax. This is the mission that motivated Penn State alumna Adrean Turner and her husband Rick
Penn State Berks professor’s research on hypertension has international impact
Penn State Berks professor’s research on hypertension has international impactVeerabhadrappa joins ISH international experts to publish new directions in prevention WYOMISSING, Pa. - Hypertension, a condition where blood pressure is persistently increased, is the leading cause of death worldwide, affecting more than 1.4 billion people and accounting for more than 28,000 deaths each day. While initially, it does not cause any symptoms, if left untreated it can lead to stroke, heart attack, kidney disease,
Penn State Berks to host International Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 13
Penn State Berks to host International Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 13 WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will hold its annual International Thanksgiving dinner on Monday, Nov. 13, in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room. Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m. This event is open to Penn State Berks students, faculty and staff. Attendees are asked to register for the dinner no later than Nov. 5, as seating is limited. The purpose of the dinner is to introduce
Penn State Berks to host children, young adult author Lesa Cline-Ransome Nov. 14
Penn State Berks to host children, young adult author Lesa Cline-Ransome Nov. 14 WYOMISSING, Pa. – Lesa Cline-Ransome, an award-winning author of children’s and young adult literature, will give a presentation at Penn State Berks from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. The presentation is free and open to the public. Cline-Ransome, author of picture books and middle-grade novels, is best known for her NAACP Image Award-nominated picture book biography of
Penn State Berks Flemming CEED Center to host upcycling workshop
Penn State Berks Flemming CEED Center to host upcycling workshop WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development (CEED) Center will host the “Innovate to Renovate” upcycling workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 in room 111 Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building. The event is free and open to Penn State Berks faculty, staff and students. Upcycling involves reusing old or used materials into new materials or products of higher
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