The Freyberger Gallery will host a special event, "Stories of Immigrants and Refugees: An Evening of Compassion," on Thursday, February 4, 2015, at 6 p.m. This event is being held in conjunction with the exhibition Eye of the Collector: The Jewish Vision of Sigmund R. Balka, which opens on January 21. Both events are free and open to the public and light refreshments will be served.
The Penn State Berks Student Development Team who developed an app to help students find tutors across the University will present at the upcoming Penn State COIL (Center for Online Innovation in Learning) Conversation on Friday, February 12, 2016, from 2-3 p.m. in the Penn State Room of the Perkins Student Center, Penn State Berks. This event is open to members of the Penn State community, and registration is required at http://goo.gl/xrjRI4.
The Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery will present the exhibition Eye of the Collector: The Jewish Vision of Sigmund R. Balka from January 21-March 3, 2016. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, January 21, at 5 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.
Penn State Berks students will be "lending their paws for a good cause" as they volunteer at a variety of nonprofit organizations during the academic year. The following is a list of community service initiatives in January 2016.
Unlocking the Power of Social Entrepreneurship is the topic of the upcoming Penn State Berks Entrepreneurship Speaker Series presentation on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 1 p.m., in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
Britishmania brings the music of The Beatles to Penn State Berks on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
As one of the leading Beatles tribute bands in the world, Britishmania transports audiences to the 1960s to re-live the music from the most influential band of all time. With period correct authentic garb, they employ iconic replica instruments and amplifiers used by The Beatles throughout the many sounds and styles of their career.
Central America's largest country is rich in natural resources; nonetheless, Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. This paradox typifies the promise and challenge that exist in developing countries, and highlights the differences between those nations and developed countries. - Fabretto website
Penn State Berks Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major Katelyn Leets completed a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the University at Syracuse-SUNY in August 2015. Her research was titled "Synthesis Studies of Kapakahine C," focused on creating a molecule that has demonstrated anti-leukemia properties.
Carole Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Education and Supervisor of Student Teaching at Penn State Berks, will officially retire at the end of the Fall 2015 semester after nine years of service to the college. She was one of the developer's of the Professional Development School (PDS) that was established at Glenside Elementary School.
Taylor Hollenbach wanted to remain close to home so she could continue working on the family farm in Bethel, PA, so she enrolled in the Penn State Berks Life Science degree program with a minor in Chemistry. Four years later, she is graduating as student marshal-the student with the highest grade point average-and the Life Science degree she earned close to home will open the door to a world of opportunities for her.
