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Ramsland unveils story behind the infamous BTK Killer

Esteemed author Katherine Ramsland will discuss her latest book, "Confessions of a Serial Killer, the Untold Story of Dennis Rader the BTK Killer," at 12:15 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, in room 101 of the Franco Building, Penn State Berks. This event is free and open to the public.
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Author to speak about power of resilience on Nov. 15

Dave Pelzer will discuss the importance of resilience and perseverance as he divulges his own personal history at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. This lecture is free and open to the public, but due to the sensitive nature of his lecture, audience members be at least 18 years old.
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Global Oscars comes to Berks on Nov. 17

This fall, as part of the global studies degree program's "Global Oscars Comes to Berks," Penn State Berks will present two films: "A War" on Thursday, Nov. 17, and "Son of Saul" on Thursday, Dec. 1, both at 6 p.m. in 121 Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building. All four films are free and open to the public.

Berks benefitting THON holds Showcase of Art on Nov. 2

Penn State Berks benefitting THON, a student group, will hold a “Showcase of Art,” which will display selected work submitted by fourth-graders in Berks County school districts, from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 2 in the Janssen Conference Center, Penn State Berks. This event is free and open to the public.

Penn State Berks to host PSPA journalism competition

On Nov. 4, approximately 100 southeastern Pennsylvania high school students will attend a half day of professional development, writing competitions and networking presented by the Pennsylvania School Press Association. The event will be held at Penn State Berks beginning at 9 a.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium.
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Langan LaunchBox debut

Community members and county officials joined Penn State Berks faculty, staff and students, as well as Penn State Health St. Joseph physicians and administrators, for the inaugural event announcing the Langan LaunchBox on Oct. 25.
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New Generation Bollywood Dance Company to perform

New Generation Bollywood Dance Company will bring the colorful sights and sounds of all that is joyous about East Indian “Bollywood” dance, as well as traditional dance, to Penn State Berks at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room. This cultural performance is free and open to the public.
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Berks ACS Chapter receives Green Chemistry Award

The Penn State Berks chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS), a student organization, has been honored with a Green Chemistry Chapter Award from the ACS Green Chemistry Institute for completing three projects that highlight the value of green chemistry to people and the environment.
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College Celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week Penn State 2016, Penn State Berks celebrates the vision of building relationships between members of the college and the local entrepreneurial communities with a variety of events on campus the week of Nov. 13–19. The campus has several lectures planned for aspiring student entrepreneurs and one event is open to the public.