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Can Animals Suffer from Mental Illness?

From anxious dogs to compulsive cats to elephants in recovery, Dr. Laurel Braitman, author of Animal Madness, has seen it all. She will discuss her insights into how understanding animals can help us understand ourselves in her presentation on Mental Health in Humans and Animals on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.

Outdoor Adventures help first-year students transition to college life

While many students may feel anxious as they begin college with classmates they have never met, first-year students enrolled in the Outdoor Adventure Program will begin their semester early - and meet friends along the way - by participating in one of three different outdoor excursions: canoeing, community service, or backpacking.

First-year students move into residence halls on August 21

Penn State Berks will welcome nearly 400 first-year members to its residential community as part of the campus' annual orientation program on Friday, August 21, 2015. Students will move into the residence halls from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be a welcome reception for students and their families at the Perkins Plaza from 2:30-4:00 p.m., which will be open to students, faculty, and staff of the college.

Penn State Health Holds Celebratory Event

Penn State Health held an event to celebrate St. Joseph Regional Health Network's recent transfer to Penn State Health. The event was held on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, beginning at 11 a.m. at Penn State Health St. Joseph, 2500 Bernville Road, in Reading . The celebration included remarks by key stakeholders and the unveiling of a Penn State Nittany Lion statue and new Penn State Health St. Joseph signage.

Adult information session to be held July 14

The Office of Continuing Education will hold an adult learner information session on Tuesday, July 14, 2015, beginning at 6 p.m. This comprehensive information session will provide adults with information on credit, noncredit, and certificate programs at Penn State Berks. In addition, representatives will be available to answer questions on admissions, academic advising, financial aid, and registration.