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2015 Faculty/Staff Award recipients announced, lauded for achievements

Each year, Penn State honors several members of its faculty and staff for the highest levels of academic excellence, outstanding leadership and meritorious service. The 2015 Faculty/Staff Award recipients — 33 outstanding University employees and one program — reach across campuses, colleges and administrative units and exemplify best practices and achievements among Penn Staters reflecting the University's mission of teaching, research and service.

Penn State Berks charged up with electric vehicle donated from Eisenhauer Nissan

No longer the stuff of science fiction movies, electric vehicles are a reality, and they're coming to Penn State Berks in the form of a donation of a Nissan Leaf from Eisenhauer Nissan. Pete Eisenhauer, owner of Eisenhauer Nissan, will hand the keys over to Penn State Berks Chancellor R. Keith Hillkirk on Thursday, April 2, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. in front of the lion shrine, just outside the Thun Library.

Forum on Black Affairs holds first eastern regional meeting at Berks

In an effort to reach out to Penn State campuses and expand their membership, the Forum on Black Affairs (FOBA) held its first eastern regional meeting at Penn State Berks on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Nine Penn State campuses were represented at the meeting, which dealt with issues of diversity related to Penn State faculty and staff.
Anne Clements gestures while looking at laptop during winning Open Innovation Challenge presentation

Open Innovation Challenge winner named

Ann Clements, associate professor of music education in the School of Music, wins the first annual Open Innovation Challenge, which is a high-profile speaking opportunity to present new innovative ideas about anything that enhances teaching and learning in higher education. Clements, whose idea involved creating a 3D Virtual Teaching Lab, was one of six finalists chosen from a pool of nearly 40 innovative ideas submitted to the Challenge.

Students volunteer in the community

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 April. Wednesday, April 8, 2015, beginning at 5 p.m.-Students can sign up in Campus Life to cook and serve dinner at Opportunity House. The van will leave campus at 5 p.m.

Theatre Department presents “All in the Timing”

The Penn State Berks Department of Theatre will present All in the Timing, a collection of one-act plays by David Ives, on April 7-10, 2015, at 8 p.m. and on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. Tickets are $10 for general admission, and $5 for Penn State faculty, staff, and students with ID.
logo for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Penn State to host Sexual Assault Awareness Month events in April

As part of Penn State’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness about sexual violence, the University is marking Sexual Assault Awareness month in April, with events slated to take place at campuses across the Commonwealth. Those events include lectures, film screenings, self-defense training, “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” events and other educational programs.

Blood drive slated for March 31

The Miller-Keystone Bloodmobile will make a stop at Penn State Berks on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room.