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College hosts Martin Luther King Day banquet on Jan. 30

Penn State Berks will host a banquet in honor of Martin Luther King on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014. The event will be held in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room; doors open at 6 p.m., with a soul food dinner at 6:30. The keynote speaker is Joe Webb, Director of Student Support Services at Penn State Berks, who will share a unique presentation with the attendees. In addition, there will be several performances and awards will be presented to students who have demonstrated leadership, community involvement, and efforts towards social justice.

Professor sheds light on groundhog’s shadowy behavior

Zervanos and colleagues develop new theory on hibernation patterns Residents of Pennsylvania look to the groundhog each February 2 to forecast the weather. According to legend, if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather; if not, an early spring is predicted. However most people don't understand the real reason groundhogs emerge when they do, according to Dr. Stam Zervanos, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Penn State Berks.

Lecture explores impact of horror films on culture

Dr. Kendall Phillips, Professor of Communication and Rhetorical Studies and Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies at Syracuse University, will present a lecture titled "Past, Present, Future Undead: George A. Romero's Legacy of Horror" on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2014, at 7 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. This lecture is free and open to the public.

Renee Yohe to speak at upcoming Mental Health Fair

As part of the Penn State Berks Mental Health Fair and the Arts and Lecture Series, author and inspiration for TWLOHA, To Write Love on Her Arms, Renee Yohe will discuss her battle with mental health issues on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, at 7:30 p.m., in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public.

Reading Royals night to benefit THON

The Berks County Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association, the Penn State Berks THON student group, and the Reading Royals are teaming up for the fourth consecutive year to hold a fundraising event to benefit THON, the world's largest student-run philanthropy dedicated to supporting children with pediatric cancer and their families, on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Santander Arena in Reading.

Berks Degree Fair promotes academic programs

Penn State Berks will hold a Degree Fair for currently enrolled students on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Tully's. Students attending the fair will receive a coupon for a free lunch on the day they attend. The fair will showcase the college's baccalaureate degree programs. Each degree program will have a display table of information, and faculty and current students enrolled in the major will be available to discuss the various aspects of the degree program and answer students' questions.

Freyberger Gallery presents "Travels And Journeys"

The Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery will present the exhibition Travels and Journeys by Nancy Sarangoulis, which features the artist's latest work inspired by her artist residency in India, from January 16-March 20, 2014. There will be an opening reception on Thursday, January 16, at 6 p.m. This event is free and open to the public, and light refreshments will be served.

Girl Scouts from Reading School District Visit Penn State Berks

Penn State Berks will host approximately 130 Girl Scouts-all Latina middle school students from Southern Middle School in the Reading School District-for a day of science and engineering workshops on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. The Girl Scouts will arrive on campus at 9 a.m. and depart by 2 p.m.

“Are We Alone? Search for Intelligent Life in the Cosmos”

Dr. Jill Tarter, portrayed by Jodie Foster in the movie Contact, will ask the eternal question in this lecture titled "Are We Alone? The Search for Intelligent Life in the Cosmos" on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at 7:30 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.