Activities and Traditions

Javier Avila

Penn State Berks celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Beginning in mid-September, Penn State Berks will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a variety of events; each event is intended for a specific audience, including prospective and current students, the campus community, and the general public.
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Berks presents Animal Adventures with Ed Laquidara

Ed Laquidara, founder and curator of Animal Adventures, New England’s largest privately owned animal rescue center of its kind, and his animal friends will visit Penn State Berks at 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, on the Perkins Student Center Lawn Tent. This event is free and open to the public.
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Flemming CEED Center announces 2021 Idea Contest

Penn State Berks Flemming CEED Center invites all Penn State students, faculty members, recent alumni, and community teams to submit their innovative ideas in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields to the STEM Business Idea Contest.
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Penn State Berks holds Spend a Summer Evening Tours

Penn State Berks will hold two Spend a Summer Evening tour programs for students and their families. The in-person program and tour will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jul. 15, and virtual tours will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jul. 20.
2021 University Libraries Employee Awards

University Libraries honors 2021 employee award recipients

On May 20, Penn State University Libraries recognized seven outstanding faculty and staff based at Penn State Berks and the University Park campus. Faye Chadwell, dean of University Libraries and Scholarly Communications, presided over a virtual awards ceremony to continue a tradition of recognizing employees that spans at least 47 years.