Campus Life

Dr. David Tell, founder the Emmett Till Memory Project

Presentation addresses how we remember Emmett Till

David Tell, associate professor of communication at the University of Kansas and a co-founder of the Emmett Till Memory Project, will visit Penn State Berks to present “Remembering Emmett Till” from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Nov. 5 in the Multipurpose Room in the Perkins Student Center.
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Berks celebrates Global Entrepreneurship Week

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, Penn State Berks will hold a variety of events on campus from Nov. 12 to 16. The college has several lectures planned for aspiring student entrepreneurs and two events are open to the public.
The Varona Sisters pose with their Curly Sisterhood t-shirts.

Berks alumni embrace heritage and form Curly Sisterhood

Two Penn State Berks alumni sisters have started a "Curly Sisterhood" — but Curly Sisterhood is about much more than hair. The founders want their "curly sisters" to embrace their heritage and natural beauty and not feel pressured to follow the societal archetype.