Former student and Alumni Fellow Barbara Arnold to deliver commencement address
Dr. Barbara Arnold was selected as a 2011 Alumni Fellow by the Penn State Alumni Association. FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT OF PREPTECH WILL SPEAK ABOUT GLOBAL INITIATIVES AND A PENN STATE DEGREE10:00 a.m.,...
View ArticleCampus to close for winter break on Dec. 23; art gallery open with limited hours
Papers were handed in and grades handed out. The semester is finished and students and faculty head home for the holidays. HOLIDAY BREAKDec. 23-Jan. 2GALLERY CLOSEDChristmas Eve, Christmas Day, New...
View ArticleFaculty scholarship honored at New Kensington campus
Dr. Craig Hammond RECEPTION RECOGNIZES CAMPUS PROFESSORS FOR 2011 PUBLICATIONS AND AWARDS Four faculty awards, three sabbaticals and 21 publications were reasons to celebrate Dec. 7, at a reception...
View ArticleCommencement set for Saturday; List of baccalaureate and associate candidates
CLASS OF 2011 IS CAMPUS' FIFTY-SECOND10:00 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 17, Forum Theatre Thirty-six Penn State New Kensington graduates will earn their baccalaureate and associate degrees at 10 a.m....
View Article“A Charlie Brown Christmas" CANCELLED
CURTAIN CLOSES ON DRAMA CLUB PRODUCTION The Penn State New Kensington Drama Club's two-day run of "A Charlie Brown Christmas,” has been cancelled. The show was originally scheduled for Dec. 19 and...
View ArticleHerstek family and New Kensington campus make good neighbors
Ruth Herstek prepared to receive her bachelor's degree as her three daughters, front row center, led the cheers. STAFF ASSISTANT RUTH HERSTEK LIVES NEXT TO CAMPUSEarned Penn State Degree in...
View ArticleJanuary art gallery exhibit features Women of Visions
ANNUAL MULTI-MEDIA DISPLAY SHOWCASES AFRICAN-AMERICAN ARTISTS The multimedia exhibit showcasing the works of Women of Visions Inc., a nonprofit women's art collective based in Pittsburgh, opens Jan....
View ArticleSpring semester's admissions events planned at New Kensington campus
TEN EVENTS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES The Admissions Office is holding nine events during the spring semester for prospective students and parents.The events include:• -- "Be a Student...
View ArticleAlle-Kiski Alumni Society's first meeting of the new year is Jan. 16
MONTHLY MEETING AT DINGBATS6:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 16, Pittsburgh MillsALUMNI SOCIAL AND BASKETBALL GAMESaturday, Jan. 14Noon: PSNK Vs. Penn State Hazleton, Athletics Center2:00 p.m.: Postgame...
View ArticleCampus students to honor MLK with community service projects
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BIRTHDAY Monday, Jan. 16SIX PENN STATE CAMPUSES IN THE WEST COLLABORATE ON VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES“Make it a Day On, Not a Day Off” In honor of the birthday of Martin Luther King...
View ArticleOpen auditions for spring production of ‘Cabaret’
DIRECTOR BILL MITAS PUTS OUT CALL FOR THESPIANS 7:00 p.m, Sunday, Jan. 15, Forum Theatre Bill Mitas, instructor of theatre arts at Penn State New Kensington, is putting out a call to the campus and...
View ArticleCampus to join community in celebrating the life of Martin Luther King
UNITY DAYTuesday, Jan. 17, Conference CenterVolunteer and Non-Profit Organization Information Fair2:00-4:00 p.m., Theatre Llobby, Front Lobby"Political Engagement and Minority Populations" Panel...
View ArticleFormer campus student Sue Schultz endows $50,000 scholarship
PLUM NATIVE ESTABLISHES "SHAFFER FAMILY TRUSTEE MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP" Former Penn State New Kensington student Suzette Schultz recently pledged $50,000 to create the Shaffer Family Trustee Matching...
View Article'Be a Student for a Day' set for New Kensington campus
ADMISSIONS EVENT FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS: HIGH SCHOOL AND ADULT LEARNERS Date: 8:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 25 Place: Conference Center Amenities: Free lunch Contact: Admissions Office,...
View ArticleKiski School three-peats at Math League competition
THIRD CONSECUTIVE CROWN FOR SALTSBURG PREP SCHOOL Burrell and Kiski Area Tie for Second The Kiski School, a college preparatory boarding school in Saltsburg, Pa., captured its third consecutive...
View ArticleStudents from western campuses and community work together to honor MLK
The lighting of the Unity candle brings together the campus and community. REMEMBERING MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. “MAKE IT A DAY ON, NOT A DAY OFF” Penn State New Kesnington, Beaver, DuBois, Fayette,...
View ArticleCampaign updated: campus reaches $2 million milestone
Last year the gala raised $10,000 for the Advisory Board scholarship. The 2012 Chancellor's Gala is set for Sept. 28. NEW KENSINGTON ON TRACK TO REACH ITS GOAL More than two years remaining for "For...
View ArticleRevving the engine of the THON fundraising machine; canning weekends
Now that is taking one for the team at the "Pie Your Professor" THON fundraiser. SPRING ACTIVITIES RAISE MONEY TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER Jan. 18 - "Pie Your Professor” Jan. 20-22 - Canning Weekend...
View ArticleBowl-a-thon registration and sponsorship forms online
The family-fun event fills up fast, so register early and sponsor a lane for the 10th annual AKS Bowl-a-thon. ALLE-KISKI ALUMNI SOCIETY'S SPRING FUNDRAISER Date: 1:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, March 25...
View ArticleDonors help improve athletic facilities; second phase complete
Student Steven Warhola gets an early morning workout in the new cardiovascular room on the lower level of the Athletics Center. FITNESS CENTER, WOMEN'S LOCKER ROOM, CARDIOVACULAR ROOM, PILATES/YOGA...
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