Doug Joseph named new wrestling coach; takes over second-year program
Former NCAA champion Doug Joseph will mine the A-K Valley for local talent and revive wrestling at the campus. FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF PRIDE WRESTLING IS PASSIONATE ABOUT DEVELOPING STUDENT...
View ArticlePro wrestling in Athletics Center; 'College Fightfest Volume 2'
CAMPUS STUDENT IN TAG TEAM MATCHINTERNATIONAL WRESTLING CARTEL (IWC) HIGHLIGHTS TOP TALENT IN THE TRI-STATE AREA7:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, Athletics CenterThree Headline Matches featuring Tag...
View ArticleCampus students begin GECKO demonstrations at local elementary schools
HANDS-ON EXPERIMENTS SPUR GRADE-SCHOOLERS' INTEREST IN MATH AND SCIENCE In an effort to stimulate an interest in math and science, Penn State New Kensington students are sharing their educational...
View ArticleAcademic Affairs office going 'green'
Members of the first "Green Team," Susan Dale, left, and Ruth Herstek, in their "green" office with their "Green Paw" cerificates. FIRST GREEN TEAM ON CAMPUSParticipating in the Penn State Green...
View ArticleStudent to study in Netherlands as a part of Summer Abroad program
As treasurer for the Lion Ambassadors, Tansey Ochs tracks the club's budget. TANSEY OCHS ACCEPTED IN PENN STATE GLOBAL PROGRAMSAdministration of Justice major to learn about criminal law from the...
View ArticleTODAY: Campus Jazz Ensemble, noon, Forum Theatre; free to the public
Sophomore Matt Peterson, left, and Chancellor Snider trading licks in the campus' Cafe 780 for the Grease Dinner Theatre. SPRING DEBUT FORDOUG STARR'S MUSIC CLASS The Student Jazz Ensemble at Penn...
View ArticleCampus student makes directorial debut with high school musical
Jimmy Baker, third from the left, as Kenickie singing "Grease Lightning" in the campus production of "Grease." JIMMY BAKER DIRECTS'BEAUTY AND THE BEAST'St. Joseph High School Production From Jeff...
View ArticleClasses end April 29; finals begin May 2; intersession starts May 9
FIVE SUMMER SESSIONS OFFER A VARIETY OF CLASSES Classes end Friday, April 29, and final exams run from May 2 to 6, as the spring semester comes to a close at Penn State New Kensington. Commencement...
View ArticleLatest 'Signs of Spring' blog posted
The towhee is one of the "early birds". "EARLY BIRDS..." Bill Hamilton, assistant professor of biology, and Deborah Sillman, instructor in biology, are a team at Penn State New Kensington who...
View ArticleNoncredit courses offered May and June
CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES FORBUSINESS INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS Noncredit courses offered through the Office of Continuing Education at Penn State New Kensington include professional...
View ArticleNew graduates and 'old' alumni invited to alumni meeting May 16
ALLE-KISKI ALUMNI SOCIETY IS CONNECTION TO CAMPUS AND PENN STATE Soon-to-be graduates are invited to the next meeting of the Alle-Kiski Society at 7 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Dingbats Restaurant in...
View ArticleFIRSTE program for young women set for May 10-11
Hands-on activities in the Robotics lab is a part of the FIRSTE curriculum. FEMALES INTERESTED IN REACHING FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERINGGeared to high school girls The 19th annual Females...
View ArticleAlle-Kiski Alumni Society hosts reception for student award winners
Deanna Mazur, right, 2010 winner of the Penn State Spirit award, gets a hug from Alle-Kiski Society president Lorri Wildi. 'A CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE'Academic and student Achievement Awards...
View ArticleSoftball season ends in victory
Lady Lions Softball 2011 LADY LIONS CLOSE WITH SWEEP OF GAFinish 6-6 in PSUACRESULTSApril 28: PSNK 8, 10; PS Greater Allegheny 0, 1WP: Bridget Fisher (3-3)2B: Candis Downey (2); Jenna Swank; Amy...
View ArticleShoemaker named Walker Award recipient; Students, faculty and staff honored
Chancellor Kevin Snider and Walker Award winner Katie Shoemaker. ACADEMIC AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS'Celebration of Excellence'Photos:...
View ArticleOrder Lion Shrine bricks now for fall installation
LEAVE A LEGACY AT THE CAMPUS The Penn State New Kensington Office of Development is taking orders for engraved bricks for the Nittany Lion Shrine on campus. Orders placed by June 30 will be...
View ArticleChancellor's Fellow earns paid summer internship and $5000 scholarship
Matt Cavazza, left, and professor Rob Mathers analyze data in the campus Chemistry lab. MATT CAVAZZA RECEIVES DOMINION RESOURCES AWARDPetroleum and Natural Gas Engineering Major Researches Bio-Fuels...
View ArticleHeinz VP David Ciesinski to address graduates at spring commencement
MASTER'S, BACHELOR'S, ASSOCIATE DEGREES10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, Athletics Center David Ciesinski, group vice president and chief marketing officer for Heinz U.S. Consumer Products, a business...
View ArticleNew Kensington's 52nd commencement set for May 14
GRADUATES TO RECEIVE MASTER'S, BACHELOR'S, AND ASSOCIATE DEGREES10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 14, Athletics Center More than a hundred graduates will receive master's, baccalaureate and associate...
View ArticleBud Gibbons 'Found Paintings' featured in art gallery until May 28
"Niagra Falls...slowly I turn...step by step...inch by inch..." SIXTY OIL AND ACRYLIC WORKSMany never displayed at campus...
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