Christine McKinley, mechanical engineer, musician, television celebrity, and author, will share her story, which includes a love of physics, with seventh grade girls taking part in the Pathways to Your Future: Exploring STEAM Careers program at Penn State York.
This workshop really stinks! "Marine Science Explorations: How is a Squid Able to Survive in the Ocean" is one of the most popular, and smelliest, workshops offered at "Pathways to Your Future: Exploring STEAM Careers" at Penn State York. The seventh-grade girls involved in this career-awareness program can attend three workshops and learn more about opportunities in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Penn State York has been offering this program for 22 years. This year's program is set for May 11.
Lauren Clemens graduated on Friday, May 4 from Penn State York's accelerated bachelor of science degree program. The mixture of formats that the program offered allowed her to continue working full-time while earning a Penn State degree.
Jason Harold Graves, left, took advantage of the open microphone to say a few words during Penn State York's commencement May 4. Graves, a student-veteran and adult learner, used his military benefits to help pay for his education. He earned a bachelor of science in business and was the student marshal. David W. Chown, Ph.D., chancellor of Penn State York, and also a veteran, looks on during his last official commencement at the campus. Chown is retiring as chancellor of the campus effective Aug. 1
Science fiction fans can take a course this summer at Penn State York that is sure to be interesting, fun, and can fulfill a requirement in English. Science Fiction (ENGL 191) meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9:30 p.m. and is part of the first six-week summer session at the campus, which begins May 14. The course is offered in a blended format with online and in-class instruction.
Ready for some science fiction? Noel Sloboda, associate professor of English at Penn State York, is teaching a science fiction course beginning May 14. This six-week class explores the literature of technological innovation and social change — its development, themes and problems.
Lauren Clemens and Heather Kreiser will cross the stage of Penn State York’s Pullo Family Performing Arts Center on May 4, and receive their degrees during the campus’ 48th spring commencement ceremony. Both women have benefited from the many options Penn State provides for students to earn a degree. The ceremony, at 6 p.m. in The Pullo Center, is free and open to the public.
Lauren Clemens is graduating with a bachelor of science in business (BSB) from Penn State York. Clemens took advantage of the accelerated BSB, and was able to complete her degree more quickly by taking classes in a variety of formats while working full-time. Penn State provides a variety of ways for students to earn a degree.
In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s “RENT” continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. The 20th Anniversary Tour of “Rent” takes to the stage at the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at Penn State York on May 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Penn State York is offering a four-day Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) preparation course, Monday-Thursday, July 30-Aug. 2. The course is from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day in room 204 of the Main Classroom Building on campus.
