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Firefighters battled a controlled blaze on the tarmac at Penn State's University Park Airport on May 23 during a full-scale emergency exercise. The exercise was designed to provide real-time training and recertification for emergency response personnel from around the Centre Region.

University Park Airport Emergency Response Exercise

A moment of levity: Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates celebrated with the Nittany Lion after commencement ceremonies, held May 5 at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pa.

Commencement across Penn State: Spring 2012

New graduates of Penn State's Eberly College of Science listened to the commencement address provided by United States Secretary of Energy Steven Chu during spring 2012 graduation ceremonies held May 5 at the Bryce Jordan Center on the University Park campus.

Spring commencement 2012 under way

A Moroccan farmer taught Penn State students about the properties of vetiver grass, including its ability to clean wastewater. The grass could be used as part of a solution to water-quality problems being experienced in Assoul, Morocco, where students spent time recently.

Penn State, Moroccan students problem-solve together

Anjelica Fortunato, left, and Jeffrey Lu reviewed for their Anatomy 129 final exam on May 1 on the HUB-Robeson Center Lawn on Penn State's University Park campus. Penn State students are preparing for and taking final exams throughout the week as spring semester 2012 comes to a close.

Finals Week Spring Semester 2012

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Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium

Painting the Lines at Beaver Stadium

Did They Get It Right? - RedTails

Did They Get It Right? - RedTails

Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012

Iconic Penn State elm taken down over spring break 2012

We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

We ... are Penn State (December 19, 2011)

Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal

Disease stricken matching elm tree slated for removal

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

Penn State's creamery, from the cow to the cone

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Public invited to attend free comedy show on Jan. 24

Friday, January 13, 2012

Penn State Beaver will present a live comedy show presented by Inside Joke Films, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, in the auditorium of the Student Union Building. The program is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Robin Schreck, coordinator of residence life and student activities, at ras62@psu.edu or 724-773-3947, visit www.beaver.psu.edu, or visit http://www.insidejokefilms.com/index.html. (more)

Comedian/actor D'Sean Ross to perform Nov. 10 at Penn State Beaver

Sunday, October 23, 2011

Comedian and actor D'Sean Ross will perform at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, in the auditorium of the Student Union Building at Penn State Beaver. Ross has been recognized nationally for his stand-up comedy and his observations on life as well as his work as an actor. The performance will be free and open to the public. (more)

Tickets for musical comedy, Forum, are on sale

Friday, July 22, 2011

Tickets are on sale for the Center Theatre Players production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." The show will be held at 7:30 p.m. on July 28, 29 and 30, in the auditorium of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Brodhead Cultural Center office at 724-773-3610 or by sending an email to rxm70@psu.edu. Tickets will be sold at the door at 6 p.m. prior to each performance. For a complete schedule of August events at the Brodhead Cultural Center, visit http://www.beaver.psu.edu/brodhead. (more)

Cash Cab's Ben Bailey to perform at The Pullo Center Nov. 4

Ben Bailey will perform Nov. 4 at Penn State York's Pullo Family Performing Arts Center.
Thursday, June 30, 2011

Ben Bailey from the television show "Cash Cab" will bring his stand-up comedy to Penn State York's Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4. Tickets are on sale now and are $27.50. Tickets can be purchased at The Pullo Center box office, charge by phone at 717-505-8900, or online at www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu and www.Ticketmaster.com. Penn State York students can purchase one ticket, regularly priced at $27.50, at the discounted rate of $15 at the box office. Acclaimed stand-up comedian, Bailey is the most desired cab driver in New York. He is the host of the highly successful shows "Cash Cab" and "Cash Cab: After Dark" on the Discovery Channel. (more)

Tickets on sale for summer musical comedy

Friday, June 10, 2011

Tickets are on sale now for the Center Theatre Players production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy, "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum." The show will be held at 7:30 p.m. from July 28-30 in the auditorium of the Penn State Beaver Student Union Building. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Brodhead Cultural Center office at 724-773-3610 or by sending an email to rxm70@psu.edu. (more)

Comedian Earl David Reed to perform at York's Pullo Center April 2

Earl David Reed will perform on April 2 at Penn State York's Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center).
Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Earl David Reed takes to the stage at Penn State York's Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2. This is Reed's third live performance at The Pullo Center. Ticket price is $26.50, and they are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at The Pullo Center box office, charge by phone at 717-505-8900, or online at www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu or www.ticketmaster.com. (more)

Comedy troupe to hold benefit for Children's Miracle Network May 20-21

Wednesday, March 02, 2011

The Harrisburg-based improvisational comedy troupe, Don't Break the Streak, will hold a benefit for Children's Miracle Network at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. The event, titled "Comedy from the Heart," will consist of four improv comedy shows at 8 and 10:30 p.m. on May 20 and 21 at the Harrisburg Comedy Zone, 110 Limekiln Road, in New Cumberland, Pa. (more)

Short plays by Penn State Beaver students open to the public

Monday, October 11, 2010

The public is invited to attend three short plays presented by Penn State Beaver Theatre and written by Beaver campus students. The plays will be presented at noon on Oct. 20 and 22, and at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 in the auditorium of the Student Union Building. Tickets are $3 each. Students involved in the plays are from the Theatre Production class taught by Carol Schafer, associate professor of theatre, integrative arts and women's studies at Beaver campus. (more)

Stephen Lynch to bring his musical comedy to The Pullo Center in York

Tickets are on sale now for Stephen Lynch performance Dec. 9 at Penn State York's Pullo Family Performing Arts Center.
Thursday, September 16, 2010

Musical comedian Stephen Lynch will bring his funny songs and antics to the stage at Penn State York's Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9. Ticket prices are $50 and $35, and are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at The Pullo Center box office, at http://www.pullocenter.yk.psu.edu/ and http://www.Ticketmaster.com/ online, or charge by phone at 717-505-8900. (more)

Comedians compete, Phroth hosts comedy show April 24 for centennial

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Two Penn State student comedic efforts are under way this week. Students of Phroth, Penn State's humor magazine and producer of the Phollegian, host the first Phroth Alumni Comedy Show this Saturday (April 24) in honor of its centennial year. In addition, a team of four Penn State students compete against Temple in online voting beginning Thursday, April 22, during round one of the 3rd Annual Rooftop Comedy National College Comedy Competition. (more)