Want the recipe for an evening of great entertainment? How about a double measure of country music; leaven it with a cool, bluesy jazz number and the melodic strains of original piano compositions; season it with a mix of Broadway, rock and a dash of heavy metal. Garnish the result with a bit of comedy and a splash of surprise.
The result is the Penn State Shenango Drama Club's Talent Show at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, in the Penn State Auditorium on Shenango Avenue in downtown Sharon. (more)
Codi Shine is this year's recipient of the prestigious Sharonsteel Scholar award, a four-year, full-tuition grant to Penn State funded by the Sharonsteel Foundation. The award, presented by Sharonsteel Trust Administrator Lori Darby, marks the 14th year that a Penn State Shenango student has been presented with this honor. (more)
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders marked by impaired social interactions, restricted interests, repetitive behaviors, and communication impairment, which persist throughout a person's lifetime. The ASD prevalence rate--the number of individuals diagnosed with autism--has been steadily increasing over time. A new report from the U.S. Department of Health's Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), based on a phone survey of over 78,000 families, set the prevalence rate at nearly one in 91 children. This is an increase from the prior statistic of one in 150 children reported in 2007 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says The Medical Minute, a service of the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. (more)
One of the first-ever analyses of the effects of global warming on endangered primates has examined how El Nino warming has affected the abundance of four highly threatened New World monkeys. All four monkey species showed drops in abundance relating to large-scale climate fluctuations. The study suggests that the consequences of intensified climate fluctuations could be devastating for several primate species. (more)
Look in your wallet, purse, personal digital assistant or smart phone and you probably have a list of names, phone numbers and addresses. You might even have a file for your passwords or important account numbers, birthdays and anniversaries, bank account numbers and so many more bits of data from your life. Do you have your medication list there, too? (more)
Penn State Shenango will hold an Adult Open House from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Lecture Hall 222. Adult students who are considering enrolling in Penn State Shenango's spring semester or who are planning on attending next fall semester are encouraged to attend this event. (more)
Penn State Shenango Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) Club will host "Straight Talk: A Discussion of LGBTA Issues" in recognition of Coming Out Month at noon on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in room 105 of Sharon Hall. HDFS faculty and club advisers Claudia Brown and Bill McGuigan, along with HDFS President Michelle Miller, are enthusiastic about increasing the awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Allies (LGBTA) issues on campus and in the local community. (more)
Penn State Shenango will hold its annual Penn State Day from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Oct. 31, in 105 Sharon Hall.
High school juniors or seniors considering attendance at any Penn State campus are encouraged to attend this open house. They will learn about the admissions process, about the academic options available at Penn State and receive a tour of the Shenango campus.
Penn State Shenango is looking for a few talented high school students! These students will be invited to showcase their talents in rounding out the acts offered by Penn State Shenango's students and faculty in a Talent Show this fall. On Saturday, Oct. 31, from 1 until 9 p.m., the Penn State Shenango Drama Club will be holding auditions in the Shenango campus auditorium for its upcoming Talent Show to be held beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 21. The group is looking for talented singers, dancers, bands, comedians, monologues, skits or any other talent act which is appropriate for family entertainment. (more)
The thickness of their vocal cords determines how deep their voices are, explained David Puts, assistant professor of biological anthropology. His research has revealed that women are attracted to deeper voices. (more)