In the spring of 2003, three filmmakers (Jason Russell,
Bobby Bailey, Laren Poole) traveled to Africa to document the genocide that was
occurring in Darfur. Instead, they stumbled upon a little-known war that
originated in northern Uganda in 1987, making it Africa's longest-running war.
They produced a documentary about the children being abducted and turned into
child soldiers by Joseph Kony and his Lord's Resistance Army (LRA). Out of fear
of being abducted, the children of Uganda would walk miles every night to
places of refuge in order to avoid the LRA.
Penn State Schuylkill will hold its Annual Bunny Trail of
Treats on Sunday, March 25. The event
will take place from 1 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Penn State Schuylkill
Gymnasium, just follow the balloons! This
event is FREE and open to the community.
There will be treats, crafts, games, and music! The Bunny Trail of Treats is for kids 12 and
under and must be accompanied by an adult.
Don't forget your basket to collect your treats!
Penn State Schuylkill adult learner Dolores Delin, 83, has a lifetime of
experience to share with her classmates. Delin, who was encouraged to
attend college by her grandchildren, was featured in a recent article in
the Pottsville Republican Herald. To read the article, visit http://goo.gl/KtnEr online.
CHAOS ON THE COURT 2012: Students and Faculty/Staff Needed for 3rd Annual Faculty/Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game
Date: Sunday March 25, 2012
Location: Gym
Time: 5:00pm
Penn State Schuylkill will hold an Honors Day ceremony on April 18, 2012 at 5 pm in the John E. Morgan Auditorium.
Honors Day is intended to recognize members of our campus community, including students, faculty and staff who have distinguished themselves through accomplishments in teaching and learning, scholarship and research, and service to the campus community.
Light refreshments will be served immediately following in the Student Community Center lobby.
Rose Baker, co-chair-elect of Penn State's Commission for Women, has
announced that Barbara Kaunas, administrative support assistant at Penn
State Schuylkill, has been selected as the winner of the Achieving Women
Award in the staff non-exempt category. Each year, the Commission for
Women honors women who have shown notable leadership and are
accomplished in their fields, have supported the University's diversity
efforts and promoted equal opportunity, and/or have contributed to human
causes and public service activities.
The Undergraduate
Research Program is hosting Dr. Cory Scherer's presentation of his research this Friday, March 30, from 12 noon to 1 p.m. in the Fryer Conference Center (C101). Dr. Scherer's research is "Evolutionary
psychology and mate preferences: The case for the widower." Light refreshments will be served.
No reservations are necessary for this program, which is open to the campus and community.
Penn State Schuylkill will be holding Spring 2012 graduation on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 10:00 am in the Gymnasium, Lower Level of the
Health and Wellness Building. Schuylkill County District Attorney Karen Byrnes-Noon will be the keynote speaker.
Penn State Schuylkill
ECO FAIR APRIL 23rd 11am-1pm Mall Walk
Come see what Penn State and local companies and community organizations are
doing to preserve the environment.
Wednesday, April 11 10am to 6pm
Administration Building Room 2
Adults interested in coming back to school can stop by
anytime between 10am and 6pm to meet with the Adult Enrollment Coordinator.
They will learn about degree opportunities, the admissions process, and
financial aid.