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"Sanitize This" film poster banner with nine people on red carpet in front of Emmaus theatre marquee reading, "Sanitize This Private Premier"

Schuylkill professors earn dozens of awards for romcom short, 'Sanitize This!'

Catherine Fiorillo, associate teaching professor of theatre and speech at Penn State Schuylkill, has written, produced, and starred in a short film in collaboration with director David “DJ” Higgins, assistant teaching professor of film/video and music. “Sanitize This!” has earned 15 awards thus far and premiered locally on Thursday, May 20.
"Sanitize This" film poster banner with nine people on red carpet in front of Emmaus theatre marquee reading, "Sanitize This Private Premier"

"Sanitize This!" premiere image

The cast and crew of "Sanitize This!" convened for a private premiere of their short film at the Emmaus Theatre on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Pictured from left to right: Timothy Ring, Alex Hille, Jackie Fiorillo, Catherine Fiorillo, Ashely Reinhard, Evan Stutts, Stefan Fulton, Justin Fiorillo, and David "DJ" Higgins.

Black and white photo of Julia Hahn on blue background with Penn State Schuylkill logo and text that reads "Schuylkill Speaks! 2021"

Julia Hahn - Schuylkill Speaks

For recent biology graduate Julia Hahn, success is non-negotiable. Challenged, inspired and impassioned by motherhood, this new Penn State alumna will take a gap year to prepare for the MCAT and spend time with her young son before applying to medical school, where she intends to specialize in pediatrics.