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College Launches Stand for State Bystander Intervention Program.

College Launches Stand for State Bystander Intervention Program.

With a selfie station, free swag and one-on-one conversations, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, recently introduced the Stand for State campaign at launch events on Jan. 27. The initiative, launched University-wide the week of Jan. 25, uses a bystander intervention curriculum developed by Green Dot, a national violence prevention program. 

Students push limits, develop video games in 48 hours.

Students push limits, develop video games in 48 hours.

Adam Winterbottom sat detached from his surroundings, blankly staring ahead at the wall in the Game Development Lab of the Jack Burke Research and Economic Development Center.

“Uh, maybe you should go get some sleep,” said Peter Kalmar, a senior computer science major and one of Winterbottom’s partners for Global Game Jam 2016.

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Speaker applications now being accepted for TEDx event at Penn State Behrend

Applications are now being accepted for speakers who would like to be considered for TEDxPSUErie, an independently organized TED event that will be held on the campus of Penn State Behrend. TEDxPSUErie is scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m. April 16 and carries the theme “Thinking Across Boundaries.” The event is designed to foster learning, inspiration and wonder by bringing bright minds together to discuss a variety of subjects.
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Penn State Harrisburg launches Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Penn State President Eric Barron and University officials joined with David Black, president and CEO of the Harrisburg Regional Chamber and CREDC, to launch the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Penn State Harrisburg. The center will enhance the entrepreneurial environment in Central Pennsylvania and encourage students, faculty and community members to transform their intellectual property and creative works into local businesses and industries.

Nicolas Altstaedt and Alexander Lonquich to perform as part of Music at Noon

Nicolas Altstaedt’s versatility will be on display Feb. 23 when he performs as part of Music at Noon: The Logan Series at Penn State Behrend. He will be joined by classical pianist Alexander Lonquich. The performance takes place at noon in the McGarvey Commons of the Reed Union Building. Admission is free, and reserved parking for audience members will be available in the Reed lot.