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On hand for the November 18 groundbreaking of Trippe Hall were, from left, Stewart Christenson, of Noelker and Hull Associates; Joseph Milicia Jr., of Turner Construction; Moustafa Elhadary, a junior Software Engineering major and president of the college's student government association; Ralph Ford, chancellor; Gail Hurley, associate vice president for auxiliary and business services for Penn State; Mike Lindner, director of housing and food services at Penn State Behrend; and Chris Hurley, senior director

Trippe Hall Construction to Begin

Construction of Trippe Hall, a four-story, 251-bed residence hall at Penn State Behrend, is expected to begin in December. The $28.4 million building will be located near Ohio Hall, at the southwestern corner of the campus.

Young People's Chorus of Erie will be "Making Spirits Bright" at December concert

Young People's Chorus of Erie will be "Making Spirits Bright" at December concert

"The sights, sounds and feelings of the holidays hearken back to a time when winter's dark and cold did more than bring on a case of the blues—winter was a threat to many, a time to be worried about survival itself,” said Gabrielle Dietrich, YPC’s artistic director. “So, (with this concert), we turn to our traditions, the rituals and commemorations that helped our ancestors maintain motivation, will and solidarity.

Presidential election focus of discussions, meetings

Following last week’s presidential election, students, faculty and staff across the University have been organizing informal gatherings, round-tables and panel sessions to discuss this year’s election, related media coverage and the results. Here is a look at some of the discussions that have happened and are scheduled to take place.