The Penn State Abington Library was selected by the University Libraries to install a Short Story Dispenser that delivers original content from around the globe as well as literary pieces submitted by faculty, staff and students.
The Share Your Opioid Story initiative is hosting a Community Conversation at Penn State Abington to tell the stories behind the statistics of the opioid crisis.The community event will take place at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 18, in the Lares Union Building at Penn State Abington.
Erin Bergner, a Penn State Abington junior, is motivated, to say the least: She carries extra courses so she can graduate early, works in a faculty research lab, and holds down another part-time job. And all the while she is managing her recovery from opioid addiction and telling her story on ShareYourOpioidStory.com to help reduce stigma and support others in the grip of addiction. "We're not just a statistic, we're individuals with hopes, dreams and struggles," said Bergner.
A Penn State Abington student leaped into her study abroad experience in Spain with support from the campus' Global Programs unit. Charlena Frank returned with new perspectives that she believes will open up new opportunities.
Bonnie Levinthal, associate professor of art at Penn State Abington, spent 18 days working with other artists and scientists near the Arctic Circle last fall. Levinthal’s Arctic-inspired exhibit, "Another World; by a route obscure … ", is on view through Feb. 24 at Napoleon gallery in Philadelphia.
These Penn State Abington dancers are gearing up for the 46-hour no sitting, no standing dance marathon, which will be held the weekend of Feb. 15 at University Park.
Choose from an industry credential in business analysis, a badge in cybersecurity, or a Penn State certificate in data science, all offered at Penn State Abington.
A Penn State Abington faculty member was instrumental in securing three grants totaling more than $2.7 million to combat the opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania and nationwide.
