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Saturday, December 7th, 2024
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Penn State's Lion's Pantry, a student-led initiative combating food insecurity, celebrated its 10th anniversary with an open house, highlighting a decade of providing food and household supplies to students in need. Penn State
- ➤ The first phase of State College's Calder Way project has concluded, involving major utility infrastructure upgrades and road improvements to enhance pedestrian and bike accessibility, with future phases planned through 2028. StateCollege.com
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jane Liechty, an adult learner and mother of five, has been honored as the fall 2024 student marshal for Penn State's College of Arts and Architecture, marking her return to education after a 22-year hiatus. Penn State
- ➤ Four Schreyer Scholars were honored by Schreyer Honors College for their leadership, academic success, and community service, including Nicole Croushore who received the Neil C. Patel Changemaker Scholarship. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State's Clinical and Translational Science Institute invites graduate and medical students to apply for its 2025 Translational Research Training and Translational Science Fellowship Programs to gain skills in interdisciplinary clinical and translational research. Penn State
- ➤ A team from Penn State Smeal College of Business won first place in the Business with Integrity Case Competition, focusing on improving a luxury brand's societal contributions. Penn State
- ➤ Kartik Khurana, a Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology graduate student, secured a full-time cybersecurity job at NVIDIA by utilizing internships and LinkedIn networking. Penn State
- ➤ The Penn State Eberly College of Science’s Science-U camps marked their 25th year, providing K-12 students with opportunities to engage with real science and researchers. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State's College of Health and Human Development and Widener University have established an admissions agreement to facilitate a streamlined pathway for students into graduate programs in physician assistant studies, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, including reserved seats for those in biobehavioral health and kinesiology. Penn State
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dozens fell ill with norovirus at Faccia Luna restaurant in State College, Pennsylvania, leading to a temporary closure for sanitation. StateCollege.com
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Nittany Ballet’s The Nutcracker Performance
Nittany Ballet’s The Nutcracker offers a magical holiday experience featuring enchanting performances by toy soldiers and other beloved characters in a re-imagined production by Artistic Director Paul Gibson.
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CPDW's Dance Performance: Snow Day
This performance features students of the Central Pennsylvania Dance Workshop showcasing various dance styles inspired by snow day activities and adventures.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Live Performance at Boal City Brewing
Singer-songwriter Anna Pearl will perform live at Boal City Brewing, providing a relaxing atmosphere just before the holidays.
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Anna Pearl Belinda Holiday Show at Happy Valley Brewing Company
Anna Pearl, a singer/songwriter from State College, will perform a holiday show at Happy Valley Brewing Company.
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Penn Quakers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball
The Penn State Nittany Lions will compete against the Penn Quakers at the Bryce Jordan Center, showcasing an exciting basketball rivalry and a talented team.
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NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run
The annual Resolution Run 5k race invites runners and walkers to participate in this festive New Year's Eve event, encouraging costumes and offering incentives for early registration.
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Beautiful Historic Bellefonte Home For Sale
Discover the Victorian charm and beauty as yesteryear's nostalgia blends with some of today's modern kitchen and bath conveniences in this 3-story 1890 built, stately brick and stone Queen Anne Victorian. The home has currently been in the same family for 79 years but was originally built for Bank President C. F. Montgomery and architecturally designed by famous Architect Samuel Fox.
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