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Thursday, December 12th, 2024
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Good morning, State College. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of December.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Zion Sykes, leveraging his leadership as UPUA president and liberal arts education at Penn State, is preparing for a career in governmental consulting or international law while impacting the university community. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State University achieved significant recognition in sustainability, ranking 2nd among U.S. universities and 19th globally in the 2025 QS World University Rankings. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State will commemorate the 50th anniversary of its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Banquet on January 15, 2025, celebrating decades of advocacy for social justice, with tickets now available for purchase. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology will offer a new course on natural language processing in spring 2025 to teach students how AI can understand human language. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State announces five academic buildings will be open 24/7 for students to study for finals from December 12 to 20. Onward State
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Penn State study reveals extensive inbreeding in the once-endangered Kirtland's warblers, potentially guiding future conservation efforts. Penn State
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Penn State men's hockey team debuted a new jersey honoring fallen veteran Lt. Michael P. Murphy during the Capital Hockey Classic against Army. Daily Collegian
- ➤ Penn State was honored with the 2024 Team USA Collegiate Impact Award – Olympic Silver, for its significant contribution to Team USA's achievements in the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Penn State
- ➤ Penn State men's basketball team was outrebounded and outperformed in the paint during an 80-76 loss against Rutgers in their first Big Ten road trip of the season. Daily Collegian
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
- ➤ Penn State researchers receive a $3 million DARPA grant to advance semiconductor technology by integrating gallium nitride with silicon for more efficient, cost-effective electronic devices. Penn State
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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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~ Jim Rohn
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