This article was written for
The Call weekly newspaper in southern Schuylkill County.
This article was published March 18, 2010.
Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day throughout March at PSU
Schuylkill
Schuylkill Haven, PA (Penn State) March 18, 2010 – St.
Patrick’s Day may have ended at midnight last evening, but
that is no reason to stop celebrating. There are two special
cultural events at Penn State Schuylkill this month that are
keeping the spotlight on the Irish. County residents are
invited and encouraged to visit the campus to enjoy these
events and others that will be taking place in March.
Cultural Events Series
– On Wednesday, March 24, at 7:00 p.m., The Screaming
Orphans (www.thescreamingorphans.com) will be performing a
free concert in the Morgan Auditorium. The band’s music has
a pop-rock sound to it, but the foundations in traditional
Irish music can be heard. A week later, on March 31, the
Broesler School of Irish Dance will also grace the stage of
the Morgan Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. This interactive and
educational show will feature a variety of Irish dance.
If you would like to be added to PSU
Schuylkill’s Cultural Events mailing list, contact Jeff
Fazio, assistant director of student affairs, at
570-385-6246 or jmf31@psu.edu.
Midday
Music Series
– March features two Midday Music series shows. Both shows
are at noon in the Hidden Stream Café. On March 18, Tejas
Singh will be performing.Tejas’ Indie-style music is
something that has to be experienced to be fully
appreciated. Jason LeVassuer’s show last month was cancelled
due to snow and has been rescheduled for Tuesday, March 23.
Jason graces the stage with his very unique
audience-interactive style. His spontaneous nature has often
led him to grab a trash can (or some other nearby object)
and play it as an instrument. His show is a must see
experience and his tunes can be previewed at www.myspace.com/jasonlevasseur.
Religious & Philosophical Forum (RAPF) Lecture Series
– The spring semester includes three RAPF Lectures. The
second lecture is on Friday, March 26 at noon in the
R.
Michael Fryer Conference Center in the Classroom Building.
Imam Anwar bin Nafea Muhaimin, CEO of Masjid Quba Inc., will
be addressing the topic "The Islamic Community."
Special Event
– Nittany Neighborhood Dinner: A “Nittany
Neighborhood Dinner” will be held Thursday, March 25 at 6:00
p.m. at the Schuylkill Haven Recreation/Senior Center,
co-sponsored by the Schuylkill Haven Council of Churches and
Penn State Schuylkill. Catered by Hess Catering, the dinner
will be served buffet-style. Speakers from the community and
campus will welcome the crowd and the university choir will
perform three selections. Door prizes and contests will be
available.
The
Schuylkill Haven area public is invited to attend. There is
no charge to attend the banquet, however a free will
offering will be taken to benefit the heating fund
administered by the Schuylkill Haven Council if Churches.
Persons planning to attend should call the Schuylkill County
VISION Office at 622-6097 to confirm their reservation
before March 22.
Special Event
– BerkS Got Talent: On Saturday, March 27 at 7:00
p.m. there will be a multi-college Talent Show taking place
at Albright College in Reading, PA. The competition includes
the five schools of higher education in Berks County and
Penn State Schuylkill. The name, “BerkS Got Talent,”
includes a capital letter “S” to represent Schuylkill
counties involvement. The show is being hosted as a benefit
for Haiti relief efforts through the Red Cross so there will
be a requested donation of $10 at the door. Three groups of
student performers from Penn State Schuylkill will be
competing against students from Albright College, Alvernia
University, Kutztown University, Penn State Berks and
Reading Area Community College. The top prize includes
signed contracts with all six schools to perform during the
2010-2011 academic year.
Penn
State encourages qualified persons with disabilities to
participate in its programs and activities. If you
anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have
questions about the physical access provided, please contact
Jeff Fazio, assistant director of student affairs,
570-385-6246 in advance of your participation or visit. Penn
State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity,
and the diversity of its workforce.
Contact:
Jeff
Fazio, Assistant Director of Student affairs
Penn State Schuylkill
570-385-6246
www.sl.psu.edu
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