Penn State Harrisburg News

‘Busy’ is an understatement for education major Megan Kopp

To say Middletown resident Megan Kopp was “busy” would be an understatement.

Married and expecting her first child on Christmas Day, excelling in a demanding major at Penn State Harrisburg, student teaching, and a member of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, Megan “hasn’t had a day off in four years.” But she adds, “It’s all been worth it.”

Her efforts have been rewarded with a $2,000 scholarship from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Megan serves as president of the ASCD student chapter at Penn State Harrisburg, designed to accelerate the professional growth of preservice educators.

Library exhibit profiles college’s history

In its 42 years of existence, more than 33,000 students have earned their degrees at Penn State Harrisburg and many thousands of others have worked, visited, or studied on the campus.

They have all been part of the history of what began as a small college in 1966 and has evolved into the major education and research institution it is today. From 18 students in 1966, the college has grown to nearly 4,000 in 2008.

To assure that vast history is documented while being accessible to the public, the Campus History Archives has been established by the library featuring an exhibit showcasing the many changes to the facilities, publications, and student life of the college.

Community Safety and Health

College Events

Champion for racial justice Cornel West lectures Oct. 23

One of America’s most provocative public intellectuals, Cornel West has been a champion for racial justice since childhood.

As a boy, West was greatly impressed by the Baptist church and was deeply touched by the stories of parishioners who, only two generations from slavery, told stories of blacks maintaining their religious faith during the most trying of times.

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Research News

Heard on Campus: Democrats vs. GOP

A panel of current and retired Penn State Harrisburg public policy faculty today presented their views on the presidential election, and despite different political party affiliations, the group — surprisingly — agreed on many issues.

"What difference have the debates made in the race" was among the questions moderator Dr. Harold Shill asked the panelists. The consensus: not much.