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Featured objects for the evening will include the full moon and the planets Jupiter and Saturn. Other celestial objects may also be shown, depending on sky conditions.
A planetarium show will be held in 541 Davey Lab. The open house is free, and everyone is welcome to join the club for a relaxing evening under the stars.
Items to be auctioned, including a 1984 Buick Skylark, are on display on the first floor of the Hetzel Union Building through Oct. 31. Other items include: Greatest Moments in Football History, signed by John Cappeletti and Joe Paterno; brunch for two at the Nittany Lion Inn; brunch for two at The Penn State Scanticon; Penn State football and basketball memorabilia; dinner for two at Spats Cafe; a catered dinner party for six in your home; a housecleaning certificate; and more.
Silent bids may be made at the HUB desk. Final bidding will take place at 12:30 p.m. during the Oct. 31 luncheon in the Paul Robeson Center. You must be present to win. Cash and checks will be accepted.
Tickets for this event are available from your United Way representative for $5.
During this four-week series, learn to manage everyday stress through the use of meditation, relaxation therapy and gentle stretching. Meets Tuesdays, Nov. 5 through 26, from 12-1 p.m. in 110 Henderson Building (The Living Center). Cost is $10, reimbursable to HMO participants. To register, contact Jan Hawbaker at 865-3085 or jqh3@psu.edu.
Researchers have discovered that it is possible to reduce the symptoms of car sickness (motion sickness). Since there are some similar mechanisms that cause the nausea of motion sickness and chemotherapy, researchers would like to investigate if the procedure might help people with other kinds of nausea.
Participating in this study will not interfere with your medical treatment in any way. This study has been approved by Penn State's Use of Human Subjects Committee and will be directed by Robert M. Stern in the Department of Psychology.
If you would like more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Stern at one of the following numbers: 865-1712; or evenings and weekends: 238-7063.
To obtain additional information about it, the Department of Psychology is looking for children (ages 3-9) with and without gastrointestinal problems or a specific diagnosis to participate in a study. The study does not hurt and there is no risk to the health of the child. He or she will receive a toy for taking part.
The research is being conducted under the supervision of Robert M. Stern, professor of psychology, and has been approved by the Penn State Use of Human Subjects Committee.
Parental permission for participation is required. For further details, please contact Claudia G. Lederer, Department of Psychology, 535 Moore Building at 865-1725 or 238-4659.
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