During spring 2017, the Penn State Mont Alto Diversity Committee will host events to create an awareness that people are different and to develop understanding and appreciation for such differences. The events are designed to bring diversity and culture to the Mont Alto campus and give the campus community an opportunity to participate in the events.
On Nov. 12, Third Child Productions and the Open Keg Film Project will hold auditions for “A Host of Sparrows ― an independent film that will be shot in south-central Pennsylvania during April and May. Auditions will be held from noon to 4 p.m. in the General Studies Building auditorium on the Mont Alto campus.
The art of Geoffrey Thulin is on exhibit through mid-December at the Penn State Mont Alto Library, second floor. Members of the community are welcome to view the show 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The exhibit includes watercolor and mixed media paintings.
Chancellor Francis K. Achampong presented awards to students whose work placed highest from among 49 research-based projects during Penn State Mont Alto’s 11th annual Academic Festival on April 22. A crowd packed the General Studies Auditorium for the awards ceremony in the General Studies Auditorium. Sponsored by F&M Trust, the Academic Festival highlighted students’ best academic work for the year, including research-based projects, oral presentations, performances and informational exhibits.
