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SATURDAY: Outdoor Concert

 

Featuring Story of the Year – Soccer Field
Opening Acts: RC Static and Identity X – 4:30 p.m
Concert Headliner: Story of the Year – 6:30 p.m.

CORPORATE SPONSORS:
Leed's
Burrell Group Inc.
Westmoreland Insurance Services
United Way of Westmoreland County

ALUMNI SPONSOR:
Alle-Kiski Society of the Penn State Alumni Assocaition

PHOTOS:
Chancellor's Ball;
Theatre Reunion and Children's Workshop 
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SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

SATURDAY

Bike Fun Run – 8:30 p.m., Flag Pole, Upper Parking Lot
Hosted by Hal Smith, Associated Professor of IST

First-Year Breakfast – 9:30 a.m., Art Gallery
Hosted by Student Affairs and Chancellor Snider

Alumni Breakfast and Family Social – 10:00 a.m., Forum Theatre Lobby
Sponsored by Alle-Kiski Society of the Penn State Alumni Association
Hosted by Alle-Kiski Society

Classic Car Show - 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Woodpeckers Parking Lot
Sponsored by McCutcheon Enterprises
Hosted by Development Office

Hot Topics Presentations – 10:15 a.m., Campus Classrooms
Sponsored by Penn State New Kensington Faculty

Travel the World and Study Abroad – Engineering Building, Room 121
Hosted by Maria Franco-DeGomez, Instructor in Spanish, and 
Josie Kalavar, Associated Professor of HDFS

IST Latest in Computer Technology - ITC Building, Room 30
Hosted by Wayne Smouse, Instructor in IST

Career Services Workshop - Science Building, Room 138
Hosted by Jim Shields, Coordinator of Career Services

Nature Trail Guided Tours - Athletics Center Lobby
Hosted by Bill Hamilton, Assistant professor of Biology, and
Deborah Sillman, Instructor in Biology

Theatre Alumni Reunion and Children's Workshop – 10:30 a.m., Forum Theatre
Sponsored by Alle-Kiski Society of the Penn State Alumni Association
Hosted by Alle-Kiski Society, Theatre Department,
Continuing Education Office and Alumni Relations Office

Welcome by Chancellor Kevin Snider
Remarks by Bill Mitas, Director of Theatre, 2008- present
Remarks by Dan Kirk, Director of Theatre, 2004-08
Remarks by Lil Coury, Director of Theatre, 1977-2004
Guest Speaker: Dr. Bob Kreashko, Writer and Producer, "Camp Life"
Special Effects Demonstration – Bill Mitas

Children Theatre Workshop – 11:45 a.m., Forum Theatre
Hosted by Bill Mitas, Instructor in Theatre Arts

Bed Race - 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Athletics Center Parking Lot
Sponsored by Burrell Group Inc. and Westmoreland Insurance Services
Hosted by Chancellor's Office and Student Affairs Office

Judging of Themes –11:00 a.m.
Bed Race Qualifying Times - Noon
Bed Race Finals – 2:00 p.m.
Bed Race Awards – 3:00 p.m.

Theatre Alumni Activities and Children's Theatre – 2:30 p.m., Forum Theatre
Sponsored by Alle-Kiski Society of the Penn State Alumni Association
Hosted by Alle-Kiski Society, Theatre Department,
Continuing Education Office, and Alumni Relations Office

Guest Speaker: Dr. Wayne Brinda, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Prime Stage
Children's Performance
Alumni Introductions, Performances, Awards

TV Football Game - 3:30 p.m., Student Union TV Lounge
Penn State Nittany Lions at  Illinois Fightin' Illini

^{Students unveil Bed Race prototype at Lower Burrell's 50th anniversary parade.}

Bed Race
The running of Penn State New Kensington's Bed Race is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 in the parking lot of the campus Athletics Center. Believed to be the first of its kind at a Penn State campus, the race is a part of the campus' annual Homecoming and Family Weekend Celebration. The race features five-person teams (four pushers, one rider) who will navigate a hospital bed over a measured course. A series of timed heats will culminate with the championship run at 2 p.m. In addition, judges will award prizes in various categories including wackiest design and best theme. Alumni, community, and student groups are encouraged to enter a team. Beds will be provided. The entry fee is $25 and benefits the United Way campaign. For more information, contact Angie Fisher at 724-334-6062 or arc1@psu.edu via e-mail. For more on the Bed Race, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/42915.htm#NEWS42915 online.

Theatre Alumni Reunion
The special class honorees for this year are the alumni who put their talents on the line to entertain the campus and the community as members of theatre-related student organizations. Activities include a continental breakfast, special effects demonstrations, presentations on set design and prop-making, special guest speakers, and impromptu performances by alumni. Former theatre directors Lil Coury (1977-2004) and Dan Kirk (2004-2008), as well as current director Bill Mitas (2008-present), will be on-hand to relive the "glory days" with former students. For the theater reunion schedule, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/42933.htm#NEWS42933 online.

Children's Theatre Workshop
Parents are encouraged to bring their kids to the day’s events and participate in a children's theatre workshop that will be held in conjunction with the theatre reunion. Families can also head to the grandstands and cheer their favorite bed race team.  The Nittany Lion is making a special appearance to greet everybody and be available for photos. To register for the children's workshop, call 724-34-6053 or contact Pat Hollinger, pdh5@psu.edu via e-mail. For the theater workshop schedule, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/42933.htm#NEWS42933 online.

Additional Activities
Other homecoming activities include a breakfast for first-year students and parents at 9:30 a.m. in the Art Gallery; a low-key bike ride at 8:30 a.m. that begins at the flag pole in the upper parking lot; and faculty and staff  "Hot Topics" presentations that start at 10:15 a.m. For more information, call 724-334-6063.

SATURDAY EVENING: OUTDOOR CONCERT WITH STORY OF THE YEAR
Nationally-known recording band Story of the Year is the headliner for Penn State New Kensington's live outdoor concert 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 on the campus soccer field. Story takes the stage at 6:30 p.m. and for the first time brings its post-hardcore style to the Alle-Kiski Valley. The post-hardcore band is currently writing material for a new release. Two local bands, RC Static and Identity X, will open for Story at 4:30 p.m. Lawn-seat tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door for the general public. Admission is $10 for Penn State New Kensington students with campus ID. Tickets are available in the Student Activities office or by calling Paula Dove at 724-334-6143 or  pmd14@psu.edu via e-mail. Tickets are also available at Ticketmaster, visit http://tinyurl.com/phknu4. For more about the concert, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/42924.htm#NEWS42924
 online.

THE "NEW LOOK" OF CAMPUS

Penn State New Kensington got a "facelift" over the summer and students returning to campus are deeming the elective surgery a success.Work was completed on interior and exterior projects including new sidewalks, landscaping, and lighting for the entrance of the Conference Center and new outdoor furniture for the Conference Center court yard.

The biggest project was the construction of an natural-grass, multi-purpose field behind the Athletics Center and the widening and lengthening of the adjacent soccer field. The new field will serve as a practice field for softball as well as men's and women's soccer, which becomes a varsity sport in fall 2010. The field will also be used for intramurals and for youth soccer leagues in the community.

Other highlights of the beautification of the campus features a electronic marquis along Seventh Street Road, new signage for buildings, and new concrete for the entrance to the Engineering building. Additional improvements included new furniture for the main lobby, theatre lobby, and student study area and renovations of classrooms, new windows for Blissell Library, and fresh paint for various hallways and doors.

Café 780, formally known as the Cat's Pause Café, was re-carpeted and new umbrellas were added to the tables in the court yard. The new moniker reflects the upgrades to food services by the new caterer, AVI Foodsystems Inc.  AVI is an independently owned and operated food service company that provides services to industry, universities, school systems and health care facilities throughout the Midwest and eastern United States.

WEDNESDAY

Admissions Open House - 6:30 p.m., Conference Center
Hosted by the Admissions Office

Student Techno Dance Party - 8:30 p.m., Café 780
Hosted by Student Activities Office/Student Government Association

THURSDAY

Oakbridge Academy of Arts Exhibit, Oct. 1-31, Art Gallery
Hosted by Bud Gibbons, Professor of Visual Arts

FRIDAY

Chancellor's Ball, 6:30 p.m., Hillcrest Country Club
Sponsored by Leed's
Hosted by Advisory Board, Penn State New Kensington

WEDNESDAY EVENING
Prospective students and their families have the opportunity to discover the benefits of attending Penn State New Kensington at the Fall Open House at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The event, held in conjunction with Homecoming and Family Weekend, gives visitors a chance to explore the University; meet with campus staff, faculty and alumni; and tour the campus with current students as hosts. Patty Brady, director of enrollment management, will talk with high school students and parents about the admission process and Amy Blakley, financial aid coordinator, will discuss student-aid opportunities. The open house is one of several programs planned this fall to acquaint prospective students with the campus and Penn State's wide variety of academic programs. To register for the event, call 724-334-LION or 888-968-PAWS.

THURSDAY: OPENING OF OAKBRIDGE ACADEMY OF ARTS EXHIBIT
The exhibit of the works of Oakbridge Academy of Arts opens Thursday, Oct. 1 for a month-long run in the Penn State New Kensington Art Gallery."The Language of Art” features more than 50 multi-media pieces by faculty and students of the academy. The display includes paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures, and most are for sale at prices starting at $15 and ranging up to $2,000. The reception for the artists is set for 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9. The reception and exhibit are free to the public. Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. weekends. For more on the Oakbridge Academy, visit http://www.oaa.edu/index.htm online.

FRIDAY MORNING: GOLF TEAM AT GREATER ALLEGHENY INVITATIONAL
The Penn State New Kensington golf team closes out its regular season at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in the Greater Allegheny Invitational at Butler's Golf Course in Elizabeth, Pa. The local Lions face Penn State Shenango, Penn State Fayette, and host Penn State Greater Allegheny in the last  Penn State University Athletic Conference match before the PSUAC championships, Oct. 12-13, at the Penn State Blue Course in State College.
New Kensington is 9-7 in the Penn State University Athletic Conference and 10-8 overall, are in third place in the West division. Mont Alto leads the division with an 15-1 record followed by Penn College at 12-4. New Kensington is in third place followed by Shenango, Fayette, and Greater Allegheny. Penn State New Kensington is the defending tournament champion. For a roster, schedule, results, stats, and season outlook, visit http://www.nk.psu.edu/42905.htm#NEWS42905 online

FRIDAY EVENING: CHANCELLOR'S BALL
Alumni and friends of Penn State New Kensington can dance the night away at the inaugural Chancellor's Ball 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Hill Crest Country Club.  The event brings together founders, donors, alumni, students, faculty and staff, and features dinner and entertainment by the big band sound of the Rick Farinelli Band. Penn State memorabilia and paraphernalia can be purchased through a mystery box sale or bids on auction baskets. While the contents of the mystery box cannot be revealed, the auction items include golf passes for Hill Crest, center ice seats at the Oct 20 Penguins-Blues game, tickets to Nov. 7 Penn State-Ohio State game, a night at the opera to see "Falstaff," and a progressive dinner beginning at Chancellor Kevin Snider's house. All proceeds benefit "For the Future" campaign for campus students. Registration and a reception begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and dancing. For more information, call 724-334-6056.

SATURDAY: HOMECOMING FEATURES BED RACE, THEATRE REUNIONS