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Things to Do at Penn State Harrisburg: Nov. 11-17

The following is a collection of events happening around Penn State Harrisburg next week.




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Penn State School of Theatre presents 'Much Ado about Nothing'

The Penn State School of Theatre will produce William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing,” Nov. 16-22, at the Pavilion Theatre on the University Park campus.




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A time for discipleship

A rejection from an au pair organisation in the U.S. made it possible for Carolina from Argentina to grow in relationship with Jesus.




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God opens the eyes of a child

A boy from an underprivileged community in Córdoba, Argentina, shows his excitement when he hears the gospel message.




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The Word hidden in children’s hearts

Leaders with OM Argentina help children in Córdoba memorise God's Word.




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Reaching the Mapuche

OM in Buenos Aires journeys to the indigenous Mapuche people to serve, develop relationships, disciple local believers and minister in the community.




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Relationships at the centre of God’s will

The OM team in Córdoba gives workshops on emotional health to help women in local churches find practical strategies for living the Christian life.




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Perseverance in friendship

Through friendship developed at an OM-run English programme for university students in Córdoba, one worker stands alongside a young man in his search for God.




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Transformation with a sewing machine

Pia desperately wanted to work but was always confronted with her background. OM gives her a sewing machine and, with it, a new beginning.




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Students complete first post high school CNC program at Penn State DuBois

Four local high school graduates recently completed a comprehensive Computer Numerical Control (CNC) training program at Penn State DuBois, preparing them for in-demand careers in manufacturing.




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Penn State DuBois Wildlife Technology Program achieves reaccreditation

Recently, the Wildlife Technology Program at Penn State DuBois earned reaccreditation with the North American Wildlife Technology Association for five years.




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DuBois IST students benefit from equipment partnership with Penn State IT

The Penn State DuBois Information Sciences and Technology program has significantly enhanced its technological resources through a new partnership with Penn State Information Technology leadership and IT Infrastructure. This collaboration will expand hands-on learning opportunities for students, while saving the campus tens of thousands of dollars in equipment costs.




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Birthing hope in the UAE

Medical missions changed a nation.




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Upgrade your thinking about Arabs

Do we only see isolated radicalism, or can we see a beautiful destiny for Arabs as well?




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Living as city on a hill in Oman

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live, work and be a light in Oman?




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Marriage changes everything

A newly married couple in the Arabian Peninsula finds fresh opportunity to share their story with local friends.




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Wasting our time or waiting for His time?

OM worker in the Arabian Peninsula reflects on his friendship with a local.




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Relationship and responsibility

An OM worker in the Arabian Peninsula navigates life with local families beyond traditional cups of tea.




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Wedding crashing in the Arabian Peninsula

OM MENA writer Nicole James experiences Arab hospitality when she accepts a same-day wedding invitation.




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God speaks through thunder and whispers

A long-term worker shares with a local man in the middle of a thunderstorm, discovering his interest in Jesus.




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Wishing she would find truth

A long-term worker shares truth with women showcasing local handicrafts at a tourist attraction.




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Friendships are for sharing

Worker uses local friend’s introductions to intentionally share truth with young men.




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News24 Business | Say hi to 'Sandton 2.0', as swanky suburb beefs up security with artificial intelligence

While some were writing Sandton's obituary during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the work-from-home phenomenon became the norm, others - like its property owners and businesses - were planning its revival.




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News24 Business | Troubled China Evergrande pledges to repay debts in 2023

China Evergrande has pledged to repay its debt this year, as the property giant faces a restructuring following Beijing's crackdown on excessive borrowing and rampant speculation in the real estate sector.




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Presentations highlight daylong U.S. Media Literacy Week Celebration

A series of free public presentations, each focused on a different aspect of consuming news and related information, highlight a U.S. Media Literacy Week Celebration, scheduled Oct. 23 on the University Park campus, and will be held in-person and online.




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JEDI Collaborative explores relationship between social justice and education

Ashley Patterson, associate professor of education and women’s, gender and sexuality studies at Penn State, explored the intersection between social justice, equity and education during a JEDI Collaborative speaker series event at Penn State Lehigh Valley. 




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University fellowships awarded to 110 graduate students

The J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School at Penn State named 110 graduate students as recipients of the 2024-25 University Graduate Fellowships and Distinguished Graduate Fellowships. The students were honored on Oct. 3 at a reception held at the Bryce Jordan Center.  




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New module to support caregivers of children who are neurodivergent

The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, in partnership with the Department of Defense, has launched a new parent-education module designed to help parents and caregivers navigate the journey with their children who are neurodivergent or who have autism spectrum disorder.




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Q&A: 'HumIn Focus' series considers the societal value of higher education

The next episode of "HumIn Focus," a web series from Penn State’s Humanities Institute, will focus on “Teaching Humanity: The Social Value of Higher Education.” It premieres at 9 p.m. on Oct. 24 on WPSU TV and will be available for streaming.




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News24 Business | SA arm of Ivor Ichikowitz's Paramount defence group files for business rescue

The South African operations of defence and aerospace company Paramount filed for business rescue amid a dispute with a drone manufacturer from the United Arab Emirates.




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State Chiefs Champion 'Science of Reading' at Literacy Summit

At a roundtable discussion in Washington, D.C., leaders advocated for states to play a stronger role in championing science-backed instruction and translating research into practice, focusing on levers like teacher training, certification, and system-wide professional learning.




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Teaching to immigrant women

OM worker Lynn, along with teammates, ministers to immigrant women in France.




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Something for everyone

In the 1980s, OM organised large summer campaigns with the huge task of covering every town and village in France with Christian literature.




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A really worthwhile ministry!

OMer Martin sees Muslims coming to Christ as he ministers to Turkish speakers in France.




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Combining Literacy and Math Skills Through Thinking Logs (Video)

Thinking logs incorporate both literacy and math skills by asking students to write complete sentences explaining how they solved an equation and arrived at a solution.




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Teaching Math: Reasoning About Addition (Video)

Ryan Reilly, a 1st grade teacher at White Center Heights Elementary School in Seattle, shares how he uses related equations so students can identify similarities and differences in numbers and symbols. By noticing patterns, they learn to justify their reasons and can then solve similar problems.




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Teaching Young Learners How to Do Math Through Storytelling (Video)

Jeanne Wright creatively introduces her 1st grade students to a variety of strategies for solving addition problems.




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News24 Business | WATCH | 'Every man for himself': Why this farmer says there's a need for mental health help

Bayanda Maseko lost 2 000 chickens and more than R100 000 he invested in his farm in 2022, all because of load shedding.




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News24 Business | Nick Hedley | Energy transition stats show SA is now way behind the rest of the world

The pace of the energy transition has accelerated exponentially in recent years and South Africa has failed to keep pace. But there is hope with legislative changes paving the way for a more competitive electricity market, says Nick Hedley.




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God cares for His children

A team leader in Bangladesh has experienced God’s love and plan for salvation, changing him and enriching his marriage and ministry.




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Head held high

One man’s economic situation in a refugee camp is transformed as he learns practical skills to support himself and his family.




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Rejoice—the chicken came back

A Bangladeshi woman sees God answer prayer in an unlikely way. Her new faith teaches her to trust that God hears her.




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Monsoon floods hit Bangladesh

Severe flooding is affecting families and communities across Bangladesh's districts. Families who are already poor have lost everything and are in desperate need of emergency assistance and hope.




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Hungry for fellowship

Sylvia discovers how eager believers in rural Bangladeshi villages are for fellowship.




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Consistent bedtime linked with better child emotion and behavior regulation

A consistent bedtime may be more important to a child’s ability to control their emotions and behavior than the duration or quality of their sleep, according to a new publication by researchers in the Penn State College of Health and Human Development and Penn State College of Medicine. 




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Appeals Court Finds No Disparagement of Hinduism in Calif. Curricular Framework

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit turned aside a challenge to California's history and social science content standards and curriculum framework.




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Barrett Indicates Her Comfort With High Court's Recent Religion Decisions

Religious liberty, school choice, teachers' unions, and educational equity all came up at Amy Coney Barrett's high court confirmation hearing. She wasn't always asked to answer.




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Relationships transformed

God not only rescued Kamil and Klaudia's marriage but also transformed their relationships with Him.




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Friendship through the valley

God carries missionary friends through ‘a dark night of the soul’ in Hungary.




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Losing everything for Christ

The leader said: "This is a secret; if we started to teach about Jesus in our mosques then we might as well open churches."