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Brad Lashinsky to lead DuBois innovation hub

Brad Lashinsky has been appointed as the program director for the entrepreneurship and innovation hub at Penn State DuBois, part of the Invent Penn State initiative. Lashinsky's appointment is effective Jan. 1, 2019. He also will serve as a lecturer in business at the DuBois campus.
Brad Lashinsky, program director for the entrepreneurship and innovation hub.

Brad Lashinsky

Brad Lashinsky has been named program director for the entrepreneurship and innovation hub that is part of the Invent Penn State initiative at Penn State DuBois.

Vendors and students interact at the Assistive Technology Fair.

Assistive Technology Fair showcases equipment for those with disabilities

An Assistive Technology Fair was held at Penn State DuBois on Thursday, hosted jointly by the campus Occupational Therapy Club and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR). The event featured a dozen vendors from around the area who offer specialized equipment to assist people with special needs in completing tasks around their home, in the classroom, or at work.
Vendors and students interact at the Assistive Technology Fair.

Assistive Technology Fair

At right, Brenda Bennett, front, and Brenda Quairiere, in back, introduced students, faculty, and members of the public to assistive equipment they offer through their company, Transportation Solutions.

 The Stand Against Hate Rally on November 7.

Penn State DuBois stands against hate

The Penn State DuBois community rallied against hate in all forms on Wednesday, Nov. 7, with the Stand Against Hate Rally. Students peacefully demonstrated on campus, and along Route 255 in front of campus, carrying signs that expressed ideals of peace and tolerance.
 The Stand Against Hate Rally on November 7.

Stand Against Hate

Student Danielle VanSteenberg, in front, led a march along Route 255 in front of Penn State DuBois during the Stand Against Hate Rally on November 7.

Each spring in OT 206 students complete a service learning experience while presenting at a community health fair for seniors.  They educate attendees on home safety, living with arthritis, low vision adaptations, and Carfit/older driver safety.

OTA Fall 2018 Health Fair

Each spring in OT 206 students complete a service learning experience while presenting at a community health fair for seniors.  They educate attendees on home safety, living with arthritis, low vision adaptations, and Carfit/older driver safety.