THE VIETNAM WAR is a 10 part, 18-hour documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. An immersive 360-degree narrative, the series tells the epic story of the Vietnam War as it has never before been told on film.
Sunday, September 17 – Thursday, September 21 & Sunday, September 24 – Thursday, September 28 at 8:00 p.m.
In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, WPSU will take part in a national dialogue sparked by the broadcast of The Vietnam War, the ten-part documentary series by Ken Burns, which will be broadcast on PBS in the fall 2017. We will explore how Pennsylvanians experienced the war, the opposition to it, and its meaning today.
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Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Carlos Watson for this seven-part multi-platform series. Each week, expert and celebrity guests engage with Watson to debate a timely, provocative topic, incorporating audience input and exclusive national polls.
Fridays, September 8–October 20, at 8:30 p.m.
Travel to and from the U.S. and Mexico to explore the people, history, traditions and crafts, noting how aesthetics cross from one country to another and back again in an organic and ongoing cultural exchange.
Friday, September 29, at 10:00 p.m.
Come out to WPSU’s Annual Eventapalooza Extravaganza: Ocean Friends Forever. This year we are very excited to announce a visit from your Reeftown friends Splash and Bubbles. We’ll have lots of ocean-themed activities and giveaways from Penn State and community organizations. Continue »
Volunteers from the Sheffield, Warren County area came together to capture stories of their community with video, photos and memories. Features include Whispering Winds Campground and Music on the Mountain. Continue »
WPSU and a dedicated group of community volunteers and partners are working to bring The Traveling Wall—an 80% scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall—to Centre County in October 2017. Continue »
WPSU hosted a screening of previews from Ken Burns' The Vietnam War and A Time to Heal. Thank you to everyone who attended and made this a memorable evening! Continue »
Have you missed Poldark as much as we have? Join WPSU for a Poldark Viewing Party to kick off season 3 by watching episode 1 together on the big screen. Continue »
Jazz at the Palmer continues in September with a performance by Arthur Goldstein. Registration opens September 1. Continue »
In this episode, discover the world of sonification where Penn State Professor turns data into sound to gain new insights. Also, learn what scientists are doing to find new habitats for Vaux's swifts, take a look at Darwin's unseen manuscripts, and more! Continue »
Discover IVER, an autonomous underwater vehicle being developed by a diverse team of engineers, programmers, and a mathematician at Penn State. Also, take a look at researchers adding robotic arms to wheelchairs with the mobility enhancement robotic wheelchair or MEBot. And learn about how employers are working with colleges to bring more skilled workers into the tech industry. Continue »
A group of Penn State scientists led by Bo Cheng are trying to figure out how insects like flies, fly. Also, a stunning snapshot of a solar eclipse. And finding every species of fish. Continue »
WPSU invites your high school students to visit the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam War Memorial Wall for a part of your school day on Education Day, Friday, October 6. Continue »
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