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PennWest University is a public, multi-campus institution in Western Pennsylvania with campus locations in California, Clarion, Edinboro, and a Global Online campus. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs, competes in NCAA Division II athletics, and is home to an alumni network of more than 206,000 graduates.

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PennWest University is a public, multi-campus institution in Western Pennsylvania with campus locations in California, Clarion, Edinboro, and a Global Online campus. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs, competes in NCAA Division II athletics, and is home to an alumni network of more than 206,000 graduates.

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Celebrate the Artist: 16th Michael V. Gmitter Scholarship Exhibition opens at the Bruce Gallery

The Bruce Gallery on the PennWest Edinboro campus is proud to announce the opening of Celebrate the Artist: The 16th Annual Michael V. Gmitter Memorial Scholarship Exhibition. An opening reception will be held on Wednesday, March 19, from 5-7 p.m., with awards announced at 6 p.m. During the reception, more than $4,000 in scholarships will be awarded to student artists.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Mar 3

PennWest California University Players present 'The White Rose'

Audiences at PennWest California will soon have the opportunity to experience a powerful and thought-provoking theatrical production. The University Players will present "The White Rose" by Lillian Groag, with performances scheduled for 7 p.m. February 26-28 and 2 p.m. February 28 in Steele Hall's Blaney Theatre. A special school performance will also be held at 10 a.m. on February 26.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - Feb 20

Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit

The PennWest Department of Visual and Performing Arts will present Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit - a hilarious twist on the classic tale of the Three Little Pigs - Oct. 16-18 in Steele Hall, located on the PennWest California campus. Showtimes are Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 8 p.m.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2025 Oct 15
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Cal Theatre presents Godspell

The theatre department at PennWest California will present Stephen Schwartz's classic Musical Godspell 7 p.m. Feb. 23-25 and 2 p.m. Feb. 25-26 in the Blaney Black Box Theatre in Steele Hall. Performances will be held in Steele Hall Mainstage Theatre. For tickets, visit https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/69618.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2023 Feb 21
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Cal Theatre presents 'God of Carnage' Oct. 13-15

The Theatre Department of Pennsylvania Western University California will perform a Tony Award-winning play to begin the 2022-23 season. PennWest California Theatre will perform "God of Carnage," written by Yasmina Reza, at 7 p.m. Oct. 13-15 and 2 p.m. Oct. 15 in the Blaney Blackbox Theatre at Steele Hall.
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Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement - 2022 Oct 12
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