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Discovery Day session highlight: Local and regional history

Librarian Emeritus Lee Stout will provide an overview of Centre County history from the 18th century to the present, focusing on some major themes that have contributed to the evolution of the county, including the Native American presence, industrial and agricultural development, the rise of Penn State, and issues of development for the future of the county.

Lee will also discuss his new book “Lair of the Lion: A History of Beaver Stadium.”
Join us for Lee’s session during Discovery Day from 10:45-11:45 a.m. on Thursday, June 1 in Pattee W23!

Discovery Day participants may pre-order “Lair of the Lion: A History of Beaver Stadium” from the Penn State University Press on June 1 for $20.00, tax and U.S. shipping included.

View the schedule of sessions and register for Discovery Day at http://tinyurl.com/discoveryday17.

– submitted by Carmen Gass, User Training Services