The Penn State Bookstore, which is operated by Barnes & Noble College, has awarded its fifth round of grants to support a range of programs and initiatives throughout the University. Launched in the 2015-16 academic year, the grant program began through a $1.25 million commitment to Penn State to help advance the University’s most pressing priorities.

Penn State Berks will host its annual Veterans Day program at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room. The event is free and open to the campus community, and lunch will be provided following the program.

On Oct. 8, Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) visited Penn State Berks to tour the center where researchers are studying methods to eradicate the spotted lanternfly.

The Berks LaunchBox is accepting members from the local community. Members will enjoy access to 3D printers, laptops, a laser cutter, and other high-tech equipment; training and education on equipment and software.

Hannah Fassbender, teaching assistant and part-time employee in Thun Library, has been named the Pennsylvania Communication Association (PCA) “Voices of Tomorrow College Communicator of the Year.”

Paranormal expert Charlie Adams will share stories of the supernatural that surround Penn State Berks at precisely 7:13 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, at Labyrinth, located outside the Janssen Conference Center. This event will be held rain or shine.

As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Penn State Berks will host its seventh annual Latino Forum for high school students from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.

Prospective students are invited to a Penn State Berks admissions program and tour from 9 a.m. (registration starts at 8:30 a.m.) Saturday, Oct. 12, in the Perkins Student Center, located just off Broadcasting Road in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania.

The Penn State Berks Freyberger Gallery will host the Nancey Seghetti Memorial Exhibition in memory of the late artist from Oct. 17 to Nov. 14, with an opening reception at 6 p.m. Oct. 24.

Penn State Berks will host the second annual Fall Fest on Friday, Oct. 25. The event has two-parts — a family-oriented program from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Perkins Plaza and the “witching hour” haunted tours from 7 to 10 p.m.