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Student pitch, Lunar New Year proclamation and DEP grant highlight cultural and recycling programs in Centre County

Centre County Board of Commissioners · February 18, 2026
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Summary

A Penn State student pitched 'Touch of Africa 2026' seeking sponsorships and tickets; commissioners adopted a Lunar New Year proclamation and commissioners approved a DEP 901b household hazardous‑waste education grant ($75,000 over two years) for the county recycling authority.

A Penn State student, Oyinda Molasani (S3), presented a pitch for 'Touch of Africa 2026,' a cultural showcase scheduled for April 26 at Alumni Hall and organized by the Penn State African Student Association. Molasani said the event had previously drawn ~400 attendees, that the group has raised $50,000 to date and that their fundraising target for the event is $150,000; she…

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