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Media Mention: Re-opening of Hagen History Center
We want to extend our gratitude to the Hagen History Center for hosting a successful reopening event, as reported by
Director of the VAR Lab named one of Erie’s 40 Under 40 for 2021
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Chris Shelton, the Director of the VAR Lab, has been named as one
Presenting Project at Penn State’s We Are Week
The VAR Lab team, comprised of Marcus Jacobs and Dr. Chris Shelton, is thrilled to have showcased their Virtual Hike
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