PSU-Shenango lecture series continues Nov. 30

Staff report

SHARON, PA.

Penn State Shenango will continue its 2016-17 Faculty Lecture Series with Dr. William McGuigan, associate professor of human development, and family studies at 7 p.m. Nov. 30 in Sharon Hall Room 105, located on Penn Avenue.

The title of his lecture is “Examining the Rapid Population Growth of the Old Order Amish.” The event is free and open to the public.

McGuigan is a nationally certified family-life educator and has spent many years researching the Amish community. He received his doctorate in family studies and sociology from Oregon State University. His expertise is in child maltreatment and family violence.

He has published several book chapters and peer-reviewed articles in scientific journals on the bias and prejudice of Old Order Amish and has presented his research both nationally and internationally. He is a member of the American Sociological Association and the National Council on Family Relations.

For information, contact the Penn State Shenango academic affairs office at 724-983-2825.