'Blossom' Visits the Lehigh Valley

Mayim Bialik, star of TV and film, neuroscientist, will speak at Penn State Lehigh Valley graduation.

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Best known for her role as "Blossom Russo" in the early '90s television series, "Blossom," and most recently as an "Amy Farrah Fowler" on "The Big Bang Theory," Mayim Bialik has made much progress by also achieving her PhD. in neuroscience from UCLA.

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A simple card holds a seat for special guest Mayim Bialik at a table at Hotel Bethlehem.

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An intimate dining room was the setting for the dinner held to thank Mayim Bialik for her willingness to speak at Saturday's PSU - Lehigh Valley commencement.

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PSU - Lehigh Valley staff members from left: Head of Cultural Affairs Lynn Staples, Assistant Director of University Relations Allison Goodin, Chancellor Ann Williams, Director of Academic Affairs Ken Thigpen, and Director of University Relations Kate Morgan.

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Best known for her role as "Blossom Russo" in the early '90s television series, "Blossom," and most recently as an "Amy Farrah Fowler" on "The Big Bang Theory," Mayim Bialik has made much progress by also achieving her PhD. in neuroscience from UCLA.

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Prior to dinner at Hotel Bethlehem, Mayim Bialik mingles with PSU - Lehigh Valley Chancellor Ann Williams and Assistant Director of University Relations Allison Goodin.

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Hotel Bethlehem offered a professional dinner menu for each of the 15 guests invited to meet Mayim Bialik.

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Television actress Mayim Bialik, perhaps best known for playing "Blossom" when she was a teen, was at the Hotel Bethlehem on Friday night for a special dinner in her honor.

Dr. Bialik will be the featured speaker at the university's graduation ceremony this morning at 11 a.m. at Stabler Arena. According to her official Facebook page, Bialik spent part of her Friday visiting the Crayola Factory in Easton before arriving in Bethlehem.

Bialik remains a television star, currently playing Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS comedy "The Big Bang Theory." She also holds a doctorate in neuroscience from UCLA, and has also become known for her advocacy of "holistic parenting."

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