Penn State New Kensington will host the LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Ally) Student Leadership Retreat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 for Penn State’s western campuses. The conference was originally scheduled for Nov. 3. The annual retreat provides workshops and discussions that focus on communication, conflict resolution, diversity, self-awareness and team building. The event, geared to Penn State students who are interested in leadership roles in LGBTA or diverse communities, promotes leadership and growth among. Attendees will represent the Penn State campuses of Beaver, Erie, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, New Kensington and Shenango. The event is co-sponsored by the LGBTA Student Resource Center and the Diversity Committee at the New Kensington campus. The center provides programming, education, information and advocacy services to create and maintain an open, safe, and inclusive environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students at Penn State. For more about the Penn State LGBTA Student Resource Center, visit http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/lgbta/ online.