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New labor rights and sustainability film series premiering

1/16/19

The Sustainability Institute and Center for Global Workers’ Rights are teaming up to bring a new monthly film series to the University Park campus in Spring 2019. Entitled "Intersections: Landscapes of Labor," the series highlights connections between workers’ rights, social justice, and sustainability. The first film will be "Sorry to Bother You" on Jan. 22.

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Things to Do at Penn State: Jan. 17-24

1/16/19

What's happening at Penn State? Upcoming events include Martin Luther King Jr. activities, the Broadway musical "Finding Neverland" and March for Our Lives co-founder David Hogg.

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Discovering the beauty of living cells through art

1/16/19

A recent art exhibition in downtown State College featured "The Art of Cell Biology," with 18 works produced by Penn State scientists. Claire Thomas, associate professor of biology and biochemistry and molecular biology and curator of the exhibit, discussed the collection as well as the intersection of science and art.

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Creative works of fiction, poetry, drama still being accepted for York contest

1/16/19

Writers of fiction, poetry and drama who are interested in having their work published or performed should plan to enter the Penn State York Literary Competition sponsored by the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center (The Pullo Center) and “Any Other Word,” the campus’ online literary magazine. The competition is open to Penn State York students; submissions are being accepted through March 2.

Greek Life Reform President's Blog

President shares progress update, reaffirms commitment to Greek-life reform

1/16/19

In his latest blog post, Penn State President Eric J. Barron provides a progress update on actions that have been taken to reform Greek life at the University since 2017. While noting that early signs show the changes appear to be working, Barron cautioned that significant challenges related to Greek life remain, and that continued collaboration and cooperation are necessary for ultimate success.

NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium accepting undergraduate applications

1/16/19

The NASA Pennsylvania Space Grant Consortium is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Scholarship Program. The statewide program awards a limited number of one-year scholarships to rising juniors and seniors who are enrolled full-time at an accredited Pennsylvania college or university.

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Toward a culture of equity and inclusion

1/16/19

The University’s leadership continues to reach toward the goals outlined in Penn State's strategic plan: to build and advance a truly diverse student body and workforce, develop a curriculum that fosters and teaches diversity, and create a culture of equity and inclusion that not only respects but celebrates our differences. There is much more work to be done.

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Behrend swimmers earn win over Washington and Jefferson

1/15/19

Penn State Behrend's swimming and diving teams dominated Washington and Jefferson in non-conference action on Jan. 12. Ten of the men won their events. In the women’s meet, three swimmers – Barbie Cessar, Abigail Witmer and Jessica Wyckoff – each won three events.

Charlotte de Vries

Penn State Behrend professor to discuss NASA Fellowship

1/15/19

Charlotte de Vries, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Penn State Behrend, spent the summer of 2017 at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of a NASA Fellowship where she worked with ECLSS engineers. She will discuss her experience on Thursday, Jan. 31, when Open House Night in Astronomy returns to Penn State Behrend.

Penn State students and staff at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara, California

Penn State makes the College Football Playoffs -- off the field

1/15/19

Penn State made it to the 2019 College Football Championship — they just weren’t on the field. In partnership with the NFL Environmental Program, students from the Recreation, Park and Tourism Management program and the Smeal College of Business attended the championship on Jan. 8 in Santa Clara, California, to volunteer and to explore the many ways modern sports stadiums and events are developing more sustainable fan experiences and behind-the-scenes operations.

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