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Andrew Sullivan to discuss 'American Democracy in the Age of Trump' Oct. 2

9/17/19

The McCourtney Institute for Democracy will host author and political commentator Andrew Sullivan for a lecture on “American Democracy in the Age of Trump” at 4 p.m. Oct. 2 in the Katz Building auditorium. The lecture is free and open to the public; no advance registration is required. The event is co-sponsored by the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Humanities Institute, Center for Character, Conscience, and Public Purpose and School of International Affairs

2019 Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

Penn State alumnae to return for women’s leadership panel and networking events

9/16/19

The Penn State College of the Liberal Arts will hold its fifth annual “Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow” panel and networking reception Sept. 25, followed by one-on-one meetings with the alumnae participants the next morning. Advance sign-ups are required for the one-on-one meetings. Students of all majors are invited to attend.

Dr. Tera Hunter, Edwards Professor of American History at Princeton University

'Women’s Rights and the Post-Civil War World' public talk, workshop Sept. 20-21

9/9/19

"Women’s Rights and the Post-Civil War World," a public talk and workshop, will take place Sept. 20 and 21 at Penn State University Park. Marking the centennial of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women’s suffrage in the United States, this event shifts our focus to a broad range of women’s rights activism that emerged in post-Civil War society.

Fantastic Fungi, a film by Louie Schwartzberg will begin the new "Limits of Imagination" film series

'Limits of the Imagination' series launches with film on fungi, filmmaker visit

9/9/19

The Penn State Sustainability Institute will kick off its “Limits of the Imagination” film series with “Fantastic Fungi,” a new film that details how mushrooms offer unique possibilities to address environmental and human health issues. The film screens at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at the State Theatre in downtown State College and will feature a visit and post-film Q&A with its director, renowned nature filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg.

Liberal Arts Undergraduate Festival

Liberal Arts Undergraduate Festival to be held Sept. 12

9/6/19

The College of the Liberal Arts will host a festival for undergraduate students from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 12, on Pattee Mall. The festival is open to all Penn State students, including those interested in learning more about the majors and resources in the college.

“World War II and the Middle East,” will take place Sept. 9 and 10 at various on campus locations at Penn State University Park. All of the events are free and open to the public.

Penn State symposium examines impact of World War II on Middle East

9/6/19

Almost 80 years to the day since its outbreak, top scholars from around the world will gather at Penn State's University Park campus to explore new ways of thinking about World War II. “World War II and the Middle East,” will take place Sept. 9 and 10 at various locations on campus. All events are free and open to the public.

Research to Action: The Science of Drawdown

Climate conference to feature Penn State researchers Sept. 16-18

9/5/19

More than 20 Penn State researchers are participating in the upcoming climate solutions conference Research to Action: The Science of Drawdown. Overall, more than 70 speakers will be presenting at the event, which will take place Sept. 16-18 at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center.

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