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2018 Black Alumni Reunion will #RaiseTheBAR: Q&A with Tracey Baker

7/12/18

The Black Alumni Reunion is scheduled for Sept. 21–23 at University Park. BAR is a biennial event that brings African-American alumni together for a weekend of fun and networking. This event is an opportunity to visit Penn State and reconnect with friends and meet current students.

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Research shows Summer Academy for the Blind is changing lives, attitudes

7/12/18

The Summer Academy for the Blind and Visually Impaired is a three-week program that functions with the help of a not-so-small village. The network of people and organizations that make up the moving parts of the Summer Academy stretches as far as the national level and hits as close as home.

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Penn State students invited to explore unconscious bias on Oct. 27

10/23/17

Penn State students are invited to participate in “Check Your Blind Spots,” an immersive experience to examine unconscious bias, on Friday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. outside the HUB-Robeson Center on Pollock Road at University Park. The event will offer students the chance to discover their own unconscious biases and will feature videos, quizzes and other activities to learn about diversity and inclusion on campus and in the workplace.

Global Programs announces Global 'All In' scholarship program

8/31/17

The Office of Global Programs, in conjunction with the Office of Educational Equity and the Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses, has announced the creation of the Global “All In” scholarship program. The scholarship recognizes and supports outstanding students who may not traditionally include an education abroad program in their undergraduate career.

Changing the World One Wall at a Time

Discussion, film screening to examine educational equity in Iran

8/28/17

A Penn State student who is a graduate of the Baha’i Institute for Higher Education, an underground university in Iran for members of the Baha’i faith, will share her experiences during a panel discussion and film screening at 7 p.m. Sept. 10 in 111 Chambers Building.

Candice Crutchfield

Schreyer Honors College Scholar chosen to receive inaugural 'All In' award

4/18/17

Penn State junior and Schreyer Honors College Scholar Candice Crutchfield is a recipient of the “All In at Penn State” achievement award. She was recognized today (April 18) as one of two recipients of the honor, designed to recognize a student, faculty or staff member for embodying the University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Patricia Silveyra

Faculty member in College of Medicine recognized with 'All In' award

4/18/17

Patricia Silveyra, assistant professor of pediatrics and a research associate in the Penn State College of Medicine, was recognized today (April 18) with the University’s “All In at Penn State” achievement award. Silveyra is one of two recipients of the honor, designed to recognize a student, faculty or staff member for embodying the University’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

CLGBTQE establishes task force to monitor post-election political landscape

11/15/16

In light of the Nov. 8 general election outcome, the Executive Committee of the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Equity (CLGBTQE) met in an emergency session on Nov. 10 to initiate strategic planning to set in place a proactive program before the Jan. 20, 2017, presidential transition.

EMS Educational Equity office named Safe Zone

EMS Educational Equity office first to be named 'Safe Zone'

11/1/16

The College of Earth and Mineral Sciences’ Educational Equity office has been named a Safe Zone, the first at Penn State to receive office-wide certification. Safe Zone is a University-wide program designed to raise awareness and visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and ally (LGBTQA) population at Penn State; to understand the issues facing LGBTQA students; and to become aware of available University resources.

First Amendment and diversity and inclusion panel

Panel to discuss the First Amendment and diversity and inclusion, Oct. 27

10/12/16

Penn State will host a panel discussion, “The First Amendment and Diversity and Inclusion,” focusing on the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and its intersection with diversity and inclusion, from 7 to 9 p.m. on Oct. 27 in Freeman Auditorium of the HUB-Robeson Center. The event is free and open to the public.

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