Rep. Brian Sims to speak March 24
3/16/15
Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Sims, the state's only openly gay legislator, will speak from 5 to 6 p.m. on March 24 in Foster Auditorium, Paterno Library.
Equity Commissions
Equity Commissions
Open houses announced for Commission for Women Mentoring Program
3/14/15
The Penn State Commission for Women will hold a series of open houses for full-time employees interested in learning more about its Mentoring Program.
President’s Commissions for Equity membership application deadline is March 5
2/25/15
The Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equity (CLGBTE); the Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity (CORED); and the Commission for Women (CFW) are now accepting applications for both appointed and affiliate membership. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, March 5.
Palmer's curator of education honored by National Art Education Association
2/12/15
Dana Carlisle Kletchka, curator of education at the Palmer Museum of Art and affiliate assistant professor of art education at Penn State, has been named National Museum Division Art Educator of the Year by the National Art Education Association (NAEA). She will receive the award at the NAEA annual convention in New Orleans in March.
Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity to host lecture, celebrate 25 years
2/9/15
The Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity will host its spring symposium and 25-year anniversary celebration from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 23 in Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center.
Commission for Women accepting nominations for annual awards
1/12/15
Nominations are currently being sought for the Commission for Women's Rosemary Schraer Mentoring Award and the Achieving Women Award.
President's Commissions for Equity membership applications now open
1/7/15
The Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity; the Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity; and the Commission for Women are now accepting applications for both appointed and affiliate membership.
Commission for Women to host Personal Safety and Sexual Assault Prevention Panel
10/16/14
Penn State’s Commission for Women is holding a Personal Safety and Sexual Assault Prevention Panel as part of its monthly public meeting from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 22 in 404 Old Main.
Trustees hear from commissions on diversity efforts
9/19/14
Penn State trustees will meet today (Sept. 19) with members of the University’s Equity Commissions to learn about the role of those groups and their efforts to foster diversity across the University.
Space available for trip to 'Downton Abbey' exhibit at Winterthur
9/8/14
Penn State Lehigh Valley's Commission for Women is offering a special bus trip to the Brandywine Valley where participants will visit the Winterthur museum's current exhibit, "The Costumes of Downton Abbey," tour the DuPont family home and gardens, and experience afternoon tea at the nearby DuPont Country Club. Seats for the trip, which will take place Nov. 8, are still available on a first-come first-served basis and are open to the public.
Taking the long view: Lisa German reflects on service with Commission for Women
7/7/14
Outgoing chair of the Penn State Commission for Women and associate dean for Collections Information and Access Services, Lisa German reflects on the 2013-14 year. She sees her service as part of a larger and ongoing movement to expand leadership roles for women and to foster a more welcoming workplace climate for everyone.
CLGBTE announces Outstanding Service Award recipients
5/27/14
Each year the Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equity (CLGBTE) recognizes the contributions of individuals within the Penn State community who have shown outstanding service regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) concerns.
CFW Mentoring Program invites applicants; deadline set for May 15
5/7/14
The Penn State Commission for Women’s Mentoring Program is accepting applications for the 2014-15 academic year. The application deadline is Friday, May 15.
Commission for Women Mentoring Program open houses set for April 29, May 6
4/18/14
The Penn State Commission for Women's Mentoring Program is currently accepting applications for mentors and mentees for the 2014-15 academic year. Applicants may apply online at http://equity.psu.edu/cfw/programs/application. The application deadline is Thursday, May 15.
Commission for Women award recipients honored
4/17/14
The Penn State Commission for Women recognized 2014 award winners at the eighth annual Commission for Women luncheon April 14.