The Penn State Shenango Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee hosts a series of events throughout the month of February to celebrate Black History Month on campus.
The 24th annual African American Read-In at Penn State Altoona will take place Feb. 18-19. This year’s theme, “Black Ecologies,” celebrates environmental writing by Black authors who examine the human relationship with the more-than-human world. Their works explore topics from wilderness and outdoor adventure to gardening, geography, environmental science, urban nature, and issues such as environmental justice and climate change. This theme is as old as the 400-year African American literary tradition itself, offering the enjoyment of both contemporary and historical works across a range of genres such as poetry, short fiction, novels, and essays.
The logo for the 2024 African American Read-in was created by student artist Mekhi Hicks.
The 24th annual African American Read-In at Penn State Altoona will take place Feb. 18-19. This year’s theme, “Black Ecologies,” celebrates environmental writing by Black authors who examine the human relationship with the more-than-human world. Their works explore topics from wilderness and outdoor adventure to gardening, geography, environmental science, urban nature, and issues such as environmental justice and climate change. This theme is as old as the 400-year African American literary tradition itself, offering the enjoyment of both contemporary and historical works across a range of genres such as poetry, short fiction, novels, and essays.
The logo for the 2024 African American Read-in was created by student artist Mekhi Hicks.
2023-24 Penn State Laureate Lori Hepner hosts the "Drawing with Light: Creating Community with Movement, Light, & Time” participatory artmaking workshop at Penn State Shenango on Monday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Auditorium.
This expanded relationship is designed to empower Penn State students and enrich their academic experience while providing them with valuable opportunities to connect with industry professionals, peers and thought leaders.
This expanded relationship is designed to empower Penn State students and enrich their academic experience while providing them with valuable opportunities to connect with industry professionals, peers and thought leaders.
Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to an estimated 9,000 people on Jan. 21, 1965, inside Penn State's newly expanded Recreation Hall on the University Park campus.
Martin Luther King Jr. spoke to an estimated 9,000 people on Jan. 21, 1965, inside Penn State's newly expanded Recreation Hall on the University Park campus.
Silas Chamberlin reviews materials for Outdoor Economy, a business idea that has become a reality and a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization thanks in part to the Idea TestLab. Chamberlin won the top prize in the 2023 competition and took advantage of the resources provided through the business accelerator. Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Idea TestLab.
