Events continue through October as Penn State units at campuses across the commonwealth celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This year's overall theme is “Unidos en la Diversidad: Celebrating our Roots and Honoring our Heritage."
Penn State Scranton's recently revived Black Student Union is ready to celebrate Black History Month with a series of engaging activities starting next week.
In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Penn State Scranton's Disability Rights, Education Advocacy and Mentoring (DREAMers) Club hosted Sara Wolff, a native of northeast Pennsylvania, as a guest speaker on Oct. 19.
Penn State Scranton's Student Organization of Latinos is gearing up to host a vibrant color party from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, in The View Cafe. The event aims to raise awareness for National Coming Out Day and celebrate LGBTQIA+ Awareness Month
From mid-September through the end of October, Penn State units at campuses across the commonwealth will be holding events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. This year's overall theme is "Nuestra Comunidad Latina: Celebrating a Thriving Community."
Penn State Scranton’s DREAMers Club and Student Disability Services hosted "Project Acceptance By Learning Experience," or Project ABLE, an activity-based learning event that provides opportunities for students to understand what it is like to live with various disabilities.
Congressional Gold Medal recipient Minniejean Trickey Brown was the keynote speaker at Penn State Scranton's MLK Day event last month, where the campus also awarded its annual Excellence in Diversity Awards.
Dec. 3 is International Day of People With Disabilities, and promotes understanding of disability issues, both visible and unseen. At Penn State Scranton, resources are available to all students facing challenges or needing help dealing with all types of disabilities through its Disability Resources Office.
Penn State Scranton celebrated National Native American Month with a special presentation by Frank LittleBear, renowned lecturer and historian of Native American Culture.