Penn State Sustainability and WPSU are hosting this online film screening of “Fire Through Dry Grass” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, online via Zoom. The film details the experience of disabled African American artists in a New York City nursing home trying to survive during the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighting the disproportionate impacts the pandemic had on communities of color and those with health preconditions. A panel discussion will follow featuring experts from Penn State about lessons from COVID-19 about the social determinants of health and how we can better support community health for all. Free and open to all campuses to attend. Pre-registration is required at this link.
“What Does PURPLE Sound Like?", a multimedia art installation by Sydnie L. Mosley Dances, will be presented at 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 4 and 5; and 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Eisenhower Auditorium.
Penn State Scranton will celebrate Black History Month with an extraordinary performance by the Great Gambian Griots, a renowned musical group from Kora Music, on Wednesday, Feb. 5, at noon in The View Café.
As Black History Month continues, there are still many events available during the second half of February at Penn State campuses across the commonwealth. Several Zoom and online events at University Park are open to all campus communities.
Recipients of Penn State Scranton's Excellence in Diversity Awards were honored at the campus' annual Martin Luther King Day celebration at the campus. Campus winner Francesca Orellana, at left, a fourth-year HDFS major received the campus award for her work in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through her roles with campus clubs and leadership positions. Retired campus chancellor Marwan Wafa, Ph.D., and his wife, Sahar Al-Masri received the Community Excellence in Diversity Awards for their work in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment both at Penn State Scranton and within the local community.
Penn State Scranton commemorated Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a moving celebration that brought together students, faculty and staff to honor the legacy of the civil rights leader.
Penn State Scranton is on a two-hour delay for Tuesday, Jan. 21. Classes begin, and offices and facilities open at 10 a.m. Essential personnel should report as normally scheduled.
