All In at Penn State

Penn State campuses offer events during Black History Month in February

Penn State student organizations and units at campuses across the Commonwealth will be holding events in honor of Black History Month. Here’s a look at some of the events taking place at the University’s campuses during the month of February.

01/31/19

New Kensington students spend a ‘day on’ in honor of MLK

Students from Penn State New Kensington and four other campuses united to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 21.

01/22/19

2019 MLK Jr. Day of Caring - Keynote Address

Lt. Phillip Davies of the Salvation Army in New Kensington addresses Penn State students during the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service at Penn State New Kensington. More than 50 students from five campuses participated in the annual community service event.

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2019 MLK Jr. Day of Service - Rachel Carson Homestead 2

A Penn State student paints the ceiling of the Rachel Carson Homestead during the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 21. More than 50 students from 5 Penn State campuses participated. The 2019 event was sponsored by Penn State New Kensington.

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2019 MLK Jr. Day of Service - Penn State Western Campuses

More than 50 Penn State students from five campuses took their day off from classes to make it a "day on" for the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 21. The 2019 Penn State New Kensington-hosted event featured volunteerism at six organizations in the Alle-Kiski Valley. In addition to New Kensington, participating campuses included Beaver, Fayette, Greater Allegheny and World Campus.

MLK Jr. Day of Service - Penn State Western Campuses Group Photo

Penn State students from the Beaver, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, New Kensington and World Campus gather for a group photo before volunteering during the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 21. The 2019 event was hosted by Penn State New Kensington.

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Adam Johnson - MLK Jr. Day of Service 2019

Adam Johnson, senior at Penn State New Kensington, loads a truck with props and supplies at the Casino Theatre in Vandergrift. Johnson was one of more than 50 Penn State student leaders from 5 campuses participating in the annual MLK Jr. Day of Service on Jan. 21. The 2019 event was hosted by Penn State New Kensington.

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Courtney Young: Penn State Faculty Profiles in Diversity and Inclusion

Penn State’s Courtney Young, head librarian at the J. Clarence Kelly Library at Penn State Greater Allegheny and professor of women’s studies, draws on her diverse background and passion for teaching and learning to encourage those around her to foster an environment that is welcoming of diversity, change and collaboration.

04/09/18

At Penn State Greater Allegheny, We Are … All In

Deo Mwano spoke to the audience at Penn State Greater Allegheny’s "All In" kickoff. The event was held in conjunction with the University’s "All In: A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion" initiative.

02/07/17

High school students 'shadow' to learn more about Penn State

Penn State Greater Allegheny students will see their shadows on Groundhog Day, Feb. 2 — their high-school shadows, that is. High-school juniors and seniors are invited to shadow a college student for the day.

01/31/17