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The collective source for the latest information about Penn State Outreach programs.

Black History Month programs and events

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023
An old black typewriter with a page emerging that says, "Diversity"

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in United States history. Penn State Outreach is offering and promoting a variety of events throughout February to help you celebrate.

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‘His Name Is George Floyd’ author Robert Samuels to visit University Park

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023

Author and award-winning Washington Post reporter Robert Samuels will visit Penn State’s University Park campus on Thursday, February 9, to discuss his book, “His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.”

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New vice president named to head Penn State Outreach

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022
Larry Terry

Larry D. Terry II, executive director for the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service at the University of Virginia, has been named vice president for Outreach at Penn State, effective Jan. 23, 2023.

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In case you missed it — November 2022

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022
OLLI members at Route 66

There are so many happenings across Penn State Outreach, it’s easy to miss some of them! This month, we’ll review events from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), the 2022 Outreach and Online Education Appreciation Dinner, and WPSU.

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Readiness Institute helps students realize potential

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022
Alexandria Rhoads

Alexandria Rhoads was the student speaker for the annual Penn State Outreach and Online Education Appreciation Dinner. Here are the remarks that she shared.

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WPSU wins two regional Emmys for pandemic-related programming

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022
Cartoon of an astronaut holding a helmet

WPSU Penn State has won two 2022 regional Emmy awards from the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

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Mark W. McBride, retired ARL engineer, awarded the Fischer Award of Distinction

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022
Mark W. McBride

Mark McBride is the recipient of the 2022 Fischer Award of Distinction, which recognizes friends, donors, alumni, and volunteers who have distinguished themselves through extraordinary service to advance the Penn State Outreach and Online Education (OOE) mission.

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Celebrating the 2022 Pumpkin Festival at The Arboretum at Penn State

November 11, 2022November 15, 2022
Pumpkin Festival Entries

On October 7 and 8, The Arboretum held its tenth annual Pumpkin Festival, a community event that offers attendees the chance to enjoy a pumpkin giveaway, a jack-o’-lantern contest, educational programming, arts and crafts, musical performances, and local food trucks.

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Shaver’s Creek breaks new ground with training of venomous snakes

October 26, 2022October 26, 2022
A rattlesnake voluntarily exits its enclosure during target training at Shaver's Creek Environmental Center.

Animal trainers at the Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center at Penn State have designed an unprecedented interactive training program for venomous snakes that they hope will improve the lives of both visitors and the center’s resident reptiles.

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The community impact of the Arboretum’s Harvest Gardens

September 30, 2022October 5, 2022
The harvest gardens at The Arboretum at Penn State

We recently caught up with Kelly Oleynik, development assistant and volunteer coordinator for The Arboretum at Penn State to learn about the impact of the Arboretum’s Harvest Gardens.

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