http://live.psu.edu/tag/Diversity en-us Penn State University Relations live@psu.edu (Penn State Live) Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:59:30 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57705#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57705#rss12 In honor of Black History Month, the Penn State Berks Multicultural Office will hold several events in February and March.... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:54:19 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57688#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57688#rss12 Pennsylvania College of Technology is hosting a variety of activities and events for the campus community and the public in February to commemorate Black History Month.... Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:25:17 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57680#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57680#rss12 The Penn State All-Sports Museum has announced three events being held as part of Black History Month.... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:57:55 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57649#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57649#rss12 "A Seat in Civil Rights History," an exhibit of Greyhound Bus posters celebrating Black History month, is on display through June 1, in the Diversity Studies Room, 203 Pattee Library on the University Park campus of Penn State. The exhibit is open during standard library hours. Call 814-865-3063 to confirm times.... Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:30:59 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57647#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57647#rss12 Religious diversity in a contemporary global context is potentially one of the most galvanizing topics in any curriculum. Consequently, instructors often try to avoid it, but at what cost to students? The Penn State Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity (CORED) will hold a workshop on dealing with diversity in the classroom titled "Dealing with ... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:22:59 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57619#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57619#rss12 Penn State Altoona's Office of Institutional Equity, Diversity, and International Student Services is sponsoring or co-sponsoring a number of events in commemoration of this year's Black History Month.... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:04:21 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57646#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57646#rss12 The Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity (CLGBTE) at Penn State will host a spring semester social from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, in Robb Hall at the Hintz Family Alumni Center on the University Park campus. The campus community is welcome to join members of the commission in conversation and refreshments in a casual, ... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:37:58 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57571#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57571#rss12 Penn State Ability Athletics program is collaborating with the Navy Safe Harbor Army Wounded Warriors to host adaptive athletes this weekend in several disciplines. In addition to the sports, a basketball clinic will be hosted on Sunday (Feb. 6), while athletes will also participate in swimming and track & field.... Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:04:52 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57564#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57564#rss12 The U.S. may have its first black president and the Fortune 500 its first black female chief executive, but African American CEOs account for a mere one percent of the chiefs of those 500 largest companies. Andrew Carton, assistant professor of management and organization at Penn State Smeal College of Business, and Ashleigh Shelby Rosette of ... Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:03:25 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57509#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57509#rss12 Penn State New Kensington continues its celebration of Black History Month at noon on Monday, Feb. 6, with a performance by the Lee Robinson Jazz Quartet in the Forum Theatre. Led by saxophonist Lee Robinson, the group's sound runs the gamut from subtle and minimalist to dense and emotional.... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:55:23 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57411#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57411#rss12 In honor of Black History Month, the Student National Medical Association at Penn State College of Medicine has scheduled three special events during the month of February, all to be held on the Penn State Hershey campus.... Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:40:42 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57410#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57410#rss12 The Penn State Hershey Office for Diversity and The World Culture Club of Central Pa. will present "Origins of Ancient Indian Philosophy" featuring speaker Jim McConkey, photographer, author, and lecturer at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1 in Lecture Room A on the Penn State Hershey campus. McConkey will explore how India's remarkable world view came into being, ... Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:52:30 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57354#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57354#rss12 The Commission on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Equity (CLGBTE); the Commission on Racial/Ethnic Diversity (CORED); and the Commission for Women (CFW) are now accepting applications for both appointed and affiliate membership. Appointed members serve three- to four-year terms (depending on the commission) and have voting rights. ... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:29:04 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57266#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57266#rss12 At noon on Jan. 23, Penn State York will continue its commemoration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. with a panel discussion about the York Charrette, a council that was formed in 1970 to address racial and related issues following riots that took place in York during the summers of 1968 and 1969. The program will be held in the Community ... Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:11:53 -0500 http://live.psu.edu/story/57260#rss12 http://live.psu.edu/story/57260#rss12 An award-winning Philadelphia Inquirer columnist will present a free public lecture as part of African-American Heritage Month activities coordinated by the College of Communications on Feb. 10. ...