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March 05, 2021
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Information about the second of three Wellness Days, non-instructional days when wellness programming will be offered to students, faculty and staff, is now available at wellnessdays.psu.edu. Programming on March 11 will focus on intellectual and spiritual wellness and include live virtual and in-person events, recorded workshops and self-paced options.
Intellectual and spiritual wellness are important components of overall wellness, explained Dan Murphy, programming committee co-lead and director for Student Orientation and Transition Programs.
“Intellectual wellness is about stimulating our minds, whether it’s by learning new skills, participating in challenging conversations or reading enjoyable books,” said Murphy. “Spiritual wellness is about accessing peace and a sense of meaning through religion, mindfulness, nature or whatever path feels right to us. Both are essential to being healthy, hap
A selection of virtual and in-person cultural events happening at the University this weekend and next week
Classical music ensemble Sphinx Virtuosi s This Is America will be available via free livestream March 3-10.Image: Nan Melville / Promotional Image Provided
Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 25-March 4
February 24, 2021
What s happening at Penn State? Here s a look at some of the cultural events both in-person and virtual taking place at the University this weekend and next week:
Performances
March 3-10 via livestream. Sphinx Virtuosi, a classical music ensemble featuring 18 accomplished African American and Latinx soloists will present This is America, which highlights people of color through the lens of the ensemble s musicians of color, plus other American classics. Free.
Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 18-25
Classical musician Anthony McGill posted to Facebook a version of “America the Beautiful” as part of his musical protest in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. McGill will join the fifth episode of “Meeting the Moment with Michael Mwenso” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23.
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Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 18-25
February 17, 2021
What s happening at Penn State? Here s a look at some of the cultural events both in-person and virtual taking place at the University this weekend and next week:
Performances
Date Time
Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 4-11
The Palmer Museum of Art at the University Park campus reopens its doors to visitors starting on Feb. 10.Image: Penn State
What’s happening at Penn State? Here’s a look at some of the cultural events – both in-person and virtual – taking place at the University this weekend and next week:
Performances
Mwenso and the Shakes – Feb. 3-10, via livestream. Jazz band Mwenso and the Shakes will be featured as part of the Center for Performing Arts’ Fierce Urgency Festival. Free.
Events
Black History Month – Through Feb. 28, various campuses. The University celebrates Black History Month with events and opportunities running throughout the month of February. Free.
A selection of virtual and in-person cultural events happening at the University this weekend and next week
The Palmer Museum of Art at the University Park campus reopens its doors to visitors starting on Feb. 10.Image: Penn State
Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 4-11
February 03, 2021
What s happening at Penn State? Here s a look at some of the cultural events both in-person and virtual taking place at the University this weekend and next week:
Performances