A selection of virtual and in-person cultural events happening at the University this weekend and next week
A performance by renowned pianist Robin Spielberg, a virtual presentation from actor Sean Astin and a conversation with groundbreaking sports writer Claire Smith are among the cultural highlights taking place at Penn State this weekend and next week.Image: Robin Spielberg
Things to Do at Penn State: March 11-18
March 10, 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
With Penn Stateâs university-wide wellness day on March 11 approaching, the HUB-Robeson Galleries are preparing to entertain and educate audiences about mental health and toxic masculinity through a new show centering around toilet paper.
âFrozen in the Toilet Paper Aisle of Life: Man Up!â was written by theater professor William Doan and Tyler Sperrazza, assistant production manager at the HUB-Robeson Center.
The upcoming simultaneously virtual and in-person performances of the show will take place at 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Thursday, with Q&A sessions following the last two showings, according to a Penn State News release.
Doan said his play showcases 65 of his own drawings during a 30-minute telling of a series of funny yet serious stories about his life, of which he refers to as a âliving comic book.â
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A selection of virtual and in-person cultural events happening at the University this weekend and next week
A performance from the Calidore String Quartet, a Women s History Month presentation from attorney and social justice advocate Jasmine Rand and a reading from Walt Whitman Award-winning poet Emily Skaja are among the cultural highlights taking place at Penn State this weekend and next week.Image: Marco Borggreve
Things to Do at Penn State: March 4-11
March 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:
Image: Penn State
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