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Here is a recap of some of the major news and events from the semester.
Wellness days created
Rather than flocking to beaches for spring break, students had three âwellness daysâ â Feb. 9, March 11 and April 7. No classes were held on these days, and students were encouraged to focus on different aspects of wellness.
Palmer Museum reopened
Students were able to visit the Palmer Museum once again beginning Feb. 10, which had been closed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The on-campus space for art and culture is available for students to experience again, though advanced registration is required.
First virtual THON held
Nanre Nafziger, co-leader of the 3/20 Coalition, leads a chant while marching in protest of the State College Police Departmentâs role in Osaze Osagieâs death two years ago in State College on Friday, March 19, 2021. The event is part of the 3/20 Coalitionâs 10 Days of Action, which ended on Saturday, March 20, the second anniversary of Osagieâs death.
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3/20 Coalition hosted a virtual panel titled Race and Criminalization: Virtual Panel Tuesday night to continue its 10 Days of Action series in commemoration of the two year anniversary of the death of Osaze Osagie.
Osagie was a 29-year-old Black State College resident who had autism and a history of schizophrenia. He was shot and killed by State College Police officers on March 20, 2019.
When three officers arrived at Osagieâs apartment to serve a mental health warrant, Osagie allegedly ran at the officers with a knife. After an unsuccessful attempt to use a Taser on him, Officer M. Jordan Pieniazek allegedly shot him.
State College s 3/20 Coalition hosted Gabby Medina Falzone Monday night to speak at its Criminalization of Mental Health Crises event, which discussed the stigma behind mental illness and the misuse of force within the police department on those who are mentally ill.
The event was a part of 3/20 Coalition s 10 Days of Action series to commemorate the two year anniversary of the death of Osaze Osagie.
Osagie was a 29-year-old Black State College resident who had autism and a history of schizophrenia. He was shot and killed by State College Police officers on March 20, 2019.
When three officers arrived at Osagieâs apartment to serve a mental health warrant, Osagie allegedly ran at the officers with a knife. After an unsuccessful attempt to deploy a Taser on Osagie, he was allegedly shot by Officer M. Jordan Pieniazek.