The winning writers of Penn State University Libraries Short Stories’ “A Night at the Circus” spring 2021 contest have been announced. Representing five Penn State campuses, the latest writing contest encouraged students, faculty and staff across the commonwealth to submit their best circus-themed creative writing in the form of short stories or poetry.
Penn State Brandywine students who have impacted the campus through their leadership and service were honored at a ceremony on April 29. The annual leadership awards program highlights the achievements of students involved with clubs, student government and campus programs.
With world affairs consumed by a global pandemic, Penn State Brandywine’s annual Nature Narratives writing competition had to pivot and change to a virtual awards ceremony. The pandemic didn’t stop the beauty and awe of nature nor did it stop people from enjoying it.
Penn State Brandywine has received a grant from the Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Memorial Fund to expand its local innovation and entrepreneurship support and programming through its planned Brandywine LaunchBox, powered by Penn State, slated to be available this summer.
Penn State Brandywine will celebrate the achievements of its spring 2021 graduates with an in-person commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, on the campus lawn. In the case of inclement weather, two ceremonies will be held in the campus’ Commons/Athletic Center gymnasium at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., with graduates divided among the two events.
Brandywine’s annual social justice fair focused on the theme of “Mass Incarceration and Racial Justice.” The weeklong series of events was hosted by Brandywine’s Center for Ethics and Civic Engagement, in partnership with Penn State Abington Student Engagement and Leadership and Penn State World Campus Student Affairs.
Students involved in undergraduate research projects at Penn State Scranton and other regional University campuses and local universities had a chance to present their research projects during two annual academic events this month, both of which were held virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The People’s Kitchen, led by Penn State Center Philadelphia and other Penn State partners, has received the 2021 Penn State Award for Community Engagement and Scholarship. The effort is led by Shivaani Selvaraj, director, and Carly Pourzand, community engagement specialist, both at Penn State Center Philadelphia.
