Preparations and scenario planning continue for return to campus and work
Penn State task groups are continuing to prepare for a coordinated phased return to on-campus working, learning and living for students and employees across each of the University’s campuses. From social distancing procedures, adjustments to on-campus operations and campus life, mask and hygiene practices to testing and tracing, isolation and treatment procedures, the groups are working through a variety of needs to support the health and well-being of community members and provide an excellent education for Penn State students.
Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity marks Pride Month with virtual activities
Penn State’s Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity has a robust line-up of virtual events to mark the month and celebrate with Penn State students no matter where they may be located right now.
Podcast collaboration explores research, policy and democracy during pandemic
The partnership between The Symbiotic Podcast and Democracy Works features Taylor Scott, associate director of the Research-to-Policy Collaboration, and Michael Berkman, director of the McCourtney Institute for Democracy. Scott was recently awarded a seed grant from the Huck Institutes and Social Sciences Research Institute to explore how COVID-19 research can be rapidly and effectively translated into policy.