The Pennsylvania
State University is committed to the policy that all persons shall
have equal access to programs, facilities, admission and employment
without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability,
performance or qualifications as determined by University policy
or by state or federal authorities. The Pennsylvania State University
does not discriminate against any person because of age, ancestry,
color, disability or handicap, national origin, race, religious
creed, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
Direct all
inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policy to the Affirmative
Action Director,
The Pennsylvania State University, 201 Willard Building,
University Park PA 16802- 2801;
tel. (814) 865-4700/V;
(814) 863-1150/TTY.
Upcoming events dealing with
diversity issues
"Diversity & Leadership: Walking Each
Other Home" Tuesday, Oct. 24, 7 to 10 p.m.
Heritage Hall, HUB-Robeson Center
A workshop sponsored by the AT&T Center for Service Leadership.
"Conflict Resolution" Thursday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m.
State College High School North Building Auditorium
Anne Ard, Bonnie Milmore, and other local experts will lead a panel
discussion as part of the American Association of University Women's
"Not Hate, Not Here" series of public dialogues.
Forum on racism Thursday, Oct. 26, 8:30 p.m.
Pollock Commons Rec Room
A discussion of racism at Penn State sponsored by Penn State Black
Caucus.
Transgender Discussion Panel Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.
Pollock Cultural Lounge
A discussion of transgender issues.
"Living Between Danger and Love: Violence
in Same Sex Relationships" Monday, Oct. 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
129 A&B, HUB-Robeson Center
A panel presentation featuring representatives from the Centre County
Women's Resource Center, Penn State Residence Life, Penn State Student
Groups, LGBT Switchboard of State College, and Wellspring.
"Violence Against the Elderly and Persons
with Disabilities" Tuesday, Oct. 31, 7 p.m.
Foxdale Meeting Room, State College
A panel discussion led by Josie Byzek and Shawn Pierson.
"Tolerance for the
Millennium" forum
Thursday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m.
Morrison Gallery of the library at Penn State Harrisburg
The rabbi of
Temple Ohev Sholom in Harrisburg, recently damaged in an arson
fire, will be a presenter at a "Tolerance for the Millennium"
forum. Rabbi Daniel Weiner and the Rev. Stewart Hardy, pastor
of Trinity Lutheran Church in Camp Hill, who offered his congregation's
facilities to Ohev Sholom in the wake of the blaze, will be joined
by Anthony Stultz of the Blue Mountain Lotus Society; Michael
D. Williams of the Harrisburg Islamic community; and Ashok Shukla,
president of the Hindu/American Religion Institute. For more information,
call (717) 948-6062.