UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Connecting students with the resources available to minorities on campus and building a sense of community will be the aim of a Block Party, a group of students is holding from noon to 6 p.m. on Sept. 3 on the HUB-Robeson Center lawn.
Organized by a range of student organizations, the Block Party will feature food, games and a DJ, along with speakers. The event will offer new and returning Penn State students a chance to learn about on-campus organizations and meet other students.
Marcus Whitehurst, vice provost for Educational Equity, and Carlos Wiley, director of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center, will speak at the event. Organizers are hoping to see faculty, staff and community members along with students.
Raenika Crew, an undergraduate in international politics and one of the party organizers, said the idea came from conversations with students and faculty. Often times, new students can feel lost when they come to a campus. So, the hope is that by using a fun venue to share information and resources with them, they’ll feel more connected.