Weekly Wrap: MLK plaza dedication; Bike share; Town hall set

A look back at the top stories for the week of Aug. 27

Janelle Bullock, a member of Penn State's Essence of Joy Choir, led the crowd in 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' during the ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the new Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza in downtown State College Aug. 28. Credit: Christie Clancy / Penn State. Creative Commons

A look at the week's top stories from across Penn State:

HURRICANE HARVEY HELP: University officials are reaching out to students from the areas impacted by Hurricane Harvey and offering to connect them to Penn State's student support services.

BIKE SHARE: Zagster bike share is now available at University Park, offering Penn State students, faculty, staff and visitors a convenient, affordable and healthy way to get around campus.

CRITICAL ZONE SCIENCE: A new course co-developed by a Penn State researcher introduces students to critical zone science, and encourages them to work across disciplines to address environmental challenges.

TOWN HALL: The next University Faculty/Staff Town Hall is scheduled for 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 27 in Freeman Auditorium in the HUB-Robeson Center.

SAFETY RESOURCES: As students, faculty and staff settle into the new semester, Penn State is making every effort to create an environment that is safe and secure for all members of our community.

PHILLY ART: School of Visual Arts alumna and southwest Philadelphia artist D'nae Harrison has made her mark on the city she calls home, with one of her paintings now permanently on display at One Parkway, a city of Philadelphia building.

Last Updated August 31, 2017