There’s no doubt that the face of education is changing before our eyes. Technology has enabled a new wave of learning and collaboration, and Penn State has been ahead of the curve in embracing changes to the old educational format.
Yesterday night, while the lot of your were preparing for Thirsty Thursday, the Student Black Caucus, Latino Caucus, and Asian Pacific American Caucus held an open forum, where members of the public could lob questions and comments to President Rodney Erickson. Although the questions could have been about anything, they hinged on the university efforts to promote tolerance and diversity.
Dael Orlandersmith, a well-established playwright, actress, and poet, will perform her solo piece "Black n Blue Boys/Broken Men" tonight at the Penn State Downtown Theatre Centre at 7:30. Orlandersmith talked to some theatre students yesterday after she got into town.
Center Matt Stankiewitch, defensive tackle Jordan Hill, and linebackers Michael Mauti and Gerald Hodges were among the 333 college football players to receive an invite to the NFL combine which will take place from February 20-26 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The NCAA responded to Pennsylvania's lawsuit today, saying that Pennsylvania does not have grounds to sue the NCAA over an issue of discipline.
"This lawsuit is an inappropriate attempt to drag the federal courts into an intra-state political dispute," the response states. "The remedial measures that Penn State agreed to were controversial, and have elicited strong feelings on all sides. Some think they are too harsh, and some think they are too lenient. But none of those feelings have anything to do with the antitrust laws."
Student-founded clothing line, Purple Planes, launched its 2013 winter line last night at Chrome Bar and Hookah Lounge. Founder Daba Kora discusses how the fashion and entertainment team got together, how the Chrome event came to be, and how Purple Planes was born.