Barkley is one of 21 nominees for the award, given each year based on performance, leadership, character, and resiliency.
The Nittany Lions dropped to 3-4 in the Big Ten, despite Tony Carr, Lamar Stevens, and Mike Watkins combining for 65 points.
The Nittany Lions' two best forwards will be Penn State's nominees for the Hobey Baker Award for the second consecutive season.
Big Bite will be giving away free wings with a THON donation of a dollar or more.
The discussion will focus on self-segregation at Penn State and aims answer the event's leading question: "Why do we choose to surround ourselves with people who look and act like us instead of branching out and diversifying our lives?"