News & Announcements
Penn State and State College Borough are partnering once again to host PA Dignity Day on Wednesday, October 15, as part of the international celebration of Global Dignity Day. This year’s event will feature a free half-day conference from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hintz Family Alumni Center. The conference will include keynote speakers, dignity training, and community discussions, where you can share your insights about fostering dignity in our communities with fellow community members.
Everyone attending the entire conference can enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and the opportunity to network with fellow attendees, exchanging ideas and experiences. By sharing ideas, listening to each other, and working collaboratively, everyone can transform the community into a place where every individual feels safe, seen, heard, and valued.
For more information about the conference and to register, visit https://www.outreach.psu.edu/pa-dignity-day/.
Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, October 11
As birds make their way south for the winter, Sustainable State College and Bird Town Pennsylvania invite you to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday, October 11, by dimming your lights at night to protect them on their routes.
Migratory birds and their habitats are declining in Pennsylvania. To raise public awareness about human-caused bird mortalities, join the Borough in in the "Lights Out State College" community event. Sign the pledge here to reduce artificial and unnecessary lighting from 8:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. on World Migratory Bird Day!
Learn more about Migratory Bird Day at www.statecollegepa.us/migratorybirds.
Mix and Mingle with the Inaugural Poet Laureate
Meet the Inaugural Poet Laureate, Carmin Wong, at Mix and Mingle — an evening of conversation, poetry, and community networking.
📅 Thursday, October 9
🕠 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Fraser Street Commons, 115 South Fraser Street
Stop in any time and enjoy some light refreshments while meeting Carmin and fostering conversations about the arts.
Take Part in the Multicultural Unity Fair
The State College Borough and the Community Diversity Group will host the Multicultural Unity Fair on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Municipal Building (243 South Allen Street). The event is a celebration of unity, culture, and connection, and will feature performances from a wide range of cultures, informational tables, food trucks, and more.
➡️ If you would like to table, perform at the event, or volunteer to help it run smoothly, sign up here.