Articles by Amala R. Nambiar

Blocks spelling out "Mental Health Matters"

On Campus November 9, 2021

How Lift the Mask Reduces the Stigma Around Mental Health Issues

Amala Rajesh Nambiar

The availability of student organizations across the different campuses of Penn State University can vary greatly. The University park campus, for example has over 1,000 student organizations, one of which is the Lift the Mask club. Lift the Mask, is a club at the University Park campus of Penn State that focuses on improving the mental wellness of students and promoting mental health awareness by focusing on reducing the stigma around mental illnesses.
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Front Page, On Campus October 12, 2021

ODEI Celebrates National Bisexual Visibility Day

Amala Rajesh Nambiar

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, often abbreviated as ODEI, set up a fun and educational table at Lares building in honor of National Bisexual Visibility Day on Thursday September 23, 2021. Passersby could play educational games in order to win prizes while expanding their knowledge about bisexuality and other LGBTQIA+ identities. Prizes included candy, rainbow awareness ribbons, bisexual flags, pop sockets, and pocket phone card holders displaying the Penn State LGBTQIA+ pride logo.
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