Penn State Dickinson Law Student Announcements

Posts are announcements for the Penn State Dickinson Law community at both locations, Carlisle and University Park, that are archived for future reference.

HAPPENING TODAY: Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity

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The Manglona Lab at Penn State Dickinson Law and the Antiracist Development Institute present, “Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity,” the inaugural event in the Manglona Lab Forum (ML Forum) series. This event will take place on TODAY at 3:00PM at University Park and will be simulcast to Carlisle. The location has changed in Carlisle to Room 120 and remains the same, the auditorium, in University Park. 

Author and inaugural ML Forum guest speaker, Christopher Ali, Ph.D., Pioneers Chair in Telecommunications and Professor of Telecommunications at Penn State, will discuss his book Farm Fresh Broadband, which examines the politics of broadband policy, highlights the rural broadband divide in America, explores the policies that have failed to bridge the divide, and urges action.

The first 20 law students to register will receive an autographed copy of the book. Refreshments will be served. REGISTER HERE.

Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity

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The Manglona Lab at Penn State Dickinson Law and the Antiracist Development Institute present, “Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity,” the inaugural event in the Manglona Lab Forum (ML Forum) series. This event will take place on November 20, 2025, at 3:00PM at University Park and be simulcast to Carlisle.

Author and inaugural ML Forum guest speaker, Christopher Ali, Ph.D., Pioneers Chair in Telecommunications and Professor of Telecommunications at Penn State, will discuss his book Farm Fresh Broadband, which examines the politics of broadband policy, highlights the rural broadband divide in America, explores the policies that have failed to bridge the divide, and urges action.

The first 20 law students to register will receive an autographed copy of the book. Refreshments will be served. REGISTER HERE.

Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity

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The Manglona Lab at Penn State Dickinson Law and the Antiracist Development Institute present, “Farm Fresh Broadband: The Politics of Rural Connectivity,” the inaugural event in the Manglona Lab Forum (ML Forum) series. This event will take place on November 20, 2025, at 3:00PM at University Park and be simulcast to Carlisle.

Author and inaugural ML Forum guest speaker, Christopher Ali, Ph.D., Pioneers Chair in Telecommunications and Professor of Telecommunications at Penn State, will discuss his book Farm Fresh Broadband, which examines the politics of broadband policy, highlights the rural broadband divide in America, explores the policies that have failed to bridge the divide, and urges action.

The first 20 law students to register will receive an autographed copy of the book. Refreshments will be served. REGISTER HERE.

FREE FILM SCREENINGS TODAY – ADI Convening in Carlisle

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As a part of the ADI’s third annual convening, there will be two free screenings at the Carlisle Theatre (40 W High St) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, that are open to the public. At 10:30 AM there will be a screening of the film, “A History of the Underground Railroad and Abolitionists Throughout South Central Pennsylvania” with a panel discussion to follow. Later that evening, there will be a screening of the film, “Kemba” at 6:00 PM. Food will be available in the lobby starting at 5:15 PM. All are welcome!

FREE FILM SCREENINGS – ADI CONVENING in Carlisle

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As a part of the ADI’s third annual convening, there will be two free screenings at the Carlisle Theatre (40 W High St) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, that are open to the public. At 10:30 AM there will be a screening of the film, “A History of the Underground Railroad and Abolitionists Throughout South Central Pennsylvania” with a panel discussion to follow. Later that evening, there will be a screening of the film, “Kemba” at 6:00 PM. Food will be available in the lobby starting at 5:15 PM. All are welcome!

Volunteer at the ADI Convening in Carlisle

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Do you want to engage with the Antiracist Development Institute but aren’t sure how? This is a great opportunity to begin! Connect with the ADI coalition from across the nation by serving as a volunteer for the event. Opportunities to volunteer include assisting people with navigating the law school property, assisting with checking people in, and providing support with setting up and tearing down on all three days, October 8-10, 2025. Students, staff, and faculty are all invited to sign up.

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here. If you have any questions, please reach out to ADI@psu.edu.

Volunteer at the ADI Convening in Carlisle

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Do you want to engage with the Antiracist Development Institute but aren’t sure how? This is a great opportunity to begin! Connect with the ADI coalition from across the nation by serving as a volunteer for the event. Opportunities to volunteer include assisting people with navigating the law school property, assisting with checking people in, and providing support with setting up and tearing down on all three days, October 8-10, 2025. Students, staff, and faculty are all invited to sign up.

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here. If you have any questions, please reach out to ADI@psu.edu.

FREE FILM SCREENINGS – ADI Convening in Carlisle

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As a part of the ADI’s third annual convening, there will be two free screenings at the Carlisle Theatre (40 W High St) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, that are open to the public. At 10:30 AM there will be a screening of the film, “A History of the Underground Railroad and Abolitionists Throughout South Central Pennsylvania” with a panel discussion to follow. Later that evening, there will be a screening of the film, “Kemba” at 6:00 PM. Food will be available in the lobby starting at 5:15 PM. All are welcome!

FREE FILM SCREENINGS AT CARLISLE THEATRE – ADI Convening

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As a part of the ADI’s third annual convening, there will be two free screenings at the Carlisle Theatre (40 W High St) on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, that are open to the public. At 10:30 AM there will be a screening of the film, “A History of the Underground Railroad and Abolitionists Throughout South Central Pennsylvania” with a panel discussion to follow. Later that evening, there will be a screening of the film, “Kemba” at 6:00 PM. Food will be available in the lobby starting at 5:15 PM. All are welcome!

Relationships, Coalition, and Courage in the Second Nadir Webinar

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Join Jay L. Austin, Executive Director, RISE Alliance, LSAC, and Danielle M. Conway, Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law, Penn State Dickinson Law and the School of International Affairs, and Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, in an inspiring conversation about how relationships, coalition, and courage are needed in this time that some are referring to as the Second Nadir on April 29, 2025, at 3PM EST. Register here: https://psu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RYqLFoDuRPqkfLThgovJ-A

Flyer for webinar happening on April 29, 2025 at 3PM.

Reentry Simulation

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The Antiracist Development Institute is excited to host a reentry simulation as a part of Justice Education Month at Penn State Dickinson Law in Carlisle, PA on April 17, 2025, from 8:30AM-1:30PM! Come to experience the challenges of reentry firsthand in this interactive simulation, gaining insight into the struggles formerly incarcerated individuals face. Attached is the flyer, and you can register for the event here. If you have any questions, please contact adi@psu.edu.

Flyer for a reeentry simulation at Penn State Dickinson Law in Carlisle, PA on April 17, 2025, from 8:30-1:30.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Rescheduled MLK Commemoration

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Join the Carlisle Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration committee on April 6, 2025, at 3PM at the Meeting House (1155 Walnut Bottom Road, Carlisle, PA 17015) for their rescheduled MLK Day event! For more information, follow the group on Facebook.

Flyer with Martin Luther King Jr., and Marcellus Taylor describing the rescheduled commemoration on Sunday April 6, 2025, at 3PM.

This event is co-sponsored by the Antiracist Development Institute.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day March, Dinner, and Dialogue

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Join the Antiracist Development Institute for programming, a community commemoration march, a delightful dinner, and productive conversations with colleagues, community members, and peers in collaboration with Dickinson College on Monday, January 20, 2025. The march begins at 4PM from Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church to Allison Hall. Programming will begin at 5PM followed by dinner & dialogue. No registration required, please contact ADI@psu.edu if you have any questions!

FLyer for MLK Day event.

Players on High Presents: To Kill a Mockingbird TICKETS AVAILABLE

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Players on High, the live theatre branch of the Carlisle Theatre, is committed to collaborative efforts with the community & continuous learning to ensure authentic, truthful & sensitive storytelling on our historical stage. Join them for a live production of To Kill a Mockingbird from the book by Harper Lee.

The Antiracist Development Institute at Penn State Dickinson Law has purchased a limited number of tickets for students, staff, and faculty for the showing on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 2PM. If you are interested, please email ADI@psu.edu. Tickets will be given on a first come, first serve basis.

If you are unable to come on October 6 but are still interested in attending, tickets are 50% off for Dickinson Law students, staff, and faculty (Please choose “College Special” from the dropdown menu to receive the discount. You must also bring your school ID with you to the production), and you can purchase them at carlisletheatre.showare.com.

Players on High Presents: To Kill A Mockingbird

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Players on High, the live theatre branch of the Carlisle Theatre, is committed to collaborative efforts with the community & continuous learning to ensure authentic, truthful & sensitive storytelling on our historical stage. Join them for a live production of To Kill a Mockingbird from the book by Harper Lee.

Tickets are 50% off for Dickinson Law students, staff, and faculty (Please choose “College Special” from the dropdown menu to receive the discount. You must also bring your school ID with you to the production). Get them today at carlisletheatre.showare.com. Dates are October 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at 7:30 PM or October 6, 13 at 2:00 PM.

“In Maycomb, Alabama, (1935) in the early days of the Great Depression, events unfold through the eyes of Scout Finch, growing up in a close-knit neighborhood with her older brother Jem and their summertime friend, Dill. Their father, Atticus Finch, a well-respected white lawyer, defends Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a young white woman. Through the drama of the trial and its aftermath comes an examination of systemic racism, freedom, injustice, honesty, and hypocrisy.”

bird sitting on a branch with title and dates of play

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: ADI Annual Convening

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Do you want to engage with the Antiracist Development Institute but aren’t sure how? This is a great opportunity to begin! Connect with the ADI coalition from across the nation by serving as a volunteer for the ADI’s annual convening on October 16-18, 2024. Opportunities to engage include assisting people with navigating the law school property, accompanying convening cohorts throughout the event, assisting with checking people in and providing support with setting up and tearing down.

If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form with your availability and plan to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in room 120.