by Anthony Romero | Aug 18, 2020 | Civic Responsibility, Earth and Mineral Sciences, Student, Undergraduate Research, University Park
From May to August, my experience took place in my home about 30 minutes south of Pittsburgh, PA, where I could abide by the Center for Disease Control guidelines on physical distancing. Working remotely under Penn State faculty, Dr. John C. Mauro and graduate student...
by Divya Jain | Aug 6, 2020 | Civic Responsibility, Eberly, Organizational Experiences, Student, Underrepresented Minorities, University Park, Video Stories
PennEnvironment is a statewide environmental advocacy organization that transforms the power of our imaginations and our ideas into change that makes our world a greener and healthier place for all. The organization does this by educating everyday Pennsylvanians about...
by Karishma Mali | Jun 11, 2020 | Behrend, Civic Responsibility, Student, Underrepresented Minorities, Volunteerism
For my experience, I went to San Antonio, Texas for Alternative Spring Break. The focus of this trip was helping provide basic human needs such as access to nutritious food and safe and affordable housing. On Day 1 of service, we spent the morning painting curbs and...
by Ashley Jankowski | Jun 11, 2020 | Behrend, Civic Responsibility, Student, Volunteerism
Alternative Spring Break is a week-long opportunity to dedicate your spring break to service. We traveled to San Antonio, Texas where we focused on the theme of Access to Healthy Living. Projects included volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House, completing house...
by Elise Schaffer | Jun 11, 2020 | Civic Responsibility, Lehigh Valley, Student, Study Abroad/Study Away
March 2020, I traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah to research two extremely unique demonstrations of what is considered a public art destination in a natural setting. The first was Robert Smithson’s Spiral Jetty, located in the remote Rozel Point of the Great Salt Lake...
by Allison Piech | Jun 11, 2020 | Berks, Civic Responsibility, Student, Volunteerism
My experience consisted of working with a local retirement community in Berks County. I had multiple meetings with the event coordinator at the retirement community to help gain awareness of the event and use their facilities. On the day of the event over...
