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Author: Liz Hajek
Liz is an Associate Professor of Geosciences and the Associate Head for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Geosciences at Penn State.
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Veterans and Military Appreciation
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Fall 2023 Safer People Safer Places Training & EMS Rainbow Network
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List of Religious Observances – Fall 2023
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URGE (Unlearning Racism in Geosciences) program resumes summer 2023
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State College 2023 Pride Activities
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GeoPEERS REU Program – applications open!
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Graduate School Student Wellbeing Programs
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Name Pronunciation and Pronouns in Teaching
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