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SUMMARY:Humans Are Living Histories
DESCRIPTION:Humans Are Living Histories \nVenus Bayat | 2022–2026 \nWe carry the past in our bodies\, memories\, and images. In this project\, I use photography to bring different moments of time into the same visual space. By combining archival photographs with contemporary images\, I create encounters between people who lived in different times and places. \nThese photographs are not intended to reconstruct history exactly as it was. Instead\, they explore how traces of the past continue to shape the present. A face\, a posture\, or a familiar emotion can connect people across generations\, revealing history as something lived rather than distant. \nThroughout this project\, I am particularly interested in personal archives and family photographs as sites of memory. Many of these images have survived because they were preserved\, protected\, and passed down through generations. In many families\, this work of remembering has traditionally been carried out by women\, whose contributions often remain absent from official historical narratives. \nBy layering photographs from different periods\, I explore history not as a linear sequence of events\, but as an ongoing presence that continues to exist within everyday life. Although human behavior\, lifestyles\, and technologies change over time\, experiences such as love\, loss\, belonging\, displacement\, care\, and memory remain deeply recognizable. \nThrough these visual encounters between past and present\, I examine how individuals\, particularly women\, participate in the preservation\, transmission\, and reinterpretation of history. In this sense\, history is not only behind us. It lives within us. \nHumans are living histories.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/humans-are-living-histories/
LOCATION:Borland Project Space
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T120000
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SUMMARY:Climate Conversation Cafe -- "Can the Grid Keep Up? Climate and America’s Electric Future"
DESCRIPTION:Penn State Climate Consortium’s Climate Conversation Café series begins at noon\, Monday\, September 21\, with “Can the Grid Keep Up? Climate and America’s Electric Future.” The moderated virtual conversation will feature Penn State experts: \n\nMichael Helbing\, executive director of Penn State’s Center for Energy Law and Policy;\nHannah Wiseman\, professor of law and Wilson Faculty Fellow in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences; and\nAnirudh Subramanyam\, assistant professor in the Harold and Inge Marcus Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering.\n\nThe panel will examine how climate-driven extreme weather\, rising electricity demand\, aging infrastructure and emerging technologies are putting pressure on the nation’s electric grid and shaping decisions about its future. Free and open to all; pre-registration required. Register for the panel at this link.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/climate-cafe-can-the-grid-keep-up-climate-and-americas-electric-future/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T131500
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Career Webinar Series: Using AI in Sustainability Careers
DESCRIPTION:Sustain Penn State‘s Sustainability Career Webinar Series returns for 2026-27\, profiling a wide variety of careers in sustainability\, Penn State alumni working in sustainability\, and skills and avenues to help students pursue sustainability careers. Free and open to all; pre-registration required at this registration link. \nOur first webinar on Wednesday\, September 23\, at 12:15 pm online focuses on Using AI in Sustainability Careers. AI is transforming the world of work\, and sustainability fields are no exception. Are you wondering how you might use AI in a sustainability career? Are you looking to increase your AI literacy? Join us to learn about these topics as we kick-off our Sustainability Career Series for the 2026-2027 academic year. As Penn State and employers continue to adopt AI into everyday practices\, knowing the current and future state of AI in sustainability work may be critical to your career success. \nSpeakers scheduled to participate include: \n\nEli Andrews\, CEO\, civiqIQ RE\nNasim Motalebi\, AI Lead\, United Nations World Food Programme\nAmy Schirf\, Education Coordinator\, Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/sustainability-career-webinar-series-using-ai-in-sustainability-careers/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T160000
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SUMMARY:Feed the People Market Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come get fresh produce\, grown by students from the Ross Student Farm‘s “Feed the People Market Stand.” The stand is pay-what-you-can\, with different locations each week–check the Student Farm website for locations. Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. until August 18.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/feed-the-people-market-stand-3/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T202131Z
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SUMMARY:Feed the People Market Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come get fresh produce\, grown by students from the Ross Student Farm‘s “Feed the People Market Stand.” The stand is pay-what-you-can\, with different locations each week–check the Student Farm website for locations. Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. until August 18.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/feed-the-people-market-stand-3/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
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SUMMARY:Intersections Film Series: "Hungry to Learn"
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustain Penn State as we kick off our annual Intersections sustainability film series with a screening of Geeta Gandbhir’s Hungry to Learn on Wednesday\, September 30\, 7 p.m. (EDT)\, online. \nAs of 2024\, 41% of college students are food insecure and 48% are housing insecure. When so much of the focus of college is on how students perform in the classroom\, these problems may be invisible to those to faculty or fellow students but they have big impacts on student success in the classroom and beyond. In Hungry to Learn\, we follow several students at three northeastern universities beyond the classroom where we see the struggles of everyday life while paying for a college degree. They are faced with a difficult decision: pay for college (and hopefully open doors for lucrative professional opportunities) or take care of your basic needs. From cutting corners on nutrition to not knowing where they will sleep at night\, this film gives a glimpse into the struggles too many college students are experiencing. It demands that we redefine how we measure student success. \nBut the good news is that Hungry to Learn also shows that there is a growing effort by universities and colleges to support students facing food and housing insecurity. As students break through the stigmas about these problems and share their stories\, more people are recognizing their needs.  But will this support be enough? Join us as we kick off our year of programming themed around Seeing the Human Scale\, by seeing the real-life stories of students behind the statistics. \nFollowing the film\, we will hold a panel discussion with experts on nutrition\, student success\, and housing insecurity\, featuring: \n\nSarah Brothers\, Assistant Professor in Sociology and Criminology\, Penn State\nKelly Griffith\, Director\, Penn State Chaiken Center for Student Success\nLiesha McKinley\, Food & Culinary Literacy Educator\, Student Farm at Penn State\n\nFree and open to all; pre-registration is required at this registration link.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/intersections-film-series-hungry-to-learn/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T130000
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Sustainability Week -- "Empowering Pennsylvania's Future" Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn State Sustainability and the Commonwealth’s GreenGov Council for the annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week\, exploring the future of sustainability across Pennsylvania. This year’s webinar series is themed “Empowering Pennsylvania’s Future” and will focus on the future of affordable and sustainable energy in Pennsylvania. Webinars will be October 5-9\, 2026 at noon (EDT) each day. (All speakers and topics subject to change.) \nMonday\, 10/5\, 12-1 PM: Empowering the Future – It All Starts with the Grid    \nJoin in and learn the foundational basics of Pennsylvania’s electrical grid as well as our role & partnership in the PJM (Pennsylvania\, (New) Jersey\, Maryland). The PJM is the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that manages the electric grid and wholesale electricity markets across 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Featuring Skyler Marzewski and Matthew Bernstein from PJM. Register for “It All Starts with the Grid.” \nTuesday\, 10/6\, 12-1 PM: Energy Storage 101  \nHear from subject matter experts as they highlight why energy storage is growing in importance and how to address challenges! Additionally\, learn of the best practices and opportunities associated with the siting of large-scale energy storage. Featuring Kevin Wright from Protogen and Tom Beresnyak from Penn State Extension. Register for “Energy Storage 101.” \nWednesday\, 10/7\, 12-1 PM: Investing in the Future – Infrastructure to Support Electric Vehicles\, Energy and Transportation  \nTune in to learn more about investments in Pennsylvania to support electric vehicles! Topics will include the status of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program’s EV charging portfolio and information on the electric grid as more EVs are in use. Featuring Colton Brown from the PA Department of Transportation and Hannah Moyer from Duquesne Light. Register for “Infrastructure to Support EVs\, Energy and Transportation.” \nThursday\, 10/8\, 12-1 PM: Energy Efficiency – Act 129 Program and Energy Auditing  \nJoin us as we highlight energy saving opportunities & incentives available through the PA Act 129 Program. Additionally\, we’ll highlight the benefits of energy saving measures & equipment including energy audits & heat pumps. Featuring Darren Gill from the PA Public Utility Commission and Pat Beck from Egis (a home energy contracting company). Register for “Act 129 Program and Energy Auditing.” \nFriday\, 10/9\, 12-1 PM: Business Sector Highlight – Industrial Sector Sustainability  \nJoin to learn how businesses are investing in clean energy and energy efficiency projects. Highlights will include details on RISE PA (Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania) program participants and their successes. Featuring Jill Regets from VAP Steel and Rishabh Bahel from Purina. Register for “Industrial Sector Sustainability.” \nAll webinars are free and open to all; pre-registration is required. Learn more at the Sustainability Week website. \nFollowing Sustainability Week\, Penn State Sustainability and the GreenGov Council will launch their 8th annual GreenGov Webinar series\, occurring monthly on the third Friday of the month at noon. The first monthly webinar will launch on Friday\, October 16\, at noon with a focus on sustainability efforts in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/commonwealth-sustainability-week-empowering-pennsylvanias-future-webinars/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T120000
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Sustainability Week -- "Empowering Pennsylvania's Future" Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn State Sustainability and the Commonwealth’s GreenGov Council for the annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week\, exploring the future of sustainability across Pennsylvania. This year’s webinar series is themed “Empowering Pennsylvania’s Future” and will focus on the future of affordable and sustainable energy in Pennsylvania. Webinars will be October 5-9\, 2026 at noon (EDT) each day. (All speakers and topics subject to change.) \nMonday\, 10/5\, 12-1 PM: Empowering the Future – It All Starts with the Grid    \nJoin in and learn the foundational basics of Pennsylvania’s electrical grid as well as our role & partnership in the PJM (Pennsylvania\, (New) Jersey\, Maryland). The PJM is the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that manages the electric grid and wholesale electricity markets across 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Featuring Skyler Marzewski and Matthew Bernstein from PJM. Register for “It All Starts with the Grid.” \nTuesday\, 10/6\, 12-1 PM: Energy Storage 101  \nHear from subject matter experts as they highlight why energy storage is growing in importance and how to address challenges! Additionally\, learn of the best practices and opportunities associated with the siting of large-scale energy storage. Featuring Kevin Wright from Protogen and Tom Beresnyak from Penn State Extension. Register for “Energy Storage 101.” \nWednesday\, 10/7\, 12-1 PM: Investing in the Future – Infrastructure to Support Electric Vehicles\, Energy and Transportation  \nTune in to learn more about investments in Pennsylvania to support electric vehicles! Topics will include the status of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program’s EV charging portfolio and information on the electric grid as more EVs are in use. Featuring Colton Brown from the PA Department of Transportation and Hannah Moyer from Duquesne Light. Register for “Infrastructure to Support EVs\, Energy and Transportation.” \nThursday\, 10/8\, 12-1 PM: Energy Efficiency – Act 129 Program and Energy Auditing  \nJoin us as we highlight energy saving opportunities & incentives available through the PA Act 129 Program. Additionally\, we’ll highlight the benefits of energy saving measures & equipment including energy audits & heat pumps. Featuring Darren Gill from the PA Public Utility Commission and Pat Beck from Egis (a home energy contracting company). Register for “Act 129 Program and Energy Auditing.” \nFriday\, 10/9\, 12-1 PM: Business Sector Highlight – Industrial Sector Sustainability  \nJoin to learn how businesses are investing in clean energy and energy efficiency projects. Highlights will include details on RISE PA (Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania) program participants and their successes. Featuring Jill Regets from VAP Steel and Rishabh Bahel from Purina. Register for “Industrial Sector Sustainability.” \nAll webinars are free and open to all; pre-registration is required. Learn more at the Sustainability Week website. \nFollowing Sustainability Week\, Penn State Sustainability and the GreenGov Council will launch their 8th annual GreenGov Webinar series\, occurring monthly on the third Friday of the month at noon. The first monthly webinar will launch on Friday\, October 16\, at noon with a focus on sustainability efforts in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/commonwealth-sustainability-week-empowering-pennsylvanias-future-webinars/2026-10-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T120000
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Sustainability Week -- "Empowering Pennsylvania's Future" Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn State Sustainability and the Commonwealth’s GreenGov Council for the annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week\, exploring the future of sustainability across Pennsylvania. This year’s webinar series is themed “Empowering Pennsylvania’s Future” and will focus on the future of affordable and sustainable energy in Pennsylvania. Webinars will be October 5-9\, 2026 at noon (EDT) each day. (All speakers and topics subject to change.) \nMonday\, 10/5\, 12-1 PM: Empowering the Future – It All Starts with the Grid    \nJoin in and learn the foundational basics of Pennsylvania’s electrical grid as well as our role & partnership in the PJM (Pennsylvania\, (New) Jersey\, Maryland). The PJM is the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that manages the electric grid and wholesale electricity markets across 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Featuring Skyler Marzewski and Matthew Bernstein from PJM. Register for “It All Starts with the Grid.” \nTuesday\, 10/6\, 12-1 PM: Energy Storage 101  \nHear from subject matter experts as they highlight why energy storage is growing in importance and how to address challenges! Additionally\, learn of the best practices and opportunities associated with the siting of large-scale energy storage. Featuring Kevin Wright from Protogen and Tom Beresnyak from Penn State Extension. Register for “Energy Storage 101.” \nWednesday\, 10/7\, 12-1 PM: Investing in the Future – Infrastructure to Support Electric Vehicles\, Energy and Transportation  \nTune in to learn more about investments in Pennsylvania to support electric vehicles! Topics will include the status of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program’s EV charging portfolio and information on the electric grid as more EVs are in use. Featuring Colton Brown from the PA Department of Transportation and Hannah Moyer from Duquesne Light. Register for “Infrastructure to Support EVs\, Energy and Transportation.” \nThursday\, 10/8\, 12-1 PM: Energy Efficiency – Act 129 Program and Energy Auditing  \nJoin us as we highlight energy saving opportunities & incentives available through the PA Act 129 Program. Additionally\, we’ll highlight the benefits of energy saving measures & equipment including energy audits & heat pumps. Featuring Darren Gill from the PA Public Utility Commission and Pat Beck from Egis (a home energy contracting company). Register for “Act 129 Program and Energy Auditing.” \nFriday\, 10/9\, 12-1 PM: Business Sector Highlight – Industrial Sector Sustainability  \nJoin to learn how businesses are investing in clean energy and energy efficiency projects. Highlights will include details on RISE PA (Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania) program participants and their successes. Featuring Jill Regets from VAP Steel and Rishabh Bahel from Purina. Register for “Industrial Sector Sustainability.” \nAll webinars are free and open to all; pre-registration is required. Learn more at the Sustainability Week website. \nFollowing Sustainability Week\, Penn State Sustainability and the GreenGov Council will launch their 8th annual GreenGov Webinar series\, occurring monthly on the third Friday of the month at noon. The first monthly webinar will launch on Friday\, October 16\, at noon with a focus on sustainability efforts in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/commonwealth-sustainability-week-empowering-pennsylvanias-future-webinars/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustain Penn State":MAILTO:sustainability@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T180000
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CREATED:20260526T202131Z
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SUMMARY:Feed the People Market Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come get fresh produce\, grown by students from the Ross Student Farm‘s “Feed the People Market Stand.” The stand is pay-what-you-can\, with different locations each week–check the Student Farm website for locations. Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. until August 18.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/feed-the-people-market-stand-3/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T130000
DTSTAMP:20260909T182437Z
CREATED:20260827T145328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T182437Z
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Sustainability Week -- "Empowering Pennsylvania's Future" Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn State Sustainability and the Commonwealth’s GreenGov Council for the annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week\, exploring the future of sustainability across Pennsylvania. This year’s webinar series is themed “Empowering Pennsylvania’s Future” and will focus on the future of affordable and sustainable energy in Pennsylvania. Webinars will be October 5-9\, 2026 at noon (EDT) each day. (All speakers and topics subject to change.) \nMonday\, 10/5\, 12-1 PM: Empowering the Future – It All Starts with the Grid    \nJoin in and learn the foundational basics of Pennsylvania’s electrical grid as well as our role & partnership in the PJM (Pennsylvania\, (New) Jersey\, Maryland). The PJM is the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that manages the electric grid and wholesale electricity markets across 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Featuring Skyler Marzewski and Matthew Bernstein from PJM. Register for “It All Starts with the Grid.” \nTuesday\, 10/6\, 12-1 PM: Energy Storage 101  \nHear from subject matter experts as they highlight why energy storage is growing in importance and how to address challenges! Additionally\, learn of the best practices and opportunities associated with the siting of large-scale energy storage. Featuring Kevin Wright from Protogen and Tom Beresnyak from Penn State Extension. Register for “Energy Storage 101.” \nWednesday\, 10/7\, 12-1 PM: Investing in the Future – Infrastructure to Support Electric Vehicles\, Energy and Transportation  \nTune in to learn more about investments in Pennsylvania to support electric vehicles! Topics will include the status of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program’s EV charging portfolio and information on the electric grid as more EVs are in use. Featuring Colton Brown from the PA Department of Transportation and Hannah Moyer from Duquesne Light. Register for “Infrastructure to Support EVs\, Energy and Transportation.” \nThursday\, 10/8\, 12-1 PM: Energy Efficiency – Act 129 Program and Energy Auditing  \nJoin us as we highlight energy saving opportunities & incentives available through the PA Act 129 Program. Additionally\, we’ll highlight the benefits of energy saving measures & equipment including energy audits & heat pumps. Featuring Darren Gill from the PA Public Utility Commission and Pat Beck from Egis (a home energy contracting company). Register for “Act 129 Program and Energy Auditing.” \nFriday\, 10/9\, 12-1 PM: Business Sector Highlight – Industrial Sector Sustainability  \nJoin to learn how businesses are investing in clean energy and energy efficiency projects. Highlights will include details on RISE PA (Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania) program participants and their successes. Featuring Jill Regets from VAP Steel and Rishabh Bahel from Purina. Register for “Industrial Sector Sustainability.” \nAll webinars are free and open to all; pre-registration is required. Learn more at the Sustainability Week website. \nFollowing Sustainability Week\, Penn State Sustainability and the GreenGov Council will launch their 8th annual GreenGov Webinar series\, occurring monthly on the third Friday of the month at noon. The first monthly webinar will launch on Friday\, October 16\, at noon with a focus on sustainability efforts in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/commonwealth-sustainability-week-empowering-pennsylvanias-future-webinars/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261009T130000
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SUMMARY:Commonwealth Sustainability Week -- "Empowering Pennsylvania's Future" Webinars
DESCRIPTION:Join Penn State Sustainability and the Commonwealth’s GreenGov Council for the annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week\, exploring the future of sustainability across Pennsylvania. This year’s webinar series is themed “Empowering Pennsylvania’s Future” and will focus on the future of affordable and sustainable energy in Pennsylvania. Webinars will be October 5-9\, 2026 at noon (EDT) each day. (All speakers and topics subject to change.) \nMonday\, 10/5\, 12-1 PM: Empowering the Future – It All Starts with the Grid    \nJoin in and learn the foundational basics of Pennsylvania’s electrical grid as well as our role & partnership in the PJM (Pennsylvania\, (New) Jersey\, Maryland). The PJM is the Regional Transmission Organization (RTO) that manages the electric grid and wholesale electricity markets across 13 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Featuring Skyler Marzewski and Matthew Bernstein from PJM. Register for “It All Starts with the Grid.” \nTuesday\, 10/6\, 12-1 PM: Energy Storage 101  \nHear from subject matter experts as they highlight why energy storage is growing in importance and how to address challenges! Additionally\, learn of the best practices and opportunities associated with the siting of large-scale energy storage. Featuring Kevin Wright from Protogen and Tom Beresnyak from Penn State Extension. Register for “Energy Storage 101.” \nWednesday\, 10/7\, 12-1 PM: Investing in the Future – Infrastructure to Support Electric Vehicles\, Energy and Transportation  \nTune in to learn more about investments in Pennsylvania to support electric vehicles! Topics will include the status of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program’s EV charging portfolio and information on the electric grid as more EVs are in use. Featuring Colton Brown from the PA Department of Transportation and Hannah Moyer from Duquesne Light. Register for “Infrastructure to Support EVs\, Energy and Transportation.” \nThursday\, 10/8\, 12-1 PM: Energy Efficiency – Act 129 Program and Energy Auditing  \nJoin us as we highlight energy saving opportunities & incentives available through the PA Act 129 Program. Additionally\, we’ll highlight the benefits of energy saving measures & equipment including energy audits & heat pumps. Featuring Darren Gill from the PA Public Utility Commission and Pat Beck from Egis (a home energy contracting company). Register for “Act 129 Program and Energy Auditing.” \nFriday\, 10/9\, 12-1 PM: Business Sector Highlight – Industrial Sector Sustainability  \nJoin to learn how businesses are investing in clean energy and energy efficiency projects. Highlights will include details on RISE PA (Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania) program participants and their successes. Featuring Jill Regets from VAP Steel and Rishabh Bahel from Purina. Register for “Industrial Sector Sustainability.” \nAll webinars are free and open to all; pre-registration is required. Learn more at the Sustainability Week website. \nFollowing Sustainability Week\, Penn State Sustainability and the GreenGov Council will launch their 8th annual GreenGov Webinar series\, occurring monthly on the third Friday of the month at noon. The first monthly webinar will launch on Friday\, October 16\, at noon with a focus on sustainability efforts in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/commonwealth-sustainability-week-empowering-pennsylvanias-future-webinars/2026-10-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustain Penn State":MAILTO:sustainability@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T124500
DTSTAMP:20260529T155737Z
CREATED:20260529T155737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T155737Z
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SUMMARY:SustainaLions Employee Resource Group Monthly Virtual Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join the SustainaLions ERG for our informal monthly virtual lunch series focused on exploring timely\, thought-provoking topics related to sustainability\, technology\, and society. Each session features a short piece of content (e.g.\, a TED Talk) followed by open discussion. Held on the second Monday of each month from 12:00–12:45 PM\, these sessions offer a space to step away midday\, exchange ideas\, and connect with colleagues across the university. Open to all\, no prior knowledge or preparation needed. Register here. \n 
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/sustainalions-employee-resource-group-monthly-virtual-lunch/2026-10-12/
LOCATION:https://psu.zoom.us/meeting/register/hMAr2MhHTVGhs_kW45WmDA
CATEGORIES:SI Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T130000
DTSTAMP:20260825T125058Z
CREATED:20260825T124900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T125058Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Conversation Café with Britt Wray
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Penn State Climate Consortium’s series Climate Conversation Café\, a talk with Britt Wray will be available both in person and online on Monday\, October 12th at noon in Room 117 Earth and Engineering Sciences Building. The October 12 event is free and open to the Penn State and the broader community\, but registration is required and in-person attendance is encouraged.  \nBritt Wray is the director of Community-minded Interventions for Resilience\, Climate Leadership\, and Emotional well-being (CIRCLE) at Stanford Psychiatry and is the award-winning author of Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety and Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science\, Ethics\, and Risks of De-Extinction. Wray researches how we can manage feelings of climate anxiety and avoid the adverse effects it has on mental health\, along with finding solutions for helping those who have had their mental health affected.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/climate-conversation-cafe-with-britt-wray/
LOCATION:117 Earth and Engineering Science Building\, 656 White Course Drive\, University Park\, PA\, 16802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Climate Consortium":MAILTO:climate@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T153000
DTSTAMP:20260825T125158Z
CREATED:20260821T175329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260825T125158Z
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SUMMARY:Zine (Magazine) Making: Arts and Crafts with Britt Wray
DESCRIPTION:Come join Sustain Penn State\, The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity\, and Nature and Art Rx for Zine (Magazine) Making: Arts and Crafts with Britt Wray\, climate grief scholar. Attendees will talk with Wray about accessing mental health resources and connecting with nature while making a magazine page focusing on these themes. With permission\, these pages will be compiled into a magazine and shared. Snacks and refreshments will be provided! The event will take place on October 12 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in Lower Level 011 HUB-Robeson Center (The Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity’s space).  \nBritt Wray is the director of Community-minded Interventions for Resilience\, Climate Leadership\, and Emotional well-being (CIRCLE) at Stanford Psychiatry and is the award-winning author of Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety and Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science\, Ethics\, and Risks of De-Extinction. Wray researches how we can manage feelings of climate anxiety and avoid the adverse effects it has on mental health\, along with finding solutions for helping those who have had their mental health affected. 
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/zine-magazine-making-arts-and-crafts-with-britt-wray/
LOCATION:HUB 011\, 288 Pollock Rd\, University Park\, PA\, 16802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustain Penn State":MAILTO:sustainability@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T190000
DTSTAMP:20260903T201430Z
CREATED:20260821T180134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T201430Z
UID:10001018-1791828000-1791831600@sustainability.psu.edu
SUMMARY:Fireside Chat with Britt Wray
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustain Penn State\, The Psychology Department\, and The Climate Action Campaign for a fireside chat with Britt Wray\, climate grief scholar. She will discuss her work and answer audience questions. This event is happening on October 12 from 6-7 p.m with free dinner. Please fill out the interest form at this link which will allow us to get the proper amount of food. \nBritt Wray is the director of Community-minded Interventions for Resilience\, Climate Leadership\, and Emotional well-being (CIRCLE) at Stanford Psychiatry and is the award-winning author of Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety and Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science\, Ethics\, and Risks of De-Extinction. Wray researches how we can manage feelings of climate anxiety and avoid the adverse effects it has on mental health\, along with finding solutions for helping those who have had their mental health affected. 
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/fireside-chat-with-britt-wray/
LOCATION:HUB 134
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustain Penn State":MAILTO:sustainability@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261013T183000
DTSTAMP:20260819T134614Z
CREATED:20260819T134450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T134614Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Showcase Keynote: Britt Wray\, Climate Grief Specialist
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustain Penn State for its Sustainability Showcase Series featuring Britt Wray. Her keynote address will be on Tuesday\, October 13\, 5:30 pm (EDT) in 121 Sparks Building and streamed online. The event is free and open to all; pre-registration for online attendance required at this registration link. \nBritt Wray is the director of Community-minded Interventions for Resilience\, Climate Leadership\, and Emotional well-being (CIRCLE) at Stanford Psychiatry and is the award-winning author of Generation Dread: Finding Purpose in an Age of Climate Anxiety and Rise of the Necrofauna: The Science\, Ethics\, and Risks of De-Extinction. Wray researches how we can manage feelings of climate anxiety and avoid the adverse effects it has on mental health\, along with finding solutions for helping those who have had their mental health affected. She will be visiting Penn State for two days to engage with students\, faculty\, and community members to talk about ways we can build emotional resilience in an era of climate change and disruptions.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/sustainability-showcase-keynote-britt-wray-climate-grief-specialist/
LOCATION:121 Sparks and Virtual\, Sparks Building\, University Park\, PA\, 16802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustain Penn State":MAILTO:sustainability@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T202131Z
CREATED:20260526T202131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T202131Z
UID:10000885-1791993600-1792000800@sustainability.psu.edu
SUMMARY:Feed the People Market Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come get fresh produce\, grown by students from the Ross Student Farm‘s “Feed the People Market Stand.” The stand is pay-what-you-can\, with different locations each week–check the Student Farm website for locations. Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. until August 18.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/feed-the-people-market-stand-3/2026-10-14/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T202131Z
CREATED:20260526T202131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T202131Z
UID:10000886-1792598400-1792605600@sustainability.psu.edu
SUMMARY:Feed the People Market Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come get fresh produce\, grown by students from the Ross Student Farm‘s “Feed the People Market Stand.” The stand is pay-what-you-can\, with different locations each week–check the Student Farm website for locations. Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. until August 18.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/feed-the-people-market-stand-3/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T195602Z
CREATED:20260818T195602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T195602Z
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SUMMARY:Intersections Film Series: "Ghost in the Machine"
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustain Penn State for the second film in its “Seeing the Human Scale” strand of programming in its annual Intersections sustainability film series. This time we examine the history of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Valerie Veatch’s Ghost in the Machine on Wednesday\, October 21\, at 6:30 p.m. (EDT)\, online [note the earlier than usual start time due to the film’s length]. \nAI is changing the way we live. Seemingly appearing all of a sudden\, it is being presented as something that can solve every problem from summarizing your email to solving climate change. \nBut did AI really appear all of a sudden? Ghost in the Machine takes us on a deep dive into AI’s past\, revealing not only a much longer than expected history for the development of this technology but a fundamental conundrum at the core of the technology: no one has a good definition of what “artificial intelligence” actually means! Moreover\, when you do start unpacking any definition offered you quickly run into problematic assumptions that emerged from a history of eugenics and racist science. Unless we confront this hidden flaw haunting AI\, Veatch’s documentary argues we will only be reinforcing wrong science and baking in fundamental inequity into society’s future. \nA thorough and necessary watch\, Ghost in the Machine demands we start a society-wide conversation about how we take back control of technologies that are reshaping every aspect of society and reproducing histories of colonization on the digital frontier. And at the very least\, it will give you much to think about the next time you fire up ChatGPT or Claude! \nFollowing the film\, we will hold a panel discussion with experts on AI\, data centers\, and ethics. \nFree and open to all; pre-registration required at this registration link.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/intersections-film-series-ghost-in-the-machine/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustain Penn State":MAILTO:sustainability@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T190000
DTSTAMP:20260914T190820Z
CREATED:20260914T190658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T190820Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Career Series: Sustainability Careers in Labor
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in a career of fighting for worker’s rights and the battle it takes to improve working conditions? Does this look similar or different in various industries? Join us to explore what a career combining sustainability\, labor activism looks like as part of our Sustainability Career Series for the 2026–2027 academic year. \nJoin us as we highlight career paths at the intersection of labor and sustainability and how you network\, get a job\, and much more! Co-hosted by Penn State’s LABOR School\, the event will take place on October 27 at 6 p.m over Zoom. Pre-registration is required using the Labor Webinar Registration Link. \nScheduled speakers include (with more to be announced): \n\nBo Gray\, Political Coordinator\, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO\nMack Finkel\, Data and Analytics Director\, SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/sustainability-career-series-sustainability-careers-in-labor/
LOCATION:zoom
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustain Penn State":MAILTO:sustainability@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T202131Z
CREATED:20260526T202131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T202131Z
UID:10000887-1793203200-1793210400@sustainability.psu.edu
SUMMARY:Feed the People Market Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come get fresh produce\, grown by students from the Ross Student Farm‘s “Feed the People Market Stand.” The stand is pay-what-you-can\, with different locations each week–check the Student Farm website for locations. Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. until August 18.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/feed-the-people-market-stand-3/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T202131Z
CREATED:20260526T202131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T202131Z
UID:10000888-1793808000-1793815200@sustainability.psu.edu
SUMMARY:Feed the People Market Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come get fresh produce\, grown by students from the Ross Student Farm‘s “Feed the People Market Stand.” The stand is pay-what-you-can\, with different locations each week–check the Student Farm website for locations. Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. until August 18.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/feed-the-people-market-stand-3/2026-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260819T133536Z
CREATED:20260818T200112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T133536Z
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SUMMARY:Intersections Film Series: 'Third Places' Short Films
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustain Penn State for the third screening in its “Seeing the Human Scale” series as part of the Intersections sustainability film series. For this evening\, we offer a collection of three short films around the theme of “Third Places” on Wednesday\, November 4\, at 7 p.m. (EST) online. Free and open to all; pre-registration required at this registration link. \nThere are two places in which most of us spend the majority of our time: home and work. But sociologists and public health experts have long recognized we need third places. These are places you feel welcome and a sense of belonging; community and connection. For individuals\, they are vital to our happiness and well-being. For communities\, they are vital to their resilience. For this screening\, we offer three short films that highlight the value of three places where people find and co-create valuable communities; a community library built in a bus\, a roller skating rink\, and a virtual reality world. Together\, they show that what makes a “space” into a “place” are the hearts and gifts people bring to share:  \nReading North: Books in the Arctic\, Saila Huusko (2018\, U.S.\, 25 min.)\nOula Kotakorva has been a beacon of hope as he drives a library bus through sections of Sweden\, Finland\, and Norway where people otherwise can be completely isolated for much of the year. But the value of the bookmobile is not only the stories tucked inside its pages; it is the chance for people to connect with Oula. He knows their families\, the particulars about their reading habits\, and just how to create a welcoming environment. But he’s been doing this job for a long time. Will he be able to find someone who is willing and able to succeed him? in Huusko’s heartwarming film\, we follow the final months of Oula’s tenure as he moves onto retirement and bear witness to the value of libraries and librarians to countless communities. \nThe People Could Fly\, Imani Dennison (2025\, U.S.\, 22 min.)\n“The People Could Fly” is a famous African American folktale\, telling of people having the power to escape slavery. But the need to escape daily life has endured long after slavery. Freedom did not magically transform public spaces into spaces of equality and belonging. So in Louisville\, Kentucky\, where parks and recreational facilities long remained segregated\, African Americans created their own places of escape where they could fly . . . on wheels. Dennison’s film takes us into the heart of a community\, bonding over decades inside a roller rink around a shared love of gliding and flying. More than just escapism\, people there found–and continue to find–support networks\, purpose\, and communal joy. \nThe Reality of Hope\, Joe Hunting (2025\, U.S.\, 30 min.)\nOnline virtual communities have an ambiguous reputation. For some\, they help those who are outcast or in a minority find connections to a broader community. For others\, they are escapist fantasies\, preventing people from making more meaningful connections IRL (in real life). But for Hiyu\, a Swede who is part of a community of “furries” who gather in virtual reality (VR)\, virtual communities turn out to be where he goes to save his life. When experiencing kidney failure and needing a replacement quickly\, he finds a surprise donor\, going by the online username Photographotter\, an American whom he has never met IRL. The tenuous bond they share will be tested. Photographotter must travel for months from the United States to Sweden. Hiyu must survive dialysis until the surgery is ready. Will the donation be successful? The Reality of Hope shows friendships don’t have to start in-person in order to blossom into something life-changing. Filmed in both real life and virtual reality.  \nFollowing the films\, we will hold a panel discussion with experts who study and create third places. Panelists to be announced.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/intersections-film-series-third-places-short-films/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustain Penn State":MAILTO:sustainability@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T124500
DTSTAMP:20260529T155737Z
CREATED:20260529T155737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T155737Z
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SUMMARY:SustainaLions Employee Resource Group Monthly Virtual Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Join the SustainaLions ERG for our informal monthly virtual lunch series focused on exploring timely\, thought-provoking topics related to sustainability\, technology\, and society. Each session features a short piece of content (e.g.\, a TED Talk) followed by open discussion. Held on the second Monday of each month from 12:00–12:45 PM\, these sessions offer a space to step away midday\, exchange ideas\, and connect with colleagues across the university. Open to all\, no prior knowledge or preparation needed. Register here. \n 
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/sustainalions-employee-resource-group-monthly-virtual-lunch/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:https://psu.zoom.us/meeting/register/hMAr2MhHTVGhs_kW45WmDA
CATEGORIES:SI Signature Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T135328Z
CREATED:20260819T135328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T135328Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Showcase Keynote: Kevin Patel\, Youth Environmental Justice and Climate Activist
DESCRIPTION:Join Sustain Penn State for its Sustainability Showcase Series featuring environmental justice activist Kevin Patel. Patel’s keynote talk will be Tuesday\, November 10\, 4:00 p.m. (EST) in 112 Kern and streamed online. The event is free and open to all; pre-registration for online attendance is required at this registration link. \nKevin Patel is founder of OneUpAction (relaunching as the Earth Era Institute this September) and a lifelong climate activist. Patel works to help marginalized youth fight for their communities with the goal of mitigating the impacts of the climate crisis by unifying through community events and forming youth-led chapters. He has collaborated with multiple different organizations from National Geographic to the Los Angeles County government. He will be visiting Penn State on November 9 and 10\, 2026 for a keynote\, conversations with students\, and more.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/sustainability-showcase-keynote-kevin-patel-youth-environmental-justice-and-climate-activist/
LOCATION:112 Kern + Virtual\, Kern Building\, University Park\, PA\, 16802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustain Penn State":MAILTO:sustainability@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260526T202131Z
CREATED:20260526T202131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T202131Z
UID:10000889-1794412800-1794420000@sustainability.psu.edu
SUMMARY:Feed the People Market Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come get fresh produce\, grown by students from the Ross Student Farm‘s “Feed the People Market Stand.” The stand is pay-what-you-can\, with different locations each week–check the Student Farm website for locations. Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. until August 18.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/feed-the-people-market-stand-3/2026-11-11/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T131500
DTSTAMP:20260819T142135Z
CREATED:20260819T142004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T142135Z
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SUMMARY:Sustainability Career Webinar Series: Careers in Sustainability and Arts and Architecture
DESCRIPTION:Sustain Penn State‘s Sustainability Career Webinar Series returns for 2026-27\, profiling a wide variety of careers in sustainability\, Penn State alumni working in sustainability\, and skills and avenues to help students pursue sustainability careers. Free and open to all; pre-registration required at this registration link. \nJoin us for our third webinar of 2026-27 on Sustainability Careers in Arts and Architecture on Tuesday\, November 17\, 12:15 pm (EST)\, online. Have you wondered how you can combine sustainability with a career in arts or architecture? Creating sustainable infrastructure\, designing spaces and communities to be sustainable\, and using art to interrogate the sustainable challenges of our time are increasingly important. Climate change\, social justice\, public health\, biodiversity protection — all these challenges and more require innovative designers\, artists\, architects\, and planners who understand how people and places interact.  This panel will focus on what it looks like to have a job incorporating sustainability into these fields. Join Penn State alumni who will share what they love about their work\, the challenges they address\, how their Penn State education helped them\, and how to break into these industries. \nSpeakers to be announced soon.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/sustainability-career-webinar-series-careers-in-sustainability-and-arts-and-architecture/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events,SI Signature Events
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SUMMARY:Feed the People Market Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come get fresh produce\, grown by students from the Ross Student Farm‘s “Feed the People Market Stand.” The stand is pay-what-you-can\, with different locations each week–check the Student Farm website for locations. Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. until August 18.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/feed-the-people-market-stand-3/2026-11-18/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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SUMMARY:Feed the People Market Stand
DESCRIPTION:Come get fresh produce\, grown by students from the Ross Student Farm‘s “Feed the People Market Stand.” The stand is pay-what-you-can\, with different locations each week–check the Student Farm website for locations. Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. until August 18.
URL:https://sustainability.psu.edu/event/feed-the-people-market-stand-3/2026-11-25/
CATEGORIES:Calendar of Events
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