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A selection of virtual and in-person cultural events happening at the University this weekend and next week Classical music ensemble Sphinx Virtuosis "This Is America" will be available via free livestream March 3-10.Image: Nan Melville / Promotional Image Provided Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 25-March 4 February 24, 2021 Whats happening at Penn State? Heres a look at some of the cultural events — both in-person and virtual — taking place at the University this weekend and next week: Pe...

Monday, Feb. 22 3 p.m. — Penn State School of Visual Arts’ John M. Anderson Endowed Lecture Series “Following the Line” will host Adébayo Bolaji, a “multi-disciplinary artist.” Anyone looking to attend the series must register here. 4 p.m. — The CEO for the Americans at Lightsource bp Kevin Smith will present “EarthTalks: Lightsource bp CEO Kevin Smith.” The presentation will discuss “the future of solar power” along with its partnership...

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Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 18-25 Classical musician Anthony McGill posted to Facebook a version of “America the Beautiful” as part of his musical protest in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. McGill will join the fifth episode of “Meeting the Moment with Michael Mwenso” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Image: Matthew Septimus Things to Do at Penn State: Feb. 18-25 February 17, 2021 Whats happening at Penn State? Heres a look at some of the cultural events — both in-perso...

Former State Sen. Ben Downing launches campaign for Massachusetts governor, says leadership to tackle state’s big challenges is ‘sorely lacking’ Updated Feb 08, 2021; Facebook Share Former State Sen. Ben Downing, who opted not to seek reelection in 2016 and has worked in the solar energy industry in the years since, announced Monday he is running to become the Bay State’s next governor, seeking to address the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, racial inequality and climate change. Do...

   Our democracy is being tested right now. It is not the first time. But it feels like a tipping point, and our very lives are in the balance. Can we find truth? Will we come to a place of peace? Can we resolve not to look the other way when the view is uncomfortable? Will those who stormed the Capitol, who aided and abetted seditionists, and who proliferated racism and dangerous lies, face punishment? Episode 18 is all about the fallout. ***** Dear President Biden and Vice President Harris...

I’m Goldie Blumenstyk, a senior writer at The Chronicle covering innovation in and around academe. Here’s what I’m thinking about this week. Your ideas on how higher ed can help repair American democracy. Last week I dug into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences report “ Our Common Purpose: Reinventing American Democracy for the 21st Century” and asked how you thought higher ed could contribute. This week I’ll share some of the comments and resources you sent me. Comments firs...

Entomologist Akito Kawahara says, "We can’t live without insects. They’re in trouble. And there’s something all of us can do to help."  Kawahara’s research has primarily focused on answering fundamental questions about moth and butterfly evolution, according to a news release from the Florida Museum of Natural History. Kawahara is increasingly haunted by studies that sound the alarm about plummeting insect numbers and diversity. While scientists differ on the severity of the proble...

McCourtney Institute spring events to explore the future of American democracy Donna Shalala, Anne Applebaum and Danielle Allen, left to right, will present lectures in the coming weeks as part of the McCourtney Institute for Democracys virtual events series. Visit democracy.psu.edu/virtual-events for more information and to register. Image: Penn State McCourtney Institute spring events to explore the future of American democracy January 08, 2021 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Following a tumultuous ...

How Biden Should Investigate Trump The misdeeds and destructive acts are legion. The new president should focus on these three. Illustration by Katie Martin; photographs by Tom Brenner / Drew Angerer / Getty I. A Crimes Commission? As he prepares to occupy the White House, President-elect Joe Biden faces a decision rare in American history: what to do about the man who has just left office, whose personal corruption, disdain for the Constitution, and destructive mismanag...