Here are virtual events happening across campus over the month.
Through Feb. 28
Selma March incentive â Students can ârun, walk, bike, row, elliptical or swimâ 54 miles to honor the distance of the Selma marches that took place in March 1965. The event is hosted through Campus Recreation.Â
âMove for Your Healthâ â Fitness classes will be available to teach students âthe importance of movement to a studentâs healthâ as well as educating students on the health inequities the Black community faces.
Monday, Feb. 1
The Eberly College of Science will feature stories from its Black students, faculty and alumni throughout the month. Additionally, the college will feature four virtual speakers as a part of the NOBCChE Chemistry Seminar Series until Feb. 22.
Image: Patrick Mansell January 12, 2021
The first Penn State Cooking Classic a series of hourlong webinars that aim to bring Penn State alumni together to learn cooking and related life skills will be held on Wednesday evenings from Jan. 20 to Feb. 10. The webinar topics will include smoking meats, coffee, healthy foods, specialty chocolate and wine.
Cooking Classic programs begin at 7 p.m. ET and include:
Wednesday, Jan. 20 Pierogies, Pies and Pigs: Fresh From the Farm Show
Wednesday, Jan. 27 Cooking with Tech: Wings & Things
Wednesday, Feb. 3 Healthy Hints
Wednesday, Feb. 10 Mallo Cups and Merlot
In addition to bringing together Penn State alumni, the webinars are intended to raise awareness of the food insecurity experiences of students across the Penn State system. Those who are not able to participate in the programs can support students by making a gift to one of the Penn State food pantries. Every $5 provides 20
Study suggests smart assistant design improvements for deaf users
Despite the inherent challenges that voice-interaction may create, researchers at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology recently found that deaf and hard-of-hearing users regularly use smart assistants like Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri in homes, workplaces and mobile devices.
The work highlights a clear need for more inclusive design, and presents an opportunity for deaf and hard-of-hearing users to have a more active role in the research and development of new systems, according to Johnna Blair, an IST doctoral student and member of the research team.
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More than 1,100 Mavericks joined our alumni network on Friday, Dec. 18, during the December 2020 commencement ceremonies.
Ruya Abubaker, a graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences, says I never felt out of place; like I was the only international student. That idea of knowing I’m not the only international student was very comforting.
Paige Faber, earning degrees in Business Administration and Spanish, says that I would tell students to find something you’re really passionate about. Just be totally all-in.
Chloe Romero, earning a degree from the College of Communication, Fine Arts, and Media, came to UNO from California. She says that I took a leap of faith and trusted my instincts and it did not lead me wrong. It has made me the woman that I am today.