A random assortment of cool things
Pennsylvania Fibershed is a nonprofit organization connecting the fiber, textile and fashion communities in Pennsylvania to build a more sustainable, equitable and circular future for textiles and our environment through educational programming and industry development. Here is some more info about their work and mission. They’ll be talking all about that and MORE including their new student…
Do you have a passion for community service, activism, and social justice? Join Next Steps AmeriCorps for the 2025-2026 Service Year! Next Steps AmeriCorps is now recruiting for the upcoming service year! This college access and success initiative empowers first-generation and low-income undergraduates through community service, mentoring, and leadership development. As an AmeriCorps Member, you’ll gain valuable experience…
Friday, March 28th from 12:30-1:30 at the Student Success Center, Charles Library 230 This program is designed to give students the opportunity to become familiar with the center and learn more about the academic coaching program. We will be focusing on four skill areas: time management, note taking, test taking, and studying. Students can meet…
Want to get a better handle on taxes? Join FGH for an info session on March 27 from 5-6 PM in Room 201D at the Tuttleman Learning Center. We will have Dr. Wayne W. Williams as the main guest speaker speaking about the essentials of tax season – from the do’s and don’ts of filing…
Friday, March 28, 2025 // 3:00 pm to 4:00 pmWeigley Room 914In-person and on Zoom Please join us for a lecture with Professor Emeritus Rabbi Rebecca Alpert, on What Current American Policies and Executive Orders Mean for Israel/Gaza. Learn more and register for the Zoom session here!
Using Inclusive Leadership for BelongingDiversity Peer Educators are student volunteers collaborating closely with the Director of Student Engagement to advocate for and organize cultural programming and dialogues rooted in social justice principles. The Diversity Peer Educator (DPE) plans programs, dialogues, and workshops on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This unpaid leadership opportunity, offered through the…
IDEAL Office – Tuttleman 100 Wednesday, March 19, 2025 // 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm This event will highlight the ongoing marginalization of trans women in politics and examine the systemic challenges they face. In recent years, there has been growing resistance to the inclusion of trans women in various spaces, including sports, the military,…
HBSA provides a supportive community where members can connect, collaborate, and thrive academically, professionally, and socially. Through mentorship, networking, and cultural engagement, we aim to amplify Black excellence, foster leadership, and create lasting impact within our institutions and beyond. Follow our instagram to keep up to date! Eboard applications will be released next week and…
The Huddle (Tuttleman 201) Thursday, Feb 27 11am – 12:30pm We are joined by Pamela P. Superville, Deputy Director Philadelphia Reentry Coalition, and Kierra Nocho, Philadelphia Reentry Coalition Coordinator, who will be coming to The Huddle this Thursday to talk about the history of the Philadelphia Reentry Coalition, the work they do in our community, and how you can…
Are you the 2025 Student Commencement Speaker? 
During the spring semester a graduating senior is selected to address all graduates at the University Commencement Exercises. The honor is among the highest distinctions a student can receive. The deadline to apply is February 21, 2025. Read more and apply here!