Programs & Events
The School of Humanities and Social
Sciences hosts a variety of events throughout the year that allow
students, faculty, staff, and the community to enjoy and explore music,
art, literature, writing, and societal issues.
See a schedule of all upcoming events.
Festival of
Writing
Each September, the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing Program
and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences hosts Earth’s Eye: A
Festival of Writing in and on the Natural World. Penn State Behrend’s
award-winning faculty are joined by writers from across the country for
hands-on writing exercises, field work, discussions about the art and
practice of nature writing, and readings.
Creative Writers Reading
Series
Celebrated writers of poetry, fiction, and literary non-fiction visit
campus several times each year to give lectures, readings, discussions,
and book signings.
Music
at Noon
In our free Music at Noon concerts, listeners are treated to world
class performances mixed with dialogue and interaction in an informal
setting where lunches and casual attire are welcome.
Musical
Ensembles
Penn State Behrend's musical ensembles, including the Jazz Ensemble,
Concert Band, and Pep Band, perform several concerts throughout the
year.
Gender
Conference
This two-day conference held each spring features a number of speakers
and roundtable discussions on gender issues.
Theatre
Productions
The college's Studio Theatre, an intimate performance space, is the
site for two or three major theatre productions each year, staged by
Penn State Behrend student thespians drawn from all academic
disciplines.
Women's International Film
Series
Several films examining gender and women's issues are shown throughout
the year. Fall 2012 films to be announced.
