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Painting with Pat

Location: Atherton Hall Grandfather Clock Lounge, All Scholars are invited to join Dean Mather and the Penn State Arts and Crafts Center for "Painting with Pat - Vinyl Records Edition." Come out for an evening of fun, food, and painting vinyl records. Space is limited, we only have 35 seats so please RSVP at the following link by Friday, January 30 if you plan to participate: RSVP- Painting with Pat (Vinyl Records) – Fill out form, Seats will be filled on a first-come first-served basis. When all the seats are filled, you will be placed on a waitlist and notified.   If you have any questions, please contact Shreya Bellum at sfb6198@psu.edu.  . Event Name: Painting with Pat. Monday, February 9, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Conferences Abroad

LOCATION:  The Allen Street Grill Downtown State College  This event is full. Please check out other DHFP dates. Join Dr. Shomir Wilson, Associate Professor of Human-Centered Computing and Social Information as he discusses his Conferences Abroad Research and Adventures. Attending an international conference is a learning opportunity, but it also represents much more. These events enable career networking, citizen diplomacy, transnational friendships, and adventure. Dr. Wilson will share stories from attending conferences in 19 countries as a student, postdoc, or professor. These include trying new foods (like jellyfish), tight schedules, giving three presentations in one day, and making the most of flight cancellations. Afterward, we will discuss how to choose conferences to submit your work, how these trips are typically funded, and how to make the most of a conference experience.  Dinner will be provided. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions… Event Name: DHFP - Dr. Shomir Wilson Feb. 11, 2026. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Lunch and Learn: Healthy Planet, Healthy People

Location: Sustainability and Experience Center (transportation provided), Registration:  RSVP online to attend, Deadline to Register:  Monday, February 6, 2026, Learn about campus sustainability projects that need your research to move them forward and to make a difference! If you are interested in renewable energy, ecology, health, or visual arts, come visit the Sustainability Experience Center (SEC) to learn about ongoing and emerging projects you can advance or incorporate in your research. For example, you'll learn about:    Renewable energy data analysis and recommendations , Physical and Mental health studies on the Nurture in Nature program , Creative writing (climate-fiction project, anyone?) , Public art mural projects , Operations at the Sustainability Experience Center to develop language and graphics steeped in communications best practices to propose engaging and educational signage  , Upon arriving, we will tour the SEC to learn about ongoing and emerging research projects.… Event Name: Schreyer Honors College Lunch and Learn. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:45 PM.

Schreyer Writing Jumpstart

Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall or on Zoom, Papers due soon? Working on your thesis? Struggling to find time to write? Join us for a WRITING JUMPSTART session. During this session, you'll work alongside others to focus and write. Associate Deans Yarger and Rotunno will write with you and provide support when needed. We’ll also provide cookies and tea, which can be helpful during the writing process.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rotunno at ler12@psu.edu or Dr. Yarger at lmk12@psu.edu. Event Name: Schreyer Writing Jumpstart. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Schreyer Writing Jumpstart

Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall or Zoom: https://psu.zoom.us/j/92184073268, Papers due soon? Working on your thesis? Struggling to find time to write? Join us for a WRITING JUMPSTART session. During this session, you'll work alongside others to focus and write. Drs. Yarger and Rotunno will write with you and provide support when needed. We’ll also provide cookies and tea, which can be helpful during the writing process.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rotunno at ler12@psu.edu or Dr. Yarger at lmk12@psu.edu. Event Name: Schreyer Writing Jumpstart. Friday, February 13, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Distance with the Dean

Location: William A. Schreyer Courtyard (Atherton Hall), All Scholars are invited to join Dean Mather and fellow Schreyer Scholars in a morning run around campus. Meet Dean Mather in the courtyard at 8:00 a.m. to start the day with some movement and chatting with new and old friends. After the run, there will be donuts and other refreshments for everyone!!! If you plan to participate, please RSVP at the following link by Friday, February 6 at 9:00 a.m.:   Distance with the Dean - Saturday 2/7 – Fill out form, Dean Mather hopes to see everyone on Saturday or at future runs. Watch the newsletter for upcoming dates. Event Name: Distance with the Dean. Saturday, February 14, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: The Geography of Justice

Location:  Indian Pavilion, Registration:  RSVP Online to Attend, Join Dr. Michael Nelson, Professor of Political Science to discuss issues ranging from abortion and gun rights to LGBTQ+ protections. And to learn how where you live increasingly determines what rights you have. Your discussion will arise from the fact that, as the U.S. Supreme Court gives the final say on important issues to state governments, the states have become battlegrounds for defining core freedoms. You'll explore the shifting balance of power between state and federal governments and how this evolving "patchwork nation" is reshaping everything from elections to migration to be an American citizen. Event Name: DHFP - Michael Nelson. Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Immersive Technologies and Research

Location:  The Center for Immersive Experiences - Ground Floor of the Pattee Library - W003, This event is full. Please check out other DHFP dates. LIMIT:  10, Deadline to RSVP:  February 16, 2026, Join Dr. Jessica Menold, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Dr. Patrick Dudas, Teaching Professor of Informatics and Intelligent Systems, to learn about the ways in which immersive technologies augment and extend ongoing research here at Penn State. We will have the chance to demo several immersive experiences and talk through the pros and cons of immersive technologies.  Dinner will be provided from Roots. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who have questions about physical access may contact Rhonda Demchak at rrr11@psu.edu in advance of the program. Event Name: DHFP - Dr. Jessica Menold. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Schreyer Writing Jumpstart

Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall or on Zoom, Papers due soon? Working on your thesis? Struggling to find time to write? Join us for a WRITING JUMPSTART session. During this session, you'll work alongside others to focus and write. Associate Deans Yarger and Rotunno will write with you and provide support when needed. We’ll also provide cookies and tea, which can be helpful during the writing process.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rotunno at ler12@psu.edu or Dr. Yarger at lmk12@psu.edu. Event Name: Schreyer Writing Jumpstart. Thursday, February 26, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Schreyer Writing Jumpstart

Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall or Zoom: https://psu.zoom.us/j/92184073268, Papers due soon? Working on your thesis? Struggling to find time to write? Join us for a WRITING JUMPSTART session. During this session, you'll work alongside others to focus and write. Drs. Yarger and Rotunno will write with you and provide support when needed. We’ll also provide cookies and tea, which can be helpful during the writing process.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rotunno at ler12@psu.edu or Dr. Yarger at lmk12@psu.edu. Event Name: Schreyer Writing Jumpstart. Friday, February 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Distance with the Dean

Location: William A. Schreyer Courtyard (Atherton Hall), All Scholars are invited to join Dean Mather and fellow Schreyer Scholars in a morning run around campus. Meet Dean Mather in the courtyard at 8:00 a.m. to start the day with some movement and chatting with new and old friends. After the run, there will be donuts and other refreshments for everyone!!! If you plan to participate, please RSVP at the following link by Friday, February 27at 9:00 a.m.: Distance with the Dean - Saturday 2/28 – Fill out form, Dean Mather hopes to see everyone on Saturday or at future runs. Watch the newsletter for upcoming dates. Event Name: Distance with the Dean. Saturday, February 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Safety and Wellbeing in Video Games

LOCATION:  The Federal Taphouse, Downtown State College, REGISTRATION:  RSVP Form Link, Join Dr. Yubo Kou, Assistant Professor and the Haile Family Early Career Professor, to discuss why video games are meant to be a place for fun but are also filled with toxicity, predatory monetization, and other safety concerns. At this event, you will discuss safety risks in video games, common safety measures, and the involvement of various stakeholders such as players, game studios, and policymakers.    . Event Name: Schreyer Honors College Distinguished. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.

Schreyer Happy Hour: D.C. Metro Area

Location: Washington, D.C. RSVP: Registration is required!  Join Schreyer alumni, Presidential Leadership Academy alumni, and friends of the college for a happy hour event at the offices of BakerBotts in Washington, DC. This is a great opportunity to meet college staff, network with other alumni, and enjoy a fun evening out.  If you don't live near D.C. watch for our next happy hour in a city near you. Event Name: SHC HHH Spring 26: DC. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Artificial Intelligence

LOCATION:  Federal Taphouse - Downtown State College, This event is full. Please check out other DHFP dates. Deadline to RSVP:  March 9, 2026, LIMIT:  10    Join Dr. Pan and one or two of his senior members of his research lab to explore your excitement and fears surrounding the sudden rise of artificial intelligence (AI). You'll discuss the possibilities in healthcare, education, innovation, and arts that AI makes possible as well as consider concerns about safety, trust, computation power, job loss, and ethics that logically arise with AI. Come ready to think about the power of AI and its potential ability to improve the efficiency of human work in every sector of our lives. At the same time, you'll learn to question what it means to be truthful and authentic in a world where AI-powered tools are increasingly mimicking human natural language abilities. We will meet at the Federal Tap House in downtown State College.     Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations or who… Event Name: SHC DHFP - Dipanjan Pan - AI March 19. Thursday, March 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Schreyer Writing Jumpstart

Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall or on Zoom, Papers due soon? Working on your thesis? Struggling to find time to write? Join us for a WRITING JUMPSTART session. During this session, you'll work alongside others to focus and write. Associate Deans Yarger and Rotunno will write with you and provide support when needed. We’ll also provide cookies and tea, which can be helpful during the writing process.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rotunno at ler12@psu.edu or Dr. Yarger at lmk12@psu.edu. Event Name: Schreyer Writing Jumpstart. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Distinguished Honors Faculty Program: Rebuilding the Tower of Babel

Location:  Donato Family Classroom (C-9) Atherton Hall, Registration:  RSVP FORM, Deadline to Register:  March 20, 2026, Please join Dr. Gonzalo Rubio for his Distinguished Honors Faculty Program to discuss how speakers can easily realize that Italian & Spanish, German & English, or Arabic & Hebrew are related. These languages share plenty of cognate words and many grammatical characteristics. Such connections point to their genetic affiliation and a common ancestor. In some instances, the latter is well known (e.g. Latin for Italian, Spanish and French). In most cases, however, the source from which these languages sprung is now lost (Indo-European, Semitic). The study of language families and the reconstruction of their ancestors ("proto-languages") is an exciting endeavor that sheds unsuspected light on the history and culture of all peoples across the globe. Event Name: SHC DHFP Dr. Gonzalo Rubio. Thursday, March 26, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.

Schreyer Writing Jumpstart

Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall or Zoom: https://psu.zoom.us/j/92184073268, Papers due soon? Working on your thesis? Struggling to find time to write? Join us for a WRITING JUMPSTART session. During this session, you'll work alongside others to focus and write. Drs. Yarger and Rotunno will write with you and provide support when needed. We’ll also provide cookies and tea, which can be helpful during the writing process.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rotunno at ler12@psu.edu or Dr. Yarger at lmk12@psu.edu. Event Name: Schreyer Writing Jumpstart. Friday, March 27, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Distance with the Dean

Location: William A. Schreyer Courtyard (Atherton Hall), All Scholars are invited to join Dean Mather and fellow Schreyer Scholars in a morning run around campus. Meet Dean Mather in the courtyard at 8:00 a.m. to start the day with some movement and chatting with new and old friends. After the run, there will be donuts and other refreshments for everyone!!! If you plan to participate, please RSVP at the following link by Friday, March 27 at 9:00 a.m.: Distance with the Dean - Saturday 3/28 – Fill out form, Dean Mather hopes to see everyone on Saturday or at future runs. Watch the newsletter for upcoming dates. Event Name: Distance with the Dean. Saturday, March 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Schreyer Writing Jumpstart

Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall or on Zoom, Papers due soon? Working on your thesis? Struggling to find time to write? Join us for a WRITING JUMPSTART session. During this session, you'll work alongside others to focus and write. Associate Deans Yarger and Rotunno will write with you and provide support when needed. We’ll also provide cookies and tea, which can be helpful during the writing process.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rotunno at ler12@psu.edu or Dr. Yarger at lmk12@psu.edu. Event Name: Schreyer Writing Jumpstart. Thursday, April 9, 2026, 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM.

Schreyer Writing Jumpstart

Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall or Zoom: https://psu.zoom.us/j/92184073268, Papers due soon? Working on your thesis? Struggling to find time to write? Join us for a WRITING JUMPSTART session. During this session, you'll work alongside others to focus and write. Drs. Yarger and Rotunno will write with you and provide support when needed. We’ll also provide cookies and tea, which can be helpful during the writing process.  If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Rotunno at ler12@psu.edu or Dr. Yarger at lmk12@psu.edu. Event Name: Schreyer Writing Jumpstart. Friday, April 10, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Spring Gong Days

Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall, Come celebrate your thesis completion by ringing the Gong! Gong Days is when graduating Schreyer Scholars complete a time-honored tradition of ringing a ceremonial gong to mark the completion of the thesis and all the other honors requirements for graduating from Penn State with Honors.  Scholars who are eligible to ring the Gong will receive an invitation via email. Scholars are encouraged to bring family, friends, faculty, or others to join in the celebration! Event Name: Schreyer Gong Days Spring 2026. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Spring Gong Days

Location: Grandfather Clock Lounge, Atherton Hall, Come celebrate your thesis completion by ringing the Gong! Gong Days is when graduating Schreyer Scholars complete a time-honored tradition of ringing a ceremonial gong to mark the completion of the thesis and all the other honors requirements for graduating from Penn State with Honors.  Scholars who are eligible to ring the Gong will receive an invitation via email. Scholars are encouraged to bring family, friends, faculty, or others to join in the celebration! Event Name: Schreyer Gong Days Spring 2026. Thursday, April 23, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Distance with the Dean

Location: William A. Schreyer Courtyard (Atherton Hall), All Scholars are invited to join Dean Mather and fellow Schreyer Scholars in a morning run around campus. Meet Dean Mather in the courtyard at 8:00 a.m. to start the day with some movement and chatting with new and old friends. After the run, there will be donuts and other refreshments for everyone!!! If you plan to participate, please RSVP at the following link by Friday, April 24 at 9:00 a.m.: Distance with the Dean - Saturday 4/25 – Fill out form, Dean Mather hopes to see everyone on Saturday or at future runs. Watch the newsletter for upcoming dates. Event Name: Distance with the Dean. Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.

Donuts with Dean

Location: Simmons Hall Piano Lounge, All Scholars are invited to the final Donuts with the Dean of the spring semester. Come out for donuts, fresh fruit, hot coffee, hot chocolate, and good conversations. This is a great way to meet other Scholars, your Scholar Assistant Team, and our staff. We hope you will plan to join us to start your day! Event Name: Donuts with Dean. Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM.