CARLISLE, Pa. — The following programs are being sponsored by the Penn State Dickinson Law's Academic & Student Services Office with special thanks to the Dickinson Law Black Law Students Association for their collaboration.

Wellness Wednesday featuring Mel’s Rock N’ BBQ

On Wednesday, Feb. 16, from noon to 3 p.m. our community will welcome Mel’s Rock N’ BBQ to campus. This local, Black-owned food truck serves good old-fashioned barbecue with all the classics. The truck will be parked in the back parking lot. Be sure to show your Penn State ID when you order.

“The Racial Pay Gap” lecture

On Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 3:30 p.m. Professor Stephanie Bornstein from the University of Florida Levin College of Law will deliver the lecture “The Racial Pay Gap” via Zoom. RSVP for the lecture in advance for the Zoom link. Attendees will be able to ask questions and engage in conversation with Bornstein at the end of the program. This lecture is also the start of an intersectional speaker series over the semester focused on gender and racial equity. To learn more about the lecture topic, Bornstein's abstract is available here.

Black Girl Chronicles Learning Series in Carlisle

On Thursday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hope Station Carlisle will host the Black Girl Chronicles Learning Series at the YWCA of Carlisle (301 G. Street). This conference will be centered on topics and issues facing Black women. There will be workshops led by Black female leaders as well as a keynote speaker, a round table session and an opportunity to shop local Black-owned businesses. A continental breakfast will be served as well as lunch. Doors will open at 9:30 for the vendor expo. The Academic & Student Services Office will pay for the registration fee of any student who expresses an interest in attending by Friday, Feb. 11. Complete the interest form here.