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      Penn State community invited to Student Engagement Expo on Nov. 10

      This year’s keynote will feature Sita Frederick, director of the Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State

      Students, faculty and staff attended the 2019 Student Engagement Expo in the HUB-Robeson Center.  Credit: Steve Tressler / Penn State. Creative Commons

      UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — See how students are engaging with their academics and passions at the 2021 Student Engagement Expo, with events from 6-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 10 at the HUB-Robeson Center. 

      Sponsored by the Student Engagement Network (SEN), the Expo gives students the chance to share their experiences through the many modes of student engagement: clubs, internships, sports, research, travel, artistic ventures and more.  

      Sita Frederick, director of the Center for the Performing Arts, will deliver this year’s keynote address, starting at 8 p.m. in the Freeman Auditorium. Frederick has a long professional history as a performer, administrator and artistic director, and has performed with Urban Bush Women, Arthur Avilés Typical Theater and Merian Soto Performance Practice. She is also the cofounder of Areytos Performance Works.  

      “Sita brings a new and unique perspective to Penn State and can challenge students to consider their student journey and personal growth from both an artistic and world viewpoint,” said Michael Zeman, director of the Student Engagement Network. “We are thrilled to share this event with her!” 

      2021 Student Engagement Expo Schedule of Events 

      • 6-7 p.m. — Poster exhibit in Art Alley and Freeman Loung, and performances in the Ginger Lounge outside the Engagement Space 

      • 7-8 p.m. — Lightning talks in the Freeman Auditorium 

      • 8-8:30 — Keynote in Freeman Auditorium 

      About the Student Engagement Network 

      The Student Engagement Network is a joint initiative of Penn State Undergraduate Education, Student Affairs, and Outreach and Online Education. The mission of the Student Engagement Network is to advance the power of participation by connecting students with experiences that empower them to make a positive impact as citizens and leaders of the world. 

      For more information about the Student Engagement Network, visit engage.psu.edu or email engage@psu.edu. 

      Last Updated November 3, 2021

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