The Penn State York community will celebrate I Belong Week with a variety of events and activities throughout the week of March 20 to celebrate the diversity of students, faculty and staff at Penn State York. These events are sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, the Office of Global Engagement, the Multicultural Club, and the University Programming Board at Penn State York.
I Belong Week Events
Let Us Know Where You Are From
Dates: Monday-Friday, March 20-24
Location: Outside Rosie's Café, Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center (The Ruhl Center)
Check out the map outside Rosie’s Café in The Ruhl Center and place a push pin on the spot that is your home.
Munchie Monday
Date: Monday, March 20
Time: 7:45-9:00 a.m.
Location: Parking lot next to the M.S. Grumbacher Information Sciences and Technology Center on the lower part of the campus
Grab a free macaron as the perfect start to I Belong Week.
I Belong Extravaganza
Date: Tuesday, March 21
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Rosie’s Café, The Ruhl Center
Join us as we showcase the various identities represented at Penn State York. The fashion show will feature students, faculty, and staff wearing clothing that reflects who they are.
Drag Show
Date: Wednesday, March 22
Time: 12:15 p.m.
Location: Rosie’s Café, The Ruhl Center
Plan to attend the Drag Show featuring Amethyst Diamond, the reigning Miss Gay Maryland America 2022 and Sarabesque, the former first alternate to Miss Gay Pennsylvania America 2018, as they perform. Following the show, there will be a question-and-answer session.
Penn State York Hands Project
Date: Thursday, March 23
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Location: Hallway Outside Rosie’s Café, The Ruhl Center
Members of the campus community are encouraged to leave their handprint on various canvasses throughout the day spelling out We Are Penn State York.
I Belong Celebration
Date: Thursday, March 23
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Conference Center, Main Classroom Building (lower level)
The I Belong Celebration is focused on recognizing the diversity, inclusion, and uniqueness of the students, faculty, and staff at Penn State York that creates a belongingness for all. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee encourages all clubs, programs, and members of the campus community to celebrate by presenting a table at the I Belong Celebration. Visit every display and win a prize provided by the Penn State York DEI Committee.
Food from different countries to be served from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Please complete the survey no later than Monday, March 20 to be a part of this exciting event.
Cirque Flip Fabrique's Muse
Cirque Flip Fabrique’s Muse performance is set for Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Pullo Family Performing Arts Center at Penn State York. Students can obtain one free ticket to the performance and Penn State York faculty and staff can purchase a ticket for $25. The general public can purchase tickets at regular prices. This event is one of many activities happening during the I Belong Week celebration March 20-24.
Date: Thursday, March 23
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Theatre, Pullo Family Performing Arts Center
Celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by attending this performance that asks the questions, what inspires you to be you, and what inspires you to be your true self and to try things you never thought possible?
Penn State York students can get one free ticket at the box office and faculty and staff can purchase a ticket for $25. This performance is also open to the general public who will purchase tickets at regular price.
The show’s collection of dazzling eclectic performers will choose between a football uniform or a ballet costume, challenge themselves to accomplish death-defying acts as they never have before, and celebrate all that inspires them to go beyond what they ever thought was possible.
This show is set to an original score by beatmaker Millimetric and features live onstage vocals by Flavia Nascimento. Get ready to see powerful women, graceful men, and everything in between combining artistry and athleticism.
Cornhole and Table Tennis Tournament
Date: Friday, March 24
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Multi Activity Court (MAC), The Ruhl Center
Join with friends and celebrate the end of I Belong Week by participating in cornhole and table tennis. Prizes will be awarded.