Members of Penn State Hazleton's Black Student Union organization posed with a poster explaining the Center for Multicultural Engagement's purpose at the space's grand opening on Sept. 26.
Penn State Hazleton Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Elizabeth J. Wright offers remarks during the grand opening of the Center for Multicultural Engagement on Sept. 26.
Penn State Hazleton was joined by University leaders and guests to celebrate the official grand opening of its Center for Multicultural Engagement. Pictured, from left, are: Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Elizabeth J. Wright; poet and novelist Javier Ávila; Director of Student Services and Engagement Tracy Garnick; Student Government Association President Gabriel Bragg; Penn State Interim Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses and Executive Chancellor David M. Callejo Pérez; and Penn State Assistant Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Brian Patchoski.
A new student-championed space at Penn State Hazleton dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging celebrated its official grand opening on Sept. 26. The Center for Multicultural Engagement is a student fee-funded project that created student education, collaboration, performance, study and socialization spaces, as well as a gallery and library.
Kellina Yarrish will support the University’s commitment to student growth and development by providing oversight and direction for student engagement, including clubs and organizations, and co-curricular activities and events. She will also oversee international student support, multicultural affairs and programming, and the residence life program, including the residence hall staff and resident assistants, while managing the student conduct process and directing the campus’ student diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
