Constitution Day, held on Sept. 17 each year, will be marked with several events at Penn State campuses across the commonwealth. Established by law in 2004, it is a federal observance that commemorates the U.S. Constitution on the day it was signed in 1787. In addition, Sept. 15 is National Voter Registration Day.
Legendary labor organizer Dolores Huerta, cofounder with César Chávez of the United Farm Workers, spoke at Penn State's first annual Dolores Huerta Day of Service in 2019.
From mid-September through the end of October, Penn State units at campuses across the commonwealth will hold events in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. The unifying theme for this year is "La unidad es nuestra fuerza" — “Unity Is Our Strength."
Lindsey Simon-Jones and Jennifer P. Nesbitt have been appointed associate deans in the University College at Penn State, bringing extensive academic leadership experience at the Commonwealth Campuses to roles responsible for curricular, student and faculty affairs across the college.
