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Psu homecoming

Make the most of home game weekends

There is nothing like experiencing gameday in Happy Valley – the tailgating is second to none and Beaver Stadium is the most electric atmosphere in all of college football. But if you’re making the trip out to State College, why not make a long weekend out of your football trip?

Hiking Overlook

Seven Best Hikes Near Penn State University

One of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors in Happy Valley is by taking a scenic hike to a mountain vista or by a bubbling creek. These popular hiking trails near Penn State will take your breath away - in more ways than one!

Dale Chihuly, Lupine Blue Persian Wall (detail)

Palmer Museum of Art will unveil installation by Dale Chihuly in new building

The new building for the Palmer Museum of Art at Penn State, which is currently under construction, will feature a site-specific art installation by internationally acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly. Commissioned in honor of Penn State President Emeritus Eric Barron and his wife Molly Barron, and funded through the generosity of donors, Lupine Blue Persian Wall will anchor the feature staircase in the Museum’s new 71,254-square-foot facility, slated to open to the public in spring 2024. The large-scale installation spans over 13 feet tall and 35 feet wide and comprises 22 glass forms in Penn State’s classic blue and white, accented with golden yellows and vibrant reds. This stunning work will be a notable addition to the Palmer Museum’s growing permanent collection.

Fiddle on the roof

A full circle performance: Penn State alum and Israeli native Jonathan Hashmonay performs as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof

On Tuesday, April 18, Fiddler on the Roof is coming to the Eisenhower Auditorium on its national tour. The audience can expect an authentic retelling of this timeless classic from Tony Award-Winning Director Bartlett Sher who emphasizes telling the story in a way that is funny, light-hearted at times, but most importantly: true to its culture, tradition and source materials by Sholem Aleichem, Tevye and his Daughters (or Tevye the Dairyman).

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