Under Threat, Not Defeated: How Democracies Fight to Endure Around the Globe. Under Threat, Not Defeated: How Democracies Fight to Endure Around the Globe.Panelists: Dr. Maggie Shum | Dr. Emily Masghati | Dr. Lena Surzhko Harned | Dr. Diane ChidoPresented on November 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. in the Metzgar Lobby. View Photo
Community Resources for Immigrants in Erie Community Resources for Immigrants in ErieAshley Lawson, Director of USCRI ErieSaeed Taraky, former Immigrant and Refugee Liaison for the City of Erie and President of the Afghan Community of ErieCarlos Mora, an Erie County United organizer, Behrend graduate, and Colombian immigrant to EriePresented on December 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Federal House. View Photo
The Importance of Immigrants for Erie Industries. The Importance of Immigrants for Erie Industries.Cassie Zimmer, immigration policy analyst, Niskanen Center (Washington, D.C.)Jaret Kelly, president, Lake Erie Wine CountryCindy Rau, human resource coordinator, Logistics PlusPresented on November 18, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Federal House. View Photo
Immigration Laws and Policies in 2026 Immigration Laws and Policies in 2026Attorneys with the Amicangelo & Theisen law firm.Specializing in immigration services in Erie.Speakers include Andrea Amicangelo and Alexandria Iwanenko.Presented on January 27, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Federal House. View Photo
Russian War on Ukraine Discussion with Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian Member of Parliament. Russian War on Ukraine Discussion with Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian Member of Parliament.For more information, contact [email protected].Presented on January 23 at 9:00 a.m. on Zoom. View Photo
Economic Inequality in America: Extent and Potential Consequences. Economic Inequality in America: Extent and Potential Consequences.Contact Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned ([email protected]) with Questions.Presented on March 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in the Metzgar Lobby. View Photo
View from Ukraine. What does peace look like? View from Ukraine. What does peace look like?Discussion with Inna Sovsun.Contact Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned ([email protected]) with Questions.Presented on March 21, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. View Photo
Ukrainian Civil and Armed Resistance in Russia-Occupied Territories. Ukrainian Civil and Armed Resistance in Russia-Occupied Territories.Presentation by Dr. Yuriy Matsiyevsky. March 20, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.Contact Dr. Lena Surzhko-Harned ([email protected]) with questions Sponsored by the Public Policy Initiative View Photo
Penn State Behrend's STEAM Fair.6 More than 1,400 people attended Penn State Behrend's STEAM Fair, which introduced basic science and technology principles in fun and hands-on ways. View Photo
Penn State Behrend's STEAM Fair.5 A spin-art station at Penn State Behrend's STEAM Fair taught area youth about inertia and centrifugal force. "Art is all around us, whether we know it or not," said Britney Shaw, a volunteer from Zurn Elkay Water Solutions. View Photo
