The annual Harambee Dinner at Penn State Behrend, held in McGarvey Commons on Oct. 12, celebrated the cultural diversity at the college.
ERIE, Pa. — The annual Harambee Dinner at Penn State Behrend, held in McGarvey Commons on Oct. 12, celebrated the cultural diversity at the college. The program included a community meal, Afro-Brazilian music and dance, and a keynote talk by Jonathan Medina, whose “Dream Bigger” initiative has supported students at more than 1,000 universities.
Harambee is Swahili for “let’s pull together.” The term originated in Kenya as a slogan for national unity.
This year’s dinner was the 37th Harambee program at Behrend.
“This is a great opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging,” said Andy Herrera, director of educational equity and diversity programs at the college.
Below is a video from this year’s program.
The annual Harambee Dinner at Penn State Behrend, held in McGarvey Commons on Oct. 12, celebrated the cultural diversity at the college.
Robb Frederick
Assistant director, news and information, Penn State Behrend
