Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
2026-03-12 11:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby, 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Shelba Purtle, hand pans
11:30am– 12:30pm, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

Julie Nevel, keyboard
1:00 – 2:30pm, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

Pediatric Oncology ECHO
2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Training for Primary Care Providers
(CME credits available)
No-cost Monthly Sessions | 12-1 p.m. EST | Dec. 11, 2025 – Jul. 9, 2026 | 100% Virtual
No matter your level of experience, this program provides the knowledge and community support to strengthen your role in caring for children with cancer.

Expand your role in pediatric cancer care, even if you’re not in a specialty center.
Access knowledge and support whether you’re in a rural setting or an urban clinic.
Explore timely, practice-relevant topics like:

Early signs of pediatric brain tumors
Best practices in adolescent and young adult oncology
Survivorship care after pediatric cancer
Integrative approaches and precision medicine

Register Here
Enhance Your Pediatric Care From Anywhere.
Join a dynamic community of general physicians, pediatricians, and experts for this free, virtual tele-mentoring program designed to empower primary care providers with the latest knowledge in pediatric oncology.
Through 8 monthly sessions, gain the insights and confidence to support young patients facing cancer — from diagnosis to survivorship.
How It Works

Monthly live Zoom sessions (12–1 p.m. EST)
Rolling registration—sign up once and attend as you’re able
Each session features real participant cases + 15-minute expert “FlashTalks”
Registration is free and open now. Sign up once to access all sessions.

Schedule & Curriculum

Session Time 12–1 p.m. EST | ️ Upcoming Dates & Topics

Dec. 11, 2025 – Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology

Jan. 8, 2026 – Pediatric Acute Leukemia

Feb. 12, 2026 – Precision Medicine

Mar. 12, 2026 – Pediatric Solid Tumors

Apr. 9, 2026 – Surviving After Pediatric Cancer

May 14, 2026 – Integrative Oncology

Jun. 11, 2026 – Genetic Predisposition to Cancer

Jul. 9, 2026 – Pediatric Brain Tumors

Introduction to Rayyan
2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Rayyan is an AI-powered, web-based, multi-user platform designed to support the effective management of systematic review. In this workshop, Harrell Health Sciences Library’s Brad Long will focus the free version of Rayyan. Participants can create a free personal account for Rayyan by going here and clicking the “Create Account” button. Participants interested in a systematic review consultation can request one on here.
The learning objectives for this session are:

Import references from PubMed and other key health sciences databases.
Invite team members to participate in a project.
Conduct article screening, both blinded and unblinded.
Utilize inclusion/exclusion function to help streamline the screening process.
Attach article PDFs to references for the full-text screening process.
Manage multiple projects.

A Zoom link will be provided upon registration. Please register here: Introduction to Rayyan – LibCal – HHSL

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Meeting
2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Webconference
Monthly Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) review meeting.

Donate life. Donate blood.
2026-03-12 12:00 - 17:00 | University Conference Center, 30 Conference Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Your friends and neighbors need your help. Every day, health care workers race to provide care to accident victims, surgical patients and those needing regular transfusions. That care starts with you and your donation.
Schedule your appointment today
Appointments are strongly recommended to ensure a smooth experience.

Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: PS Hershey to view available appointments or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)
Save time by completing your pre-donation reading and health history online at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass
Please remember to bring a photo ID to your blood drive appointment
Snacks and refreshments are provided

How to prepare for your appointment
View additional dates and times
Questions? Contact Sean Erony at 717-531-8232.

CATS Safety Submission Training for IBC Researchers
2026-03-12 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
Description:
The CATS Safety Submission Training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the IBC for review. Participants will learn:

The basic steps to create and submit a biosafety protocol
How to communicate and follow-up with Institutional Biosafety Committee staff regarding submissions

Note: This training is strictly regarding the CATS Safety software and does not count towards SARI credit.
Registration:
To register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN):

Click the LRN Registration Link.
Click Request.

College of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions
Attempting to log in to the LRN using a browser where you are already logged in to a Penn State Health website or system will result in an error message. Use the following instructions to register:

Open an incognito window in your current browser.

Chrome: select the Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner and select New Incognito Window.
Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
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Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.
Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

Accommodation: If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact orp@psu.edu or call 814-865-1775 at least 2 weeks in advance of the session to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

Embark with CARE | Weekly Chair Yoga sessions
2026-03-16 12:00 - 12:30 | Zoom
The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers cancer patients and their loved ones to weekly 30-minute chair yoga sessions held virtually via Zoom. Each session provides a welcoming atmosphere and awareness-based movement to ease potential side effects of cancer treatment and support whole-person wellbeing. No prior experience or personal practice is required.
For more information or to register for an upcoming session, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 4). Alternatively, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley, CARE Center Program Manager, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
Embark with CARE | Zoom link to join: https://psu.zoom.us/j/94641681690?pwd=[REDACTED]

Research Document Management for College of Medicine Researchers
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Description
The purpose of this training is to enhance the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of documentation practices across research activities. The training will focus on content relevant to College of Medicine researchers. By the end of this training, participants should be better equipped to assemble essential records and regulatory binders, describe types of data collection tools, and identify sources of research data. Participants should also be more comfortable applying good recordkeeping practices for participant research records and recognize good clinical practice guidelines for electronic data capture systems.
Credit: This training is eligible for PSNA credit. It does NOT count toward SARI credit.
Registration: To register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN):

Click the LRN Registration Link.
Click Request.

College of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions
Attempting to log in to the LRN using a browser where you are already logged in to a Penn State Health website or system will result in an error message. Use the following instructions to register:

Open an incognito window in your current browser.

Chrome: select the Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner and select New Incognito Window.
Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
Firefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window. Open an incognito window in your current browser.

Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration Link section above.
Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

Accommodation: If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact orp@psu.edu or call 814-865-1775 at least 2 weeks in advance of the session to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-16 13:00 - 14:30 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
1-2:30 pm • Main lobby
Kate McCutchan (Piano)

Social Work Month Education Series – March 2026: Celebrating Social Work
2026-03-17 08:00 - 2026-04-06 16:00, 2026-03-24 08:00 - 2026-04-13 16:00 | Webconference
REGISTER NOW: This series is designed to increase awareness of social work roles in medical and other settings and to promote social work education for social work professionals. Internet Live Course. Details and times will be announced at a later date.
TUESDAY, MARCH 3
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
TUESDAY, MARCH 17
TUESDAY, MARCH 24

CATS IACUC Submission Training
2026-03-17 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
Description:
The CATS IACUC Submission training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for review. Participants will learn the basic steps to create and submit an animal protocol, and how to communicate and follow-up with IACUC staff regarding submissions.
Note: This training is strictly regarding the CATS IACUC software and does not count towards SARI credit.
Registration:
To register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN):

Click the LRN Registration Link.
Click Request.

College of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions
Attempting to log in to the LRN using a browser where you are already logged in to a Penn State Health website or system will result in an error message. Use the following instructions to register:

Open an incognito window in your current browser.

Chrome: select the Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner and select New Incognito Window.
Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
Firefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window.

Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.
Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

Accommodation: If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact orp@psu.edu or call 814-865-1775 at least 2 weeks in advance of the session to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

SurviveWELL
2026-03-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Zoom
The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program.
What does it mean to be “well”? How might we treat ourselves “well” even when we are ill or having a “bad day”? SurviveWELL – this program, the community of participants, the practices, and the monthly themes – are offered in support of treating ourselves well. Doing so on a regular basis represents important acts of kindness for one’s self in service of self-care.
SurviveWELL consists of weekly one-hour sessions over the course of six months. All sessions are conducted virtually via Zoom, which supports joining wherever participants are able to access the internet. The program strives to support patients in greater health and wellness during the active phase of treatment for cancer and beyond. Each session is facilitated by professional(s) with expertise in wellness coaching, nutrition, yoga, mindfulness and energy work | qigong, respectively. Participants are encouraged to invite a wellness partner to join them for each of the sessions.
SurviveWELL is held every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., offered in 6-month sessions each year: January-June and July-December. Feel welcome to begin or join at any time.
For more information or to register for an upcoming session, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 4). Alternatively, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley, CARE Center Program Manager, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
SurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite:
https://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 934 0969 4519
Password: [REDACTED]

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Intergenerational Collaboration in Healthcare Settings. Addressing Challenges and Leveraging Opportunities
2026-03-18 07:30 - 08:30 | Webinar
Intergenerational Collaboration in Healthcare: Turning Differences into Strengths
From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, today’s healthcare teams span multiple generations—each bringing unique strengths, values, and perspectives.
Join us for a dynamic session that explores how to bridge generational gaps, foster mutual respect, and create stronger, more collaborative teams in healthcare settings.
In this session, we’ll explore:

What an intergenerational workforce looks like—and why it matters in healthcare
The benefits and challenges of working across generations
Best practices for collaborating effectively and serving patients of all ages with empathy and understanding

Whether you’re mentoring, being mentored, or somewhere in between, this session will help you navigate generational dynamics with confidence and care.
7:30a – Registration
3:30p – Registration
Let’s turn generational diversity into a powerful asset—for our teams and our patients.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | University Physicians Center (UPC) Lobby, 200 Campus Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10 – 11:30 am • UPC lobby
Jonathan Frazier (Piano)

Mothers Circle
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, 2200 Good Hope Rd, Enola, PA, 17025, United States
All are welcome! Share your journey and connect with other moms and future moms at our weekly support group every Wednesday. Our lactation team will be available to answer your questions and address your concerns regarding any type of feeding. We will be sharing our stories and discussing anything and everything motherhood related.

Catholic Mass
2026-03-18 12:00 - 12:30 | Di and Dallas Krapf Interfaith Chapel, 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Catholic Mass will be held weekly in the interfaith chapel. All are welcome.

Hurdles, Triumphs, and Life Lessons – Becoming a Doctor and Beyond
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Lecture Room C (Room C6616) – Penn State College of Medicine, 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Kristen K. Buck, MD ’99, Chief Medical Officer, Executive Vice President & Head of Research and Development at Lisata Therapeutics, will return to campus to present a special seminar to the Penn State College of Medicine community. Graduate and medical students, postdoctoral scholars and fellows, faculty, and staff are encouraged to attend.
This networking opportunity is not just another lecture. Kristen will provide you with the little life lessons and advice she has acquired over the 26 years since leaving Hershey. Through her reflective, story-driven talk, she will share her life and pharmaceutical career path and the personal insights and wisdom therein to help you keep sane, act wiser, and live more in line with what truly matters to you.
This event is being co-hosted by Development & Alumni Relations, Graduate Career Services, and the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP).
Email Jessica at jlk296@psu.edu with any questions and to obtain the registration link.

College of Medicine Research Data Live Help Sessions
2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:00 | Remote
The COM Research Data team is now offering live help sessions to support you with all your research data needs. Whether you have a data request, questions about research data, or need real-time data provision, our team is here to assist. We can also help answer any concerns related to data collection or provide guidance on design specifications and self-service design. Don’t hesitate to join the live sessions for expert support and timely solutions to ensure your research runs smoothly.

Inclusion Academy, Experiential Learning: Intergenerational Collaboration in Healthcare Settings. Addressing Challenges and Leveraging Opportunities
2026-03-18 15:30 - 16:30 | Webinar
Intergenerational Collaboration in Healthcare: Turning Differences into Strengths
From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, today’s healthcare teams span multiple generations—each bringing unique strengths, values, and perspectives.
Join us for a dynamic session that explores how to bridge generational gaps, foster mutual respect, and create stronger, more collaborative teams in healthcare settings.
In this session, we’ll explore:

What an intergenerational workforce looks like—and why it matters in healthcare
The benefits and challenges of working across generations
Best practices for collaborating effectively and serving patients of all ages with empathy and understanding

Whether you’re mentoring, being mentored, or somewhere in between, this session will help you navigate generational dynamics with confidence and care.
Registration
Let’s turn generational diversity into a powerful asset—for our teams and our patients.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10 – 11:30 am • Main lobby
Anthony Haubert (Piano)

Inclusion Academy, Culturally Responsive Care: What Inclusive Healthcare Means and How We Can Offer It to All Patients
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
What Inclusive Healthcare Means—and How We Can Offer It to All Patients
Creating Equitable, Respectful, and Culturally Responsive Care for Everyone
Inclusive healthcare isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. Join us for a dynamic and practical webinar that explores what it truly means to provide inclusive care and how healthcare professionals and organizations can make it a reality for all patients, regardless of background or identity.
What You’ll Learn:

Understand why inclusive services are essential for delivering equitable, respectful, and effective care to diverse patient populations.
Explore how inclusive practices can enhance patient satisfaction, improve health outcomes, and strengthen provider-patient relationships.
Discover practical tools and strategies healthcare organizations can use to foster inclusive, culturally responsive care environments.

This session is ideal for healthcare professionals, administrators, and DEI advocates who are committed to transforming care through equity and inclusion.
Register now and take the next step toward inclusive care!
Let’s build a healthcare system where everyone feels welcome, respected, and cared for.

Live Music in PSCI Lobby Today
2026-03-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby, 400 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
Shelba Purtle, hand pans
1:00 – 2:00pm, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

Jonathan Frazier, painter
1:00 – 2:30pm, PSCI lobby
Sponsored by the Penn State Cancer Institute

Condensed Childbirth Preparation
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Auditorium – Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, 503 N. 21st St., Camp Hill, PA, 17011, United States
This one-evening, two-hour class is a condensed version of our weekend childbirth preparation class, focusing on comfort measures and breathing techniques for labor. It can also be taken as a refresher class if you’ve given birth before. Class runs from 6-8 p.m.

Getting Started with the IRB Training
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Description:
This training will provide a high-level overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. We will cover IRB structure, general information about Penn State IRB, and useful information about the CATS IRB system. We will also discuss how to prepare and submit materials via CATS IRB, the web-based application system for IRB submission.
Note: This training DOES NOT count toward SARI credit.
Registration:
To register in Penn State’s Learning Resource Network (LRN):

Click the LRN Registration Link.
Click Request.

College of Medicine and Penn State Health: LRN Registration Instructions
Attempting to log in to the LRN using a browser where you are already logged in to a Penn State Health website or system will result in an error message. Use the following instructions to register:

Open an incognito window in your current browser.

Chrome: select the Menu (three vertical dots) in the upper right corner and select New Incognito Window.
Microsoft Edge: select the More Actions menu (three dots) in the upper right and choose New InPrivate Window.
Firefox: select the Menu (three vertical lines) in the upper right corner and select New Private Window.

Copy the LRN registration link from the Registration section above.
Paste the link in the incognito browser’s address bar.
Log in with your Penn State email address (abc123@psu.edu) and password, not your Penn State Health credentials.

Accommodation: If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact orp@psu.edu or call 814-865-1775 at least 2 weeks in advance of the session to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10 – 11:30 am • Main lobby
Luke Lee (Cello)

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
11:30 am – 1 pm • Main lobby
Elena Millar (Piano)

LION Mobile Clinic at Bellefonte Senior Center
2026-03-24 09:30 - 11:30 | 110 North Spring Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823, 110 North Spring Street, Bellefonte, 16823
LION Mobile Clinic will provide free blood pressure and blood sugar screenings. No insurance required.

Live Music in Lobbies Today
2026-03-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Main Entrance Lobby – Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
10-11:30 am • Main lobby
Frances Drost (Piano)

Lunch and Learn: Anatomy Alumni Roundtable
2026-03-24 12:00 - 14:00 | Room C1845 A/B – Penn State College of Medicine, 700 HMC Crescent Road, Hershey, PA, 17033, United States
This program is hosted in collaboration with the Anatomy Graduate Program
This program is open to current graduate students and postdocs and will feature four anatomy PhD alumni, working at medical schools/colleges, who will engage with participants during an informal roundtable discussion over lunch. Invited alumni will speak on respective career paths and current positions, the undergraduate and graduate-level teaching preparation timeline, and what students should be doing each year in graduate school. Additionally, panelists will discuss bridging the gap and navigating the transition from bench research to academic & educational research in the first professional position. The program will conclude with open networking time for participants and alumni. Spaces are limited and preference will be given to current PhD & MS students enrolled in the Anatomy Graduate Program.
Email Jessica at jlk296@psu.edu with questions and to register.
