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SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
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SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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CREATED:20260224T212615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T212615Z
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SUMMARY:One Health Event: PSU\, Pets\, and People
DESCRIPTION:Come see us to receive free preventative screening tests\, such as Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar\, free of charge. No insurance required.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/one-health-event-psu-pets-and-people/2026-05-09/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009151-1778371200-1778457599@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-10/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009152-1778457600-1778543999@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T113000
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CREATED:20260224T212424Z
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SUMMARY:Grief Services Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients a grief therapy support group. \nA cancer diagnosis or death of a loved one from cancer can create feelings of loss and grief as well as unwelcomed changes. You may find new demands are made on your time and energy\, and it can be difficult to know where or who to turn to for support. Caring for yourself and those around you can be especially difficult. \nThis support group offers a form of psychotherapy that brings together individuals with shared experiences\, such as being diagnosed or treated for cancer\, or coping with cancer-related loss. Group members support one another\, share coping strategies\, and offer meaningful connection during difficult times. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/grief-services-support-group/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
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SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T120000
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SUMMARY:Leading by Example: Educators as Listeners
DESCRIPTION:Leading by Example: Educators as Listeners \nPresenter: Jeanine Beatty-Chadha\, M.Ed. \nLearning Objectives \n\nDescribe the connection between listening and learner-centered teaching.\nEvaluate the use of listening strategies featured in a scenario in order to inform future practice.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/leading-by-example-educators-as-listeners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Engagement,Lectures/Seminars/Academic Presentations,Professional Development,Student Groups
ORGANIZER;CN="Woodward Center for Excellence in Health Sciences Education":MAILTO:WoodwardCenter@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T150000
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SUMMARY:SurviveWELL
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers patients and loved ones the SurviveWELL program. \nWhat 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. \nSurviveWELL 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. \nSurviveWELL 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. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nSurviveWELL Zoom Meeting Invite: \nhttps://psu.zoom.us/j/93409694519?pwd=MjhIMjg3dndsU1lqbUFkV0s3UzBpdz09 \nMeeting ID: 934 0969 4519 \nPassword: 460793
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/survivewell-2/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
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SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T110000
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CREATED:20241126T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T114610Z
UID:10005404-1778670000-1778673600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Mothers Circle
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/mothers-circle-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center\, 2200 Good Hope Rd\, Enola\, PA\, 17025\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T123000
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CREATED:20250911T175047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T175148Z
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SUMMARY:Catholic Mass
DESCRIPTION:Catholic Mass will be held weekly in the interfaith chapel.  All are welcome.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/catholic-mass/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Di and Dallas Krapf Interfaith Chapel\, 500 University Dr\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T121500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T130000
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CREATED:20260325T162644Z
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SUMMARY:Interfaith Spring Unity Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Health Advancement & Community Engagement and Interfaith Business Employee Resource Group are delighted to invite you to a special drop in networking event! \nDrop in for a bite and fellowship. \nHershey Medical Center\, Golisano Children’s Hospital\nT-2500 (HMC Main Entrance\, Left of the Info desk\, Upstairs)\nALL are Welcome to attend! \nRegister here
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/interfaith-spring-unity-gathering/
LOCATION:Room T2500 – Penn State Cancer Institute\, 400 University Dr.\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Engagement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Office Health Advancement and Community Engagement (OHACE)":MAILTO:ohace@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260122T135615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T135615Z
UID:10008283-1778688000-1778689800@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Embark with CARE | Weekly Chair Yoga sessions
DESCRIPTION:Embark with CARE – Weekly Chair Yoga sessions \nThe 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. \nFor 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. \nEmbark with CARE | Zoom link to join: https://psu.zoom.us/j/94641681690?pwd=anI4Wk9mc0xnRnFNQXhOV0ozZlNuZz09
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/embark-with-care-weekly-chair-yoga-sessions-10/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20250917T131123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T131123Z
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SUMMARY:Bereavement Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Bereavement Support Group is for anyone experiencing grief due to the death of a loved one. The support group will assist you in understanding how to cope with grief and how to begin turning your mourning into cherished memories of your loved one. \nDates and Topics\n\nMay 6 – Telling the Story/Setting the Context\nMay 13 – About Grief\nMay 20 – Feelings and Grief\nMay 27 – Stress and Grief\nJune 3 – Finding Meaning in Loss\nJune 10 – Holiday Coping\nJune 17 – Rituals and Grief\n\nRegistration\nPlease register by calling the Spiritual Care Office\, Penn State Health St. Joseph – 610-378-2297\, and leave your name and phone number. If you have questions\, ask for Sr. Rose Dvorak\, staff chaplain.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/bereavement-support-group-may-13/
LOCATION:Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center\, 2500 Bernville Road\, Reading\, PA\, 19605\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009155-1778716800-1778803199@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20251105T170032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T202900Z
UID:10007869-1778760000-1778763600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Pediatric Oncology ECHO
DESCRIPTION:Training for Primary Care Providers\n(CME credits available)\nNo-cost Monthly Sessions  |  12-1 p.m. EST  |  Dec. 11\, 2025 – Jul. 9\, 2026  |  100% Virtual\nNo matter your level of experience\, this program provides the knowledge and community support to strengthen your role in caring for children with cancer.  \n\nExpand your role in pediatric cancer care\, even if you’re not in a specialty center. \nAccess knowledge and support whether you’re in a rural setting or an urban clinic. \nExplore timely\, practice-relevant topics like:\n\nEarly signs of pediatric brain tumors\nBest practices in adolescent and young adult oncology\nSurvivorship care after pediatric cancer\nIntegrative approaches and precision medicine\n\n\n\nRegister Here \nEnhance Your Pediatric Care From Anywhere. \nJoin 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.  \nThrough 8 monthly sessions\, gain the insights and confidence to support young patients facing cancer — from diagnosis to survivorship.  \nHow It Works\n\nMonthly live Zoom sessions (12–1 p.m. EST)\nRolling registration—sign up once and attend as you’re able\nEach session features real participant cases + 15-minute expert “FlashTalks”\nRegistration is free and open now. Sign up once to access all sessions.\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule & Curriculum\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Session Time 12–1 p.m. EST | ️ Upcoming Dates & Topics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDec. 11\, 2025 – Adolescent & Young Adult Oncology\n\n\nJan. 8\, 2026 – Pediatric Acute Leukemia\n\n\nFeb. 12\, 2026 – Precision Medicine\n\n\nMar. 12\, 2026 – Pediatric Solid Tumors\n\n\nApr. 9\, 2026 – Surviving After Pediatric Cancer\n\n\nMay 14\, 2026 – Integrative Oncology\n\n\nJun. 11\, 2026 – Genetic Predisposition to Cancer\n\n\nJul. 9\, 2026 – Pediatric Brain Tumors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/pediatric-oncology-echo/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Penn State Project ECHO":MAILTO:echo@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20221026T151310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T133648Z
UID:10002082-1778760000-1778765400@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) review meeting.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/webinar-institutional-biosafety-committee-ibc-meeting/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Webconference
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Biosafety Committee":MAILTO:BiosafetyAdmin@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260330T134022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T134045Z
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SUMMARY:Write from the Heart with CARE
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers Write from the Heart with CARE – an 8-week writing workshop series with virtual sessions lasting two hours on Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:30 pm.  This writing workshop series is held each January-February\, April-May\, July-August\, and October-November. \nWrite from the Heart with CARE is a creative writing workshop for adults with a history of cancer diagnosis\, whether in active treatment or beyond. Participants are asked to simply be themselves and explore the ways in which writing\, when approached in a light and easy manner\, can offer opportunities for reflection\, meaning and connection. Sharing is optional. No judgment. No grades. No writing rules. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nDates:  April 9\, 16\, 23\, 30  |  May 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nMeeting Time: 2:30 to 4:30 pm unless otherwise specified  (May 28th | 3:30pm-5:30pm) \nZoom Invite: https://psu.zoom.us/j/95690411199?pwd=QXYrSC9aL2pCbk11YXJ3akVLWXA0UT09 \nPassword: 386063 \nOr telephone\, dial: +1 312 626 6799 (US Toll) \nMeeting ID: 956 9041 1199 \nPassword: 386063
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/write-from-the-heart-with-care/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
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SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260224T212449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T183930Z
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SUMMARY:Cancer Community Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a cancer community mindfulness practice. \nThis program is open to everyone – no prior experience or personal mindfulness practice is required. Sessions are offered free of charge and take place every Friday afternoon virtually from 1:00 to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nClick here to join the Zoom meeting. Meeting password is 437508.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/cancer-community-mindfulness-practice/2026-05-15/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009157-1778889600-1778975999@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260225T205340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T205340Z
UID:10008690-1778922000-1778932800@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Bone Health Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center\nPlease join us on Saturday\, May 16\, from 9 a.m. to noon for this year’s Bone Health Day. Spend the morning with us as we explore engaging and educational topics on bone health and the impact of osteoporosis. \nExperienced medical speakers will discuss osteoporosis\, nutrition for bone health\, posture improvement\, and medical management options. Food and beverages will be provided. \nRegistrants who have not previously had a DEXA/bone density test will also have the opportunity to receive a free heel bone density screening. \nWe hope to see you there! \nAgenda: \n8-9 a.m. – Registration\n9 a.m.-noon – Speakers: \n\nEdward J. Fox\, MD\nDean Campbell\, CRNP\nDenise Shenigo\, RN\nJessica Najaka\, PA-C\nDolores “Lori” Sbarra\, PT\n\nRegistration is required. \nRegister Online
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/bone-health-day-2026/
LOCATION:Penn State Health Lime Spring Outpatient Center\, 2221 Noll Drive\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20250616T174808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T174808Z
UID:10005624-1778936400-1778943600@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:56th Commencement Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The 56th Penn State College of Medicine Commencement Ceremony will be taking place at the Hershey Lodge on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 from 1-3 p.m. Event is free to attend. \nFaculty members who wish to participate in the ceremony and sit on the stage will need to RSVP for the event in the spring through Student Affairs. Please email studentaffairs@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/56th-commencement-ceremony/
LOCATION:Hershey Lodge 325 University Drive Hershey\, PA 17033\, 325 University Drive\, Hershey\, 17033
CATEGORIES:Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs":MAILTO:studentaffairs@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009158-1778976000-1779062399@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009159-1779062400-1779148799@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260226T154932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T161538Z
UID:10008693-1779094800-1779127200@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate life. Donate blood.
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSchedule your appointment today\nAppointments are strongly recommended to ensure a smooth experience. \n\nVisit RedCrossBlood.org and enter Sponsor Code: PS Hershey to view available appointments or call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767)\nSave time by completing your pre-donation reading and health history online at RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass\nPlease remember to bring a photo ID to your blood drive appointment\nSnacks and refreshments are provided\n\nHow to prepare for your appointment \nView additional dates and times
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-life-donate-blood-2/
LOCATION:Penn State Cancer Institute Lobby\, 400 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
GEO:40.2640375;-76.6766783
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260224T212552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184203Z
UID:10008621-1779100200-1779103800@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Loved Ones Support Group
DESCRIPTION:The Kristen Olewine Milke CARE Center at Penn State Cancer Institute offers a Loved Ones Support Group for those supporting someone with cancer. \nThis support group provides a therapeutic space for adult caregivers\, family members\, and friends of individuals undergoing cancer treatment. Group members support one another\, share coping strategies\, and offer meaningful connection during difficult times. \nClick here to join the virtual meeting. Meeting passcode is aBE3Sm. \nHeld on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month from 10:30AM to 11:30AM. \nFor more information\, please contact the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Open Monday through Friday\, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/loved-ones-support-group-3/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community,Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260122T135614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T184338Z
UID:10008278-1779105600-1779107400@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Embark with CARE | Weekly Chair Yoga sessions
DESCRIPTION:Embark with CARE – Weekly Chair Yoga sessions \nThe 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. \nFor more information or to register for an upcoming session\, please call the CARE Center at 1-888-531-6585 (option 6). Alternatively\, questions can be emailed to Dawn Shawley\, CARE Center Program Manager\, at dshawley@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. \nEmbark with CARE | Zoom link to join: https://psu.zoom.us/j/94641681690?pwd=anI4Wk9mc0xnRnFNQXhOV0ozZlNuZz09
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/embark-with-care-weekly-chair-yoga-sessions-9/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTSTAMP:20260403T162711
CREATED:20260305T183747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183920Z
UID:10009160-1779148800-1779235199@pennstatehealthnews.org
SUMMARY:Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:Please Donate Gently Used Books for the United Way Book Sale \nBook Drop Off Locations \nHarrell Library (South Entrance) \nCOM Ground Floor CG721 \n100 & 200 Crystal A Lobby \n30 Hope Dr\, Building B entrance \nDonations accepted until 5/29/2026
URL:https://pennstatehealthnews.org/event/donate-gently-used-books-for-the-united-way-book-sale/2026-05-19/
LOCATION:Room H1233F/H1233G (Dining Room A/B)\, 500 University Drive\, Hershey\, PA\, 17033\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
ORGANIZER;CN="United Way Core Team":MAILTO:aud14@psu.edu
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