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Calendar Category Definitions and Approved Editor Roster

Academic Calendar (University-wide)
Definition: This calendar lists the University’s official academic dates and events.
Approved Editors: Staff as assigned by the University Registrar.
Note: The Academic Calendar will consist of a calendar containing the official academic dates of the University – items such as student arrival day, the first and last day of classes and important administrative dates such late registration and drop/add deadlines. This calendar will be edited only by the Registrar’s Office and will mimic this existing calendar: http://www.registrar.psu.edu/calendar/calendar_index.html
The existing calendar currently is hard-coded using HTML and has embedded links to additional information and to additional URL’s.

This WebEvent calendar should contain this disclaimer:
“This calendar is subject to change without notice. In preparing the calendar for an academic year the University makes every effort to avoid conflict with religious holidays. However, conflicts are sometimes unavoidable. When they occur, efforts are made to make special arrangements for students affected.”

Art Galleries and Exhibitions (University-wide for all events)
Definition: The Art Galleries and Exhibitions calendar includes event listings and exhibitions sponsored by University museums, galleries, libraries and arts programs at all campuses.
Approved Editors: At University Park -- staff as assigned by the Palmer Museum, Robeson Gallery, Matson Museum of Anthropology, the School of Visual Arts, the HUB Gallery, Art on the Move, the Kern Gallery and the Center for Arts and Crafts. Staff are also assigned at each of the campus/colleges.

Diversity Calendar (University-wide for selected events)
Definition: The Diversity Calendar is an aggregated calendar that includes all University events with a focus on diversity (international, multicultural, ethnic, etc.). The calendar is coordinated by Victoria Sanchez in the Office of Educational Equity but includes events from many programming units at Penn State.
Approved Editors: Staff as assigned by the Office of Educational Equity, the Center for Women Students, LGBTA Student Resource Center, Robeson Cultural Center and the Palmer Museum.

Public Educational Programs and Seminars (University-wide for selected events)
Definition: This calendar lists all educational programs and seminars that are open to the general public.
Approved Editors: Staff as approved by the College of Agriculture, Outreach, Continuing Education, Camps and Conferences and the World Campus

Educational Programs and Seminars for Students (University Park only)
Definition: This calendar lists all educational programs and seminars that are intended for Penn State students.
Approved Editors: Staff as approved by Student Affairs, the Libraries and ITS

Educational Programs and Seminars for Faculty/Staff (University-wide for selected events)
Definition: This calendar includes educational programs designed for attendance by faculty and staff.
Approved Editors: Staff as approved by the Office of Human Resources, Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence, Office of Quality Improvement and Information Technology Services.

 

Films and Cinema (University Park only)
Definition: This calendar lists all public showings of films sponsored by any University Park college or administrative unit.
Approved Editors: Staff as approved by Unions & Student Activities and the College of Arts and Architecture.

Intercollegiate Athletic Events (University Park only)
Definition: This calendar lists only intercollegiate athletic event for University Park teams.
Approved Editors: Staff as assigned by Intercollegiate Athletics.

Lectures (University Park)
Definition: This calendar lists all on-campus public lectures sponsored by a University Park college or administrative unit.
Approved Editors: Staff as assigned by college deans or Unions and Student Activities.

Major Public Events (University-wide for all events with anticipated attendance of more than 2,400 people)
Definition: This calendar lists all major public events (scheduled at any Penn State campus) with anticipated attendance of more than 2,400 people.
Approved Editors: Staff as assigned by the Bryce Jordan Center, Intercollegiate Athletics, the Center for Performing Arts, the Office of University Relations and the college/campus CEO’s.

Music Performance Events (University-wide for selected events)
Definition: This calendar lists live music performance events at University Park – and selected events from any Penn State campus that might be expected to draw a regional audience.
Approved Editors: Staff as assigned by the School of Music, Unions & Student Activities and the college/campus CEO’s.

Recreation and Intramural Sports Events (University Park only)
Definition: This calendar lists scheduled University Park recreation and intramural sports events.
Approved Editors: Staff as assigned by Athletics and Unions and Student Activities.

Student Activity and Club Events (University Park only)
Definition: This calendar lists public events sponsored by registered student organizations or the Unions and Student Activities staff at University Park.
Approved Editors: Staff as assigned by Unions & Student Activities.

 

Theatre Performances (University-wide for all events)
Definition: This calendar lists theatre performances sponsored by any Penn State college or administrative unit at any campus of the University.
Approved Editors: Staff as assigned by the College of Arts & Architecture, Unions & Student Activities and the campus/college CEO’s.

Volunteer Opportunities (University Park and Centre County region)
Definition: This calendar list public volunteer opportunities available in the Centre County region.
Approved Editors: Staff as assigned by the Center for Student Engagement.

   


Updated February 6, 2008

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