Student Speakers |
Wil Dunn
Wil Dunn is a senior at Penn State studying Health Policy and Administration. Growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, Wil did not grow up with many Penn State influences. However, once he arrived on campus, he soon found a home in Happy Valley. He has been involved in a number of activities at Penn State and now serves as the Executive Director of the Class Gift Campaign. As director, he is tasked with leading the committee in charge of fundraising for the class gift and spreading awareness about it. Currently the committee is meeting a crossroads of tradition and change. In his talk, Wil will tell you about the importance of giving back to Penn State and starting your legacy.
Watch his talk here.
Daniel Zahn
Daniel Zahn is a senior majoring in English, Philosophy, and Communication Arts & Sciences. Daniel has worked on reforming Penn State's speech related policies, advised students on their rights through the student conduct process, advocated for the University to adopt a stance promoting free speech, and published three op-eds abour free speech on college campuses. Last summer, Daniel interned at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, a civil rights non-profit dedicated to promoting the essential qualities of liberty on college campuses. He serves as the president of the Mock Trial Association, the assistant director of the Student Conduct Advisers, a student representative to the University Conduct Board, and a Chair of the Student Organization Conduct Committee. In his talk, Daniel will outline where Penn State stands on free speech and how our policies can better reflect our values.
Watch his talk here.
Daniel Zahn
Daniel Zahn is a senior majoring in English, Philosophy, and Communication Arts & Sciences. Daniel has worked on reforming Penn State's speech related policies, advised students on their rights through the student conduct process, advocated for the University to adopt a stance promoting free speech, and published three op-eds abour free speech on college campuses. Last summer, Daniel interned at the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, a civil rights non-profit dedicated to promoting the essential qualities of liberty on college campuses. He serves as the president of the Mock Trial Association, the assistant director of the Student Conduct Advisers, a student representative to the University Conduct Board, and a Chair of the Student Organization Conduct Committee. In his talk, Daniel will outline where Penn State stands on free speech and how our policies can better reflect our values.
Watch his talk here.
Siena Baker
Siena Baker is a junior from Chicago, IL in the Schreyer Honors College, Paterno Fellows Program, and Presidential Leadership Academy studying Economics and Community, Environment, & Development. She is a research assistant in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education as well as a Rock Ethics Institute Fellow. Siena is the president of Schreyer for Women and a Scholar Ambassador. In her talk, Siena discusses the political dimensions of women’s organizations and urges student groups in the PSU community to reorient their metrics of success towards empowerment, civic participation, and community development.
Watch her talk here.
Faculty/Community Speakers
Efrain Marimón
Efrain Marimón is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the College of Education. He has developed multiple community-embedded programs related to social justice, human rights, law, and education during his tenure at Penn State. He is the director of the Restorative Justice Initiative and the D.C. Social Justice Teaching Fellowship, as well as the founder of the Street Law Program at Penn State Law. Beyond Penn State, Marimón conducts training on law-related education for international groups.
Watch his talk here.
Dr. Deanna Behring
As an Assistant Dean in the College of Agricultural Sciences, Dr. Deanna Behring is responsible for leading international research and educational programs. Prior to moving to State College in 2000, she spent over a decade in Washington, D.C., including an appointment to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy under the Clinton administration as the assistant director for international affairs and national security. She has her PhD in Communications and speaks Chinese and French. She was just elected to State College Borough Council earlier this month and will be talking about moving the community forward together...this is US!
Watch her talk here.
