Explore the evolution in understanding, and the dramatic attempts across generations to unravel the difficult questions surrounding mental illness people have grappled with throughout history: What causes it? And how is it best treated?
Tuesday, June 22 - Wednesday, June 23, at 9:00 p.m.
This summer your family can go on adventures to continents around the world and expeditions right in your backyard.
Weekdays, Monday, June 14 - Friday, August 6, at 10:00 a.m.
Penn State Extension educators will share their gardening expertise on everything from keeping weeds at bay to knowing how much to water your plants. During the program, we will take your phone calls at 1-800-543-8242, emails at connect@wpsu.org, and questions via Twitter using the hashtag #WPSUconversations.
Thursday, June 24, at 8:00 p.m.
Thousands of bats, three home run records and one “curse” have been broken since Ken Burns last explored the history of America’s national pastime with his landmark 1994 PBS series BASEBALL. Now, Burns and co-director Lynn Novick update the series with THE TENTH INNING.
Continues Thursday, June 24, at 9:00 p.m.
Inspired by kangaroos from Australia with their pouches, Cassie and kids show us how to cook a sandwich that is like a pouch... a chicken Philly cheesesteak pita. Continue »
Melanie shows us how songs have patterns and what type of pattern makes a waltz. She also teaches us a song from Australia called “Waltzing Matilda.” Continue »
Antarctica is covered with ice. Artist Jennifer Stoner shows us how we can make colored ice and use it to create beautiful artwork. Continue »
Justin Hazelton from Penn State Eberly College of Science talks with geologist and climate change expert Dr. Richard Alley about glaciers. Then Justin and his friend Hank show us how to make glacier goo from items in your kitchen. Continue »
Join Carolyn on a journey through Penn’s Cave and see what it has in common with a cold, cold place like Antarctica. Continue »
Follow along with Cassie and kids in the kitchen as they prepare homemade fish sticks that both kids and penguins in Antarctica would enjoy! Continue »
Melanie teaches us all about Antarctica with a song she wrote. But first, sing along with songs about traveling, and help Melanie write a song about cicadas. Continue »
In this four-part series, we’ll investigate the ways in which racism, mental health, history, and education intersect, and discuss how media and media literacy can be used as tools to deepen our understanding, turn knowledge into action, and create immediate, positive change in the fight against anti-Black racism in education. Continue »
Celebrate Pride Month this June and every day with WPSU! Explore a special collection of films, series and short stories that explore the LGBTQ experience in the United States and around the world. Continue »
WPSU and Centre County Parks and Rec are teaming up to bring you Movies in the Park! With a variety of fabulous PBS and NATURE selections, there will be something for everyone! Movies will be screened on the inflatable outdoor screen with fabulous sound in the beautiful Tudek Park. Continue »
As part of our mission to convene conversations, WPSU is hosting a virtual screening and panel discussion of Point of View’s (POV) Advocate. Continue »
Penn State President Eric Barron and guests talk about the Penn State Arboretum. They discuss the spring and summer schedule of events and the upcoming expansion plans. Continue »
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