Speaking and Learning Grief: You Don’t Need to Be a “Feelings Person” to Offer Meaningful Support to Someone Who Is Grieving

When it comes to grief, we often mistakenly think if we’re not “good with feelings,” we have nothing to offer a grieving person. That is categorically false. Emotional support is an element of grief support, but it’s not the only element.

Reconnect, Reflect, and Create — Exploring Creativity with Shaver’s Creek, the Arboretum, and OLLI

As the temperature drops and the days grow shorter, it’s easy to retreat indoors and put self-care on the back burner. However, winter is the perfect time to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and find beauty in the stillness of nature. One of the best ways to do this? Nature journaling.

Endowments in Action: The Arboretum at Penn State

The Arboretum at Penn State is more than a beautiful space — it’s a place where community, learning, and sustainability come together. Its gardens, trails, and natural landscapes invite people to learn, reflect, and connect with nature. None of this would be possible without the generosity of donors who believe in what the Arboretum stands for.