Penn State Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development

Penn State Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development The Center for Spiritual & Ethical Development provides a venue and programs for the spiritual, ethi

The home of The Center for Spiritual and Ethical Development (CSED), the Frank and Sylvia Pasquerilla Spiritual Center – Helen Eakin Eisenhower Chapel, represents a pioneering effort on the part of Penn State to establish an authentic multi-faith facility, the largest of its kind in the country. Penn State recognized that the well being of its students, faculty, and staff and their ability to lead

healthy, fulfilling lives, is a product of their intellectual, cultural, moral and spiritual development. This investment offers the unique opportunity to foster the development of conscience and character in a university environment. As a multi-faith learning community, the Center – a division of Student Affairs – is charged with providing programs and a venue for the spiritual, religious, ethical, and character development of the University community. We aim to promote a welcoming and inclusive environment that stretches beyond tolerance to a genuine appreciation of, and respect for, religious and spiritual diversity. Our events and programs are open to all students regardless of s*x, gender, s*xual orientation, race, or any other protected class. Student Affairs is committed to building a community of belonging for all.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and we here at the CSED wish you all the best in this new chapter! We hope everyone...
05/09/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and we here at the CSED wish you all the best in this new chapter! We hope everyone else has a splendid Summer Break and we will see you in the Fall!

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Pancake Study Break - we loved seeing so many of you take a well-deserved pau...
05/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our Pancake Study Break - we loved seeing so many of you take a well-deserved pause during finals week🥞
A huge thank you to those who helped serve and support our students, we are so grateful for you all!

We wil lbe serving 3 meals during Finals Week to help folks to get through their tests. On Monday, 05/04/26 we will be s...
05/06/2026

We wil lbe serving 3 meals during Finals Week to help folks to get through their tests. On Monday, 05/04/26 we will be serving pancakes at 8:00 p.m. in the Lobby for dinner. On Tuesday, 05/05/26 we will have an assortment of sandwiches to share from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Finally, on Wednesday, 05/06/26 we will be presenting a selection of hot and cold breakfast items from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. We will also have coffee, tea, and snacks available through out the week in our Lobby for any student who needs them. Please stop by to recharge and get some much needed calories for your exams!

Beltane is the beginning of summer and celebration of fertility in Pagan traditions. It is time to honor nature, life, a...
05/01/2026

Beltane is the beginning of summer and celebration of fertility in Pagan traditions. It is time to honor nature, life, and growth in the natural world as well as in human beings. It is often celebrated with May Pole dances, communal feasts, and outside festivities. Celebrations vary by tradition.

Join the CSED and PRCC on Friday, May 1 for Vesak; the celebration of the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of the...
05/01/2026

Join the CSED and PRCC on Friday, May 1 for Vesak; the celebration of the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of the Buddha. We will begin at 2:30 p.m. in 212 Pasquerilla for a class on stress management the Buddhist way led by monks from the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center which will be followed by a ceremony for at 5:30 p.m. in 304 HUB-Robeson Center to honor this holiday. Please direct any questions to [email protected] and we hope that you will be able to join us for this great celebration!

Vesak is the commemoration of the birth, death, and enlightenment of Guatama Buddha which is observed in many Buddhist c...
05/01/2026

Vesak is the commemoration of the birth, death, and enlightenment of Guatama Buddha which is observed in many Buddhist countires. While the time and style of the commemoration varies by cuulture, it is often a time for observances and ritual to reaffirm Buddhist practices.

Maidyozarem Ghamabar is the mid-spring festival in the Zoroastrian tradition. It is a celebration of life and is celebra...
04/30/2026

Maidyozarem Ghamabar is the mid-spring festival in the Zoroastrian tradition. It is a celebration of life and is celebrated by religious services, community meals, and festivities. it lasts from April 30-May 4.

Address

111 Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
University Park, PA
16802

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 10:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 10:30pm
Thursday 8am - 10:30pm
Friday 8am - 10:30pm
Saturday 8am - 10:30pm
Sunday 8am - 10:30pm

Telephone

+18148656548

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