Because Arcadia: Hipsters, Punks, Artists— Oh, My!

The Office of International Programs hosted a celebration for the Lunar New Year on Feb. 1. Attendees enjoyed traditional Asian foods, while learning about the Chinese zodiac and participating in other activities and crafts. Photo by Ashley Selig '19.

The Office of International Programs hosted a celebration for the Lunar New Year on Feb. 1. Attendees enjoyed traditional Asian foods, while learning about the Chinese zodiac and participating in other activities and crafts. Photo by Ashley Selig '19.

On Valentine's Day, students volunteering with Counseling Services dressed as fairies and promoted sexual health.

Open Expression Task Force introduced the University community to the importance of having campus-wide principles with a discussion by Dr. Ben-Porath on Feb. 22.

Open Expression Task Force introduced the University community to the importance of having campus-wide principles with a discussion by Dr. Ben-Porath on Feb. 22.

Dr. Jonathan Shandell, associate professor of Visual and Performing Arts, discussed themes from his book and the artist’s struggle during a reading and signing on Feb. 13.

Dr. Jonathan Shandell, associate professor of Visual and Performing Arts, discussed themes from his book and the artist’s struggle during a reading and signing on Feb. 13.

Arcadia Theater presented Crimes of the Heart, the story of young and confused characters trying to escape the past and seize the future. Photo by Daniel Kontz

Arcadia Theater presented Crimes of the Heart, the story of young and confused characters trying to escape the past and seize the future. Photo by Daniel Kontz

Men’s basketball clinched the MAC Commonwealth Championship game over Widener University on Saturday, Feb. 23.

Men’s basketball clinched the MAC Commonwealth Championship game over Widener University on Saturday, Feb. 23.

The Office of Career Education hosted Trend Talks to discuss career trends from industry experts in 5-minute TedTalk style presentations followed by a networking reception.

The Office of Career Education hosted Trend Talks to discuss career trends from industry experts in 5-minute TedTalk style presentations followed by a networking reception.

The Arcadia University Alumni Association invited Class of 2019 undergraduate and graduate students to kick off the countdown to graduation with 87 Knights to Commencement on Feb. 19. Held 87 days before Commencement, students are encouraged to invite any special and influential faculty or staff members to join them for the celebration to thank them for helping to provide a valuable experience during their time at Arcadia.

The Arcadia University Alumni Association invited Class of 2019 undergraduate and graduate students to kick off the countdown to graduation with 87 Knights to Commencement on Feb. 19. Held 87 days before Commencement, students are encouraged to invite any special and influential faculty or staff members to join them for the celebration to thank them for helping to provide a valuable experience during their time at Arcadia.

"Writers Making Books,” exhibit conceived as part of “Whitman at 200: Art and Democracy," a citywide celebration of the bicentennial of Walt Whitman’s birth invited William Pym, director of Josh Lilley Gallery (London) to talk to students. Photo by Ashley Selig '19.

"Writers Making Books,” exhibit conceived as part of “Whitman at 200: Art and Democracy," a citywide celebration of the bicentennial of Walt Whitman’s birth invited William Pym, director of Josh Lilley Gallery (London) to talk to students. Photo by Ashley Selig '19.

Students had the opportunity to learn about the various clubs and organizations on campus at the annual Spring Activities and Resource Fair on Jan. 17.

Students had the opportunity to learn about the various clubs and organizations on campus at the annual Spring Activities and Resource Fair on Jan. 17.

Arcadia University students, in conjunction with the University’s Community and Civic Engagement Center, hosted the annual MLK Day of Service Repurposing, eWaste, and Shredding event on Jan. 21.

Arcadia University students, in conjunction with the University’s Community and Civic Engagement Center, hosted the annual MLK Day of Service Repurposing, eWaste, and Shredding event on Jan. 21.

The Office of Institutional Diversity, in collaboration with the Cheltenham Area Branch of the NAACP and Arcadia student organizations the Black Awareness Society, POWER and Scarlet Steppers, hosted the annual Martin Luther King Day recognition program and celebration on Jan. 21. This year's theme was "Youth Forum 2019: MLK Jeopardy." (Photo by Ashley Selig '19)

The Office of Institutional Diversity, in collaboration with the Cheltenham Area Branch of the NAACP and Arcadia student organizations the Black Awareness Society, POWER and Scarlet Steppers, hosted the annual Martin Luther King Day recognition program and celebration on Jan. 21. This year's theme was "Youth Forum 2019: MLK Jeopardy." (Photo by Ashley Selig '19)

Members of the Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT) Class of 2019 presented their poster projects on Jan. 18.

Members of the DPT Class of 2019 presented their poster projects on Jan. 18.

The Research Day presentations were followed by awards for graduating DPT students. (Photo by Ashley Selig '19)

The Research Day presentations were followed by awards for graduating DPT students. (Photo by Ashley Selig '19)

Arcadia graduated the largest DPT class in its history during the 18th annual Commencement Ceremony on Jan. 20.

Arcadia graduated the largest DPT class in its history during the 18th annual Commencement Ceremony on Jan. 20.

The Office of Study Away hosted a Welcome Back Dinner for all students who studied abroad in the Fall 2018 semester on Jan. 22. (Photo by Ashley Selig '19)

The Office of Study Away hosted a Welcome Back Dinner for all students who studied abroad in the Fall 2018 semester on Jan. 22. (Photo by Ashley Selig '19)

Black Awareness Society (BAS) hosted its annual Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 6, which celebrates Kwanzaa, Pan-Africanism, and Pan-African communities. Photo by Remi Frisby '19

Black Awareness Society (BAS) hosted its annual Kwanzaa celebration on Dec. 6, which celebrates Kwanzaa, Pan-Africanism, and Pan-African communities. Photo by Remi Frisby '19

Arcadia's Music program hosted the Students' Choir Concert and Student Solos and Chamber Orchestra Concert on Dec. 9. Photo by Remi Frisby '19

Arcadia's Music program hosted the Students' Choir Concert and Student Solos and Chamber Orchestra Concert on Dec. 9. Photo by Remi Frisby '19

President Ajay Nair spent a week in the UK visiting Arcadia’s Centers in London and Edinburgh. Accompanied by Lorna Stern and Colleen Burke from The College of Global Studies, he met with Arcadia’s First-Year Study Abroad Experience students, as well as faculty, staff, study abroad students, and Arcadia alumni.

President Ajay Nair spent a week in the UK visiting Arcadia’s Centers in London and Edinburgh. Accompanied by Lorna Stern and Colleen Burke from The College of Global Studies, he met with Arcadia’s First-Year Study Abroad Experience students, as well as faculty, staff, study abroad students, and Arcadia alumni.

Members of the Arcadia University community rallied around adjunct faculty before the Uknighted event on Dec. 11.

Members of the Arcadia University community gathered for the third Uknighted meeting on Dec. 11, which summarized the findings of the Budget, Aspirational, and Shared Governance committees before introducing two new task forces: Freedom of Speech and Social Innovations committees.

Designing Learning Environments students hosted an Open House at the Curriculum Lab on Dec. 6. Students transformed the space during the course by updating posters and other visuals, adding moveable whiteboards and markers, and creating a usable window space with markers and cleaners.

Designing Learning Environments students hosted an Open House at the Curriculum Lab on Dec. 6. Students transformed the space during the course by updating posters and other visuals, adding moveable whiteboards and markers, and creating a usable window space with markers and cleaners.

President Nair and his family welcomed Gateway to Success students to their home for a luncheon on Dec. 14.

President Nair and his family welcomed Gateway to Success students to their home for a luncheon on Dec. 14.