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University Policy Manual: Policy AD51 Use of Outdoor Areas for Expressive Activities

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

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Based on careful study, the following areas on University Park campus have been designated as outdoor areas suitable for expressive activity (note: some areas could incur costs):

  • Old Main front patio
  • Allen Street Gate Plaza
  • Willard Building grounds (area between Willard and the obelisk)
  • Palmer Plaza in front of the Palmer Building
  • Northwest Corner of Shortlidge Road and College Avenue
  • Fisher Plaza
  • Information Sciences and Technology (IST) Westgate Plaza
  • Pattee Library Mall (entrance plaza)
  • HUB-Robeson Center rear sidewalk pad (not the patio)
  • HUB-Robeson Center lawn
  • Osmond Fountain area
  • Area under the Willaman Gateway to the Life Sciences

When selecting a location, groups should consider such factors as the number of people involved in the activity, how much space will be required, and the anticipated time and duration of the activity.

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Locations identified in this policy may be reserved under the following conditions:

  • Reservations can only be made for one location per day and the same location cannot be reserved for more than one day in each calendar week.
  • Reservations must be requested at least fourteen business days in advance of the proposed activity.
  • Reservations will be accepted in the order of request, unless considerations of format, size, and equitable distribution of locations requires allocation of locations.
  • Reserved spaces have priority.
  • Reservations are non-transferrable.
  • Reservation is voluntary but encouraged to avoid conflicts. Any public outdoor area on University Park campus may be used in accordance with this policy.
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