Saraswati Puja (February 11th) 

A day dedicated to the Saraswati, the hindu goddess of knowledge and arts. People worship her for wisdom and often initiate academic and artistic endeavors on this auspicious day, along with a social daytime gathering and traditional Bengali lunch.

Bengali New Year (May 11th) 

Welcoming the new year of the bengali calendar with colorful processions, traditional music, and dinner. A symbolic cultural celebration of new beginnings and hopes for the future.

Community Picnic (July 16th) 

Our members get the chances to spend a day out bonding over community cooking, lunch and games, strengthening the ties and forging new bonds in our close knit community.

Freshers’ annual welcome (September 24th) 

A warm introduction welcome party for newcomers to State College, ranging from freshman year to graduate students, new community families, and incoming faculty and scholars