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

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

Speech Code Rating

Green
Speech Code Category

Protest and Demonstration Policies
Last updated

November 10, 2023

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Relevant Excerpt

Based upon careful study, the following areas of the University Park Campus have been designated as areas suitable for expressive activity:
Old Main front patio
Allen Street Gate Plaza
Willard Building patio area between Willard and Obelisk
Palmer Art Museum Plaza
Northwest corner of Shortlidge Rd. and College Avenue
Fisher Plaza
IST Plaza
Pattee Library Mall entrance plaza
HUB-Robeson - Rear sidewalk pad (not the Patio)
HUB-Robeson - Lawn
Osmond Fountain Area (after 5pm)
Area under the Willaman Gateway to the Life Sciences
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With a proper reservation, a group will have exclusive use of the reserved location and may not transfer the reservation to or allow use of the location by any other group. If a location has not been reserved, it will be available for use by a group, consistent with the other requirements of this policy.

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