As part of Penn State Great Valley's ongoing quality enhancement, the school's management division has revised its MBA curriculum effective in summer 2012. These changes represent a three-fold mission: enhance the quality of the student's academic experience; meet business and community needs more effectively; and provide better flexibility and tailoring of the individual student's educational focus and interests. The new curriculum now includes a number of certificates and concentrations in defined specialties including finance, sustainable management practices and health sector management. Learn more at http://sgps.psu.edu/new-MBA/default.ashx online. (more)
Penn State Great Valley welcomes visiting scholar Sebastien Point, Universite de Strasbourg, France, who will present "Developing Global Leaders: European Management Perspectives," a three-week, three-credit, graduate-level course designed to help managers and organizational leaders understand various European cultures in highly diverse, intercultural environments. Course begins May 2; registration is now open for degree and nondegree students. Visit http://www.sgps.psu.edu/global-HRM/default.ashx online for more details and to register. (more)
In celebration of Black History Month, Penn State Great Valley's Diversity Action Council and Ametek present "Can you hear God crying?" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, The Conference Center, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern, Pa. This poignant and powerful musical performance is written and performed by internationally acclaimed musician and composer, Hannibal Lokumbe. The music, a fusion of West African prayers, songs and rhythms expressed through gospel, jazz and chamber music, represents the passage by African slaves to North America. Lokumbe will also discuss how he brings this performance to incarcerated individuals to teach them about the journey of slaves. This free event is open to the public. Registration is recommended. To register visit http://www.sgps.psu.edu/hear-god-crying/default.ashx online. (more)
Since the 1960s, American educators have worked to correct gender and minority inequities, which historically remain on the margins of American engineering occupations. Penn State Great Valley presents "Pursuing STEM Diversity: The 'Problem' of Identity in American Engineering," 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, Rooms 130-131, Main Building, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern, Pa. Presenter Amy E. Slaton, professor, Department of History and Politics, Drexel University, will focus on how a field ostensibly committed to equal opportunity often stops short of fully embracing that change. This presentation is free and open to the community. For more information, email ach14@psu.edu, phone 610-648-3288 or visit http://www.sgps.psu.edu/eng-diversity/default.ashx online. (more)
Students, alumni, community members, faculty and staff came together throughout the Philadelphia region to remember Coach Joe Paterno on Thursday, Jan. 26 as the three area Penn State campuses each live-streamed the two-and-half hour tribute, "A Memorial for Joe," that took place on the University Park campus. (more)
Get an insider's perspective of the upcoming Vincent van Gogh exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, The Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern. Curator Jennifer Thompson will discuss van Gogh's tumultuous period of feverish artistic experimentation from 1886 until his death in 1890. Learn about his intensive use of color and exuberant application of paint, as well as his struggle with mental illness. This event is free but seating is limited. Register at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/vangogh/default.ashx online. (more)
The likelihood of turnover in CEO, CFO and general counsel positions is significantly higher in the aftermath of stock option backdatings. To address this issue, Penn State Great Valley presents "Executive Turnover Following Option Backdating Allegations," noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8, Room 224, Main Building, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern. Presenter Bo Ouyang, assistant professor of accounting, will cite evidence that indicates stock option backdating may be the outcome of compensation fraud rather than efficient contracting. This lecture is free and open to the community but seating is limited. Register by email at cxo10@psu.edu), phone at 610-725-5324 or http://www.sgps.psu.edu/FebMRS/default.ashx online. (more)
Penn State Great Valley invites the community to sample the first half of a graduate class beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, Main Building, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern. Choose from courses in education, engineering, information science, business administration and leadership development. At the class break, enjoy refreshments and meet with faculty and staff regarding program information and advising. Details and registration links for each course can be found at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/testdrive/default.ashx online. (more)
Penn State Great Valley proudly presents a unique, multi-medium exhibit spotlighting the many shades and moods of red. "Seeing Red - Juried Art Exhibit" will be on display from Tuesday, Jan. 17 through Friday, Feb. 24 in The Gallery, the Conference Center Building, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern. The exhibit is free and open to the public, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. A special opening reception featuring an inside look by the artists will be held Thursday, Jan. 26, 6 to 8 p.m., in the Conference Center. Light refreshments will be served. This reception is free but registration is required. For more information or to register visit http://www.sgps.psu.edu/seeing-red/default.ashx online. This exhibit is sponsored by the Chester County Art Association. (more)
How risks are handled impact project outcomes. Recognizing this concern, Penn State Great Valley now offers the Project Risk Certificate Program to prepare students to manage risk by assessing and identifying risks, mitigating threats and capitalizing on opportunities, while maintaining sound project management policies and practices. Managers and supervisors involved in engineering, research and development, data processing, construction, facilities management, manufacturing, corporate planning, finance and marketing will benefit from this course. Classes will meet Tuesday evenings beginning Jan. 31. For more information, visit http://www.sgps.psu.edu/project-risk/default.ashx online. (more)
