Penn State Great Valley presents "None of us are home until all of us are home: The Story of Project H.O.M.E.," 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, The Conference Center, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern, Pa. Project H.O.M.E. co-founder, Joan Dawson McConnon, will discuss how she and Sister Mary Scullion created a nationally recognized model for providing housing and services to end homelessness. In 1989, when the work of Project H.O.M.E. began, Philadelphia had close to 1,000 people living on the streets. Today, fewer than 400 people are homeless in Center City Philadelphia. This free presentation is open to the public. Preregistration is required. To register, visit http://www.sgps.psu.edu/project-Home/default.ashx online. (more)
Beginning in fall 2012, the Penn State Abington, Brandywine and Great Valley campuses will jointly offer a bachelor of science degree in general engineering with the multidisciplinary engineering design (MED) option. (more)
Beginning March 23, Penn State Great Valley in Malvern, Pa., will offer a series of one-day workshops designed for business professionals who need to build relationships, lead projects, manage stakeholders, negotiate successfully and work with others to minimize complications. Taught by certified project management professionals who have real-world experience and academic training credentials, the workshops include estimating and controlling projects, managing risks, dealing with change management and managing teams. Participants can earn seven professional development units per workshop. For costs and details, visit http://www.sgps.psu.edu/ce-workshops/ online. (more)
Corporate governance is usually viewed in the context of strengthening shareholder rights and enhancing shareholders' welfare. However, shareholders are not the only group of stakeholders affected by corporate governance. As part of its ongoing research showcase series, Penn State Great Valley presents "Is Corporate Governance Always Right?" noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, Room 224, Main Building, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern. Presenter Pornsit Jiraporn, associate professor of finance, will explore how credit ratings and bond yields are related to the strength of corporate governance. This free presentation is open to the community. Seating is limited; register at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/MarMRS/default.ashx online. (more)
Bart Yasso, Runner's World's chief running officer, will discuss the rewards and challenges of running and offer practical advice on becoming a perennial runner at a free event sponsored by Penn State Great Valley. "My Life on the Run" will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, The Conference Center, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern, Pa. Dubbed the "Mayor of Running," Yasso will share why he started running competitively, how it changed his life and what running taught him. Pre-registration is required. Register at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/on-the-run/default.ashx online. (more)
Organizations are increasingly allowing employees to work remotely. But managing and building cohesive geographically disbursed teams can be a challenge. Hear what local corporate leaders have to say about the challenges and rewards of working with virtual teams including overcoming barriers of distance, team building and communication through technology at an Igniting Innovation lunchtime workshop, "Out of Site, Out of Mind: Managing Virtual Teams," presented by Penn State Great Valley, 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on Friday, March 16, The Conference Center, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern, Pa. For cost and to register, visit http://www.sgps.psu.edu/innovation/default.ashx online. (more)
As momentum builds toward an economic recovery, companies focus on hiring and keeping top talent to help them meet their business goals. Recognizing this trend, Penn State Great Valley presents "Retool for the Recovery," 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 22, The Conference Center, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern, an evening dedicated to helping professionals customize their educational needs to meet their professional goals. Faculty and staff will be on hand at this free event to offer advice on master's degree programs, graduate certificates, or professional certifications. Refreshments will be included. For more information or to register, visit http://www.sgps.psu.edu/retool/default.ashx online. (more)
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)
