On a sunny morning in early May, 10 nurses walked in their coveted caps and gowns and received their bachelor's degrees from Penn State Abington Chancellor Karen Wiley Sandler. Quite an accomplishment for these newly minted nurses considering the degree program at Abington campus was launched only nine short months ago, during the fall semester in 2011. (more)
Penn State Abington Continuing Education has announced that is offering the state Department of Public Welfare-approved standardized training course for personal home care administrators. (more)
Good business continuity plans keep companies functioning during power failures, IT system crashes, natural disasters, supply chain problems and more. Learn more about careers in this field when Penn State Great Valley presents a free event "Business Continuity Planning: Job Outlook and Opportunities," 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 20, The Conference Center, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern. Guest speaker, Alan Berman, president, Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII), will lead a panel discussion featuring business continuity professionals who will address why business continuity planning is becoming both critical and lucrative. Continental breakfast will be provided. Preregistration is required at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/BCP-breakfast/default.ashx online. (more)
The fourth annual Courage to Ride Bike Tour honoring Effy Oz, professor of management information systems at Penn State Great Valley, will be held on Sunday, July 1, at the Warwick County Park, Pottstown, Pa. The bike tour offers four different routes ranging from 5 to 50 miles in length. The start times are between 7 and 8 a.m. depending on the individual route's length. While this day is dedicated to the beloved faculty member's memory, it serves a dual purpose of promoting healthy living and the Dr. Effy Oz Memorial Fund, which supports scholarships for Penn State Great Valley students. To learn more visit http://effyoz.com/ online. (more)
Not many people can say they spoke with the President of the United States, but three Penn State Brandywine students had the ear of President Barack Obama by telephone in no less than the office of Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. (more)
Master Gardener Holly Thorpe will be the guest speaker as Penn State Great Valley presents "Grow Your Own Herbs," 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday, May 24, The Conference Center, 30 E. Swedesford Rd., Malvern. Sponsored by the Home Gardeners School, this free event will explore the history of popular herbs and how to grow and preserve them. Preregistration is required. Additional details and registration are available at http://www.sgps.psu.edu/herb-garden/default.ashx. (more)
Two weeks, nearly 300 miles, two women, and nothing but their own two feet. That's right. Penn State Brandywine Chancellor Sophia Wisniewska is celebrating her love of Pennsylvania and the importance of a healthy lifestyle by walking from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia.
"This is a self improvement project," Chancellor Wisniewska said of her 300-mile trek with her friend, Marie Thibault. "This is about our love of walking and our love of Pennsylvania. We are curious about the small towns and want to meet the people who live there." (more)
An exceptionally tall, well-groomed man wields a bullhorn on Sutherland Plaza at Penn State Abington. Is he a protestor preparing to launch into a diatribe about taxes or politics? (more)
"We're honored to have gathered here all the laureates to-date and also the laureate-to-be, Chris Staley. We take special pride in Penn State's commitment to the laureate program and to its recognition that the arts and humanities matter. We come here today to celebrate artistic collaboration and the great art that such collaboration generates. Art that reveals to us, ourselves and renders life true."
-- Linda Patterson Miller, 2011-12 Penn State laureate, professor of English at Penn State Abington and master of ceremonies of the first-ever Penn State Laureate Jubilee held April 24 on Penn State's University Park campus. The public event featured past, present and future Penn State laureates, who came together to celebrate the University's commitment to the arts and humanities. Laureates in attendance were Kim Cook, 2008-09; Anthony T. Leach, 2009-10; Robin G. Becker, 2010-11; Miller, and the newly named 2012-13 laureate, Christopher Parks Staley. For more information about each laureate and the Penn State laureate program, visit http://laureate.psu.edu/. (more)
Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials -- the workforce is comprised of four generations with vastly different work styles and priorities. The synergy created by such diversity can drive organizations to new levels of success, but failure to integrate it can hamper business development and profitability.
The free Generational Advantage workshop at Penn State Abington on Friday, May 18, offers solutions to employers seeking to engage veteran employees with younger workers who often prize technology, creativity and flexibility. (more)
