Unlocking the Power of Social Entrepreneurship is the topic of the upcoming Penn State Berks Entrepreneurship Speaker Series presentation on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 1 p.m., in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
Britishmania brings the music of The Beatles to Penn State Berks on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at 7:30 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
As one of the leading Beatles tribute bands in the world, Britishmania transports audiences to the 1960s to re-live the music from the most influential band of all time. With period correct authentic garb, they employ iconic replica instruments and amplifiers used by The Beatles throughout the many sounds and styles of their career.
Central America's largest country is rich in natural resources; nonetheless, Nicaragua is the second poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. This paradox typifies the promise and challenge that exist in developing countries, and highlights the differences between those nations and developed countries. - Fabretto website
Penn State Berks Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major Katelyn Leets completed a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) at the University at Syracuse-SUNY in August 2015. Her research was titled "Synthesis Studies of Kapakahine C," focused on creating a molecule that has demonstrated anti-leukemia properties.
Carole Roberts, Senior Lecturer in Education and Supervisor of Student Teaching at Penn State Berks, will officially retire at the end of the Fall 2015 semester after nine years of service to the college. She was one of the developer's of the Professional Development School (PDS) that was established at Glenside Elementary School.
Taylor Hollenbach wanted to remain close to home so she could continue working on the family farm in Bethel, PA, so she enrolled in the Penn State Berks Life Science degree program with a minor in Chemistry. Four years later, she is graduating as student marshal-the student with the highest grade point average-and the Life Science degree she earned close to home will open the door to a world of opportunities for her.
The Center for Online Innovation in Learning is awarding research grant money to four university scientists who will begin research projects with the hope of enhancing teaching through online innovation.
A new class of 124 Penn State Berks students will receive their baccalaureate and associate degrees on Friday, December 18, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. in the Beaver Community Center when Berks hosts the fall 2015 commencement ceremony.
The keynote speaker will be Jack D. Gulati. For 48 years, Gulati has been a "serial entrepreneur." During this time, he has owned 42 companies worldwide. He has written a book titled Serial Entrepreneur in the hope that others may learn from his experiences.
Students majoring in Electromechanical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, and Occupational Therapy have collaborated to create devices to meet the needs of individuals with physical challenges as part of the Pfreimer Adaptive Equipment Project (PADEP). They will present their designs in two separate sessions: the first on Monday, Dec. 7, 2015, and the second on Wednesday, Dec. 9, both at 1 p.m. in room 121, Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building. The presentations are free and open to the public.
