The Penn State Berks global studies program will host a global forum titled "A Year in the Peace Corps–Timor-Leste," presented by alumna Jaymi Smith, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, in Room 121 of the Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building. This event is free and open to the public.
Sadan Kulturel-Konak, professor of management information systems and director of the Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center at Penn State Berks; Abdullah Konak, distinguished professor of information sciences and technology at Penn State Berks; Ada Leung, associate professor of marketing at Penn State Berks; Lauren Davis, professor of industrial and systems engineering at NCAT, and Steven Jiang, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at NCAT are the investigators on the project.
Sadan Kulturel-Konak, professor of management information systems and director of the Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) Center at Penn State Berks; Abdullah Konak, distinguished professor of information sciences and technology at Penn State Berks; Ada Leung, associate professor of marketing at Penn State Berks; Lauren Davis, professor of industrial and systems engineering at NCAT, and Steven Jiang, associate professor of industrial and systems engineering at NCAT are the investigators on the project.
A draft proposal of Penn State’s institutional strategic plan has been unveiled and shared with the community for feedback and discussion. All faculty, staff and students at all campuses are encouraged to visit the Strategic Plan website to review and provide feedback on the draft plans for four goal areas.
Student innovation competitions, exhibitions and training programs are a crucial part of the university environment because they provide students with valuable experience that isn’t always achieved in the classroom. Researchers from Penn State Berks and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University recently received a $400,000 grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation for a project focused on advancing equity among underrepresented students in STEM-related innovation competitions and programs.
Spanish speaking faculty and staff visited Centro Hispano for family night. Pictured are Belén Rodríguez Mourelo, professor of Spanish and division head of humanities, arts and social sciences (standing, left), and Lilibell Sanchez, assistant director of student leadership (standing, right).
This year's keynote speaker for the Latino Forum is Javier Ávila, a professor of English, a poet, novelist and public speaker. Ávila uses the power of storytelling to deliver a powerful message about unity and inclusion.
Rosa Julia Parra, founder of Palo Magazine, spoke to approximately 35 entrepreneurs and small business owners at Centro Hispano as part of this Spanish-language event hosted by Berks LaunchBox.
