Penn State Berks History in Video

50th Anniversary Interview with Dr. James Bardi

Dr. James A. Bardi is an Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management Program.

Dr. Bardi, a Penn State grad, reflects on how the Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management degree program evolved at Penn State Berks.

Since he joined the Penn State Berks faculty in 1979, Bardi has noticed the increased diversity among our campus community and the benefits this provides our students. Dr. Bardi reflects on positive educational changes that resulted from the introduction of computers.