While some students will be traveling to the shore or the mountains this summer, Penn State junior Caleb Kitchen will spend July 29 to Aug. 12 in China as part of Huawei Seeds for the Future Program 2016. Kitchen, who has a double major in security and risk analysis and Chinese, is one of 20 students participating in the all-expense-paid, two-week program in China for students majoring in STEM fields.
For the past five years, students in the BI SC 003 Environmental Science course at Penn State Berks have worked collaboratively in teams to complete an Environmental Awareness and Community Action Project (EACAP). Led by Mahsa Kazempour, associate professor of science education, students research an environmental issue of their choice and work with a community organization to support actions focused on addressing environmental issues locally.
Randall Fegley, associate professor of history and politics at Penn State Berks, examines the concept of myth and trauma as experienced by Rwandans and how Rwanda is viewed by the outside world in his new book, "A History of Rwandan Identity and Trauma: The Mythmakers’ Victims."
Michael Stella, Senior Undergraduate Studies Adviser at Penn State Berks, receiving the 2016 Penn State Excellence in Advising Award with President Barron.
Penn State Berks was represented at the Capitol Rotunda by (left to right) Chancellor R. Keith Hillkirk, Dr. Janelle Larson, James Shankweiler, sophomore Jillian Morello, Walt Fullam, and Dr. Paul Esqueda.
Denise Castro, student marshal for the afternoon ceremony, leads the graduates through the reception line of faculty, staff, administrators, and platform party members celebrating their achievement.
The Penn State Berks offers a rehabilitation and human services undergraduate degree program for students who are looking for a career in human services and the helping professions. Faculty and students describe the program.
The Penn State Berks campus offers the perfect setting for connecting with nature, as well as a unique opportunity for students and faculty to explore environmental issues.