Senior Spotlight: Rogelio FloresReading High School grad overcomes obstacles, earns bachelor of science in engineering at Penn State Berks WYOMISSING, Pa. — When you meet Rogelio Flores, it’s hard to believe that he once considered dropping out of high school. The Reading High School graduate will cross the stage to earn his baccalaureate degree in electro-mechanical engineering technology, with a minor in entrepreneurship and innovation, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, during the Penn State Berks spring
Penn State Berks features first student soloist at spring commencement WYOMISSING, Pa. — For the first time in the college’s history, Penn State Berks will feature a student soloist at its spring commencement ceremony. Malinda Garcia has been selected to sing the Penn State Alma Mater and the National Anthem at the ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at the Santander Arena in Reading. Garcia, of Sanatoga, Pennsylvania, is a first-year student with 12 years of experience as a vocalist. She explained
Senior Spotlight: Student Marshal Alina Rodriguez WYOMISSING, Pa. — Alina Rodriguez, a Penn State Berks information technology major with a focus on AI and data analytics and a 4.0 GPA, was selected as this year’s student marshal. She will deliver a speech titled “What’s the Point?” at the college’s commencement ceremony at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 4, at the Santander Arena. Rodriguez explained that Penn State was the only university she applied to, due to its renowned reputation for excellence,
Penn State Berks students develop award-winning apps, serve community WYOMISSING, Pa. — This spring, Penn State Berks students have developed two new apps that won awards in Penn State's HackPSU Spring 2024 competition. They also found time to serve the local community by providing education on cybersecurity issues and best practices to seniors. Students develop award-winning apps at HackPSU One student team received the HackPSU “Best Use of MongoDB Atlas” award for their app named “Mindful Garden
Senior Spotlight: Samantha Hagenbush Kinesiology major creates community, makes impact through campus involvement WYOMISSING, Pa. — Samantha Hagenbush has built quite the resume during her time at Penn State Berks. She’s been a mental health advocate, a three-sport student-athlete, and a consistent leader of campus clubs and organizations. On Saturday, May 4, she’ll don a new hat — college graduate — when she earns her baccalaureate degree in kinesiology with a minor in psychological
MEDIA ADVISORY: Penn State Berks hospitality management students present veggie research project to communityWYOMISSING, Pa. – Penn State Berks hospitality management students are collaborating with the local community through their veggie research and recipe project. On Monday, April 22, 2024, from 1–3 p.m., students will present their research and a published recipe booklet to community members served by Penn State Health St. Joseph at their downtown Reading campus.The project focuses on sustainable food
MEDIA ADVISORY: Penn State Berks hospitality management students present veggie research project to communityWYOMISSING, Pa. – Penn State Berks hospitality management students are collaborating with the local community through their veggie research and recipe project. On Monday, April 22, 2024, from 1–3 p.m., students will present their research and a published recipe booklet to community members served by Penn State Health St. Joseph at their downtown Reading campus.The project focuses on sustainable food
Penn State Berks celebrates National Biomechanics DayWorkshops focused on human movement educate local high school students WYOMISSING, Pa. — Penn State Berks hosted its seventh annual National Biomechanics Day on April 10. The workshops, conducted by Penn State Berks faculty and students, as well as clinicians from local hospitals, are for high school students with an interest in science and engineering and their applications to human movement. The event also included interactive laboratory activities,
Sihelnik, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance president, CEO to speak at Penn State Berks commencement WYOMISSING, Pa. — A new class of nearly 250 Penn State Berks students will receive their baccalaureate and associate degrees at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading, when Berks hosts its spring 2024 commencement ceremony. The honorary keynote speaker this year will be Lucine Sihelnik, President and CEO of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance. Sihelnik is a leader in
Penn State Berks hosts “Not Another Assault” lecture for Sexual Assault Awareness MonthWYOMISSING, Pa. – In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, Penn State Berks will host a lecture titled “Not Another Assault” at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in the Perkins Student Center. This event is free and open to the public.The speaker, Bonny Shade, believes that action rooted in education can change the world. Shade has more than 12 years of higher education experience with a deep
Penn State Berks Sustainability Council hosts Earth Day celebration, April 22 WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks Sustainability Council will host an Earth Day celebration on Monday, April 22, from 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. outside the Perkins Student Center. The celebration will include community organizations, fun activities, educational presentations and stations, giveaways, prizes and light refreshments. This event is free and open to the community. Community organizations including Berks Nature, Blue
Penn State Berks students engage in community service through Alternative Spring BreakService trip with Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe in South Dakota explores culture, history WYOMISSING, Pa. — While most students spent their spring break relaxing and enjoying their time off, nine Penn State Berks students dedicated their time to serving a community. Students from Penn State Berks and Penn State Mont Alto traveled to Eagle Butte, South Dakota to spend their spring break volunteering with the Cheyenne
Penn State Berks student team developing EV charging stations receives awards and recognition WYOMISSING, Pa. - Streamline Charging LLC has received national and University-wide awards and recognition for its flexible and affordable electric vehicle (EV) charging solution. Most recently, VentureWell Accelerator’s E-Teams Program awarded the team a $20k grant. The team also received a $10k award at the Invent Penn State Inc.U Competition. Jonathan Smith, CEO and cofounder, explained that Streamline
Penn State Berks to host Pride Prom on April 21WYOMISSING, Pa. – In honor of Penn State’s Campus Pride Month, Penn State Berks will host its first Pride Prom beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Multipurpose Room 2 of the Perkins Student Center. The event is open to the public (18 and older). The prom will feature a '90s theme. Appetizers and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. Donations of $5, which will benefit the college’s Rainbow Alliance student organization, are requested but not
Penn State Berks to host global forum on opinion surveying in developing countries, April 8 WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks global studies program will host a global forum titled “Asking the World: Public Opinion Surveying in Developing Countries” from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Room 121 of the Gaige Technology and Business Innovation Building. The event is free and open to the public. Research analyst Elizabeth Weatherly will serve as the speaker of the global forum.
Penn State Berks theatre program presents ‘All in the Timing’ and ‘Love Kills’ WYOMISSING, Pa. — Penn State Berks will present its spring mainstage theatre production of select one-act plays from "All in the Timing" by David Ives and “Love Kills” at 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, through Saturday, April 13, in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium. Tickets can be purchased at the door and are $10 for the general public and $5 for the campus community with a Penn State ID. The Penn State Berks production
Berks LaunchBox to host safety helmet decorating workshop, April 18 and 30Participating youth will get a free helmet during this community event WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Berks LaunchBox powered by Penn State will host a “Rolling in Safety Family Helmet Decorating” workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, and Tuesday, April 30. Both events are sponsored by the Berks County Safe Kids Coalition and the Reading Hospital Trauma Department and are free and open to the public. The April 18 workshop will
Penn State Berks students receive Student Enterprise Award funding WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks Flemming Creativity, Entrepreneurship, and Economic Development (CEED) Center hosted its annual Student Enterprise Award ceremony on March 25. The award provides seed money to support enterprising and innovative students and allow them to utilize their Penn State Berks education to become entrepreneurs. Universal Angled Handle — featuring team members Kathryn Kundrat, Ariella McNally, Joseph
Penn State Berks to offer Taylor Swift course for summer 2024WYOMISSING, Pa. – We don’t know how it gets better than this. The Penn State Berks Office of Continuing Education will offer two sections of the non-credit course “Taylor Swift, Gender and Communication” during the Maymester sessions. One section will be held in-person on from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, from May 1 through May 29, while the other section will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, from April 30 through May 28, in a hybrid format.
Penn State Berks to host Creative AI Minds Challenge Proposals accepted through April 22 from high school student teams WYOMISSING, Pa. — Penn State Berks is currently accepting proposals for the Creative AI Minds Challenge, an event for high school students, through April 22. The challenge is open to all high school student teams who aim to make the world a better place using artificial intelligence and machine learning, regardless of their technical skills. Students are invited to showcase
Penn State Berks summer sessions begin May 12 WYOMISSING, Pa. — Penn State Berks is offering 70 great ways for students to spend their summer and get a jump on their fall semester. The Maymester will begin May 5 and run until June 3. The first six-week summer session will begin on May 12 and continue through June 21, with final exams on June 24. The second six-week session runs from June 25 to Aug. 7, with finals on Aug. 9. Courses will be offered in a wide variety of formats, schedules and
Penn State Berks to hold Holi celebration, April 5 WYOMISSING, Pa. — The Penn State Berks International Klub will host a Holi celebration from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 5, on Luerssen Field. The event is free and open to the public. Holi is the Hindu Festival of Colors that celebrates love, spring and inclusiveness through religious ceremonies, dancing and singing. The Penn State Berks celebration will include activities, food, music and color powder throwing (please note that the powder
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