Penn State is committed to providing students with the resources needed to make decisions regarding their money management. What is financial literacy and why is it important to be financially literate? Financial Literacy helps you question your attitudes and values toward money and guides you to reach a life full of financial security and freedom.
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Sokolov-Miller Family Financial and Life Skills Center
Penn State University
As an adult learner champion, Penn State Berks is committed to the support and educational pathways of nontraditional students. Join us during Nontraditional Student Recognition Week and get inspired! Listen to current adult and veteran learners on how they successfully juggle careers, family responsibilities and classes. Join us and become part of a community committed to linking learning and work so that adult learners and their communities can thrive.
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Kathy Cavanaugh, M.Ed.Adult Student Enrollment CoordinatorFormer Adult Student, Penn State Berks Class of ‘17
Erica KunkelInterim Director Continuing Education
Ryley DanielsFinancial Aid CoordinatorVeterans Certifying Official
Nettie Matz, M.Ed.Assistant Director of Financial AidVeterans Certifying Official
I will take students through a developmental journey of career planning. We will discuss starting in their first year of college to identify the activities that can enhance their chance of reaching their career goals. We will touch on how career decisions are made, what skills need to be developed, and how to make sure they use the PSU resources and network.
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Tish Jepsen
Coordinator of Career Services
What will a country do to get lifesaving vaccines? COVID-19 vaccine is in high demand all over the world. Because of this, countries making vaccines–such as Russia, China, and the U.S.—have been able to gain diplomatic power. If a country wants vaccines, it often must do what the producing states want. Can the ‘vaccine-poor’ countries find a way out of this dilemma?
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Randall Newnham
Professor of Political Science
Learn how your GPA is calculated along with tips for what to do as well as student stories of what not to do regarding your first semester of college.
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Mr. Michael Stella
Senior Undergraduate Studies Advisor
Find out why current Penn State Berks students have chosen to complete their degree at Berks rather than transitioning to University Park.
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Becky Eckenrode
Associate Director of Admissions