Join our presenters as they explore what learning strategies are and how you can tap into learning strategies to establish first semester success.
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Sonia Delaquito
Learning Center Coordinator
Can the U.S. Constitution Save Democracy?
“Can the U.S. Constitution Save Democracy?” Attorney Scott Hoh is presenting our annual Constitution Day talk on Thursday, September 16th. This year’s talk will focus on the recent Presidential election, its aftermath, the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capital, and the continued deep divide across the nation over political ideology. This annual talk is sure to be educational and entertaining and will delve into the origins of the U.S. Constitution and the founding of the Republic. What does our American Constitution tell us about preserving democracy during these tumultuous times?
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Mr. Scott G. Hoh, Esquire
Owner and President of Resolution Law Group, LLC
What the HEALTH? From Surviving to Thriving Against the Odds
In the land of unknowns, taking care of ourselves often looks a whole lot different than it used to and might have you pondering – “What the HEALTH?” is going on? Prioritizing physical well-being may have taken a back seat to maintaining your sanity and caring generously for you mental health. Perhaps the methods you once found useful just aren’t working for you these days. Investigating approaches for getting grounded (in the good way!) and taking a pause to take care of yourself is always time well-spent. Join us for a reflective and active journey towards newfound well-being: there’s no need to survive when YOU can THRIVE!
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Mrs. Kelly Grosser
Chief Mission Impact Officer, Certified Health Coach
YWCA Tri-County Area
Jumpstarting your Penn State Experience
With 156 hours in the average week, how will you spend your time? You are an official Penn Stater and that means you have an abundance of opportunity right at your fingertips. Learn about how you can maximize your experience and take full advantage of what resources and network that Penn State Berks has to offer. Join Angie DiJiacomo from the Office of Campus Life and Student Government Association for an overview of how to GET INVOLVED.
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Ms. Angela DiJiacomo
Assistant Director of Campus Life
New Student Convocation 2021
This LionSide Chat is part of our Summer 2021 Penn State Values Series:
To our incoming first-year and new students, welcome to Penn State! Across our University, we have a set of shared values. The Penn State value of “community” means that, “We work together for the betterment of our University, the communities we serve, and the world.”
To celebrate community, we invite all new and first-year students to the 2021 New Student Convocation, which serves as the official introduction to the academic life and traditions at Penn State Berks.
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Dr. Todd A. Migliaccio, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
G. Michael Shott, Jr., Student Government Association President
Dr. George Grant Jr., Chancellor
Keynote Address: Dr. Jessica Schocker, Associate Professor in Social Studies Education and Women’s Studies
Dogs in the Classroom and on Campus
Join us to discuss the ADA and Penn State policies relevant to service dogs and other animals on campus. This chat will share experiences from service dog handlers, challenging situations, etiquette, and how to interact respectfully with a handler and their service dog.
This LionSide Chat will be presented by:
Michelle Peasley
Student Disability Resources Coordinator Penn State Berks
K. Lynn Pierce
Doctoral Candidate, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Penn State University
Lynn Pierce, M.S., NCC, is a doctoral candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at the Pennsylvania State University and a 2021-2021 Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Emerging Leader. Pierce has work experience with trauma, sexual and affectional minorities and individuals with disabilities, and much of her interest is in how intersecting identities may impact marginalized and minority individuals. Her research focus centers on improving access to care for under-served demographics, providing empirically supported interventions, and improving client outcomes.
A strong focus for Pierce from the start of her education in counseling has been research and education around service animals. Pierce is a service dog handler of 6 years and she has built a consultation and education presence to assist mental health professionals and related professions understand the laws applicable to service dog teams and how to interact with service dog handlers in positive ways to increase handler wellness and outcomes. Her dissertation will focus on standards of care for handlers and the better meeting the needs of service dog teams.