Participants will be introduced to the dynamics of verbal and nonverbal communication and discuss some new communication phenomenon; such as why it’s hard to communicate while wearing a mask and why we have communication-related Zoom fatigue. The chat will end by providing tips for thoughtful communication in our new pandemic-related communication contexts. This LionSide Chat […]
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This September 17th, help celebrate Constitution Day! This Lionside Chat program will focus on the 2020 Election through the prism of the U.S. Constitution. Do our Founding Fathers, from 230 years ago, have any advice for today’s pivotal election? Learn about how the U.S. Constitution came to be and how the Founding Fathers put […]
When people hear about culture, they often think of people from distant lands and the exotic foods, clothing and dances they see during celebrations of festivals or holidays. Culture, however, is like computer programs that dictate how each individual from a people group thinks, feels and acts. Most of our culture is hidden from our […]
In this second session of the Race 101 series, students and faculty will explore the concept of structural determinism, one of the key tenets of critical race theory. Through an examination of the Thirteenth Amendment, the war on drugs, and mass incarceration, the discussion will raise issues of how structural racism is embedded in our […]
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 Penn State Berks
Every Penn Stater has a story, hear from a panel of current students to learn why they chose Berks as part of their Penn State story. This LionSide Chat will be presented by: Ms. Becky Eckenrode, Associate Director of Admissions Penn State Berks