Two Penn College employees were honored as nominees in Northcentral PA YWCA's 16th annual Women of Excellence Award Ceremony, held recently at the Community Arts Center in downtown Williamsport. Tanya Berfield, director of student advocacy and Title IX coordinator, and Angela L. Stackhouse, head coach of softball, were among 21 Women of Excellence nominees.
“Problem, promise … I love that,” said Lasada Pippen. “You're gonna be a pro either way. PRO, promise. PRO, problem. Either way you look at it, you're gonna be a pro. Either you're gonna be a pro at getting stuck behind a problem, or you're gonna be a pro at getting to the promise. You see what I mean? I just love wordplay.” In the 28th episode of Penn College’s Tomorrow Makers podcast – “All Grit. No Quit.” – join the wordplay and wisdom of this inspiring speaker.
First-Generation College Celebration Week at Penn College featured an array of exploration and information, highlighted by Lasada “LP” Pippen, a former computer engineer turned motivational speaker. In two speaking engagements – a morning session focused on students and an evening colloquium open to the public, the first-generation college graduate shared his inspiring message about turning obstacles into opportunities and seeing challenges as chances.
The vital topic of the digital divide will be explored Wednesday evening, and the campus community and public are reminded of this opportunity, part of the Technology & Society Colloquia Series at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Led by Lasada “LP” Pippen, a former computer engineer turned motivational speaker, “Bridging the Digital Divide: Unlocking Access and Opportunity in Education” is set for 6 to 7 p.m. in the Presentation Room of the Davie Jane Gilmour Center.
A former computer engineer turned motivational speaker will share his dynamic insights on “Bridging the Digital Divide: Unlocking Access and Opportunity in Education” during a Nov. 6 presentation of the Technology & Society Colloquia Series at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Lasada “LP” Pippen will headline the Wednesday discussion, set for 6 to 7 p.m. in the Presentation Room of the Davie Jane Gilmour Center. Refreshments will be served at 5:30 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Enjoy this new video promoting the student support available at the Michael J. Hudock Sr. Center for Academic Excellence. “Think of the Hudock Center for Academic Excellence as your hub, your central point of contact for seeking guidance as you navigate your Penn College journey,” explains a peer mentor in the two-minute piece.
Spend an informative 45 minutes with Dawn M. Dickey, director of disability and access resources, whose enthusiasm and passion infuse her conversation with Tomorrow Makers podcast co-hosts Sumer Beatty and Carlos Ramos. Hearing-impaired since birth, Dawn speaks in "Inclusivity & Universal Design" about her real-life experiences and how they influence and inspire her efforts toward equal opportunities for students at Penn College.
The Center for Academic Excellence and the Student Government Association teamed for a magical night of pre-finals fun on Wednesday, inviting participants to come dressed in their favorite pajamas for a costume contest at the semester's final SGA meeting.
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