Bob Wolfe, coordinator of the Corporate Communication degree program, gave an overview of what Corporate Communication is and discussed the importance of brand recognition and creative storytelling.
Liz Keptner, director of the multimedia innovation center, described the multiple resources at the Lehigh Valley campus for students to take advantage of, including the video production studio. She then demonstrated how to use a GoPro camera.
Two students from Lincoln Leadership Academy examine a miniature house made from a 3-D printer during the presentation by Kermit Burley, coordinator of the IST degree program, and Hal Scholz, instructor in engineering and physics. The let the students put their IST and engineering skills to the test by using a 3-D printer during Penn State Engagement Day.
Kermit Burley (Left), coordinator of the IST degree program, answered questions after his presentation with Hal Scholz, instructor in engineering and physics. They focused on careers in IST and engineering.
Jessica Dow, career services coordinator, and Marta DaSilva, academic adviser, told the students about the differences between careers versus jobs and shared with them the value of making a good first impression.
Heather Clark, LPN program director, and Nancy Coco, director of continuing education and outreach, taught the high school students about the field of population health and the variety of careers in the health field.
Liz Flaherty, coordinator of the Arts Administration degree program, and Ann Lalik, gallery director and arts coordinator shared information about having a career in the arts and the opportunity to major in Arts Administration.
Becky Guman, business development associate for Lehigh Valley LaunchBox, gave the students tips for stepping out of their comfort zones to grow as a leader in all situations, including during their high school years.
Penn State Engagement Day concluded with a pep rally celebrating Penn State's and Lincoln Leadership's spirit and included Penn State Lehigh Valley giveaways.
