Join us for our April Career Chat featuring 1985 Penn State graduate Scott C. Price. Price was a chemistry major before pivoting to pursue a longstanding career in law enforcement with the Pennsylvania State Police.

Lt. Col. Price recently retired as deputy commissioner of operations with the state police and is currently working with the Bloomsburg, PA police department. Price was also named a Penn State Schuylkill Outstanding Alumni for 2021.

The event will take place Wednesday, April 13, 12:20 to 1:10 p.m., on campus in 101 Classroom Building, but will also be available for online viewing via Zoom.

If you would like to share your own career journey with current Penn Staters, contact us by filling out this brief form.

What started as a response for programming during a pandemic has turned into a popular virtual series with eclectic presenters and topics. All events in the series are free and open to staff, faculty, students, alumni, and friends of Penn State.

Next up:

Join us as administration of justice and audiovisual communications major, Isaura Oliveras, recounts her incredible journey that began in the Caribbean and has led to a teaching gig in Seoul, South Korea. Zoom in with Oliveras from her home in South Korea >

Please note, you must register for this event by March 16.

Do you want to learn more about Bitcoin and digital currency? Join us on Thursday, March 24, at 11:00 a.m., for this special presentation by Rhea Thomas (at right), senior economist at Wilmington Trust, for an overview of the Bitcoin phenomena and its impact on the world's economy.

Sponsored by Penn State Schuylkill's chapter of Phi Beta Lambda, the collegiate division of Future Business Leaders of America, this webinar is free and open to all. Zoom in for this informative look at Bitcoin >

On March 30, Penn Staters and Penn State supporters are encouraged to join together at the state capital in Harrisburg, Pa., for this single-day, University-wide advocacy event.

Since 2001, Penn Staters have used this opportunity as a way to speak up for the University in a low-pressure, fun environment. There will be opportunities to speak with elected officials, meet other Penn Staters, and help ensure that a Penn State education remains an accessible and affordable goal for all! Sign up for updates and details at advocate.psu.edu.

For nearly 20 years, Patty Shoener has been a mentor, teacher, volunteer, and tireless advocate for Penn State Schuylkill. She has impacted innumerable students and alumni. In recognition of Patty's service to the campus, The Penn State Schuylkill Alumni Society Board is raising funds to recognize her many achievements. 

Collectively we can support generations of students for years to come.

The Alumni Association is committed to keeping all Penn Staters connected to one another and to the University. Check out the variety of programming, including career-focused workshops, coffee hour-style chats with our CEO Paul Clifford, and conversations with Penn State experts.

Upcoming March programming includes:

Learn more about the history and importance of glass with John C. Mauro, professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State.