FEBRUARY 2021
Giving to Penn State Schuylkill Changes Lives
Penn State Schuylkill is fortunate to have a strong philanthropic community of alumni, friends, businesses, foundations, and other private support that has enabled us to provide exceptional educational opportunities for our students. 

And now more than ever, Penn State Schuylkill's students need your support to achieve their goals and dreams.

Making a gift to Penn State Schuylkill is simple through raise.psu.edu/schuylkill. Our secure site ensures that your credit card will be processed safely. If you prefer not to complete this process online, you may download a printable form.

If you are interested in making a gift to the Penn State Schuylkill Alumni Society Award, please select "Supporting Other Funds" and enter your amount. Enter SC7SA in the field marked "Other," and your gift will be earmarked for the award.

For more information contact Eileen Kuperavage, director of development, at 570-385-6260.
Penn State Cooking Classic

Join us for a series of hour-long programs that aim to bring Penn State alumni together to learn valuable cooking and related life skills. Topics include smoking meats, coffee, healthy foods, specialty chocolate, and wine, and will be hosted by various colleges and campuses.

In addition to bringing together Penn State alumni, we are also bringing awareness to food insecurity experienced by students across the Penn State system. Whether or not you are able to join us for these unique programs, please consider supporting Penn State students by making a gift to support the Penn State Schuylkill Food Pantry.
Next up:

Healthy Hints with Penn State Extension
Wednesday, February 3, 7:00 p.m.
The College of Agricultural Sciences own Andy Hirneisen (‘07 Food Science) from Penn State Extension will focus on healthy cooking and how to keep those resolutions moving in the right direction.
 
Mallo Cups and Merlot with Penn State Altoona and Penn State Harrisburg
Wednesday, February 10, 7:00 p.m.
Pennsylvania is gaining fame for its wineries and chocolate production, from worldwide corporations to small independent shops. This presentation will highlight a local Altoona-area favorite, the Mallo Cup. Kellie O’Brien will show us how to make a delicious homemade version.

Harrisburg Alumni Society board member, Jennifer Eckinger, ’96, ’00, with over 20 years of experience in the wine industry, will offer wine suggestions for this chocolate treat as well as other dessert and wine pairing options.

The Penn State Northeast Alumni Virtual Series Continues

Sponsored by Berks, Hazleton, Schuylkill, Scranton & Wilkes-Barre Penn State Alumni Organizations, this popular virtual lecture series continues with great programming for the spring 2021 semester.

Penn Stater Promotes Hard Work, Chasing Dreams, and Aiming for the Stars
Monday, February 15, 7:00 p.m.


Lisa Kubeika ‘06 is the special projects and emergency management coordinator for Titusville (Gateway to Nature and Space), Florida, and an intern at NASA.

Join us as she discusses her passion for emergency management and her "after hours" career at the Kennedy Space Center.
From PSU to FBI
Monday, February 22, 7:00 p.m.


Jim Fitzgerald ’75 is a consultant in forensic linguistic and criminal profiling, a media and entertainment advisor, a college professor, and the author of three books. He previously worked for the FBI as a Supervisory Special Agent.

Tune in to hear him discuss his role in cracking the Unabomber case which led to the arrest of Ted Kaczynski.


Penn State Schuylkill Faculty Research Series
with Dr. Sagar Khare

How is the SARS-CoV-2 virus changing as it spreads around the world: A structural proteomic perspective

Join us on Thursday, February 4, at 12:20 p.m. as we welcome Dr. Sagar Khare, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Rutgers University, for the first presentation in the spring 2021 Faculty Research Series.

Dr. Khare will discuss this timely topic, taking a deep dive into how the SARS-CoV-2 virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic mutates as it spreads. Zoom in for the Faculty Research Series >
Volunteer to help the next generation of Penn Staters succeed!

The Penn State Schuylkill Career Development Center is looking to recruit alumni in a variety of career fields—from entry to senior level—who are available to set up mock interviews and participate in other career-building skill workshops.

Two events are currently scheduled and in need of volunteers:
  • February 8 - Alumni Career Panel
  • March 8 - Mock Interviews

If you are interested or want to learn more, please contact Patty Shoener, alumni relations and stewardship officer, at 570-385-6221.
February Career Chat with Katie Malone

The Penn State Schuylkill Career Development Center invites you to join us on Wednesday, February 10, at 12:20 p.m., for the next installment of Career Chat, featuring Katie Malone, '06, '11.
Katie earned both an A.S. in Human Development and Family Studies and a B.A. in Psychology from Penn State Schuylkill, and she currently works as an administrator at the Schuylkill United Way.

Katie is a former standout Penn State student-athlete and currently serves as the head coach of the Penn State Schuylkill women's volleyball team.

Friday, February 26, 7:00 p.m.
Paint a wine glass

Join your fellow Penn Staters for an evening of art and libation and our first Paint & Sip event for 2021! Back by popular demand: Paint a Penn State-inspired wine glass (or your favorite glass).


Visit our Upcoming Events page for additional information, registration deadlines, and links.

Paint & Sip fundraising events benefit the Robert P. Swank Scholarship at Penn State Schuylkill.
Find Your Next Job Here ➡️

Nittany Lion Careers is here to help you take the next step. No matter your career goal, or where you are in your career, Nittany Lion Careers can help.

Find career opportunities NOW
  • Search through 3,200+ full-time, internship, part-time, and other positions.
  • Upload your résumé and cover letter and get noticed.

Schedule an appointment with a career counselor or coach
  • Nittany Lion Careers is your gateway to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment for help with all of your career questions. Stuck in your job search? Need a résumé review? Our network of career professionals can help.

Grow your professional knowledge
  • Find workshops, resources, and information sessions.
  • Stream a workshop or connect with an organization that you’re interested in.
  • Find a list of career workshops and events at Penn State.
  • Search for organizations hosting information sessions to learn more about a company and network.

Find a host of resources to help you achieve your goals. Give your career a boost at nittanylioncareers.psu.edu!
The Penn State Alumni Association presents

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.

February programming includes:

Bridging the Generation Gap: Learning, Working, and Living in a Multigenerational World
With Amy Lorek
Tuesday, February 9, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Travel Spotlight: Collette Travel
With Tina Hay
Wednesday, February 10, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

Penn State THON in a Virtual World
With Members of Penn State THON 2021
Tuesday, February 16, Noon to 1:00 p.m.

All events are free and available to everyone, and we're encouraging Penn Staters to share this information with their professional and personal networks. Many programs are archived and available for viewing. Visit our website to browse our library of archived programs.
The Penn State Schuylkill Alumni Society supports the University and Penn State Schuylkill by fostering alumni, student and faculty involvement, interest and support of campus activities and events, and by promoting the campus in the community. Our monthly newsletter is a way for you to stay in touch with what's happening.
For more information about the Penn State Schuylkill Alumni Society, contact Patricia Troy Shoener at
570-385-6262 or pts11@psu.edu