David “D.J.” Higgins, assistant teaching professor of film/video and music at Penn State Schuylkill, has produced a video series showcasing small businesses in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in partnership with Pottsville Area Development Corporation. The “Business Gems” series has released three episodes thus far with one episode featuring a Penn State Schuylkill alumnus and business owner.
In the second episode of "Business Gems," Higgins interviews the father-and-son team Joseph Drasdis II and III, owners of Drasdis & Son, a men's clothing shop located in downtown Pottsville. Joseph Drasdis III is a Penn State Schuylkill alumnus who earned his bachelor's degree in business, and he completed an internship with Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO) during his studies.
In episode 1 of "Business Gems," DJ Higgins interviews local restauranteur Savas Logothetides. Logothetides owns Wheel, a gourmet, customizable grilled cheese shop that caters to all tastes and diets. The restaurant has performed exceptionally well and Logothetides now operates two locations — one in downtown Pottsville, and another in Tamaqua.
Charles Cantalupo, distinguished professor of English, comparative literature, and African studies at Penn State Schuylkill, has published his 14th book. “The Woodstock Sandal and Further Steps” is a collection of poems reflecting on some of the key places and moments in his life.
Penn State Schuylkill now offers an interdisciplinary minor in Addictions and Recovery, intended to supplement the education of criminal justice and psychology majors while preparing them to work with people all along the spectrum of the substance use disorder and recovery process.
Penn State Schuylkill student-athletes continue the tradition of exceptional academic performances, earning impressive GPAs and athletic conference accolades.