“One Community Impacting Many” is part of a larger initiative coordinated by the University to share the impact that Penn State campuses have in their respective communities throughout Pennsylvania.
Penn State Schuylkill Co-Op is an elective, 4-year undergraduate experience that connects classroom learning with meaningful workplace experiences. Combine that with co-op’s career and soft skills training, and you’ll graduate with both a diploma and a résumé, ready to contribute in the workplace from day one.
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.
In December 2020, Penn State Schuylkill hosted a guest speaker series focused on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on project and supply chain management functions and roles. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted project and supply chain management across the globe, and Kathy Fabrizi, instructor and program coordinator of Penn State Schuylkill’s project and supply chain management program, recognized this shift as a critical teaching moment for Schuylkill students.
This fall, Penn State Schuylkill's faculty members will be offering their classes in-person, remotely, or as a hybrid of both — referred to as “COVID mixed.” In this video, several faculty members explain their plans for making their hybrid and remote courses as engaging and fun as in-person classes.
