While a major in electro-mechanical engineering technology with a minor in civic and community engagement may seem like an unusual combination to some, it was the perfect fit for Lisa Panczner. She received her degree during Penn State Berks’ commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 8.
Penn State Berks is continuing to reach out to the local community in a new way — through "LionSide Chats," a modern interpretation of former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Depression-era “Fireside Chats.”
The coronavirus pandemic has made it difficult for first-year students to make connections and form friendships. Berks is working to remedy that with a new program, titled Speed Friending.
Move-in Day and Welcome Weekend looked a bit different at Penn State Berks as strategies were put in place to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
While most residential students left Penn State Berks for spring break on March 6, expecting to return to campus and the residence halls on March 16, some were unable to leave for a variety of reasons, including distance.
Penn State Berks will welcome nearly 350 first-year students to its residential community as part of the campus' annual orientation program on Friday, Aug. 23.