Penn State Abington has made an ongoing commitment to raise awareness and to provide education about violence, abuse and bigotry directed at children and all members of our society. During the month of April, Abington will reinforce its efforts with a series of events.
Traditionalists, Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, Millennials -- the workforce is comprised of four generations with vastly different work styles and priorities. The synergy created by such diversity can drive organizations to new levels of success, but failure to integrate it can hamper business development and profitability.
The free Generational Advantage workshop at Penn State Abington on Friday, May 18, offers solutions to employers seeking to engage veteran employees with younger workers who often prize technology, creativity and flexibility.
Penn State Abington Chancellor Karen Wiley Sandler has announced that the campus No Place for Hate (NPFH) initiative has been honored by Penn State University with the prestigious Educational Program of the Year Award.
Is your organization dealing with diversity issues? Is it growing its business globally? Are you involved with leading emerging talent and preparing the next workforce? Human resource professionals and others responsible for diversity initiatives can learn new engagement and retention strategies at a half-day conference at Penn State Abington on Oct. 5.
Journalist Jose Antonio Vargas has reported for some of the most prestigious news organizations in the country, winning a Pulitzer Prize before the age of 30. But the most fascinating story he didn't tell for more than a decade was that of his double life as an undocumented immigrant. He will speak at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, in Lubert Commons at the Lares Student Union Building on campus.
Penn State Abington has earned a place on the 2013 Military Friendly Schools list, which honors institutions that provide a supportive environment for service members, veterans, and spouses as students to achieve academic success.
Cherry blossom trees, an icon of the friendship between Japan and the United States, also are a fitting symbol for a relationship that bloomed decades ago and whose roots grow stronger each year between Penn State Abington and Seinan Gakuin University in Japan. This friendship culminated in an English immersion course that recently brought 12 Seinan students halfway around the world to Abington for two weeks of learning and international exchange.
The day before Superstorm Sandy hammered the area, Penn State Abington's Jose Rodriguez was like the eye of the hurricane. The college was hosting the North Eastern Athletic Conference (NEAC) cross country championships, and the head coach of the Abington teams calmly managed a near-constant stream of questions and concerns from student-athletes, coaches and staff.
Many executives aspire to describe their businesses as flexible, adaptable and durable. A crucial avenue toward achieving these goals is a diverse workforce. Research shows that innovative, productive and profitable businesses can trace their results to the successful partnership of workers with different backgrounds and experiences.
The Business Case for Diversity: Tactical Strategies for C-Suite Executives in Health Care and the Private Sector will be offered March 15 by the Penn State Abington Office of Continuing Education to demonstrate critical tools to maximize and capitalize on diversity.