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iness school moves to a state-of-the-art home
Wilkes University

W ilkes Univer- they enter the business “Today’s business envi- Courtesy of Wilkes University
sity’s Jay S. world, notes Jeffrey Alves, ronment requires leaders The financial market trading room simulates a New York Stock Exchange trading floor, complete with an
Sidhu School Sidhu School dean. who have a strong founda- electronic stock ticker.
of Business tion in ethical leadership,”
and Leadership has a new “The business world he says. “By that I mean and leadership develop- To learn more about of Wilkes’ 39 majors, visit SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION OF THE MORNING CALL
home. A $3 million reno- that they will enter is one leaders who not only have ment.
vation converted the Uni- of collaboration and cross- traditional business skills business programs and all www.wilkes.edu.
versity Center on Main to a disciplinary work. The new but who also have the
state of the art business home for the Sidhu School emotional intelligence and
center. reflects that, with intimate ethical grounding needed
meeting spaces outside to be a leader in today’s
Adam Wychowanec, every suite of faculty of- complicated global market-
junior management and fices and a wealth of place.”
marketing major, says, spaces that students can
“There’s tons of new tech- access to work on team All Sidhu undergradu-
nology in here. The stock projects.” ates take part in a unique
room ticker, the stock personal and professional
room itself, new class- Jay Sidhu, chairman development program. The
rooms, all the chairs and and CEO of Wyomissing- four-year program nurtures
everything inside.” based Customers Bank and each student’s potential,
a 1973 Wilkes MBA gradu- linking academic content
The new facility pre- ate, says his namesake with career planning,
pares students to work in school has matched his extracurricular activities
the kind of environment vision.
that they will find when

Open house to offer look at ‘degrees that work’
Pennsylvania College of Technology

S tudents looking for excellent faculty-to-stu- sion III members. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015
a rewarding next dent ratio and small Among the newer of-
step in their educa- Courtesy of Pennsylvania College of Technology classes ensure personal
tional journey are A March 28 open house at Penn College allows exploration of a campus small enough to provide an attention, and free tutoring ferings are a four-year
encouraged to visit Penn- intimate learning community, but sufficiently large to house a variety of exciting career opportunities. is available. degree in business admin-
sylvania College of Tech- istration: sport and event
nology, a special mission approach allows students labs, Madigan Library and experienced faculty who Students may choose management concentra- 9
affiliate of The Pennsylva- access to the latest tech- dedicated study areas. often have relevant work- two- or four-year degrees; tion. Beginning in the Fall
nia State University in nology in classrooms, Courses are taught by related knowledge. An associate degrees can 2015 semester, the School
Williamsport, during a provide a head start for the of Business & Hospitality
March 28 Open House. college’s baccalaureate major will provide es-
programs. Nearly four out sential skills for excelling
The event offers a con- of five students receive in the many industries and
venient opportunity for financial aid and a wide occupations relating to
prospective students, their variety of scholarships are both sports and events —
families and friends to available to help them opportunities that include
explore Penn College, its complete their education. sports leagues, retail,
“degrees that work” and equipment, tickets, health
facilities. To learn more A full college experi- clubs and conventions.
and to register, visit ence awaits those who
www.pct.edu/openhouse desire on-campus housing, For more information
or email open- student activities and about Penn College, visit
house@pct.edu. Greek life; Wildcat athlet- www.pct.edu, email ad-
ics teams now compete as missions@pct.edu or call
The college’s hands-on provisional NCAA Divi- (800) 367-9222.
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