Student Life News

Career Networking Speaker York

Career Week activities offer networking tips and more

Networking is the key when it comes to finding a job that ultimately leads to a career. Penn State York students and alumni who graduated in the past five years have the opportunity to network with business professionals, many of whom are Penn State alumni, in a variety of career fields, including business, engineering, business, government, health care, human services, and law, during the annual Career Networking Event on March 28.
SAFE Course York

Campus offers self-defense course for women Feb. 22

A second session of the Self-Defense Awareness and Familiarization Exchange Course Program for Women is being offered from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Penn State York. The free course is being offered by the Penn State York Police and Public Safety Department.
York Networking Event

Discover the secrets of networking and building relationships

This program has been postponed due to the forecast of inclement weather. Building relationships, that’s what it's all about in today’s workplace. Cheryl Bonner, director of Alumni Career Services at Penn State, will share advice and resources for building those relationships during a presentation titled "How to Optimize Networking by Building Stronger Relationships" on Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Penn State York. The free program, which is open to the public, will begin at 6 p.m. in the Precision Custom Components (PCC) Community Room in the Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center on campus.
Cybersecurity York

Program to focus on fundamentals of cybersecurity

Cyberattacks are on the rise and businesses and organizations are looking for ways to keep their networks safe and secure. Penn State York’s Fundamentals of Cybersecurity program is designed to introduce the basic concepts of cybersecurity to new and emerging information technology professionals. The six-week course meets from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 26 to April 2, and is $595.
York Snow Lion

Think summer at Penn State York

It is cold outside, but it is the perfect time to think summer classes at Penn State York. Two six-week sessions offer students the opportunity to take day, evening, or online classes, and still have an opportunity to enjoy summer. Some classes may also combine online with face-to-face instruction.