PennDulum Fall 2022

Alumni Trip 2022: ICELAND

Central Penn College’s Alumni Travel Adventures returned on a grand scale, as we voyaged to the Land of Fire and Ice, for a spectacular week of legends, lakes, lava fields and learning.

Fall 2022 A Magazine for Alumni and Friends of Central Penn College

Dear alumni and friends,

Every season in central Pennsylvania has its own special charms, but something magical happens when the holiday season warms up Summerdale!

Winter on our tree-lined campus delivers added strokes of beauty, and a lasting glow.

Fortunately, our corporate education programs are also having a lasting impact, meeting employers where they are to develop programs to train their teams for tomorrow’s jobs. Our medical assisting, surgical technician, phlebotomy, occupational therapy assistant and physical therapy assistant programs are adapting to rapid changes in post-pandemic medicine and working to meet today’s unprecedented demand for high-quality healthcare workers. We are especially fortunate to partner with UPMC, Messiah Lifeways, Verber Dental and other industry leaders to help our graduates find professional success –and rewarding lives.

Further validating our passion for excellence, the college has earned reaccreditation by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and our legal studies bachelor’s and paralegal associate programs earned reaccreditation by the American Bar Association Board of Delegates. Exceeding even the most exacting standards has always been our goal, and it’s gratifying to see our exceptional quality formally recognized.

With our alumni trip to Iceland in the beautiful land of lakes, lagoons, glaciers, hot springs, and volcanoes, the Land of Fire and Ice served as a spectacular reminder that coming together is a thing of beauty –whether we are in the Arctic Ocean or Enola.

Like Iceland’s Northern Lights, so many of our students and alumni dazzle as examples of resilience. We are so proud to tell their stories here, including the tale of CPC alumni Brian Cardin ’94 and Steve Miller ’94 of Cardin & Miller Physical Therapy.

In this issue, we share their journey, along with those of many other alumni and students who shine in our community. It is truly a gift to see these good Knights armed with a world-class education and using it to conquer life. As we approach the holiday season, please know that peace on earth and good will toward men and women are an all-season state of mind for us here at Central Penn.

The seasons may change, but our gratitude for your friendship endures. From my husband Glen, sons Jake and Luke, and our Weimaraner, Oakley, we wish you and your family all the best over the holidays and in 2023.

Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, EdD, MA President of Central Penn College

FROM

With appreciation for all you do,

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Alumni and Friends Chill out Amidst the Magic of Iceland Alumni and Friends Chill out Amidst the Magic of Iceland

The Land of Fire and Ice was the picture-perfect setting for rekindling friendships and putting the stresses of everyday life on ice.

The 46 alumni explorers from Central Penn College report that Iceland is a magical montage of extreme landscapes, rich history and urban

sophistication –all in one compact land mass the size of Kentucky. They witnessed countless postcards come to life: glaciers and geysers, volcanoes and villages, lagoons and lakes, waterfalls and black sandy beaches, majestic mountains and the Northern Lights. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

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You might expect Iceland to look like something straight out of Rankin/Bass’s Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Christmas classic, complete with towering icebergs, frozen lakes and the Abominable Snowmonster.

But our 46 alumni explorers who trekked to the Land of Fire and Ice found quite the opposite. While Iceland has its share of glaciers and chilly temperatures, the magnificent continent also boasts plenty of green—horse farms, sprawling plains, and roaming sheep. Unique landforms are also plentiful, and like nothing else on the Planet Earth. Much of Iceland looks like a live shot from a lunar landing or from the blockbuster HBO series, Game of Thrones, which was partly filmed on Iceland’s otherworldly terrain.

Rock formations in treeless plains, spectacular volcanoes and vistas, lava fields and lagoons, hot springs and black sandy beaches, and geysers and waterfalls were all part of the Icelandic allure, which astonished our explorers and left a lasting imprint.

Many of Iceland’s attractions bear names with a jumble of consonants that were difficult to pronounce, but hard to forget.

The alumni travelers departed Summerdale by chartered bus on Nov. 2 and returned on Nov. 8, with six days to drink in all the highlights of Iceland with shock and awe.

For many, their favorite attraction was the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. This natural light display dazzles with brilliant lights that appear as curtains, rays, spirals or moving flickers that blanket the entire night sky.

Michael Fedor, Vice President of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives for Central Penn College, said he began to see the Northern Lights, first as a gray smoky light that transitioned to a light green.

Dancing waves of light created a spectacular natural light show.

“It was like magic,” he said.

He recalled the words of a native Icelander who encouraged him to stay outside to capture just that right moment in time. An app on his phone and phone calls from the hotel also helped tourists assume a perfect position, at just the right time, for the light show.

“Seconds make a difference,’ she shared. ‘In one moment there is nothing, and in the next moment there is brilliant light shining and shimmering across the sky.’”

Alum and former Student Government Association President Morgan Littleford ’18 also captured the surreal greens and magentas of the Northern Lights on her Facebook page, telling her followers the spectacle was “amazing” and often leaves viewers speechless. She also enjoyed the taste of tomato beer and fermented shark, Icelandic delicacies, and the Blue Lagoon.

“The lights were simply the most beautiful natural occurrence either of us had ever witnessed, save only the birth of our children,” Fedor said, about his wife Serena and him.

The Northern Lights are actually the result of energized particles from the sun slamming into earth’s upper atmosphere. The planet’s magnetic field protects the residents of the planet from this onslaught, redirecting the particles toward the poles, creating a dramatic

atmospheric phenomenon featuring a rainbow of light.

The Blue Lagoon was also another Central Penn College favorite.

“It harnesses the amazing natural and abundant supply of hot water available in Iceland because of its position over volcanic activity. The Lagoon is humanmade and designed to harness the power of seawater, silica, algae, and heat,” Fedor explained.

“On the way to the Blue Lagoon, we saw many natural lava fields and learned the extent to which this portion of Iceland’s landscape resembles that of the moon. So much so, U.S. astronauts headed to the moon train on the Icelandic landscape,” he added.

“I was mesmerized to see the cold wind blowing the hot steam off the lagoon and hundreds of visitors from around the world and Iceland lounging and laughing.”

Director Janet Bixler was excited to have touched the North American tectonic plate, a giant piece of the Earth’s crust and uppermost mantle. This plate covers most of North America, Cuba, the Bahamas, northeastern Asia, and parts of Iceland and the Azores, created as a result of Earth’s subterranean movements.

“The plates continue to move apart, making Iceland bigger and bigger by

the centimeter,” Bixler explained in a Facebook post.

For her, a Sunday in the capital city of Reykjavík featured a visit to a church that took 40 years to build, followed by a tour of this modern museum-filled city, a Bill Clinton famous hot dog, a taste of fermented shark, and then a rejuvenating ride with breathtaking aerial views provided by “Fly Over Iceland.”

From the horses and tomatoes, she then went to the Golden Waterfall.

“The magnitude of this beauty cannot be felt in these photos,” Bixler said. “The water is a gorgeous light turquoise.”

On her final day, she walked the church’s cemetery next to her hotel in Selfoss along the water. During her twohour bus ride to the airport, she learned that her tour guide’s son is a Viking —one of the top three Strongmen in Iceland.

She was thrilled to be able to spend her last hours in Iceland with some of the Hidden People, Iceland’s iconic elves, similar to those in Norse mythology and depicted in the Lord of the Rings.

With this trip being the first alumni excursion since the isolation of the pandemic, the strong friendships and eye-popping scenery of Iceland made the experience an escape to remember.

Brian Cardin and Steve Miller:

NICE GUY

Physical Therapists

Finishing First

By Diane McNaughton

For a health care professional who witnesses the aftermath of trips and falls all the time, perhaps it was no accident that Brian Cardin, PT, C.Ped, admits he “stumbled” into the field of physical therapy years ago.

In the early ‘90s, fresh out of high school, Brian was working at GIANT on 29th South Street in Harrisburg, unsure of his next steps.

A postcard arrived unexpectedly in his mailbox from Central Penn College, telling him he could earn a Physical Therapy Assistant degree in two years. He jumped in, feet first.

Thank goodness for that postcard and fortuitous stumble, because 30 years later, Brian and his business partner and fellow CPC alum—Steve Miller, PT, C.Ped.--have

helped alleviate pain for hundreds of happy clients.

It’s been quite a run for the duo. Brian’s passing curiosity about physical therapy became a passion, and a talent fueled by an innate entrepreneurial spirit. The bright, clean, welcoming Cardin & Miller physical therapy offices are now located at Flowers Drive in Mechanicsburg, on Cumberland Parkway in Mechanicsburg, and in their original location at East Pomfret Street in Carlisle. The Carlisle location also houses their sister businesses: Appalachian Running Company and The MedGym.

And in breaking news, Appalachian Running Company will soon be opening another location through their retail partner, Shoe Fly Shoes, in the former Pier One space in the Camp Hill Mall.

Whether it’s a golden-ager suffering from back and hip pain, a competitive runner suffering from sore knees, an office worker dealing with wrist and neck aches, or virtually anyone troubled by pain, Cardin & Miller, PT will customize a plan to help everyone “Move better, Feel better, Live better,” as their motto promises.

As Certified Pedorthists—experts in foot/ankle and orthotic care—Brian and Steve have long realized the importance of the proper footwear in preventing and alleviating pain. This understanding led to their creation of Appalachian Running Company.

Cardin & Miller’s passion for promoting lifelong wellness resulted in the development of The MedGym in 2014, with business partner David Drinks.

Image: Brian Cardin '94 and Steve Miller '94 have taken their Central Penn College PTA degree to new heights of academic and professional excellence.

The MedGym is a unique exercise training facility that offers personalized assessments to people of all ages and abilities, followed by customdesigned exercise, nutrition and lifestyle management programs.

The MedGym Exercise Specialists and Certified Nutrition Coaches are required to have a minimum of a four-year degree in an exercise-related field, such as exercise science, kinesiology or exercise physiology, along with certifications in their field.

While members access The MedGym in a variety of ways, the relationship with Cardin & Miller PT allows for the seamless transition of clients from the

gym to physical therapy and vice versa. Brian and Steve’s business partnership, rooted in both friendship and physical fitness from their earliest days at Central Penn, taps into their individual strengths.

Steve’s role remains primarily on the clinical and staff training side—the orthotics and pedorthic side in particular. Brian’s role has transitioned to the business growth and management side, with occasional special consults with patients when necessary.

Miller said his favorite memory of Central Penn is “the close friendships that were formed as a result of all the time we spent studying together.”

He encourages current physical therapy students to, “Be ready and willing to work hard, study and put the time in that’s required for success. Focus on applying what you learn clinically versus just memorizing the information for the test. Observe as many PTs as you can in different settings prior to and during school if you are able, to see how the knowledge you learn can be applied clinically.

In addition, it will help you learn how to develop good rapport with patients and that’s half the battle.”

Clearly, both Brian

Image: As the Cardin & Miller practice has taken off, Brian Cardin has taken on many of the entrepreneurial activities.

Steve and I would kid in PT school that we were going to start ‘Nice Guys’ PT .

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and Steve have become masters in the “rapport” department.

“Steve and I would kid in PT school that we were going to start ‘Nice Guys’ PT,” Brian said. “Healthcare was very transactional back in the day. We wanted to change that approach.”

Miller said he thinks the main secret to the success of Cardin & Miller is “teamwork, adaptability, and having the right people in the right seats so that we are all rowing in the same direction."

Cardin ultimately went to Slippery Rock University and Penn State Harrisburg and earned his degree in Physical Therapy from University of Findlay in Ohio, as did Miller.

Brian received his pedorthic training

at Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine. By combining his experience as a Physical Therapist and a Certified Pedorthist, he is able to provide a unique service to their clients.

Brian practiced full-time as a Physical Therapist assistant for six years while working toward this Physical Therapist degree. The clinical experience this provided proved invaluable, he said. He feels strongly that more pathways should exist for physical therapy assistants to advance to the role of physical therapist.

Both Steve and Brian attended Central Penn College during the Milano years, when the program was led by Gary Karkuff of Mechanicsburg, now retired. Because Karkuff was a private practice owner himself, this exposure became a motivating factor in both Brian and Steve’s careers.

Brian’s wife, then Nikki Hench '96, went

to Central Penn as well, and became an important part of that first office. Clearly, Brian’s skill set transcends physical therapy to include entrepreneurial spirit.

“Someone told me I was ‘a serial entrepreneur.’ I tend to not do one thing for very long without thinking about what is next,” he said.

And by the way he cheerily greets every patient and staff person, his personality is key.

When he and Steve started, the PT office was 2,500 square feet, and Nikki worked at the front desk. Their growth led to the acquisition of the 16,000-square-foot building in Carlisle where they now operate all three businesses.

Nikki and Brian have two daughters. Rileigh is a junior at East Carolina University, where she earned a Division I scholarship as a pole-vaulter. Their younger daughter, Reagan, in 8th grade, is a volleyball enthusiast. Both girls feel fortunate to have their own in-house physical therapist for aches, injuries and preventive care.

“We see a very high volume of foot and ankle clients,” Cardin said. In fact, he said they are seeing an epidemic of foot pain. From those with diabetes and recreational athletes to high-level competitors and workers standing all day–the lawyer in the courtroom, the surgeon in the operating room–they help them all.

Cardin lamented the fact that many clinicians left the field during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many had to stay home with children as schools pivoted to online learning, or they found another job.

Image: Bonnie Wann is one of the first patients that Brian Cardin and Steve Miller ever treated. She has been a lifelong patient ever since!

As a PTA, he said, “You build a rapport because you spend a lot more time with patients. If people like you, they will come.”

In 2006, they had three employees. Now, they have 43 employees on the PT side.

He said the practice is built on four core values:

1. Hire employees who value personal growth.

2. Hire people who will be set apart. “We want people to leave saying, “That was different than any other therapy I’ve ever experienced,’” Brian said.

3. Get the job done. Grind. Sometimes “you just have to grind it out to get the job done.” We also look for people who are willing to go the extra mile for their clients.

4. Put others first. “We are a service industry,” Brian said emphatically. “We are looking for people who appreciate the opportunity to be servant leaders.”

Cardin and Miller see the value in continuity of care during a course of PT. Their practice prides itself on allowing clients to stay with their PT/PTA throughout their plan of care rather than seeing a revolving door of providers.

He stressed that successful therapists must be likeable, like Mariano Figeruoa Perez '20, a CPC graduate they hired. He said they “would take a hundred Marianos,” because he related well to people, was empathetic, and was a good communicator. He not only talked well; he listened well.

Mariano was a team player, too. As the “doers,” it is imperative for PTAs to relate well to their clients; they spend their days putting the PT’s plan of care into action, Brian said. While PTs spend a good bit of time with their clients, they are also responsible for a higher volume of administrative work.

network in the Private Practice Section. He is also in a local CEO group and serves on the PT Advisory Board at Central Penn.

Image: Brian Cardin is active in the community and at his alma mater.

“A good PTA is priceless, Cardin said. “They can make or break the patient experience.”

It doesn’t matter whether they are dealing with a surgeon, a patient, an insurer or co-workers -- they must treat people with the same level of respect, Cardin said.

“My interest is in leading people and developing leaders,” Brian said. As a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, he is in the peer-to-peer

“Big box models look at the client as a commodity. We see it as a service,” Brian said. “Often, you don’t realize when you are working, and your head is down…. You don’t look up and see how far you’ve come in the journey.”

“Sadly, in this country, we do sick care, not health care,” Brian stated. He, his business partner and staff are devoted to changing that.

“You can’t really avoid accidents,” he said. “They happen…people fall down the steps or whatever, but we need to change the culture.”

Central Penn College Earns Reaccreditation from Middle States Commission on HIGHER EDUCATION

Central Penn College (CPC) has earned the official seal of quality from the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), underscoring the college’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.

“Our reaccreditation journey involved the attainment of rigorous evaluation standards and more than two years of self-evaluation and analysis, with the outcome demonstrating that we have effectively crafted a roadmap to student success and are continuing to create priceless opportunities for lifelong learning,” said Krista Wolfe, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost.

Before this reaffirmation, Central Penn College was first granted accreditation in 1977. The next self-study evaluation is scheduled for 2029-2030, with the mid-point review slated for 2026.

Recently, the college has expanded certificate and corporate education programs in partnership with UPMC, The GIANT Company, and Members 1st Federal Credit Union, and offers scholarship housing for students who achieve a certain grade-point average.

“This reaccreditation validates that we have met or exceeded the very high standards established by the MSCHE,” Central Penn College President Linda FedrizziWilliams said. “Central Penn’s family welcomes this exciting news about our formal reaccreditation and is inspired to attain even greater heights in the aftermath of this latest success.”

Central Penn Helps State Government Leaders Excel through Excel Training

Excel is more than just a spreadsheet; it’s the goal of Central Penn’s menu of Corporate Education offerings!

This past March, employees of the Joint State Government Commission attended four professional development sessions at the Summerdale campus as part of the newly created “Exploring Excel” professional development module (PDM) within the Corporate Education program.

The Joint State Government Commission is the primary nonpartisan research organization that serves the General Assembly. It provides the Legislature with a readily available mechanism for conducting interdisciplinary studies.

The Commission is comprised of a diverse research staff experienced in statistical analysis, survey methods, report writing, policy-making recommendations and the drafting of legislation.

Exploring Excel is one of the many exciting offerings created in a collaboration uniting the School of Continuing Education within the Office of Academic Affairs and the Corporate Education Program within the Office of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives.

To learn more about how your organization can directly benefit from customized education programs created by Central Penn College, please contact:

Curtis Voelker Director of College Relations 717-728-2336

Legal Studies Programs at Central Penn College Once Again Earn American Bar Association Stamp of Approval

Central Penn College’s legal studies bachelor’s and paralegal associate programs have successfully been re-approved by the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Board of Delegates.

To earn ABA approval, these programs must meet strict requirements regarding curriculum, faculty credentials, student success and placement, and many other academic and administrative standards.

The approval process, which requires re-approval every seven years, began in 2020, culminating in a self-study report filed in January 2021 and a four-day site visit in April 2022.

Legal Studies Program Director Robert Donley said, “Achieving ABA approval is a great benchmark for quality in paralegal education. It guarantees that our programs consistently meet the demanding standards of the legal profession and provide our students with a top-notch education.”

The next re-approval process will take place in 2027, with an interim report due in 2024, Donley added.

AMERICANBARASSOCIATION

UPMC, UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, and Central Penn College Partner to Support Medical Assisting Diploma Students

UPMC, UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, and Central Penn College are working together to help area residents pursue a rewarding career as a Medical Assistant (MAs). Through this partnership, medical assistant students who successfully complete the program and are hired by UPMC will receive payments equivalent to the full cost of the programs in addition to their salary.

“Medical assistants are talented, versatile health care professionals who perform clinical and administrative duties, and are often one of the first people that patients see,” said Lou Baverso, president, UPMC in Central Pa. “Medical assistants are much-in-demand and a great way to enter into the fast-growing health care field where individuals can choose from a wide range of career paths.”

As part of this initiative, Central Penn College will offer a new 12-month, 30 credit, Medical Assisting Diploma Program that requires students to attend full-time, inperson classes on the college’s Summerdale campus.

Opportunity to Receive Payments Equivalent to the Cost of the Programs

Through an innovative combination of funding from UPMC, Central Penn College, and UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, program graduates who work at UPMC will receive payments in addition to their salaries equivalent to the cost of the programs. Students must complete at least two years of the work requirement at UPMC facilities in the Central Pa. region.

As an added benefit, students also can work in a variety of full- and part-time positions that can accommodate their studies. “We will help interested students find the right position for them to work in a health care setting," added Baverso.

Central Penn College is making the CPC Housing Scholarship—valued at $5,800 a year—available to all qualifying medical assisting enrollees who attend full-time. “Central Penn College is known for the strength of our medical assisting program, and we are proud of our reputation for producing highly qualified professionals for the booming healthcare industry,” said Dr. Linda FedrizziWilliams, Central Penn College’s President. “Because our educational offerings reflect the job market’s demands, our students are finding immediate success in their chosen field after graduation. This partnership with UPMC is an important connection for our college and our students, as they have the opportunity to secure vital jobs in health care and are eligible to receive full reimbursement for their education after three successful years of employment. This innovative partnership not only represents ‘life-changing medicine’ for UPMC patients, but life-changing education for our students.”

Central Penn College Education Foundation Scholarships and Awards

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

ABAYASEKARA FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Molly Peters

ANONYMOUS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

Amy Alcantara

Quadere Allen

Dylan Bowman

Sydney Bubb

Mary Byrd

Jose Cedeno

Gretchen Garland

Sidney Green

Jenna Hackart

Mary Kay Heaton

Zavier Hernandez

Kielie Hillegass

Hassani Hussein Karemara

Tahniyaah Jackson

Vessah Jeannite

Hassani Karemera

Marina Keller

Abigail Maisonet

Amber Orfe

Alexandra Paparo

Seth Parr

Nichole Reppert

Ashley Rothfus

Sharice Smith

Ariana Snyder

Brianna Soltis

Ryan Stevens

Brian Strawhacker

Kyle Thoman

Rebert Thompson

Renitta White

Stephanie Willow Matthew Zapcic

BAILEY FAMILY FOUNDATION

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Jerika Cordell

Kielie Hillegass

Andrew Hunter

Sissy Mitchell

Hannah Peters

Elsy Rangel

Alyssa Simmons

Latashia Walter

Sara Walters

BART AND JEAN MILANO ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Quadere Allen

Christine Gerig

Briana Lopez

Sissy Mitchell

Susan Nelson Devon Smith

Zinahya Smith

Chloe Yinger

BOLES, METZGER, BROSIUS & WALBORN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Som Gurung

BUEHLER FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Zachary Mellen

BYLER FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Keyla Abreu Carrasco

Arlene Diaz

Susan Enlow Anthony Nguyen Daulton Parmer Joanie Perez

CAMPBELL CLAN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Jilkumar Patel

CAPITAL BLUECROSS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Yovany Herrera Emily Hess Jalynn Murray

CHARLES "T" JONES LEADERSHIP LIBRARY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Dylan Bowman Wyatt DeLancey Hailey Heverly Jeana Lower

CHARLES "T" JONES STUDENT TEXTBOOK FUND

Takeria Brown

CONRAD SIEGEL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Som Gurung

CRAIGER C. PARKER "ROCK STEADY" ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Sydney Bubb DARYL AND DENNIS KENES ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Jennifer Nicrone

DEREK HATHAWAY LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Randall DuPont Erica Vocco

DUANE AND SUSAN GREENLY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Kalista Darney Jeffrey Elicker Marissa Humphrey Michael Mercado Kevin Rigby

EDWARD R. NORFORD CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Marti Holmes Tara Jacobs Autumn Linde Latashia Walter

EDWIN AND CAROL ENGERER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP William Morales

FRANK A. WEDIG, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

EKyle Alber Dylan Bowman Dalton Koller

GEORGE & RITA PATTERSON FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Shonna Bankoske

GLENN AND MARSHA ZEHNER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Matthew Zapcic

HACC GRADUATE FUND

Graduate Fund Shonna Bankoske

HAROLLD J. STAHLE, JR. '44 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Yaire Diaz Kayla Graham Alexa Shughart

HERSHA H. & HASU P. SHAH ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Zhour Elmansoum

HOLTZMAN FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Gabryelle Breski

J. MARTIN ENGLE '29 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Julia Kharlamov

JACK F. KEISER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Enmanuel Vidal

JAMES AND TAMARA HEPFER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Kyle Alber Hans Desire Emily Hess Rayanne Hutchinson Sabrina Lawrence Ashlee Sheibley

JOHN CRAIN KUNKEL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

Briana Riley Lottie Gingerich

Emily Hess Brianne Jones

Katy Krug

Emma Pannebaker

Brianna Riley Jaislie Sheaffer Amanda Thomas Amanda Zyroll

Central Penn College Education Foundation Scholarships and Awards

JOSEPH SCHNEITMAN '38 AWARD

Alexia Ezibe

Noah Meeder

Morgan Orris

LAWRENCE AND JULIA HOVERTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Hanna Bell

Nicolas Dunlap

Marissa Humphrey

Tara Kelley

LEE CAVE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Pilar Calderon

LINDA '78 & TODD MILANO

"KEEP SMILING" LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

Quadere Allen

Aaron Christiana

Kevon Davis

Dasjon Hagans

Kielie Hillegass

Zachary Mellen Lindsay Poeth Devon Smith

Janey Weaver Sarah Weaver

Kristine Weber

MARVIN '76 & ANNAMAE

FULTZ ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Kalista Darney

MARY O. BRADLEY JOURNALIST ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Dalton Koller

Nancy and Donald Miller

Endowed Scholarship

Ermias Tsegaye

Pennlantic Endowed Scholarship

Raven Snyder

PETER AND MARY PHILLIPS '77 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Dena Fickes

PSECU SCHOLARSHIP

Jessica Greenbank

Tahniyaah Jackson

RHEA REESE-MADDEN '40 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP Sheyenne Pontious

ROBERT L. JOHNSON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Andrea Padilla Rotary Veterans Initiative Award

Marissa Joynt Travis Kauffman

Jordan Miller Michael Miller

AnnRhea Rosser

RUTH EVINGER '40 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Heather Imes

STUDENT INVOLVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Hans Desire Yahnaya Edwards Vessah Jeannite Rodney Ross

THE DONALD B. AND DOROTHY L. STABLER FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Stacey (Shanberger) Poe Elizabeth Albright

Nadine Aly Shelby Amato

Erik Anderson

Joel Antrim Kiana Arroyo Hermione Azondekon

Shonna Bankoske

Bobbie Barnett

Matthew Bixler

Chloe Bomberger

Emily Breski

Gabryelle Breski

Pilar Calderon Amson Charleston

Chloe Cole Sarah Conner

Isabelle Cruz Holly Dalton Heather Das Wyatt DeLancey

Desiree Denson

Arlene Diaz

Nicolas Dunlap

Susan Enlow Trinity Etzweiler Justin Evans Cana Fasick Jakob Favinger Evelyn Fernandez Myesha Fisher

Miranda Fortenbaugh Katie Gegenheimer Krystal Golden Tafari Gravesande

Jessica Greenbank

Dasjon Hagans Stuart Hankins

Rebecca Harbaugh Susan Harper Hunter Harris Yovany Herrera Hailey Heverly

Garrett Horst Andrew Hunter HassaniHussein Karemera Jessica Jacks Tiffany Julian Lauren Kelly Tanner Kennedy Ciara Knull Amanda Kratzer Katy Krug Megan Lessman Kisha Levy Jeana Lower Sougui Maimouna Omayra Martinez-Girau Bridget McCarthy Emily Morgan Kayla Murren

Anthony Nguyen Chandra Niroula Umesh Niroula Rachel Palaro Daulton Parmer

Daxen Patel

Gabriela Perez Joanie Perez

Chanelle Perry

Kristi Peters

Molly Peters

Bobbi Phillips

Stephanie Pineiro

Desiree Pomeroy Sheyenne Pontious Charles Pottorff Karlee Powell Nichole Reppert

Victoria Roberts

Jolene Rojas

Justin Russell

Zachary Schlegel

Natalie Schlei Ashlee Sheibley Michael Shoffler

Alexa Shughart Dara Smith Angela Smyser Josh Sooy Ryan Stevens Richelle Straub

Amanda Thomas

Ashley Thomas

Cassandra Trego Casey Trone

Ermias Tsegaye

Mideylis Velez Nicole Verbecken Liana Verbos

Myrna Vicente-Cruz Erica Vocco

Sarah Weaver

Janelle Weidner Sarah Whitmire Angela Williams

THE JENZABAR FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Ethan Murray Thomas and Theresa Fraticelli Endowed Scholarship Erik Anderson

TOM BEAUDUY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Kristine Weber

TREMENDOUS LIVING FOUNDATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Hans Desire Michael Flores Chantal Williams

WELLS FARGO ADVISORS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Lindsay Dern

WINGERT FAMILY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Cassandra Sanchez

Thank you to everyone who made this event a huge success!!!

What an amazing turnout with a record-breaking 36 teams signed up to compete in this event on a sunny day at the beautiful Rich Valley Golf in Mechanicsburg. The day started with breakfast for the golfers, a quick welcome from Sandra Box, Director of the Education Foundation, and Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, President of Central Penn College. After instructions from the course director, the golfers were off for a day of friendly competition. The competition was not limited to the golfers! Beverage carts competed throughout the day to see who could raise the most donations from the thirsty golfers on the course. Although it was a competition with bragging rights, the real winners are the students with funds raised at this event going directly to support scholarships and educational needs. These two teams traveled the course throughout the day to ensure the golfers were fed and hydrated, all while collecting donations totaling a remarkable $2,017!

Business Partners Come Together to Celebrate Baseball and Teamwork

Life is Full of Curveballs.

Just ask Central Penn alumnus Mike Wilson '00, '06, now the Chief Experience Officer for Members 1st Federal Credit Union.

As the keynote speaker at the Business Partner of the Year breakfast in late August, he catalogued the virtues of resilience and flexibility as he was forced to navigate curveballs that ultimately led to home runs in his own life.

At the breakfast, the Harrisburg Senators baseball franchise was honored as “Business of the Year,” along with other key interns and partners. The Senators have helped provide a topnotch home field for the CPC baseball team this past year.

Throughout Wilson’s eclectic career, meandering through the world of hospital security, winery owning, charter school administration, state government work, and more, his journey has been a lesson in resilience—and seizing unexpected opportunities in unexpected places.

His upward trajectory reflected the theme of the Business Partner of the Year breakfast: “Reimagine the Future: The Possibilities Are Endless.”

As a self-proclaimed Army brat, Wilson and his family moved repeatedly when he was a child–including to Europe, the South, and the North—but he decided to finally plant roots in the midstate and become the first person in his family to earn a college degree. He secured a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from CPC and later an MBA from Eastern University.

He encouraged everyone to embrace the unknown. As a planner himself, he said, “You don’t have to have everything mapped out. You don’t have to be afraid.”

He saluted the Business Partner of the Year—the Harrisburg Senators—and the CPC staff who taught him to adopt a professional attitude and stand on his own two feet at the age of 17. Wilson applauds the relationships he has built at Central Penn College and has been a valued donor and supporter.

We congratulate Mike, Members 1st, and the Senators for always aiming for the fences.

Left: Kevin Kulp, GM of the Harrisburg Senators Right: President Fedrizzi-Williams and Mike Wilson celebrated the opportunities Central Penn College’s partnership with the Members 1st

The Dog Days of Autumn:

Campus Community Helps Furry Friends in Need through Project P.A.W.

Project P.A.W. (Promoting Animal Welfare) is all about promoting care, love, and resources to our furry friends throughout the Central Pennsylvania region.

Through a friendly fundraising competition, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members joined forces with fellow Knights in support of the 2022 CPC Gives Back Campaign: Project P.A.W. The campaign took place through December of this year, with the goal of helping animals and pets in need, by collecting monetary donations and care items, as well as volunteering service hours at the seven organizations listed below.

All donations collected, funds raised, and hours served will support the following non-profits. These non-profits were selected by the CPC Gives Back Executive Campaign Committee based on their location and scope of work:

SPCA of York County (Serving York County)

Adams County SPCA (Serving Adams County)

Speranza Animal Rescue (Serving Dauphin County)

Humane Society of Harrisburg Area (Serving Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties)

Humane League of Lancaster County (Serving Lancaster County)

Humane Society of Lebanon County (Serving Lebanon County)

Finding Toby in PA (Serving Statewide)

For more information, or to contribute to the cause please visit Givebutter.com/ProjectPaw

Central Penn College Partners with Harrisburg Regional Chamber to Help Managers Focus on their Vision Time to EAT!

Every Friday in May, local area professionals, partnering with faculty and staff from the college, participated in the newly created “First Time Manager” professional development module within the Corporate Education program, as part of the 2022 Harrisburg Regional Chamber Visionary Academy.

The four-session series led the 13 participants through lively discussions and exercises related to management styles, best practices and more.

This was the second Visionary Academy in which the college and the Harrisburg Regional Chamber have joined forces.

“First Time Manager” is one of the many exciting offerings created in collaboration between the School of Continuing Education within the Office of Academic Affairs and the Corporate Education Program within the Office of Advancement and Strategic Initiatives.

To learn more about how your organization can directly benefit from customized education programs by Central Penn College, please contact:

Curtis Voelker | Director of College Relations 717-728-2336 | curtisvoelker@centralpe

Because student schedules and stomachs can be unpredictable, Central Penn decided to help satisfy those late-night cravings with the opening of Will’s Place, a 24-7 source of delicious food and drinks.

The food kiosk is conveniently located in the first floor of the ATEC Buidling, adjacent to the Knight and Day Café. Since opening in October, it has become a popular gathering place for students, faculty and staff, especially when the cafe is closed.

Foodie favorites include frozen lasagna, cheeseburgers, macaroni and cheese, and pizza; breakfast bowls and burritos; pre-made salads; fresh sandwich wraps; fresh fruit

cups; pretzels; yogurt; candy; ice cream; milk; PowerAde; and bottled water.

The college has also expanded our Knight’s Keep hours and offerings to sell CPC sweatshirts, sweatpants, jackets, T-shirts and other Knight Nation merchandise to our staff, students and supporters.

The store is open at these times: Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 3 to 6 p.m. Stop by for something warm to eat and wear!

Central Penn College is Served at Local Businessman’sThanksgiving Feast

Thanksgiving at Duane Greenly’s home in Mechanicsburg serves up far more than heaping plates of turkey, steaming piles of stuffing, and a cataloging of blessings. The close-knit family goes one step further to identify local causes they want to donate to in the community each year.

Fortunately, the needs of Central Penn College are often at the table, and benefit from generous helpings of their feast.

As a board member of CPC, founder of JORY Corporation, and a former high school and college athlete himself, Duane Greenly decided that the expansion of the fitness center in the Central Penn Underground would be a fitting site to work out his recurring generosity.

Years ago, he made a pledge to himself: he would run around the world—or at least, jog that distance, in his lifetime. Doing simple math, it would take about 25 years, if he runs 1,000 miles a year. He good-naturedly admits to slowing down a bit, but he has run close to an impressive 21,000 miles.

His big goals and dogged determination helped to fuel his business success and the philanthropy that became a wonderful companion to that success.

Duane Greenly was joined at the Aug. 16 ribbon-cutting by his wife Sue, son-in-law Ricardo Barrios and grandson Benny.

They were also joined by Central Penn College President

Image: Duane Greenly and his family helped to fund the expansion of the fitness center.

Dr. Linda Fedrizzi-Williams, President and CEO of the West Shore Chamber George Book, baseball player Ryan Stevens, and George Tyson, East Pennsboro Township Commissioner, CPC board members Dr. Peter Garland and Joseph Robinson, Jr.; Education Foundation trustees Jennifer Buehler and Dr. Glenn Zehner; Chair of Central Penn 1881, Dr. Donald Morabito; and fellow members of the Student Government and Student Athletic Association also attended.

Guided by coach and student input, the Greenly Fitness Center’s square footage has now grown by 50 percent. Newly added are two brand-new Legend squat racks, Legend benches, treadmills, a recumbent bike, and a rower, along with kettle bells, slam balls, and resistance bands. The fitness center is open around the clock to students and staff of the college.

Greenly’s motto in business and philanthropy mirrors his age-old philosophy in athletics, developed decades ago.

“If you know you put in more work than the other guy, you’ll probably win.”

In this case, when he works, our students win. Thank you to Duane and all our other generous givers.

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SPORTS NEWS!

Central Penn College’s baseball team gave the local Orioles team lessons they both will never forget.

The college baseball players stepped up to the plate at Fiala Field to help the Camp Hill Challenger Baseball League, the Little League’s adaptive, inclusive baseball program for individuals with physical, developmental and intellectual challenges.

In the adult league, those 21 and older are given the opportunity to continue to play ball after aging out of the Challenger Little League.

The adult league was created in 2021 under the guidance of long-time Challenger Director Tony Fowler. Central Penn Communications Professor Paul Miller recently ascended to the post of senior league commissioner.

Baseball player Kevon Davis, who managed the Orioles team, remembers Miller’s inspiring words: “These players look forward to today all week long. We have to do everything we can to make this a positive experience for them.”

Those thoughts motivated Davis to get involved and make the experience special.

His friend and fellow Knight, Dalton Koller, managed the Pirates team.

Davis wrote a poignant reflection on his time with the players he was mentoring for the Knightly News.

“The most important thing we did was stress the fundamentals of the game – from showing players how to throw and catch, to working with batting grips and stances; that’s what the players enjoyed most,” said Davis, who plays third base for the Knights and is a designated hitter.

One of his jobs was to create a lineup card and ensure that everyone batted in the appropriate order. He also had to ensure that players stayed hydrated, as the temperature spiked up past 90 degrees.

Another duty was to ensure the players’ safety.

“Sharing the knowledge and passion I have for the game with these wonderful people is something I will never forget, and I hope to continue my involvement with the organization next year,” Davis said.

“This was one of the most memorable experiences I have ever had. These players’ pure joy made me remember why I love baseball.”

4 Soccer Stars Earn All-American Status

First Time in the College’s 141-Year History

Three Central Penn College students have been named USCAA Soccer All-American, and goalie Andrew Hunter was named an Academic All-American.

The college has never had a 1st team All-American in soccer before, said Kasey Hicks, Athletic Director for Central Penn. Also impressive is that two of the players who made First Team All-American are freshmen.

The All-Americans are the following:

Jaeger James, Midfielder (1st Team) of Dover, PA Jake Phillippe, Midfielder/Forward (1st Team) of Harrisburg, and a Central Dauphin High School graduate Amson Charleston, Midfielder/Forward (2nd Team) of York, PA, and Andrew Hunter, Goalie (Academic AllAmerican) of McAlisterville, PA

Coach Brian Osborne, in his first year of coaching at Central Penn, applauded Team Co-Captain Jaeger James for being a game-changer, having 12 goals and six assists.

Central Penn College’s First-Ever Varsity Esports Team Captures National Championship

Central Penn College’s Rocket League team ended their first season undefeated and captured a national championship in their division of the NACE Starleague.

The team includes Captain Jeffrey Elicker, Cameron Odom and Dominick Bruce.

Head Coach Mikeal Pecot attributed their success to “hard work and dedication.”

He was pleased that the founder of the College’s Gaming Lab, Steve Shoemaker, was on hand to witness Central Penn’s first Esports championship in his favorite game –Rocket League—on the day of the victory, Nov. 28.

Central Penn’s Athletic Director Kasey Hicks said, “This is exciting for our Esports team, coaches, and the entire

He also noted the offensive power, athleticism and work ethic of Co-Captain Jake Philippe, of Harrisburg, who finished the season with 10 goals and 8 assists.

Osborne also saluted Amson Charleston of York, who racked up four goals and one assist.

Andrew Hunter of McAlisterville, Osborne said, “Andrew has represented the men’s soccer program better than anybody else on the roster. He is a prime example of what a student-athlete should be on a daily basis.”

“The USCAA All-American and Academic All-American honors are huge for our students. It acknowledges their impact on the field or court and in the classroom on a national stage. These students are impact players for their programs and within the national association,” said Hicks.

“Having several young students recognized for our Central Penn men's soccer team speaks to the potential of this program! Big things are in store!” Hicks added.

Central Penn community! I have no doubt that our Esports program will continue to be a powerhouse program in Central PA.”

“It is nothing short of amazing to see what our team was able to accomplish in a year,” Assistant Coach Donnie Lewis said, noting that their brand-new status actually inspired them, not impeded them.

The team competed in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE) Starleague playoffs, topping more than 170 member schools, including some of the nation’s top esports programs.

Jake Phillippe Jaeger James Amson Charleston Andrew Hunter

Three Recession-Proof You Should Train

By Steve Hassinger Director of the Center for Career Services & Development

Recession-Proof Fields Train for in 2023

As our energy bills soar and our retirement accounts shrink, a recent report delivers some good news for three growing fields that are predicted to be virtually recession-proof in 2023.

Is your current job among them, or should you be training for a new career in one of these expanding fields in the new year?

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers, (NACE) in their just-released “2023 Job Outlook” survey—which forecasts the intentions of employers seeking college students—job-creators in the information technology, management and finance fields seem unfazed by the risk of a possible recession. In fact, they indicated that they are not planning to put the brakes on hiring; nor are they planning to lay workers off.

The fields with a less rosy outlook in 2023 include retail jobs, food service, and manufacturing, according to the report.

For Central Penn College, these economic predictions mirror our educational offerings. This alignment is especially noteworthy, as many employers have been lamenting the “skills gap” for decades, noting that today’s job-seekers are not well-prepared for today’s and tomorrow’s jobs.

It is good to note that Central Penn’s business and information technology programs are extremely strong, as are our allied health care offerings. In August 2021, Central Penn College was recognized as having the #4 most popular online Business Administration bachelor's degree program in Pennsylvania. The year before, CPC was recognized as having the #1 Entrepreneurial Studies associate degree program in both Pennsylvania and the region.

In Nov. 2021, Central Penn College was recognized for having a top 20 best value accounting program in the Middle Atlantic region, and as having the #1 Marketing Associate Degree program in Pennsylvania, according to BusinessDegreeCentral.com. And the list goes on. Fortunately for our students, Central Penn College classes are taught by professors with real-world experience who are frequently still working in the field.

Central Penn offers motivated students the opportunity to earn a degree in an accelerated fashion, leading to greater employability in a solid career in as little as a year-and-a-half.

The new survey validates our focus on associate degrees, with the hiring of workers with associate degrees now up 56% in 2022-23. It also underscores our focus on bachelor’s degrees, with 55.2% of companies planning to increase bachelor's degree salaries in 2023.

To learn more about how to train for a resilient career that is likely to withstand a recession, in this turbulent economy and disrupted marketplace, please visit www.centralpenn.edu

And to see the entire report, visit www.naceweb.org. As anxiety escalates alongside our monthly bills, I am reminded of R.F. Harrods’ 1948 book, which still holds true in 2022: “The most basic law of economics, (is) namely that one cannot get something for nothing.”

It is time to invest in education, to reap long-term rewards in terms of salary, stability and satisfaction.

We are pleased to partner with employers and other educators to brighten the Jobs Outlook for 2023.

Opportunities Start H ERE

Central Penn College and the Central Penn College Education Foundation invite you to learn more about this special opportunity to help revitalize our treasured institution. Enhancing the “fit” students feel when they visit the campus. Investing in our athletic programs to grow the competitiveness. Most importantly, the atmosphere any visitor, student or parent feels when they visit campus must be our proudest quality.

Visit to learn more about the Opportunities Start Here campaign. centralpenn.edu/giving

Rebekah (Shields) Terry, ’94, A.S. accounting recently started a new position as a licensed realtor at EXP Realty in Ephrata.

Melanie (DePaoli) Asher, ’01 & ‘01, A.S. communications & A.S. multimedia/ internet production, started a new position as CMO at Tail Hand in the greater Seattle area.

Andrew Mikus, ’05, B.S. information technology, started a new position as senior manager, commercial finance (Amplify Snack Brands) at The Hershey Company.

Curtis McNeally, ’07 & ’08, A.S. hotel and restaurant management & B.S. business administration, started a new position as division director for Supply Chain, Logistics, & Operations at Atrium in Edison, N.J.

Seth Stewart, ’11, B.S. information technology, was recently promoted to salesforce technical consultant – team lead at Candoris in Annville, Pa.

Ryan Klawitter, ’11, B.S. accounting, was recently promoted to director of workforce management – URBN Finance at URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, & Free People) in Philadelphia.

Aisha (Eliot) Lee, ’12, B.S. criminal justice administration, started a new position as a senior buyer training and content specialist at Etsy in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Shaquay Selby, ’12, B.S. business administration, started a new position as Americorps member – volunteer coordinator at Greater Jackson Habitat for Humanity in Jackson, Mich.

Victoria (Cartwright) Christen, ’14, B.S. homeland security management, started a new position as a finance operations supervisor at Retail Business Services in Carlisle.

Montez Lacy, '14, B.S. business administration, started a new position as a recruitment specialist at Kyndryl in the Atlanta area.

Matthew Williams, ’12, & ’15, B.S. criminal justice administration, and MPS organizational leadership, started a new position as clinical program specialist at Merakey in Coal Township, Pa.

Sarah Lockwood, ’14 & ’15, A.S. paralegal and B.S. legal studies, recently started a new position as associate attorney at JSDC Law Offices in Enola. She holds a juris doctorate from Widener University Commonwealth Law School.

Kimberly Fellenbaum, ’15, A.S. physical therapist assistant, started a new position as PTA at UNC Health in the Durham, N.C., area.

Shannon M. Carson, ’14 & ’16, B.S. business administration & MPS organizational leadership, for starting a new position as senior commercial property accountant at Triple Crown Corporation in Harrisburg.

Andrew James, ’17, B.S. information technology, started a new position as service delivery lead at RSM US LLP in Blue Bell, Pa.

Julie Sodmont, ’17, B.S. radiology sciences, recently started a new position as regulatory & accreditation specialist at Penn State Health in Hershey.

Kelly Murray, ’17, A.S. occupational therapy assistant, was recently promoted to quantitative project coordination manager at M3 USA in the Philadelphia area.

Jessica Moore, ’17 & ’17, A.S. paralegal & B.S. legal studies, started a new position as a lead recruiter at CVS Health in Mechanicsburg.

Landon Roe, ’18, B.S. accounting. Landon recently accepted a position as accounting manager oat Transforming Age in Lewis, De where he now lives.

Nasir Copeland, ’19, B.S. business administration, started a new position as client relationship associate at Vanguard in Malvern, Pa.

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ALUMNI FOCUS Meet Darla Tanner, ’18

& ‘22

A.S. accounting, B.S. business administration. Darla was surprised to learn she was being honored as salutatorian for the class of 2022. “I knew my grades were good, but I was surprised to learn they were that good,” she said in a recent interview. Not an easy task for a full-time working mother of three.

This is her second degree from CPC. Her first was an A.S. in accounting in 1988. Compared to her younger self, being an adult learner was more meaningful. She had more drive and wanted to excel, taking pride in her grades. This was not without challenging day, and nights, of hard work. In her spare time, Darla enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and kayaking. She lives in Harrisburg with her family that includes three children. Her oldest daughter, Heather, recently graduated from HACC with an associate degree. Her son Kasey is a high school sophomore and daughter Kristina is a senior. She has two grandchildren.

Darla has worked at the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission for twelve years where she is currently an accounting/financial manager. One reason for continuing her education was to expand her horizons and become a well-rounded candidate for any future opportunities that may arise.

Melissa Mellott, ’19, B.S. business administration, was recently promoted to manager at Granite HR Consulting in Harrisburg.

Austin Steiner, ’19, A.S. physical therapist assistant, started a new position as a delivery operations associate at Hinge Health in the York area.

Jenn Brown, ’20, A.S. physical therapist assistant, started a new position as PTA at Genesis Rehab Services in Coatesville, Pa.

Calendar

Admissions Events Sports & Alumni Events

MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM –HOME GAMES

Jan 17 (Tue) 8 P.M. –

CPC vs. Williamson Trade

Jan 22 (Sun) 3 P.M. –

CPC vs. Penn State York

Jan 26 (Thu) 8 P.M. –

CPC vs. Cheyney

Feb. 11 (Sat) 3 P.M. –

CPC vs. Manor College

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM –

HOME GAMES

JAN 22 (SUN) 1 P.M. –

CPC vs. Penn State York

FEB. 11 (SAT) 1 P.M. –

CPC vs. Manor College

2023

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE EVENTS:

February 4, 2023 –

Hershey Bears Hockey Game March 2023

Winter Wonderland Honors Gala May 24, 2023 –

Alumni Toast to Graduates April 22, 2023 –

Golden Gays: A Golden Girls Tribute August 11, 2023 –

Education Foundation Golf Open September 25-October 1, 2023 –

Rails & Sails of the Sierra Nevada October 20-21 –

Homecoming Weekend 2023

SCHOOL COUNSELORS, COFFEE AND COLLEGE

JAN. 19 – 9 A.M. ONLINE (VIRTUAL)

An event for school counselors to get an introduction to CPC.

Central Penn Events

OTA VISIT DAY

JAN. 24 – 10 A.M.

Want to learn more about the OTA field? Join us for our upcoming OTA Visit Day, hosted on campus, to learn more about pursuing a career as an occupational therapy assistant.

MASTER’S DEGREE

VIRTUAL LUNCH & LEARN

JAN. 25 – 12:30 P.M.

Ready to take your career up a notch? Want to be the leader you know you’re capable of? Our Master’s Degree in Professional Studies can catapult you to the next level.

PTA VISIT DAY

JAN. 31 – 10 A.M.

Attend this PTA Visit Day and learn more about pursuing a career as a physical therapist assistant.

Marcia (McGann) Bard, age 94, of Newport, PA, passed away April 16, 2022, at the West Shore UPMC Hospital.

Patricia Ann Fitzgerald English age 92. Patricia passed on June 4, 2022, at her home in Hershey, Pa.

Lisa Fritz, ’88 A.S. travel. Lisa passed on March 27, 2022. She was living in Mechanicsburg.

Dorothy (Wiegand) Hoffman age 100. Dorothy passed on April 17, 2022, at her home in Pine Grove.

Gretchen Knuth, ’64 Certificate, office communications. Gretchen passed in December of 2021.

Dorothy (Prescott) Kuntzelman passed on June 7, 2022. She lived in Lebanon, Pa.

Ryan Scott Linn, ’06 B.S. criminal justice administration. Ryan passed away at the young age of 37 on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at his home in Lewistown, Pa.

Michelle (Krushin) Maceyko, ’97, A.S accounting, of Dickson City, died March 17 at Geisinger Wyoming Valley at the age of 45.

Kathy (Daub) Mitstifer, ’78, A.S. medical assisting. Kathy passed on May 20, 2022, at the age of 63.

Jean Marie (Wenger) Seibert, ’68, Diploma in allied health. Jean Marie passed at age 74 at her home in Lebanon, Pa. on May 4, 2022.

FACULTY

Crystal (Mattern) Wilson, ’88, A.S. medical assisting. Crystal passed suddenly on May 15, 2022, in Myrtle Beach, SC where she lived and worked. Crystal was not only an alum, but a former instructor

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