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Panelists at Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow

Liberal arts alumnae empower students to be leaders

11/14/17

The third annual Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow took place on Nov. 8 and 9 and included a panel, networking reception and one-on-one meetings between students and alumnae. The event was organized by the College of the Liberal Arts and hosted by alumna Binney Wietlisbach.

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Liberal Arts alumnae to return for women’s leadership, networking events

10/11/17

The College of the Liberal Arts will hold its third annual "Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow" panel and networking reception on Nov. 8 and one-on-one meetings with alumnae the following morning. Students of all majors are invited to attend. Focused on the theme of empowering young women to aspire to leadership roles, the event gives current students a unique opportunity to network with successful Penn State alumnae and other student attendees.

Baroness Joanna Shields

Baroness and Penn State alumna Joanna Shields to share life story with students

10/14/16

The Baroness Joanna Shields, a 1984 Penn State graduate, is returning to University Park Oct. 24-26 to share her life’s journey with students and discuss how technology is challenging sociopolitical systems and security. During her visit, Shields, who is the U.K.'s minister of internet safety and security, will also be recognized as an Alumni Fellow and participate in Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow.

Binney Wietlisbach

Women’s leadership conference to include liberal arts alumna Binney Wietlisbach

10/10/16

This is the seventh of eight in a series of Q&As with College of the Liberal Arts alumnae who will be participating in Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow. The event, scheduled for Oct. 25-26, will bring together leaders from the finance, technology and business fields for a panel discussion and one-on-one meetings with students from all majors across the University.

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Liberal Arts alumnae return for women’s leadership/career development conference

10/5/16

Penn State liberal arts alumnae who have become recognized leaders in their professions will share their stories and provide career advice to students during an upcoming two-day women’s leadership and career development conference, which kicks off with the panel discussion at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 in Paterno Library’s Foster Auditorium.

Kristie Pappal

Philadelphia Eagles HR director joins alumnae leadership panel

9/26/16

Kristie Pappal, a 2000 labor and industrial relations graduate, is the director of human resources for the Philadelphia Eagles. Pappal is one of several graduates of the College of the Liberal Arts who will be participating in Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow, an event that will bring together leaders from the finance, technology and business fields for a panel discussion and one-on-one meetings with students Oct. 25-26.

Pam Kiernan

Economics alumna joins liberal arts leadership conference

9/16/16

Pam Kiernan, a 1991 economics alumna, is the chief administrative officer of Two Sigma, an investment manager that uses technology and data to drive business. This is the fourth of nine in a series of Q&As with College of the Liberal Arts alumnae who will be participating in Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow, scheduled for Oct. 25-26.

Nancy Lauer

Retired LAPD captain joins alumnae leadership conference

9/9/16

Penn State alumna Nancy Lauer’s career in the Los Angeles Police Department spanned nearly three decades before she retired as an area commanding officer (captain III). Earlier in her career, Lauer served as the commanding officer of the Criminal Gang and Homicide Division, leading a team of 80 experienced homicide detectives and police officers tasked with investigating murders and reducing gang violence in South Central Los Angeles.

Barbara Cohen

Alumna Barbara Cohen joins women’s leadership panel

9/6/16

This is the second of nine in a series of Q&As with College of the Liberal Arts alumnae who will be participating in Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow. The event, scheduled for Oct. 25-26, will bring together leaders from the finance, technology and business fields for a panel discussion and one-on-one meetings with students from all majors across the University.

Jennifer Mies Lowe

Women’s leadership conference to include liberal arts alumna Jennifer Mies Lowe

8/26/16

This is the first of nine in a series of Q&As with College of the Liberal Arts alumnae who will be participating in Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow. The event, scheduled for Oct. 25-26, will bring together leaders from the finance, technology and business fields for a panel discussion and one-on-one meetings with students from all majors across the University.

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Athletic director Sandy Barbour to kick off women in leadership conference

10/26/15

A two-day career development conference will feature top female industry representatives who will share their experiences as leaders in their fields. Penn State Women: Leaders of Today and Tomorrow will connect current students with successful Penn State alumnae through a panel discussion and one-on-one appointments.