CASSH Con 2024

Monday, Sept. 30

9:00 – 9:50 a.m.

Keynote Speaker 
“Think Big and Trust Your Abilities,” State Representative Dallas Kephart

• Bloomsburg campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose A (George Agbango)
• Lock Haven campus: Akeley 217 (Stan Berard)
• Mansfield campus: Retan 105 (Jeff Bosworth) 

10:00 – 10:50 a.m.

Anthropology Alumni Panel

Christine Orlando, Research Administrator, University of Michigan (BA, Anthropology, Bloomsburg University, 2001 
Nick Caputo, Operations Manager, Vermont State Parks (BA, Anthropology, Bloomsburg University, 1997) 
James Pomfret, Staff Archaeologist, Georgia Department of Transportation (BA, Anthropology, Bloomsburg University, 2000) 
Kelly Haggerty, Ph.D. Candidate in Geography, Temple University (MS, Geography, Louisiana State University, 2019; BA, Anthropology, Bloomsburg University, 2016) 

• Bloomsburg campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose A (Sue Dauria)
• Lock Haven campus: Akeley 217 (Katie Ely) 
• Mansfield campus: Retan 105

Sociology Alumni Panel

Nick McCormack, Director, Quest, CU Bloomsburg (BA, Sociology, and BS, Business Administration, Bloomsburg University) 
Josh Perchinski, Lead Buyers Agent, Dave Hooke Team (MS, Sociology, Penn State, 2016; BA, Sociology, Lock Haven University, 2013) 

• Bloomsburg campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose B
• Lock Haven campus: Akeley 215
• Mansfield campus: Retan 109

11:00 – 11:50 a.m.

Theatre Alumni Panel

Noah Eisengrein, Instructor, Echoes of Nature (BA, Theatre – Performance, and BS, Biology – Natural History, Bloomsburg University, 2022) 
Brandon Ferguson, Group Sales Coordinator, Arena Stage (BA, Theatre – Performance, with a minor in Marketing, Bloomsburg University, 2021) 
Sarah Goldstein, Graduate Lighting Assistant & MFA Candidate in Lighting Design and Technology at University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign (BA, Theatre – Design/Technology, with a Minor in Art Studio, Bloomsburg University, 2022) 

• Bloomsburg campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose A

Noon – 12:50 p.m.

History Alumni Panel

Andrea O’Neill, Communications Coordinator, Alumni and Professional Engagement, Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg (BA, History and Secondary Education, 2006, Bloomsburg University)   
Shayne Schafer, Deputy Archivist, Northampton County, PA (BA, History, 2015, Lock Haven University) 
Amanda Ward, Associate Director, Academic Programs and Research, Human Rights Institute at SUNY Binghamton (BA, History, 2012, Mansfield University)

• Bloomsburg Campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose A  (Jennifer Oast)
• Lock Haven Campus: Akeley 217 (Bob Sandow)
• Mansfield Campus: Retan 109  (Karen Guenther)

How to Develop and Fund Your Own Creative or Research Project  
or Get Involved with Existing Projects (Virtual Only Session)

Do you ever sit in a course thinking about what you are learning and wish you could dig deeper, apply those skills in real life, or actually participate in the kinds of professional work that your faculty engage in? As you amass knowledge through your coursework, you can apply that knowledge by designing and completing a project that is meaningful to you. This could be something you do independently or with a group and might be research, a writing project, art, or something else entirely. Some students join a project that a member of our faculty or staff has already begun, and some develop something entirely their own. Come to this session to hear about the kinds of projects that CU students have done in the past and the ways that we can support you in developing your own projects through mentorship and funding.

• See Handshake for Link 

1:00 – 1:50 p.m.

Black Studies Minor Alumni Panel

Jonice Storer, Graduate School Candidate (BA, Psychology, with a Minor in Black Studies, Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg, 2024) 
Tychelle McDaniel, Behavioral Health Advisor, Community Services Group (BA, Psychology, with a Minor in Black Studies, Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg, 2024) 
Donyae Trawick, Event Coordinator, Black SEL (BA, Media and Journalism, with a Minor in Black Studies, Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg, 2024) 
Yaqqoub Johnson, Senior Sociology Major, with a Minor in Black Studies at Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg 

• Bloomsburg campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose A (Kerrie DeVries)
• Lock Haven campus: Akeley 217 (Dwayne Marshall)
• Mansfield campus: Retan 109 (Ralph Godbolt) 

Study Abroad Panel

This session will introduce students to the benefits of participating in a Study Abroad program. Students will hear from both students who have traveled and studied with a program as well as program administrators and teachers. Come and have your questions answered while also hearing about first-hand experiences. Student participants:

Salvatore La Marca, Major: Computer Science, Destination: Barcelona, Spain 
Ryan Probst, Major: History, Destination: Glasgow, Scotland

• Bloomsburg campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose B (Phil Mensch)
• Lock Haven campus: Akeley 215 (Holle Canatella)
• Mansfield campus: Retan 105 (Jeff Bosworth) 

Charting Your Course to Graduate School (Virtual Only Session)

This session will highlight your potential path from the Liberal Arts to graduate school and beyond! Topics to include:

• Understanding Your Options: Explore the diverse range of graduate programs available to students with a liberal arts background.
• Finding the Right Fit: Learn more about navigating the graduate program search process and how to leverage the strengths of your liberal arts background while gaining specialized skills in a new discipline.
• Navigating the Application Process: Gain insight on the application and admission process, including personal statements, letters of recommendation, and application timelines.

This session promises to be a valuable opportunity to gain insights and guidance on how to leverage your current education for future success.

• Virtual Session – See Handshake for Link 

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

Languages Alumni Panel

Angela Smith, Spanish Teacher, Bald Eagle Area School District, Elementary Spanish Coordinator K-5 (BA, Spanish Education, Lock Haven University, 2007)
Kattie Dotterer, Owner, Agvokate - Agricultural Spanish Language School (BA, Spanish, Bloomsburg University)
Jenna McCarthy, Multilingual Kindergarten Teacher, Mastery Charter School, Camden, N.J. (BA, Spanish, Bloomsburg University, 2010) 

• Bloomsburg campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose A
• Lock Haven campus: Akeley 217
• Mansfield campus: Retan 105  

Psychology Alumni Panel

Lynn Hakin, Psychological Service Associate, Lycoming County Prison (MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Commonwealth University – Lock Haven, 2023; BS, Psychology, Lock Haven University, 2019) 
Lesleigh Doebler, Pre-Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Empathic Empowerment Counseling, PLLC (MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling & Educational Leadership, Commonwealth University – Lock Haven, 2023; BA, Psychology, Bloomsburg University, 2021) 

• Bloomsburg campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose B (Mary Jo Larcom)
• Lock Haven campus: Akeley 215 (Jamie Foor)
• Mansfield campus: Retan G-01  

3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Comm Studies Alumni Panel

Jess Tressa, Employee Advocate/HR Representative, Wegmans Food Markets (BA, Communication Studies – Public Relations & Advertising, with a Minor in Digital Art, Lock Haven University, 2018) 
Michael Lynch, Phys Ed Teacher at John F. Hartranft Middles School, and High School Basketball Coach at The Academy of Notre Dame de Namur (BA, Communication - Journalism and Sports Studies, Lock Haven University, 2019) 
Dante Nelson, Manager, Sherman-Williams Paint, State College, PA (BA, Communication – Advertising & Public Relations, Lock Haven University, 2019) 
Boe Kline, Boe Kline, Learning Support Specialist, Susquehanna University (MEd, Educational Leadership – College Student Affairs, Bloomsburg University, 2020; BA, Communication Studies – Interpersonal Communication, and Psychology, with a Minor in Aging Studies/Gerontology, Bloomsburg University, 2017) 

• Bloomsburg campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose A (Conne Reese)
• Lock Haven campus: Akeley 217 (Angela La Valley) 
• Mansfield campus: Retan 109

Keynote Speaker:   
“Embracing Your True Self: Navigating Post-College Without Losing Yourself”  

William Shelton (BA, English Creative Writing & Political Science, 2010, Bloomsburg University; MA, Creative and Professional Writing, 2014, St. Joseph’s University; PhD Candidate, Urban Education and Leadership, The Graduate Center, City University of New York)

• Bloomsburg campus: Kehr Union, Multipurpose B (James Brown)
• Lock Haven campus: Akeley 215
• Mansfield campus: Retan G-01