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Sealant Day at Harcum College Means Free Dental Services for Children
The Dental Hygiene Program at Harcum College will offer free oral examinations, sealants, fluoride treatments, and healthcare instructions for children ages 6-12 during its annual Sealant Day on Monday, Feb. 17, Presidents’ Day. The event will be held at the Cohen Dental Center on Harcum’s Bryn Mawr campus from 9 AM-1 PM. The services are…
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Penn State Great Valley Professor Demonstrates Immersive Learning Modules at University Park
When Penn State’s newly established Center for Immersive Experiences (CIE) recently hosted an immersive technology open house at the University Park campus, Penn State Great Valley had a strong presence, with Ashkan Negahban, assistant professor of engineering management, and his research team demonstrating their immersive simulation-based learning (I-SBL) approach. Negahban’s project focuses on transforming online…
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Tuesdays with Michael: You Are Better Than You Think
By Peter Demarest As humans, we have a strong need to control things, including other people. We tend to believe that if we’re not in control of things, then we are vulnerable to being manipulated, used, hurt, or dominated and won’t succeed in getting what we want. The brain quickly habituates thought patterns and strategies…
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Brantley Gilbert Joins Dierks Bentley, Chris Young in Headlining Citadel Country Spirit USA
Country music superstar Brantley Gilbert will join Dierks Bentley and Chris Young in headlining the third annual Citadel Country Spirit USA, a spectacular, three-day country music festival coming to Chester County’s Brandywine Valley from Aug. 28-30. The festival will again be held at Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Glenmoore. Brantley Gilbert, who cut his…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Modern Version of a Main Line Estate in Radnor Township
An elegant and comfortable traditional home with seven bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Radnor Township. This modern version of a Main Line Estate is set on a beautiful 2.41-acre lot, complete with private pond. The many highlights inside include a spacious gourmet kitchen with plenty of counter…
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Discover What Makes Valley Forge Military Academy Unique at Open House on Jan. 18
Valley Forge Military Academy and College invites you to learn more about its Academy, a college preparatory school for boys in grades 7-12, by visiting its sprawling, 100-acre campus in Wayne on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 9 AM-12 PM. VFMA boasts a tradition of instilling values and building self-confidence to prepare tomorrow’s leaders. It offers…
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Two Profs in WilmU’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Explain How to Cope with a Narcissist
By Maria Hess The good news is that the world is full of thoughtful people who value others, give attention rather than seek it, and own their weaknesses. We see our value in their eyes and learn to recognize it in ourselves. Yet even the most inspiring people are a little narcissistic. In fact, we all…
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PSGV Students Win Hackathon, Defeat Competitors with Decades of Data Analytics Experience
Penn State Great Valley students Harsh Anand, Atharva Mungee, and Rahul Sharma wanted to learn more about solving sales forecasting problems when they decided to attend the Wawa HCL Hackathon last fall. Participating in their first hackathon in the United States, the three data analytics graduate students won first place. “Our approach was to learn…
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DELCO Careers – Harcum College
Located in Bryn Mawr, Harcum College couples practical, experiential education with exposure to liberal arts and seeks to enrich its graduates by broadening their intellectual and cultural horizons. Director of Student Accounts This position supervises and evaluates all Student Accounts representatives and the College Cashier, including student employees; devises and delivers proficiency training and customer…
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Federal Court Lawsuit Against Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation Dismissed
Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation (VFMAF) has announced that the federal court lawsuit brought by supporters of a former VFMAF president has been dismissed, clearing the Foundation and its Trustees of any wrongdoing. “We are thankful for this conclusive action by the courts, so we can move past this frivolous lawsuit,” said John English, Chairman…
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Tuesdays with Michael: As We ‘Roar’ into the 2020s, Take Time for Strategic Planning
By Michael Gidlewski In this “do more with less” age, everyone is under siege to improve performance at every level. In the expanding global marketplace, sustaining success is becoming increasingly more difficult. Where will your business be in three to five years? As the president or CEO, are you prepared to cope with the changes…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Offers Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing This Winter
As the colder weather approaches, Aqua Pennsylvania is issuing a reminder to homeowners that they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing. “With colder weather approaching, we want to take the time to remind our customers how to keep their home’s water flowing during an Arctic blast and the steps…
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Main Line Health Achieves Gold Standard for Its Excellence in Nursing Care
Main Line Health has received its second System Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet designation represents the nation’s highest recognition of excellence in nursing care, as well as exceptional multidisciplinary teamwork, and is awarded to only eight percent of hospitals in the country. Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, and Paoli…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Colonial Blends Beauty of Nature with Modern Luxury in Chadds Ford
A colonial set on two acres with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. Situated in a small enclave of six homes called Dansfield, this custom home features a large circular driveway and plenty of parking space. The entry features an elegant staircase and door to…
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University of Delaware Prof’s Research Reveals How Fundraisers Can Maximize Donations
By Sunny Rosen As the holiday season inspires many people to open up their wallets and donate to charitable causes, fundraisers may be wondering how to optimize campaigns to attract the most donations. New research from Michal Herzenstein, an associate professor of marketing at the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics,…
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Harcum Trades College-Sponsored Banquet for Holiday Potluck, Donation to Philabundance
Numerous colleges and universities host festive events for employees at this time of year. Since the economic downturn in 2007, Harcum College has instead donated $1,000 that it might have spent on a faculty and staff party to Philabundance, a Philadelphia-based food bank. “There is profound need in our community,” said Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple,…
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With Local Acquisition, Aqua America Completes Purchase of Eighth Water System in 2019
Aqua America’s Pennsylvania subsidiary has completed the purchase of the Cheltenham Township wastewater system, which serves approximately 10,200 connections in Montgomery County, for $50.25 million. “This is an exciting time in the water industry, and we are pleased to offer a compelling set of solutions for municipal leaders who are considering the sale of their…
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Main Line Health’s Paoli Hospital Part of National Initiative to Improve Care for Older Adults
Paoli Hospital, a part of Main Line Health, has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence, by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This achievement is part of the IHI’s Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, a national movement to improve the healthcare of older adults. “Paoli Hospital and Main Line Health…
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