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Wegmans Corporate Day

Wegmans Corporate Day

The Black School of Business Presents Wegmans Corporate Day on February 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Clark Cafe.

  • Wegmans is a family run organization that recently celebrated their 100 year anniversary.
  • Named the #1 Supermarket in America, #1 Pharmacy in America, and the company with the best reputation in America.
  • Ranked #2 on Fortune’s List and awarded the “Best Place to Work” in Erie, PA.
  • Positions exist in Management of Store & Restaurant Operations, Distribution & Supply Chain, and Corporate Office.
  • Knowledgeable people, who are passionate about food, work hard to help customers live healthier, better lives through food.
Edward P. “Ted” Junker III

Junker

Edward P. “Ted” Junker III, a Penn State trustee emeritus and member of the Penn State Behrend Council of Fellows

Assistant professor of special education Karen Rizzo, left, and Penn State Behrend student Morgan Yelverton helped plan the first Valentine’s Day Extravaganza for members of the Erie community.

Karen Rizzo and Morgan Yelverton

Assistant professor of special education Karen Rizzo, left, and Penn State Behrend student Morgan Yelverton helped plan the first Valentine’s Day Extravaganza for members of the Erie community. Held at North East School District’s Earle C. Davis Primary school, the free carnival-type event featured games designed for inclusion.

A young participant enjoys the Hearts and Showers activity during the Valentine's Day Extravaganza, held Saturday, Feb. 10, at North East School District’s Earle C. Davis Primary school.

Valentine's Day Extravaganza

A young participant enjoys the Hearts and Showers activity during the Valentine's Day Extravaganza, held Saturday, Feb. 10, at North East School District’s Earle C. Davis Primary school. The free inclusive community event was organized by Morgan Yelverton, a first-year student at Penn State Behrend.

Invent Penn State graphic

Invent Penn State graphic

LaunchBox is a signature program of Invent Penn State, which is a Commonwealth-wide initiative to spur economic development, job creation and student career success. Invent Penn State blends entrepreneurship-focused academic programs, business startup training and incubation, funding for commercialization, and University-community collaborations to facilitate the challenging process of turning research discoveries into valuable products and services that can benefit Pennsylvanians and humankind. Connect with the initiative at invent.psu.edu.