Arepa City

On Thursday night some of the interns met at Arepa City for a group night dinner. One of the interns highly recommended the Latin Eatery and said it serves the best authentic Venezuelan cuisine in Harrisburg. By the end of the night all of the interns agreed. The Tostone (fried grean plantains) appetizer and the Miliciosa Arepa (roasted pork shoulder, grilled queso fresco and sliced avocado) seemed to be the favorite among the interns.

*Pictured is the Carne Mechada Arepa. It consists of shredded flank steak and cooked with onions, peppers and tomatoes. Yum!

Week 8 Seminar

Dr. Peter Garland, Executive Vice Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), joined us for our Week 8 seminar. He has been in this position since October 2006. His duties include overseeing the major functional areas in the Office of the Chancellor; serving as liaison to university presidents and the System's Board of Governors; leading major System-wide projects, programs and initiatives; and coordinating the work of vice chancellors and other executive staff. The discussion highlighted the importance of study abroad for people within all academic majors. Dr. Garland also told us that he uses his undergraduate work the most in his day-to-day job activities. (He earned bachelor’s degrees in English and psychology from The College of William and Mary, as well as other degrees later on.)
*The photo is Dr. Peter Garland's portrait from the PASSHE website.

Week 7 Seminar

In lieu of our weekly seminar, we were invited to a Recognition Reception at the APSCUF Headaquarters in Harrisburg. As interns, we invited our sponors to attend the reception. Dr. Steve Hicks, President of APSCUF, and Dr. John Cavanaugh, Chancellor of PASSHE, were also present. The Reception was a nice way for the interns to express their appreciation to their sponsors, Dr. Geiser-Getz, APSCUF, and PASSHE for their support of the internship program.

*The photo is of the Fall 2009 THIS Interns on the staircase of the beautiful APSCUF office building on Front Street in Harrisburg.