Widener Works Externship Host Descriptions 2018-2019 Exploratory Studies

Widener Works Host Site Index (Scroll down to learn more about each host site):

 Externship Host #1: Jessica Prince, Assistant Director of Alumni Initiatives, Widener University  Externship Host #2: Kandy Turner, Director of International Student Services and Programs, Widener University  Externship Host #3: Nicole Crossey, Law Student, Drexel University  Informational Interview Host #4: Rachel Schendler, Transplant Social Worker, Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Center  Externship Host #5: Allison (Ally) Roelofs, Editor, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, INC  Externship Host #6: Joann Kline, Television Producer, CBS21 WHP-TV  Externship Host #7: Hunter Tower, Executive Director, Republican Committee of Lancaster County  Externship Host #8: Stephen J. Barron, Jr., Director of Fiscal Affairs, Northampton County  Externship Host #9: Julia Lo Ehrhardt, Community Outreach Manager, Tyler Arboretum  Externship Host #10: Julia Lo Ehrhardt, Horticulture Department, Tyler Arboretum  Externship Host #11: Michele Little, Vice President, Staffing Plus  Externship Host #12: Chris Heleniak, Township Manager, Skippack Township  Externship Host #13: Autumn Heisler, Staff Writer, LRP Publications  Externship Host #14: Jamie Collins Albright, Account Manager, SLACK INC.  Externship Host #15: Julie Hunter, Human Resources Manager, WHYY  Externship Host #16: Kaitlin Schnalzer, PT, DPT, Encore Rehab at Fair Acres Geriatric Center  Externship Host #17: Maureen Gentry, PT, DPT, Encore Rehab at Fair Acres Geriatric Center  Externship Host #18: Dr. Shannon Gallagher, American Association of Cancer Research  Externship Host #19: Charles Sarnoski, State of Delaware DNREC, Division of Air Quality  Externship Host #20: Shijo Benjamin, 2nd year Medical Student at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine  Externship Host #21: Erika Dahl, PhD Student, Penn State Hershey  Externship Host #22: Dan Marcellus and Alyssa Coffey, Life Cycle Engineering  Externship Host #23: Marybeth Brownlee, Medical Student, PCOM  Externship Host #24: Brandon Veiga, Wyanoke Group  Externship Host #25: Katie Wooten-Bielski, MSN, CRNP, Planned Parenthood Southeastern PA  Externship Host #26: Dr. Kathy Tracy, VMD, Veterinarian, Conchester Animal Hospital  Externship Host #27: Bob Scott, Healthcare Journalist, Wyanoke Group

Widener University Alumnus and Former History Major

Externship Description: Externs may have the opportunity to view myself and my co-workers strategize about the best ways in which we can plan and promote on and off campus alumni events. Students might also have the opportunity to observe us interacting with alumni, students, and fellow colleagues. Alumni Engagement is an interesting career because every day is different and you interact with a number of different constituents.

Location: Widener University, Chester, PA, Old Main third floor room 332

Length of Externship: 1 Day

Spots Available: 2

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Externship Host #2: Kandy Turner, Director of International Student Services and Programs, Widener University

Current Doctoral Candidate in Widener University’s Higher Education Leadership Program

Externship Description: Students will be able to learn how an international student services and study abroad office functions at a university. Students will gain cross-cultural competency skills.

Location: Widener University, Chester, PA, International Student Services & Study Abroad, Upper Level University Center

Length of Externship: 1-3 days

Spots Available: 1

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Externship Host #3: Nicole Crossey, Law Student, Drexel University

Widener University Alumnus and Former History, Political Science, and International Relations Major

Externship Description: Students will have the opportunity to attend upper-level classes, tour the campus, learn about what law school is like for a first-year student, and meet current students.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Length of Externship: 1 day

Spots Available: 2

Clearances and Special Instructions: Students must bring a state-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, to sign into the law school.

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): ONLY available Monday, January 7th thru Friday, January 11th.

Career Services | 526 E. 14th St. | (610) 499-4176 | [email protected] | Twitter: @WidenerCareers Facebook: Widener Career Services | www.widener.edu/careers Informational Interview Host #4: Rachel Schendler, Transplant Social Worker, Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Center

Widener University Alumnus and Former Sociology Major

Externship Description: This experience would consist of an informational interview for a student who was interested in learning more about social work specifically medical social work. Students should attend this informational interview with 4-7 questions about Rachel and her work. Due to the sensitive and confidential nature of Rachel’s work students will not be able to shadow her inside of the medical facility.

Location: Penn Medicine Heart and Vascular Center, 3400 Civic Center Blvd. Philadelphia PA 19104

Length of Externship: 1 day

Spots Available: 2

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Externship Host #5: Allison (Ally) Roelofs, Editor, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, INC

Widener University Alumnus and Former English Major

Externship Description: While there are some limitations regarding proprietary information that I will be unable to share with any student who would like to come to SEL, they can observe my daily practices and my interactions with my subject matter experts and interact with them themselves, and they will have the opportunity to meet and interact with my peer who joined a little over a year ago. The student will also learn about the software I use, information flow and control, schedule management, edit implementation, content review, and team dynamics. I will also show the student the products we manage and the related software programs that are developed wholly by SEL between collaborating country-wide teams. The student might also have the chance to attend any meetings that occur during their externship. I will also acquaint the student with the origin and history of the company.

Location: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc- 671 Moore Road, Suite 200, King of Prussia, PA 19426

Length of Externship: 1-2 days

Spots Available: 2

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): ONLY available December 17-21, 2018, January 3-4, 2019, & January 7-11, 2019

Widener University Alumnus and Former Communication Studies Major

Externship Description: This externship will provide you with an opportunity to shadow a newscast producer. See what it’s like behind the scenes of the CBS affiliate in the 43rd market of the United States. Meet and interact with people who work in front of the camera and behind it. Externs will take empty slate and create a newscast during this shadow experience. During said newscast you could sit in the control room or in the studio. You will experience putting together at least 2-3 shows in one day!

Location: WHP CBS21 NEWS- 3300 N 6th St, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Length of Externship: 1-2 days

Spots Available: 6 (2 per day)

Clearances and Special Instructions: Must complete CBS Release Form

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): ONLY available on Wednesday, Thursdays, and Fridays between December 17, 2018- January 11, 2018.

Externship Host #7: Hunter Tower, Executive Director, Republican Committee of Lancaster County

Widener University Alumnus and Former Political Science Major

Externship Description: This externship will provide you with an opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the political arena through interacting with elected officials and committee members.

Location: 902 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

Length of Externship: 1-3 days

Spots Available: 1

Clearances and Special Instructions: Extern will have to sign an agreement form on the day of the externship.

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Externship Host #8: Stephen J. Barron, Jr., Director of Fiscal Affairs, Northampton County

Widener University Alumnus and Former Political Science Major

Externship Description: County government is very diverse. This externship will provide students with the ability to see how government works and the checks and balances over local government. Additionally students will see what it is like working in financial management within the public sector.

Location: Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington Street, Bethlehem, PA 18042

Length of Externship: 1-3 days

Spots Available: 3

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Friend of Widener University

Externship Description: Student will be working with our Special Events department staff and will learn about tasks such as event set-up, take down, coordination, communication etc. Student should have a strong desire to work in the fields of events management, tourism and hospitality, or customer service. Students should be ready and willing to move furniture, complete light cleaning, complete basic write-ups, and have a positive and upbeat personality.

Location: John J. Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media PA 19363

Length of Externship: 2-3 days

Spots Available: 1

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Externship Host #10: Julia Lo Ehrhardt, Horticulture Department, Tyler Arboretum

Friend of Widener University

Externship Description: Students will be working with our horticulture department in winter time tasks which may include but not limited to: brush clearing, snow operations, hand pruning, mulching and invasive plant control. Students must be ready and willing to work outside. Must be able to report in by 8am and finish by 3:30pm.

Location: John J. Tyler Arboretum, 515 Painter Road, Media PA 19363

Length of Externship: 3 days

Spots Available: 2

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between 12/17 and 1/11

Externship Host #11: Michele Little, Vice President, Staffing Plus

Friend of Widener University

Externship Description: Students will have the opportunity to shadow multiple Recruiters and Recruiting Assistants. Student extern should have an interest in working in human resources or recruiting.

Location: 551 W. Lancaster Ave., Haverford, PA 19041

Length of Externship: 1-2 days

Spots Available: 1

Clearances and Special Instructions: Extern will have to complete Staffing Plus Externship Contract Agreement, and submit proof of PA Criminal Clearance, which can be obtained by visiting this website: https://epatch.state.pa.us/

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Widener University Alumnus and Former Political Science Major

Externship Description: A student will see firsthand what a municipal government manager does on a daily basis. As a smaller municipality, the municipal manager has several responsibilities, including zoning, code enforcement and human resources. The student will have the opportunity to observe a wide range of municipal government functions.

Location: Skippack Township- 4089 Heckler Road, Skippack, PA 19474

Length of Externship: 1-2 days

Spots Available: 1

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Externship Host #13: Autumn Heisler, Staff Writer, LRP Publications

Friend of Widener University

Externship Description: The extern will work with the Risk & Insurance magazine group during their visit. The extern will learn about the digital and print process of working for a magazine and the editorial process, from assigning articles to getting the text ready for publication. They will likely gain hands-on experience with writing and may even gain a byline for an online article.

Location: 747 Dresher Road, Suite 500, Horsham, PA 19044

Length of Externship: 3 days

Spots Available: 1

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Externship Host #14: Jamie Collins Albright, Account Manager, SLACK INC.

Widener University Alumnus and Former Communication Studies Major

Externship Description: Students will learn the sales process and how to come up with recommendations for clients based on their goals and objectives.

Location: Slack INC. 6900 Grove Road, Thorofare, NJ 080186

Length of Externship: 1-2 days

Spots Available: 1

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Available between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019 with the exception of December 19th, 26th and 27th.

Friend of Widener University

Externship Description: We like to expose the student(s) to the various ways digital media impacts our organization – from news stories, to entertainment, to providing data to determine whether we increasing visitors to our site, which we then have the opportunity to transfer to members.

Location: WHYY, Inc., 150 N. Sixth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Length of Externship: 1 Day

Spots Available: 2

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Externship Host #16: Kaitlin Schnalzer, PT, DPT, Encore Rehab at Fair Acres Geriatric Center

Widener University Alumnus and Former Psychology Pre-PT Major

Externship Description: Student will see work with the geriatric population in a long term and short term care setting, experience a variety of neuromuscular/musculoskeletal/cardiopulmonary/wound residents, and work on WC positioning, bed positioning, wounds, and functional tasks (transfers, balance, gait training) in a high-volume environment.

Location: 340 N. Middletown Rd, Lima PA 19037

Length of Externship: 1-3 days

Spots Available: 3

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between December 17, 2018 and January 11, 2019.

Externship Host #17: Maureen Gentry, PT, DPT, Encore Rehab at Fair Acres Geriatric Center

Friend of Widener University

Externship Description: Student will be able to observe skilled PT services in geriatric sub-acute setting. Student will be able to observe variety of medical conditions and treatment populations.

Location: 340 N. Middletown Rd, Lima PA 19037

Length of Externship: 2 days

Spots Available: 1

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between 12/17 and 1/11

Widener University Alumnus

Externship Description: As Assistant Director of Scientific Review and Grants Administration, I oversee AACR's non-SU2C Grants Program, which encompasses a multi-million dollar portfolio of industry- and foundation-sponsored grants for cancer scientists at all career stages.

During the externship, I hope to provide some relevant information and experience regarding the types of job opportunities available to scientists outside of academia. My goal will be to provide the student(s) with an understanding of what a scientist can do outside of the lab, if they choose to move in that direction, and open their minds up to the possibilities of “alternative” careers in science.

Location: American Association for Cancer Research 615 Chestnut Street, 17th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106

Length of Externship: 1 Day

Spots Available: 2

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): I have limited availability at the end of December. January 2-4 and January 7-11 would be preferred.

Additional Clearances/Info: 615 Chestnut St. is a federal building housing several government offices, so all who enter the building are required to present photo ID and pass through a metal detector before entering.

Externship Host #19: Charles Sarnoski, State of Delaware DNREC, Division of Air Quality

Friend of Widener University

Externship Description: Externs will be introduced to the world of ambient air monitoring. How an air monitoring network is designed and operates will be discussed. Externs will have an opportunity to have hands on experience working with air quality monitors. Externs will also learn how data is used for developing State Implementation Plans and meeting the USEPA’s Ambient Air Quality Standards.

Location: 715 Grantham Lane, New Castle, DE 19720

Length of Externship: 1-3 days

Spots Available: 4

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between 12/17 and 1/11

Career Services | 526 E. 14th St. | (610) 499-4176 | [email protected] | Twitter: @WidenerCareers Facebook: Widener Career Services | www.widener.edu/careers Externship Host #20: Shijo Benjamin, 2nd year Medical Student at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Widener University Alumnus

Externship Description: Opportunity to visit and tour the medical school, find out about medical student life, learn about what to expect for the transition, how to prepare applications, interview, and MCAT.

Visit the city of Scranton and learn about activities to do in the region.

Location: 525 Pine St, Scranton, PA

Length of Externship: 1-2 days

Spots Available: 2

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between 12/17 and 1/11

Externship Host #21: Erika Dahl, PhD Student, Penn State Hershey

Widener University Alumnus

Externship Description: I will be performing various experiments that are typical in a research lab. My lab is specifically in interested in ovarian cancer, metabolism, senescence, and epigenetics - all of which I currently study. Primarily, the student will experience what a normal day for a PhD student in biomedical science is like.

Location: 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 Room C4605

Length of Externship: 1-2 days

Spots Available: 2

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between 12/17 and 1/11

Widener University Alumnus

Externship Description: During previous externships, students did the software engineering to design a product, built and established some code, published it to github/bitbucket repository, purchased a domain name, and implemented the product as a temporary site. Students configured the students own laptops with all of the software necessary to build a working website.

Basically students will occupy a role in a one week only front-to-back startup.

Technologies utilized: Laravel (PHP), git, composer, sqlite (if time permits SQL server), Bootstrap & jQuery for front-end, hosted on IIS.

Location: 4900 S Broad St Suite 230 Philadelphia PA, 19123

Length of Externship: TBD

Spots Available: TBD

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): TBD

Externship Host #23: Medical Student, PCOM

Widener University Alumnus

Externship Description: Learn about the life of a medical student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine! Students will learn how to study as a medical student and types of material covered. There will be some quiet learning time. Students might have the opportunity to see an OMM lab or a primary skills lab.

Location: 4170 City Ave, Philadelphia 19131. Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Length of Externship: flexible, 1-3 days

Spots Available: 4

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between 12/17 and 1/11

Widener University Alumnus former Computer and Information Systems Major

Externship Description: My position as Support Manager/Project Specialist may provide some insight to daily workflow process in the support area of IT, as well as some knowledge of how IT personnel interact with other business units of the company in order to facilitate beneficial services and procedures for company staff. Day to day tasks that could be observed may include support handling procedures, a view of varieties of different services/platforms that get supported, and possibly end-user training or interactions/meetings with users from other areas of business.

Location: 6900 Grove Rd Thorofare, NJ 08086

Length of Externship: 1 day

Spots Available: 1

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Dec. 17-21, 26-28, Jan. 2-4, 7-11

Externship Host #25: Katie Wooten-Bielski, MSN, CRNP, Planned Parenthood Southeastern PA

Friend of Widener University

Externship Description: Students will see how Planned Parenthood serves our communities in many ways: medical care, education, political advocacy.

Location: 1144 Locust St Philadelphia PA 19107

Length of Externship: 1

Spots Available: 1

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Dec 12, 14, 17, 21 and Jan 7, 9, 11

Externship Host #26: Dr. Kathy Tracy, VMD Conchester Animal Hospital

Friend of Widener University

Externship Description: Observe actual veterinary services at a small veterinary animal hospital.

Location: Conchester Animal Hospital 530 Conchester Highway Boothwyn, PA 19061

Length of Externship: 3 days

Spots Available: 2

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Dec. 20 – 23, Dec 27 – 29, Dec 30

Friend of Widener University

Externship Description: A student would experience a brief look into the niche field of medical journalism and gain possibly valuable insight into a field that offers career opportunities in both physician-based and health care consumer publishing.

Location: 6900 Grove Road, Thorofare, NJ 08086

Length of Externship: 1 day

Spots Available: 2

Host’s Availability (if you are not available when the host is available DO NOT rank this externship on the application): Very flexible between 12/17 and 1/11