Spring 2021 Projects
Undergraduate Professional Development Business Conference
On March 4th and 5th, 2021, Smeal Student Council hosted the inaugural Undergraduate Professional Development Business Conference. The event included business school student governments from the National Undergraduate Leadership Symposium and focused on promoting growth both professionally and personally. The event was highlighted by guest speakers and a Dean's Panel which featured deans from Michigan State Broad College of Business, Indiana University Kelly School of Business and University of Illinois Gies College of Business, as well as Smeal’s Dean Whiteman. Smeal Student Council is looking forward to hosting this event again in the future.
This project was spearheaded by Executive Vice President Michael Errichetti and assisted by Jordan Gravino, Brian Burns, and student leaders from other universities.
Read the article below from Penn State News to learn more about the Undergraduate Professional Development Business Conference:
news.smeal.psu.edu/news-archive/2021/smeal-student-leaders-orchestrate-undergraduate-professional-development-business-conference
Project Status: Complete
On March 4th and 5th, 2021, Smeal Student Council hosted the inaugural Undergraduate Professional Development Business Conference. The event included business school student governments from the National Undergraduate Leadership Symposium and focused on promoting growth both professionally and personally. The event was highlighted by guest speakers and a Dean's Panel which featured deans from Michigan State Broad College of Business, Indiana University Kelly School of Business and University of Illinois Gies College of Business, as well as Smeal’s Dean Whiteman. Smeal Student Council is looking forward to hosting this event again in the future.
This project was spearheaded by Executive Vice President Michael Errichetti and assisted by Jordan Gravino, Brian Burns, and student leaders from other universities.
Read the article below from Penn State News to learn more about the Undergraduate Professional Development Business Conference:
news.smeal.psu.edu/news-archive/2021/smeal-student-leaders-orchestrate-undergraduate-professional-development-business-conference
Project Status: Complete
Fall 2020 Projects
Calm App Initiative
Throughout the fall of 2020, Smeal Student Council partnered with the Calm App to provide 700 subscriptions to the app free to students as a mental health initiative. Smeal students were able to access meditation, sleep aid, and gentle stretching guides designed to help with relaxation, focus, and sleep. This initiative was headed by President Dien Du.
Project Status: Complete
Project Status: Complete
Underclassmen Development Night
On November 16, 2020, Smeal Student Council hosted Underclassmen Development Night. The event titled "Business Anew: The Evolving Perspective", featured a corporate panel discussing the Coronavirus impact on business structure and societal norms. Smeal students were able to gain valuable insights and network with volunteers from Deloitte, KPMG, Clark Associates, and CVS Health.
Our Vice President of Development, Jordan Gravino, and our Development Chair, Megan Patt, coordinated the panel to bring a resourceful event to the students of Smeal College of Business.
Project Status: Complete
Our Vice President of Development, Jordan Gravino, and our Development Chair, Megan Patt, coordinated the panel to bring a resourceful event to the students of Smeal College of Business.
Project Status: Complete
Online Merchandise Store
In October 2020, the Smeal Student Council launched its first online merchandise store. This store, located on the Smeal Student Council website, offered affordable Smeal College of Business merchandise to the students and alumni virtually. The store served as an online option for what was normally an in-person store. All profits from this store were used for the benefit of the Smeal Students.
The store has since been shut down for renovations.
This project was lead by Brian Burns and assisted by Wes Saunders, Michael Errichetti, and Dien Du.
Project Status: Complete
The store has since been shut down for renovations.
This project was lead by Brian Burns and assisted by Wes Saunders, Michael Errichetti, and Dien Du.
Project Status: Complete
Spring 2020 Projects
Underclassmen Development Night
Our Vice President of Development, Jordan Gravino, ran this event successfully on February 25th, 2020. Students were able to connect with volunteer peer panelists representing Smeal Majors as well as speak with Corporate Sponsors on “How to have a Successful Summer without an Internship”. This Underclassmen Development Night served to educate students on the different majors and requirements prior to applying, along with insights from Professionals. This year, we had 3 corporate sponsors attend the event: KPMG, PwC, and EY. After students completed both workshop sessions, everyone congregated in the atrium for networking and Panera.
Project Status: Complete
Project Status: Complete
Fall 2019 Projects
Smeal Mental Health Day
On December 11th, the Smeal Student Council alongside Healthworks hosted the first-ever Smeal Mental Health Day. Organized by our Vice President of Development, Matthew Cavadas, and our Development Chair, Jordan Gravino. Many students wrote motivational notes to the patients who are battling mental health crises at a local inpatient mental health hospital in State College. During this event, the Penn State Community came together to show our support for those going through hard times, including some of our own Penn State students who go there.
Presidential Council Dinner
Throughout semester, SSC holds Presidential Council meetings with all 43 Smeal organization presidents. This year, we are holding a Presidential Council Dinner at the Nittany Lion Inn to welcome our new leadership. Many individuals from our Smeal administration will be present, including Dean Whiteman. We are excited for this new event!
Project Status: Complete
Project Status: Complete
Wall Street Journal Online Subscription
Providing online access to the Wall Street Journal is a convenient way for Smeal students to stay informed of events happening in the business world. UPUA, Penn State Student Affairs, and Smeal Student Council have worked hard to bring all students at Penn State FREE access to the Wall Street Journal using your PSU email. Please visit WSJ.com/PSU to register.
Project Status: Complete
Project Status: Complete
Underclassman Development Night
Our Vice President of Development, Matthew Cavadas, ran this event successfully for the second time on September 18th, 2019. We had over 550 students attend to learn more about Summer Success without an Internship, Navigating Nittany Lion Careers, and Becoming a Leader in a Smeal Org. This year, we had 7 corporate sponsors including: KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, Grant Thornton, Clark Associates, Target, and Kohl's. After three workshops sessions, everyone congregated in the atrium for networking and Panera.
Project Status: Complete
Project Status: Complete
Spring 2019 Projects
Joe Battista Speaker
Matthew Cavadas organized this event on April 14 in the Business Building. SSC hosted this event along with the Penn State Sports Business Club and CSCMP. Joe Battista is the author of "The Power of Pragmatic Passion" and the current Vice President of the Buffalo Sabres NHL team. Students had an opportunity to network with Joe after the event.
Project Status: Completed
Project Status: Completed
Underclassmen Development Night
Our Vice President of Development, Matthew Cavadas, organized the event on February 18 in the Business Building Atrium. Companies including KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, and Grant Thornton sponsored the event and had representatives there to talk to students about each of the firms. Students rotated through 3 unique workshops including: Success in Summer Without an Internship, Smeal Orgs: The Path to Success, and Navigating Nittany Lion Careers. We also held a Networking and Resume Review following the workshops.
Project Status: Completed
Project Status: Completed
Smeal Formal
SSC hosted another successful spring formal! The event was organized by our Vice President of Org Relations, Kallie Gray. The spring formal was on April 18th at The Basement in downtown State College and we had over 350 students attend!
Project Status: Completed
Project Status: Completed
Fall 2018 Projects
Saxbys
Saxbys opened its doors Monday, September 12th. It is in the location of Blue Chip, the former restaurant in the Business Building. Different from most college cafes, Saxbys is student run; this means that the everyone from the baristas to the CEO is Penn State students. In addition, Saxbys is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which gives students a new place to study and eat.
Project Status: Completed
Project Status: Completed
Blood Drives
On Monday, September 24th and Wednesday, December 5th Smeal Student Council partner with the Red Cross to host a Blood Drive in the Business Building Atrium.
Project Status: Completed
Project Status: Completed
Barron's Magazine Subscriptions
Smeal students now have free access to Barron's Magazines. Barron's Magazine is the sister magazine to The Wall Street Journal. It is published by Dow Jones & Company. Students can log on to the app using their Penn State student ID.
Project Status: Completed
Project Status: Completed
Spring 2018 Projects
Smeal Spring Formal
Smeal Student Council hosted the first-ever Smeal Formal this past spring. Tickets were $10 each and the formal was located at Indigo, downtown State College in April. The event was a huge success and more than 300 students from many diverse Smeal organizations took part. We hope to continue this event in the upcoming school year!
Project Status: In Progress
Project Status: In Progress
Student Survey
The objective of the Student Survey is to help incoming freshman and underclassmen find clubs within Smeal that align with their interests. The survey goes through student interests and wants - whether it is a small, major specific club or a large, diverse business fraternity. The survey should be able to help students navigate their way through Smeal clubs with ease.
Project Status: Complete
Project Status: Complete