Representatives from Allegro Learning Solutions sat down with us this week to discuss their partnership with Harrisburg University. Don't miss this episode to learn more about the online Project Management program as well! For more information about Allegro Learning Solutions email them at [email protected]

I had the opportunity to sit down and speak with Chad Chu, Lecturer of Computer Science here at Harrisburg University. What makes Chad’s story interesting is that only a year ago he was finishing up his Master’s degree with a different life plan in mind. But a year later, he can’t see himself in a career other than teaching. It was fascinating to discuss his progression from student, to tutor, to teaching assistant, then to lecturer. It’s clear that Chad has a passion for teaching and for giving back to the institution that gave him this incredible opportunity.

Entertainment aside, virtual reality devices and simulations have real world applications. Whether you’re a medical student conducting a virtual surgery simulation, an industrial worker being trained on proper safety procedures, or even a teacher who wants to take your students on a virtual field trip. Virtual Reality has the capability to span across many different areas of our lives, and from what we talk about in this podcast, current VR is just the tip of the iceberg. This week, we were fortunate enough to speak with Professor Charles Palmer. Program Lead for the IMED program and Executive Director for the Center for Advanced Entertainment and Learning Technologies here at Harrisburg University. Virtual reality and serious games were the topics this week and we definitely gained so much knowledge about this fun and educational technology. We want to hear from you, our listeners! Feel free to leave a comment on any of our social media on topics you would like to hear!

Writing can be a challenge for some students. Whether it’s in the classroom for an assignment or leisurely for a story they want to tell. I had the opportunity to speak with Lauren Lewis, Program Coordinator here at Harrisburg University. She gave fantastic tips to a range of writers with different abilities. If you are struggling with how to craft a successful message or want a few tips on how to get your own personal writing started you definitely want to listen to this podcast.

If you've recently graduated and are feeling lost in your job search, don't panic! Kim Sprought, Associate Director of Experiential Programs and Professional Development at Harrisburg University is here to help! We had a great discussion about developing a strategy, finding your resources, the REAF method, and some commonly asked questions from job seekers. This was a robust, yet easily digestible podcast. Use these tips to go out there and get your dream job!

The guy who makes this podcast possible, the Producer of "Your Weekly Download" , Aaron Litten joined us this week to talk all things HU from the perspective of a student. Harrisburg University attracts bright, talented, passionate, and motivated students and Aaron is no exception. We had the opportunity to speak about why he chose this University, his internship experience, and why passion plays a large role in his life as a student.

Hilary Hunt joined us this week to discuss a topic that can give some people anxiety, personal finance. It was fascinating to learn about how stress about personal finance can lead to a decline in overall health, how Millennials are far less financially literate than they should be, and Hilary's personal suggestion on how to financially empower yourself.

This week was all about Smart Cities. We had the opportunity to speak with Mr. Alan Mitchell on the subject and definitely gained insight to where Smart Cities are now and where they are going in the future.

First podcast from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology! We talk with Dr. Sheives about the M.S. in Project Management at Harrisburg University.