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SUMMARY:Venezuela\, An  Update with Dr. Paul Esqueda
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Paul D. Esqueda is a Professor Emeritus Engineering. His areas of interest are project management\, negotiations\, and operations management. He has a particular interest in developing negotiation case studies. For the last 30 years\, Esqueda has been primarily dedicated to administration in academic institutions. Past positions include Division Head of Engineering\, Business\, and Computing at Penn State Berks; Dean of the Institute for Advanced Studies in Administration (IESA) in Caracas\, Venezuela and President of the Engineering Research Institute also in Caracas. Esqueda served as a consultant for the European Union to review the European Union Latin American Scholarship Program from 2003-2008. He was part of a 20 expert panel (10 from Europe and 10 from Latin America) that met every year in Brussels to audit the program and advise the EU on the development of the program. \nClick here to register for this webinar now
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/venezuela-an-update-with-dr-paul-esqueda/
LOCATION:McGlinn Conference Center\, 460 Saint Bernardine Street\, Reading\, PA\, 19607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Luncheon Meeting
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SUMMARY:Excursion 2026:  Two Treasures of Harrisburg
DESCRIPTION:EXCURSION 2026\nTWO TREASURES OF HARRISBURG\nMonday\, April 20\, 2026 \nFeaturing the Pennsylvania State Capitol & National Civil War Museum \nThe Capitol Experience \nOur day begins at the Pennsylvania State Capitol\, where Senator Judith Schwank willhost our group for an inside look at state government in action. \nHighlights include: \n\nGuided tour of the historic Capitol\nLunch at the Capitol Café\nEscort to the Senate chamber for the opening of session\n\n  \nThe National Civil War Museum\nAfter lunch\, we will travel a short distance to the National Civil War Museum\, a Smithsonian-affiliated institution known for its balanced and comprehensive presentation of America’s defining conflict. \nOur visit includes: \n\nA special presentation by CEO Wayne Motts • Free time for a self-guided\ntour of the museum\n\n  \nItinerary \n8:30 a.m. – Depart from Walmart\, Wyomissing\n10:00 a.m. – Arrival at Capitol (go through security)\n11:00 a.m. – Capitol tour\n11:45 a.m. – Lunch at Capitol Café\n12:30 p.m. – Senate chamber session\n1:30 p.m. – Depart Capitol\n2:00 p.m. – Arrive at Civil War Museum\n4:00 p.m. – Depart for Wyomissing \nAbout Senator Judith Schwank\nSenator Schwank has represented Pennsylvania’s 11th District since 2011 and has devoted her career to public service. Her work focuses on agriculture\, food systems\, and the health and well-being of women and children. She previously served in leadership roles with the Penn State Cooperative Extension\, where she helped establish the Master Gardener Program. \nShe made history as the first woman elected Berks County Commissioner\, securing major renovations for Berks Heim and strengthening community services. She has also served as Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Services at Delaware Valley College. \nSenator Schwank holds both a B.S. and M.Ed. from Penn State and completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard University. She currently serves as Democratic Chair of the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee and sits on the Appropriations\, Game & Fisheries\, and Health & Human Services Committees. \n  \nAbout Wayne Motts\nWayne Motts is a nationally recognized Civil War historian\, museum leader\, and author. Before joining the National Civil War Museum\, he served as President and CEO of the Gettysburg Foundation\, where he played a key role in preserving and enhancing Gettysburg National Military Park. \nHe holds a B.A. in Military History from Ohio State University and an M.A. in American History from Shippensburg University. Motts has written extensively on Civil War history and is a frequent speaker\, educator\, and media contributor. His leadership has strengthened public understanding of this pivotal period in American history. \n  \n  \n  \n\nCost \n(includes transportation\, coffee\, snacks\, lunch & special programs) \n\nMembers: $120 per person\nAmbassadors/Benefactors: $110 per person(Spouse at member rate)\nStudents: $65 (limited to 3)\n\nSeating is limited to 25 participants(per request of Senator Schwank)\nReservations required by March 31\, 2026 – First come\, first served \nTo reserve your seat\, please contact:\nKristina Prislin\, Treasurer\, 610-376-2240
URL:https://wacreading.org/event/excursion-2026/
LOCATION:Harrisburg\, PA
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