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Jim Boscov will be the third generation of the family to run the iconic department store chain, founded in 1914 by Solomon Boscov. 

"Boscov's stays competitive in the fierce retail business because of their core values," said Travis Berger, "those timeless principles, which were established by the first generation and solidified in the second generation by Al Boscov."

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#AlverniaMOL graduate student Heather Mahoney was featured in the Reading Eagle for her work with Girl Scouts’ “Take the Lead Event” — held at Penske Truck Leasing — designed to help young girls learn what it’s like to be women in business.

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#AlverniaMOL grad students Kristin Kramer and Joe Ricci served as mentors for the Young Leadership Conference Series: “Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today." Here is their take on the event:

“Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today" provided a day of mentoring, empowerment, leadership and exploration for high school students, grades 10 and 11. This conference, hosted by the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce & Industry, was held on Friday, March 13, 2015, at Penn State Berks Campus. Over 300 students were recruited from high schools across Berks County and were then divided into two separate conference tracks – a young men’s and a young women’s program.

The goal for this signature student event in the community is to provide students with the tools necessary to become confident leaders among their peers while also pairing them with inspiring mentors from the local business community.

Alvernia MOL graduate student Kristin Kramer served on the committee that organized the Young Women’s Leadership Conference. She recruited fellow MOL graduate student Joe Ricci to volunteer for the Young Men’s Leadership Conference where he served as facilitator for the STEM track case studies.  Both Kristin and Joe served as Power Networking Lunch Mentors, where they had the opportunity to speak with students interested in careers in each of their respective careers.

During the Young Women’s Leadership Conference track, students rotated through small group sessions on topics including “Leading Ladies: Using Your Voice,” Brand Yourself: Make an Impression,” “Possibilities in STEM,” and “Navigating Your Skills and Passions to Find Your Career Path.” Next the girls participated in the Power Networking Lunch, where they were paired up with adult mentors. This was followed by a keynote address by Kim Helton, Bureau of Workforce Planning, Development & Equal Opportunity, PA Office of Administration.

During the Young Men’s Leadership Conference STEM track, students were divided into groups and given a case study about space exploration to Mars.  Students were challenged to develop scientific and social arguments supporting or refuting the importance of space exploration.