Image: Patrick Mansell February 26, 2021
As part of our regular We Are! feature, we recognize ten Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what s asked of them in their work at the University. Do you know someone who deserves a shout-out? If you do, consider taking a minute to nominate that person by filling out a short online form.
This week, we d like say thank you on behalf of the entire University community to:
Stephanie Danette Preston, Associate Dean for Graduate Educational Equity, whose nominator wrote: Dr. Preston works overtime to make sure students are treated fairly and have adequate resources. She makes herself available to students and listens to students concerns to find solutions to concerns. She is also the advisor to the Black Graduate Student Association.
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For example, DN Organics, a LaunchBox co-working company, recently utilized the new vinyl plotter to prototype labels for their hair care products. Co-Founder and marketing director Nicol Varona Cancelmo stated, “The ability to see a trial run of our design allowed us to re-evaluate sizing and ensure we had the best design to move forward with producing.”
Co-working companies
The LaunchBox offers a rent-free space for co-working companies to meet and collaborate with other entrepreneurs and mentors in a location specifically designated for use by technology-based, medical innovation, and social enterprise organizations. Co-working companies benefit from 24/7 access to office space for one year, meeting and event space, high speed Internet, legal support, community connections, and helpful advisers. Startups also receive assistance with prototyping and marketing, free monthly seminars, and support from the LaunchBox staff.