Meadville Water Authority is just completing the the main water line repair on the north side of campus and and the water line should be pressurized shortly.
CAUTION FROM THE WATER AUTHORITY: A loss of positive water pressure is a signal of the existence of conditions that could allow contamination to enter the distribution system through back-flow by back‑pressure or back‑siphonage. As a result, there is an increased chance that the water may contain disease-causing organisms.
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST. Bring all water to a rolling boil, let it boil for one minute, and let it cool before using; or use bottled water. You should use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, washing dishes, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. These symptoms, however, are not caused only by organisms in drinking water, but also by other factors. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice. Guardians of infants and young children and people at increased risk, such as pregnant women, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems, should seek advice from their health care advisors about drinking this water. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426‑4791.
The Water Authority will inform local residents when the water is safe to drink. An updated message Emergency Message will be sent from Public Safety.
Students, faculty and staff should monitor e-mail, the college web site, social and local media for updated information and further updates. Contact Campus Safety in the event of an emergency: 814-332-3357.
Colin Elder ’25, an Economics and Data Science double major spent the summer as a Data Science Intern on the Business Intelligence team at Sheetz, Inc. a top-tier convenience and customer service retail company with 675 locations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina.
We asked Colin…
How did you learn about this opportunity?
Colin: It’s pretty simple – I found this internship on LinkedIn.
What are your duties?
Colin: I do data analysis on both the product and store level for Sheetz. Some projects I worked on include evaluating how price changes of goods have affected sales, as well as a store segmentation project. Grouping stores with similar characteristics allows Sheetz to target marketing towards specific segments as well as optimize pricing and distribution of products.
Would you recommend this internship to other students?
Colin: Absolutely. Sheetz is a fantastic family-owned company that cares about their employees and makes sure their interns get involved. If Data Science is not something you are interested in, there are plenty of other opportunities for students- there were almost 50 interns throughout the company this summer.
Colin Elder is a CBE Fellow, scheduled to graduate in May 2025. He serves as the service/philanthropy chair for the Allegheny chapter of Delta Tau Delta and plays the position of winger on the Allegheny men’s soccer team.
The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.
Nicholas Tysiachney ’25, an Economics major and Data Science minor at Allegheny College, is participating in an ongoing internship in the Supply Chain department at Acutec Precision Aerospace, an award-winning, family and employee-owned manufacturer of critical components and subassemblies for aerospace and defense applications.
We asked Nick…
How did you learn about this opportunity?
Nick: I connected with Acutec’s Human Resources Director and Allegheny alumnus Austin Rock ’14, through my advisor, Professor of Economics Russ Ormiston.
What are your duties?
Nick: I assist with purchasing consumables, basically anything that doesn’t end up inside of a part. Since I started in October 2023, I’ve purchased more than $2 million worth of goods. I also work on automating business processes to make them more efficient for everyone in the department. In that area of responsibility, I’ve developed more than 28 separate automations across 10 automation families.
Would you recommend this internship to another student?
Nick: Absolutely, if not this internship, then there are many others at Acutec. I feel that Acutec is good at giving people what they can handle in an internship. If you show promise, you can do more, if you are younger or less experienced, they will work with you. I will be happy to talk to anyone about internship opportunities.
Nicholas Tysiachney is scheduled to graduate in May 2025. A commuting student, he serves as a CBE Fellow and takes advantage of the Wise Center Athletics Center while on campus. Off-campus, he’s continues to work at Acutec in Meadville.
The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.
Naveed Ismael ’12 VP of Customer Management, Healthcare Analytics at Craneware – “I am particularly excited for the next generation of Allegheny students to experience the new Healthcare Management program because of how it will bring together critical industry insights, interdisciplinary studies focused around the mission of healthcare, and practical business concepts and theory to prepare graduates to tackle the unique and growing challenges that the U.S. healthcare industry faces in the coming decades”
Allegheny College has unveiled two exciting new degree programs beginning this fall: a Bachelor of Science and an accelerated Master of Science in Healthcare Management. The BS follows a traditional 4-year undergraduate curriculum, while the Master’s program offers students the opportunity to earn both BS and MS degrees in 4 or 5 years. Both pathways benefit from Allegheny’s rigorous coursework and unique interdisciplinary and applied approach to learning.
Healthcare Management involves the study of the healthcare industry, including service providers, health economics and financing, insurers, manufacturers, non-profit organizations, and government entities at all levels. It emphasizes an understanding of the complexities of the US healthcare system in the 21st century, including the organization and delivery of preventive health and healthcare services. It also develops the interpersonal, leadership, and management skills needed by healthcare administrators to efficiently and effectively meet health and institutional goals.
Professor Steven Farrelly-Jackson, Healthcare Management Program Director commented, “These programs develop students’ broader understanding of the pressing challenges posed by soaring costs of US healthcare, inequities of access, and worsening health outcomes – especially for the marginalized and vulnerable. The aim is to train a new generation of healthcare managers who, whatever their role in the healthcare industry, will contribute meaningfully to improved effectiveness, sustainability, and social justice.”
Allegheny’s Healthcare Management programs draw on the college’s proven strengths in its Business and Economics department and landmark Global Health Studies program, as well as decades of success preparing students for healthcare professions. Both BS and MS programs emphasize thorough grounding in economics and business management skills, while also including coursework in medicine, public health, the US health system, the social determinants of health, data analytics, human resources, finance, ethics, and sustainability to ensure that graduates are immediately ready to succeed in whatever area of healthcare management they choose to pursue.
Naveed Ismael ’12, VP of Customer Management, Healthcare Analytics at Craneware offered this observation:
“My experience at Allegheny College was transformational for me in developing my strengths in communication and contextualizing challenges, learning to apply myself to solving problems, and thinking strategically, all of which I consider to be core tenets of the liberal arts education I received. Everything I learned I found to be immediately transferable to my career in healthcare management.
I am particularly excited for the next generation of Allegheny students to experience the new Healthcare Management program because of how it will bring together critical industry insights, interdisciplinary studies focused around the mission of healthcare, and practical business concepts and theory to prepare graduates to tackle the unique and growing challenges that the U.S. healthcare industry faces in the coming decades. Healthcare represents nearly 20% of the nation’s GDP and, with an aging population, the industry demand will only grow for well-rounded individuals with the experience and skills this program will produce.”
The Allegheny College Global Health Studies program was founded on the belief that undergraduate liberal education can play an essential role in meeting the world’s health challenges, the GHS program draws upon Allegheny’s longstanding commitments to civic engagement, diverse perspectives, internationalization, project-based and interdisciplinary learning. The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.
Graham Kralic ’25, an economics major and communications minor, journeyed to the corporate headquarters of PNC for his summer internship. PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States.
We asked Graham…
How did you find your summer internship?
Graham: I found this opportunity through CBE advertising, general knowledge of PNC Bank, and the desire to work here for many years. In obtaining my internship, I leveraged the Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) services (Shoutout to Autumn Parker, Jim Fitch, and Brian Collingwood), alumni connections (Jennifer Daurora ’99), and my own personal connections who work at the bank.
What are your duties?
Graham: As a C&IB Treasury Management Intern, I support Treasury Management Officers on my team in the solutioning of treasury management products to corporate and institutional banking clients at PNC. Simply put, Treasury management is the process of extending the funds flow cycle within a company’s treasury department. This means helping companies receive A/R payments more quickly, managing liquidity, and delaying A/P payments for as long as possible.
Would you recommend this experience to other students?
Graham: I would highly recommend a PNC internship to anyone who will listen. There are so many different intern positions that they offer from corporate finance to HR services, there is a niche for everyone. The program has offered me countless opportunities to learn and take on additional responsibility within my business unit.
What other activities are you involved in on campus?
Graham: I am a CBE Fellow, economics major and communications minor, scheduled to graduate in the spring of 2025. I participates in Men’s Varsity Soccer, Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, and serve the department as a Macroeconomic Theory Teaching Assistant.
The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.
Fall 2023 Lunchtime Learning with Devone McLeod – Standing from left: Diane Sutter ’72, President Ron Cole, Meredythe Baird ’24, Reece Smith ’24, Colin Elder ’25, Graham Kralic ’25, RJ Swanson ’24, Andrew Strobel ’24, Devone McLeod ’13, Nicholas Tysiachney ’25, Zula Stenger ’25, and Allegheny Provost, Angela Haddad
Quigley Auditorium was packed as the Allegheny Community gathered to listen to Devone McLeod ’13 recount his postgraduate journey and how he was able to reach his career and income goals in five short years after graduation. A valued member and co-Chair of the Center for Business and Economics Board of Visitors, he has built a distinguished career as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and currently serves as 1st Vice President at the Wealth Enhancement Group.
CBE Fellow Meredythe Baird ‘24 commented, “It was a pleasure to spend time with Devone listening to his talk on wealth-building. He brought very valuable advice to all who had the pleasure of talking to him. I know the CBE Fellows and the Wealth Management Club were extremely grateful for his time!” During his Lunchtime Learning presentation, “The Price of Prosperity – Unraveling the Discipline Behind Building Wealth from any Socioeconomic Background,” McLeod offered these 10 Tips for Success:
Create a budget.
Buy the cheapest house in the nicest neighborhood that you can afford.
Build a flexibility fund. (Other financial planners call this an “emergency fund”, but Devone suggests that you have the “flexibility” mindset)
Be sure to invest in the max company match level in your 401K – but don’t let that be your only investment.
Start a Roth IRA as a tax diversification strategy.
Social media isn’t real – don’t compare yourself to others, they may not be as successful as their feed indicates.
You can’t beat the market – many have tried, but generally fail. Invest instead in ETFs (exchange-traded funds) and mutual funds.
Learn to say no.
Don’t get divorced! (It’s expensive)
Saving should be a little uncomfortable, but worthwhile.
As part of his tenure as Executive in Residence, Devone met with faculty and students, visited classes and met with the Wealth Management Club.
Devone Mcleod ’13
Devone McLeod, CFP® serves as the 1st Vice President and Financial Advisor at Wealth Enhancement Group. Devone strives to help families achieve their retirement goals by creating custom strategies designed to avoid costly mistakes, fund lifestyle goals, and eliminate financial worries.
A 2013 graduate of Allegheny College, Devone majored in Economics with a minor in Black Studies. He is an Alden Scholar and played basketball while at Allegheny. He went on to earn his MS in Taxation at Villanova University, and his MBA at Saint Peter’s University. He has served on the Center for Business and Economics Board of Visitors since 2018 and currently serves as the Vice Chair.
The Executive in Residence program
The Executive in Residence program is a co-curricular activity sponsored by the Allegheny College Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics. The event is designed to connect Allegheny students and faculty with prominent business executives who spend several days on the Allegheny campus speaking about their life experiences in business, paths to success and lessons learned.
The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.
Lucia Jueguen at her internship location in New York City
CBE Fellow Lucia Jueguen ‘24 is an International Studies and Business Double Major, Arabic Minor. This summer she served as an intern at BNP Paribas, in New York City.
We asked Lucia…
How did you find my summer internship?
An Allegheny Alum worked there and referred the opportunity to our Career Education team.
What were your duties?
I worked for the Group Financial Security team. Essentially, our team was tasked with US sanction compliance across all business lines/operating divisions of the BNPP Group. My main project for the summer was an internal auditing review.
Would you recommend the experience to other students?
YES! I would recommend working for BNP because of many reasons. It is the perfect way to get exposure to the finance industry, especially the location at their headquarters in NYC. They provide a good introduction and transition process for incoming interns, making us feel empowered doing actual work while getting support from HR, our managers, and other peers in our department. I had the opportunity to network and go on coffee chats with most of the people in my department! They also have a direct hire program for summer interns, including sponsoring visas for international students.
A Global Citizen Scholar, Lucia Jueguen is a Resident Advisor and CBE Fellow. She is a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon, International Honor Society in Economics, and Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society.
The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.
Meredythe Baird (far left) with the Kohl’s intern leadership team volunteering at the local Boys & Girls Club
Meredythe Baird ‘24, a Business and Spanish major, spent this summer as an intern at Kohl’s in her hometown of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
We asked Meredythe…
How did you find your internship?
I found this internship through LinkedIn and utilizing the platform, I was recruited through a connection.
What were your duties during this internship?
This summer I worked as a Store Leadership Intern at Kohl’s. Volunteering at the Boys and Girls Club of America was one of the many events I got to participate in over the course of my 8 weeks. No two days were ever the same over the course of my time there. I learned a substantial amount of business acumen, merchandising, brand, the importance of customer satisfaction, associate effectiveness, assumptive selling, and so much more. I crossed paths with many wonderful people and had the opportunity to gain experience in the business field.
Would you recommend this experience to other students?
This internship overall provides a chance to demonstrate leadership skills, as well as learn new methods in an ever-changing world. Therefore, even if a student is not actively searching for a job in the retail industry, this internship still provides an enriching opportunity for anyone looking to continue the development of their ability to lead others.
Meredythe, a Fellow for the Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics, is the goalie on the Field Hockey team and a first baseman on the Softball team. She is a proud member of Omicron Delta Epsilon, and Phi Sigma Iota. In addition, Meredythe serves as the marketing chair for the Wealth Management Club.
The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.
RJ at “The Park,” the observation deck at the top of PNC’s main building downtown.
Richard “RJ” Swanson ’24, an Economics major with a Communications and Political Science double-minor served as a finance and accounting intern in Pittsburgh with PNC Bank.
We asked RJ….
How did you find your summer internship?
I originally applied through their external application site, but I was also referred to the program. I was able to connect with alumna Jennifer Daurora ’99, and she helped me organize my application, and prepare for my interviews.
What were your duties?
This summer, I worked under the Management Accounting team. On a daily basis, I was responsible for running validations that ensured the cubes with the bank’s forecasting and budgeting data were operating correctly. I also was involved with some testing efforts that looked at new data storage systems.
A good portion of the internship also involved program events with our intern class. We participated in a speaker series that gave us face time with executives from the bank. There were also professional development training events to help us to refine our Excel, networking, and other skills.
The PNC Intern Capstone Team
I was also responsible for working on a team with three other interns to present a research project to members of the finance department. We conducted research with the help of PNC’s Investor Relations team and consultants from EY and PWC.
Our project looked at instant payment networks, and the emergence of the Federal Reserve’s FedNow.
Would you recommend this experience to other students?
I would absolutely recommend this internship to other students. PNC’s internship program was just ranked in the top 100 internship experiences in the United States this year. It is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself and utilize materials from coursework. Even if you don’t end up interested in the department that you interned with, there are almost limitless job opportunities within the bank to try.
What other activities are you involved in on campus?
Besides working as a Fellow at the CBE, I am the president of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity on campus. Additionally, I am the president of both the Golf Club and Wealth Management Club.
The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.
Andrew Strobel (far left) with the summer of 2023 Thermo Fisher Scientific Intern Group
Andrew Strobel ‘24 is an Economics Major / German Minor interning this summer at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Pittsburgh. We asked Andrew….
Andrew Strobel ’24
How did you find your summer internship?
I found my summer internship through a LinkedIn search in September. I was looking for finance internships in and around Pittsburgh. In fact, I would encourage students seeking internships to start early, it pays off! I am a FLDP (Financial Leadership Development Program) intern on the reporting and analytics commercial finance team.
What were your duties?
I was able to work on 2 projects this summer. The first project involved analyzing customer contracts for information regarding our customer incentive program. The commercial finance team typically tracks payments that we have to issue to customers during the course of the year manually, but our team is transitioning to a new application developed in-house in conjunction with IT. I helped input important contract information so that this process will be automated for over 90% of the payments that we make.
In a similar way, I helped the cash applications team by analyzing customer contracts for prompt payment discounts. Prompt payment discounts are given to customers who pay their invoices early (i.e. 1% 10 Net 30). This discount helps incentivize customers to pay, which in turn speeds the company’s cash flow.
The interns were required to participate in a volunteer opportunity together this summer with the caveat that we were to take responsibility for planning and choosing the opportunity. I led the interns in the planning and execution of the event– we volunteered at the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in their new venture, The Market. “The Market, in partnership with Giant Eagle, offers a grocery store-style experience providing shelf-stable, meat, dairy, fresh produce and non-food grocery items as well as connections to additional resources for help.”
My day-to-day responsibilities involved daily/weekly reporting. The most important report I sent out to leadership was the daily sales performance of one of Thermo Fisher’s North American Business segments.
Would you recommend this experience to other students?
I would highly recommend this experience to any Allegheny student. This opportunity provided me with so much information on corporate finance, the opportunity to learn new softwares, networking opportunities, and work experience as a team and as an individual in a short amount of time. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers opportunities in many different locations around the US, so if you are geographically flexible, it is a great chance to work in a different city. It also provided me with some knowledge that finance isn’t just stocks and bond pricing; there are endless opportunities in the world of finance.
Andrew is a CBE Fellow, Vice President of Delta Tau Delta, a member of the Men’s Soccer Coaching Staff, and is in the process of trying to start a pickleball club!
The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.
Summer of 2023 Internship Group at Fidelity Investments
Reece Smith ’24 is a rising senior majoring in Economics and minoring in Mathematics with a concentration in Law & Policy. This summer, Reece is a Corporate Risk Intern for Fidelity Investments at the corporate office in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
We asked Reece…
How did you find your summer internship?
I found my internship by going directly through Fidelity’s career page. I highly recommend going directly to the career sites of companies you are interested in working for. It saves a lot of the time that it takes to tailor search parameters and dig through results.
What are your duties?
As a Corporate Risk Management Intern, I work on the risk assessment team, and in this role I am responsible for 3 risk assessments, which involves checking with other associates to make sure the controls are being followed, and conducting tests to measure the effectiveness of the control. Along with that, I create surveys used by my team members for their assessment. I serve on the focus group for the internal website for the Legal, Risk, and Compliance department that will host many resources that aid in risk assessments.
On the lighter side, I volunteered to be the LRC’s point of contact for the interns in our department, assisting in relaying information to others and organizing events for us to attend and get to know each other. I recently organized a Ping Pong tournament!
Would you recommend this experience to other students?
I highly recommend this internship to my fellow students; Fidelity has a great, relaxed corporate culture, they will invest into developing your skills, and is growing fast. It looks like they’ll hire interns who are rising seniors.
What other activities are you involved in on campus?
I am a Center for Business and Economics Fellow, A Don Lavoie Fellow with the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, CFO for Allegheny’s Student Managed Investment Fund, Program Director for Allegheny’s College Radio Station, Treasurer for the Allegheny Ghost Club, and a member of the Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economic Honor Society), the Egg Detectives (Improv Troupe), and the Fencing Club.
The Bruce R. Thompson Center for Business and Economics (CBE) prepares Allegheny College students to succeed in a diverse, global economy.
