Peter Schweyer's guest appearances

Peter Schweyer

You Should Run

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Following the Gong, a Podcast of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State

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Guest Bios: Peter Schweyer ’00 is the PA State Representative for the 22nd Legislative District which covers parts of the City of Allentown in Lehigh County. Prior to his election to the House in 2014, he was Director of Community and Government Affairs at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown and was a twice-elected member of Allentown City Council. He earned a BA in Political Science with Honors from Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts in 2000. As State Representative, Schweyer serves as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, is chair of the Utilities Sub-Committee and is a member of the Professional Licensure. Consumer Affairs and Ethics committees. He also serves as Vice-Chair of the Democratic Policy Committee and as a Deputy Whip for the PA House Democratic Caucus. Eric Dice ’08 is a budget analyst for the House Appropriations Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in Harrisburg, PA, which he joined in 2008. He is responsible for helping legislators prepare the annual state budget, as well as estimating the fiscal impact of proposed legislation and providing analytical support to aid policy development. He earned a BS in Economics with Honors from Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts in 2008. Episode Specifics: In this episode, Peter and Eric share their combined insight on: · The value of starting at a Commonwealth Campus and getting to know your faculty and advisors · Leveraging Penn State’s breadth to find your depth · Utilizing department-level resources · Finding jobs when life circumstances affect your choices and getting into public service · What analysts and other staff do for the Pennsylvania State Assembly (and other states too!) · Leveraging the power of the Penn State network and finding other Nittany Lions · The importance of getting to know any and all members of your company or organization · Gaining skills from coursework and not just the course content · Learning to filter out the noise and separating helpful from harmful feedback · Leaning on family and things that help you find balance and recharge · The importance of respect and helping others feel heard · If you pursue government, the criticality of focusing on your constituents · Getting mentored and then paying it forward · Why being ethical matters, especially in government work · Keeping and listening to the good people around you and finding perspective through adversity · Information about the Pennsylvania House’s internship programs in Harrisburg and home districts for college students ----- Schreyer Honors College Links: • Website • Facebook • Twitter • Instagram • LinkedIn • Upcoming Events • Scholars – Need Assistance? Book an Appointment! • Alumni – Learn Why and How to Volunteer • Make a Gift to Benefit Schreyer Scholars • Join the Penn State Alumni Association This content is available in text form here. ----- Credits &amp; Notes: This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen ‘11 Lib (Schreyer). The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer. The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via SoundBible used under Creative Commons License. The theme music is “Conquest” by Geovane Bruno, accessed via Pixabay and used under Creative Commons License.

Guest Bios: Peter Schweyer ’00 is the PA State Representative for the 22nd Legislative District which covers parts of the City of Allentown in Lehigh County. Prior to his election to the House in 2014, he was Director of Community and Government Affairs at Sacred Heart Hospital in Allentown and was a twice-elected member of Allentown City Council. He earned a BA in Political Science with Honors from Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts in 2000. As State Representative, Schweyer serves as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, is chair of the Utilities Sub-Committee and is a member of the Professional Licensure. Consumer Affairs and Ethics committees. He also serves as Vice-Chair of the Democratic Policy Committee and as a Deputy Whip for the PA House Democratic Caucus. Eric Dice ’08 is a budget analyst for the House Appropriations Committee in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in Harrisburg, PA, which he joined in 2008. He is responsible for helping legislators prepare the annual state budget, as well as estimating the fiscal impact of proposed legislation and providing analytical support to aid policy development. He earned a BS in Economics with Honors from Penn State’s College of the Liberal Arts in 2008. Episode Specifics: In this episode, Peter and Eric share their combined insight on: · The value of starting at a Commonwealth Campus and getting to know your faculty and advisors · Leveraging Penn State’s breadth to find your depth · Utilizing department-level resources · Finding jobs when life circumstances affect your choices and getting into public service · What analysts and other staff do for the Pennsylvania State Assembly (and other states too!) · Leveraging the power of the Penn State network and finding other Nittany Lions · The importance of getting to know any and all members of your company or organization · Gaining skills from coursework and not just the course content · Learning to filter out the noise and separating helpful from harmful feedback · Leaning on family and things that help you find balance and recharge · The importance of respect and helping others feel heard · If you pursue government, the criticality of focusing on your constituents · Getting mentored and then paying it forward · Why being ethical matters, especially in government work · Keeping and listening to the good people around you and finding perspective through adversity · Information about the Pennsylvania House’s internship programs in Harrisburg and home districts for college students ----- Schreyer Honors College Links: • <a href="http://www.shc.psu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> • <a href="http://www.facebook.com/psushc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> • <a href="http://www.twitter.com/pennstatehonors" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> • <a href="http://www.instagram.com/psushc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> • <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/school/schreyer-honors-college/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> • <a href="http://www.shc.psu.edu/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upcoming Events</a> • Scholars – Need Assistance? <a href="http://www.shc.psu.edu/appointments" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Book an Appointment!</a> • Alumni – Learn Why and How to <a href="http://www.shc.psu.edu/alumni-friends" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Volunteer</a> • <a href="http://www.raise.psu.edu/schreyer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Make a Gift</a> to Benefit Schreyer Scholars • Join the <a href="http://www.alumni.psu.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penn State Alumni Association</a> This content is available in text form <a href="https://schreyerhonorscollege-ftg.sounder.fm/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. ----- Credits &amp; Notes: This show is hosted, produced, and edited by Sean Goheen ‘11 Lib (Schreyer). The artwork was created by Tom Harrington, the College’s Web Developer. The sound effect is “Chinese Gong,” accessed via <a href="https://soundbible.com/about.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SoundBible</a> used under Creative Commons License. The theme music is “Conquest” by Geovane Bruno, accessed via <a href="https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-conquest-2839/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pixabay</a> and used under Creative Commons License.

FTG 0011 - Harrisburg & Home Districts with State Rep Peter Schweyer '00 and House Analyst Eric Dice '08

Peter Schweyer didn't wake up one day as a Pennsylvania State Representative. He worked in different political venues to gain experience and a foothold before winning his election to be a State Representative in the Lehigh Valley. Sound hard? In this You Should Run Podcast, Rep. Schweyer talks about how easy it is to start in politics, the work it takes to make a difference, the challenges he faced along the way to get where he is today, and what he is trying to accomplish in Harrisburg. Listen, share, and subscribe today and follow Peter on Twitter at @peter_schweyer 

Peter Schweyer didn't wake up one day as a Pennsylvania State Representative. He worked in different political venues to gain experience and a foothold before winning his election to be a State Representative in the Lehigh Valley. Sound hard? In this You Should Run Podcast, Rep. Schweyer talks about how easy it is to start in politics, the work it takes to make a difference, the challenges he faced along the way to get where he is today, and what he is trying to accomplish in Harrisburg. Listen, share, and subscribe today and follow Peter on Twitter at @peter_schweyer

You Should Run - Peter Schweyer