Recent Venango Campus Graduate Spends Summer Working in China

OIL CITY, PA–Anthony Galla, a recent graduate of the nursing program at Clarion University–Venango Campus, will spend two months teaching English and working as a camp counselor in Tianjin, China, as part of a program sponsored by the American Chinese Exchange Society (ACES).

            ACES is an American company, based in North Carolina, which seeks business and social opportunities to broaden avenues of exchange through language instruction to all age groups, teacher/student exchange, professional training programs, school programs and exchanges, and business consulting.  In addition, ACES Management will work to provide forums for exchange for its teachers, staff, and clients, whether in China, America, Canada, or elsewhere.

            While at Venango Campus, Galla served as president of Student Senate, as a member of Nursing Club, and as a Discovery Leader in the campus’ orientation programs.  Galla will return just in time to begin studies toward his bachelor of nursing degree, offered on-line through the university’s School of Nursing and Allied Health, and his bachelor of science in philosophy degree.  He is the son of Maria and Larry Galla of Oil City.

            Clarion University-Venango Campus, located in Oil City, PA, is the oldest regional campus in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.   The campus provides high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help students succeed.  Students can earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or participate in a variety of professional development and personal enrichment courses.  The campus is home to Clarion University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health and its Department of Applied Technology.  Clarion University-Venango Campus is committed to serving the needs of the community.

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