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sydney’s corner – How to MAintain Focus
We all know how easy it is to be distracted from accomplishing tasks. This is especially true when the weather is warm (I mean, have you seen those birds out there?) I’m Sydney, the emotional support dog, and I’m here to share tips on how to maintain focus during...
Sydney’s Tips: Making and Keeping Goals
Since I’m an official emotional support animal around campus, I see students with a wide range of feelings about their studies: excited, focused, and–worst of all–stressed. Though I don’t understand anything about books and reading, I know that it’s not always...
Caring for the Grieving: The Importance of Compassion in Funeral Services
In most cases when people think of funeral service, they imagine all of the acts of caring for the dead: embalming, dressing up the deceased, and more. But one aspect of the funeral service industry that many people may not consider is the importance of compassion in...
10 Reasons You Should Enroll in PIMS This Fall
Mortuary school is not for everyone, but it could be for you. Maybe you are considering a career change, or maybe you have realized that a traditional college setting isn’t for you. If you have discovered the world of mortuary science and it intrigues you, here are 10...
Ways You Can Be An Ally During Pride Month
With June being Pride Month, many individuals are trying to find ways to show their allyship to the LGBTQIA+ community. (This stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual/aromantic, and more). During a time where many states have been...
PIMS ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dr. Barry Lease was appointed the new President and Chief Executive Officer of PIMS. Dr. Lease’s new role was effective beginning on April 2, 2023. Dr. Lease was a student at the Institute in the 1980s. He initially joined the team as a part-time Clinical Embalming...
sydney’s corner – How to MAintain Focus
We all know how easy it is to be distracted from accomplishing tasks. This is especially true when the weather is warm (I mean, have you seen those birds out there?) I’m Sydney, the emotional support dog, and I’m here to share tips on how to maintain focus during...
Student Spotlight: Camille Redman
Hi, my name is Camille Redman. I was born and raised here in Pittsburgh. I am the youngest in my family and am the second college educated in my immediate family following my older sister. I currently live with my girlfriend and our two dogs and will be soon starting...
Student Spotlight: Larrionna Umphryes
My name is Larrionna Umphryes and I’m from Flint, Michigan. Funeral Service has been a passion of mine since I’ve graduated high school. When I had opportunities to job shadow in this field, I knew that it was for me. Since then, I’ve been pursuing this dream of mine....
Student Spotlight: Nia Collins
Hi my name is Nia Collins. “Nia” is a name with Swahili origins meaning “purpose.” Throughout my life, people have asked, “What is my purpose in life?” I have always said that my purpose is to serve others. It is something that is nature to me. My career started in...
Student Spotlight – Chelsea Shanahan-Ballard
My name is Chelsea Shanahan-Ballard, and I'm from Sussex County, Delaware. I'm married, with 3 dogs and 2 cats. In 2018, I graduated from Salisbury University with a BA in psychology. During my junior year, my father passed away, and it changed a lot of things for me....
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We celebrated our future funeral directors, recognized Mr. Gene Ogrodnik’s illustrious career at PIMS and in funeral service education.
Congrats to ALL our recent graduates and a BIG thank you to Mr. Thomas Parmalee from FuneralVision.com for being our key-note speaker.
Time to bust out your sweatshirts…. And pumpkin spice embalming fluid!
What are you MOST excited for during this season change? Let us know in the comments ⬇️
We had a great day and a wonderful guest speaker. Read about his day for a sneak-peek into the ceremony while we wait for our video to be finished!
We were SO excited to attend the convention in Las Vegas but this really ruined our good time. 😭
If you are the head-napper, or know any details about where our Headzo might be, let us know! There is a $500 reward for information that helps us get her back.
Share this post to help us get the word out! #bringheadzoback #notsovivalasvegas
Let us never forget the strength, resilience, and unity that defined us as a nation in the face of tragedy. 🗽❤️
Thank you for your labor of love, for going above and beyond to serve our communities with care and compassion. 💐
The PIMS Campus will be closed today so our hard working Students, Staff, and Faculty can soak up the last days of summer. See you on Tuesday!
