UPB Alumn Published in 'Chicken Soup' to Give Talk on 'The Magic in Every Moment'

Dr. Larry “Rock ’n’ Roll” Schardt, who contributed a chapter to the most recent book in the popular “Chicken Soup” series, will give a talk on “The Magic in Every Moment” Wednesday, Nov. 30.

The talk, subtitled “The Seven Simple Actions you can Take to Achieve a Lifetime of Happiness and Success,” will take place at 7 p.m. in the Bromeley Family Theater. It is free and open to the public. He will share principles that will help audience members make and keep those upcoming New Year’s resolutions.

Schardt is a Pitt-Bradford alumnus, adjunct instructor and nationally known speaker who has motivated audiences of all ages from all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Schardt has taught and lectured on such topics as life and professional success, the power of humor, teaching, conservation and sustainability, relationships and motivation.

On his most recent tour with U.S. Rep. Glenn “G.T.” Thompson, Schardt spoke to nearly 700 students, encouraging them to live out their dreams.

“Your presentation was certainly one of the highlights of our program,” Thompson told him. “You have a remarkable gift and rapport, and I’m glad you shared your powerful message.”

The most recent book in the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series, “101 Stories about Finding Your Purpose, Passion and Joy,” features an entry by Schardt: “Career Magic.”

The segment deals with lessons Schardt learned during his first supervisory role as a district conservationist with the Soil Conservation Service in Mifflin County, according to the Lewistown Sentinel, which interviewed Schardt about the book.

“It’s about how I learned to deal with being a supervisor, how excited I was, the challenges, and how to find your happiness,” he told the paper.

Books will be available for purchase at the event, and Schardt will be signing them.

The presentation is being sponsored by the Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association.