Marywood University to Participate in Scranton Reads “One Book, One City” Initiative

Marywood University to Participate in Scranton Reads “One Book, One City” Initiative SCRANTON, PA (October 14, 2016)-Marywood University will participate in the Scranton Reads, “One Book, One City,” initiative by hosting community participation of Margaret Atwood’s book, The Handmaid’s Tale. The discussions are free and open to the public.   On Thursday, October 20, 2016, from…

West Scranton Donates to St. Jude’s for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

West Scranton Donates to St. Jude’s for National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month  The month of September was National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.   During this time, the West Scranton High School P.R.I.D.E. Team spearheaded a collection drive to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Members of the West Scranton student body and community donated items used…

Marywood University’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams to Host “Tip-Off Dinner”

Marywood University’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball Teams to Host “Tip-Off Dinner” SCRANTON, PA (October 13, 2016)—Marywood University’s Men’s and Women’s basketball teams will host a “Tip-Off Dinner,” on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at the Regal Room, 216 Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant, Pa., from 5-9 p.m. The cost of the dinner is $40 for adults and $20 for…

Marywood University to Present Diversity Workshop

Marywood University to Present Diversity Workshop   SCRANTON, PA (October 12, 2016)-Marywood University’s Center for Social Justice and the School of Social Work will present a collaborative diversity workshop, “The Other Experience,” on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, from 5:30-7 p.m., in the Upper Main Dining Room at the Nazareth Student Center on the University’s campus.…

Valley View High School “Scholar of the Year”

Valley View High School “Scholar of the Year”   The “Scholar of the Year” program is sponsored by the Northeastern Educational Intermediate Unit 19 and WVSR (99.5FM) of the University of Scranton.  Students chosen by their schools represent academic excellence.  This year’s 2016-2017 senior” Scholar of the Year” for Valley View High School is Vinny…