Five Valley View juniors have been accepted into Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program for the 2018-19 school year: The seven-month Tomorrow’s Leaders Today program develops the leadership, interpersonal and managerial skills of high school juniors and provides real-world experiences in the areas of philanthropy, non-profit organizations and community service. The opportunities and challenges of northeastern Pennsylvania…
Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will hold auditions for its fall production of Wonder of the World, by David Lindsay-Abaire on Friday, August 31, 2018, from 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, September 1, 2018, from 1-4 p.m. Those interested in auditioning can schedule an appointment by emailing Charles Gorden, M.F.A., associate professor of theatre…
Four Marywood University graduate and undergraduate students were recently notified that they won top awards in X-Culture’s International Business Competition. Every semester, thousands of students and professionals from more than 40 countries take part in the X-Culture competition. For several months, they work together on business projects presented by X-Culture’s corporate partners. Students and professionals…
Marywood University’s Art Galleries will host an opening reception for its three exhibits on Thursday, September 20, 2018, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Mahady Gallery, on the first floor of the Shields Center for Visual Arts. This event, as well as the exhibits, are free and open to the public. The 2018 Marywood Art…
Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department recently announced music audition dates for new students. Saturday, November 17, 2018, voice and keyboard auditions will be held. Friday, December 7, 2018, winds, strings, and percussion auditions will be held. Saturday, January 12, 2019, winds, strings, and percussions auditions will be held. Saturday, January 19, 2019,…
A farmers’ market is a place where local farmers sell fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, bakery products, plants, and much more! Farmers’ markets are amazing for the local community. They are a great resource to get fresh food, you can gather and mingle with community members, and they help small farmers and small businesses gain customers and exposure.…
The Scranton School Board was pleased to learn this week at a press conference held by Senator John Blake that the Scranton School District will receive a $6 million dollar Supplemental Ready to Learn Block Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The funds will be dispersed in two installments; $3 million dollars will be…
Marywood University’s Student Activities and Leadership Development office will hold its second annual CONQUER Student Leadership Conference on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at 11 a.m. In preparation for the conference, proposals are being accepted from now until Friday, August 24, 2018, for those who want to present at the conference. Faculty and staff from Marywood…
Marywood University’s Service Committee is holding its fall service project, “Filled with Care,” with a back-to-school focus. The committee is collecting donations of back-to-school supplies including: backpacks, lunch boxes/bags, notebooks, pencils/pens, and art supplies. All supplies will be donated to the Isaac Tripp Elementary School, Scranton, Pa. Marywood University’s Service Committee previously ran its winter…
Paws in the Park, is a family-friendly event providing humane education and adoption awareness. It is a fun, relaxed atmosphere along with a variety of animal demonstrations, craft vendors, local merchants, face painting, balloon animals, photo booths, food trucks, and more! PAWS IN THE PARK is a FREE EVENT but DONATIONS ARE WELCOME! Donations received…