Need money for college? Write a short essay about your career goals – and enter in this scholarship competition. Two scholarships of $600 each will be awarded locally for the top two entries. The top-scoring essay will also be considered for regional and national awards. See website for full details. Deadline: January 15, 2018. This program…
MMI Preparatory School art instructor Lisa Marie Ferry was honored with the 2017 Pennsylvania Art Education Association Outstanding Non-Public Art Educator Award and delivered a presentation at the 2017 Pennsylvania Art Education Association (PAEA) conference, which was held in October in Pittsburgh.
Marywood University Students Receive “Excellence in Programming” Award at National Conference SCRANTON, PA (November 6, 2017)—Marywood University Student Activities Crew (SAC) members were recently awarded the Excellence in Programming award at the National Association of Campus Activities Northeast (NACA) conference, which was held in Hartford, Conn. SAC members submitted a proposal in September and were…
Marywood University, Christopher Brey, Ph.D., Associate Professor in the Science, Computer Science, and Mathematics Department Christopher Brey, Ph.D., associate professor in the science, computer science, and mathematics department at Marywood University, was recently invited to the Philly Phage Phestival at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Brey attended the invite-only event and instructional workshops on…
Valley View Students recently attended the 55th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at the Radisson Hotel in Scranton. First row left to right: Lauren Crinella, Santina Coassolo, Hayley McConnell, Kayla Barrett, and Megan Winter Second row left to right: Mr. Ken Rupp, Student Council Adviser; Mason Black, Dom Lupini, Abbey Halloran, and Jake Sheridan
Marywood University to Hold Autism Spectrum Disorder Workshop SCRANTON, PA (September 27, 2017)—Marywood University’s Professional Continuing Education department will hold an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Workshop on Wednesday, November 15, 2017, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., in the McGowan Community Room, at the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life. This workshop aims to…
SADD Club Encourages Drivers to “Rock the Belt” The West Scranton High School chapter of the SADD Club took to the parking lots and sidewalks around the school to “chalk” the message of October: “Rock the Belt.” This was an effort to catch the attention of all drivers with a reminder to wear their seatbelts. …
Marywood University to Celebrate Veterans Day with Field of Flags for the Fallen Campaign and Special Ceremonies SCRANTON, PA (October 30, 2017)—Marywood University’s office of military and veteran services and the Student Veteran Alliance will lead activities to honor those who are serving and who have served our country on Friday, November 10, 2017, at…
West Scranton High School Marching Band Receives Donation from Froggy 101 The West Scranton High School Marching Band, under the direction of Corey Bartell, received a grant from Froggy 101 which will be used for instrument repairs. The grant was awarded through an online email contest sponsored by the radio station. West Scranton received…
Halloween at The View: Mountain View Celebrates Halloween Mountain View Jr/Sr High School, Kingsley, PA, hosted their annual Halloween costume competition on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Students, staff and faculty members participated in the festivities, and this year’s event did not disappoint. From a T-Rex, to Christmas Presents, the halls and classrooms were littered with…