Marywood University to Hold Third Annual CONQUER Student Leadership Conference
Marywood University’s Student Activities and Leadership Development office will hold its third annual CONQUER Student Leadership Conference on Sunday, November 10, 2019, from 12 – 6 p.m. The cost of the conference is free for Marywood students, and $20 for non-Marywood students. Registration includes conference materials, a t-shirt, and lunch. Check in begins at 11:30…
Valley View High School Seniors of the Month
These awards are given to a senior who showed excellence throughout the month of October. Senior of the Month is sponsored by the Valley View Student Council and the Blakely/Peckville Lions Club. From Left to Right: Dr. Michael Boccella, Superintendent; Mackenzie McHale, Foreign Language; Alyssa Harrington and Alex Savkov, Physical Education; Sarah Linko, Computer Applications;…
Science and Math Club from Old Forge High School
Science and Math Club from Old Forge High School provides extra-curricular opportunities for students passionate about science and math. The club participates in a number of different science and math competitions: Bloomsburg Math Competition, PA Junior Academy of Science, Science Iditarod, Science Olympiad, and clean across America. From left to right: Hannah Grasso, co-President; Ryan…
Masterworks Concert Series Set at Marywood University
Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will present its fall semester Masterworks Series of concerts in November and December. All performances are free and open to the public. Featured concerts in the Masterworks Series include: a Symphony Orchestra Concert (Friday, November 8, at 7:30 p.m.); a Wind Symphony and Ensemble Concert (Sunday, November 10,…
Chamber Series Concerts Scheduled at Marywood University
Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will present its fall semester Chamber Series of concerts in November and December. All performances are free and open to the public. The concerts will take place at various locations on Marywood’s campus, with the exception of the String Ensemble Concert, which is being held at the Cooperage…
Marywood University to Hold Free, Confidential Memory Screenings on November 12
As part of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) National Memory Screening Program, Marywood University in Scranton, Pa., will offer free, confidential memory screenings on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Screenings will be held from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., in the Psychological Services Center at the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. Qualified healthcare…
Marywood University’s Students Volunteer for Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Marywood University Chapter members of the American Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association recently volunteered at the two-mile Walk to End Alzheimer’s, which was held at the PNC Field, Moosic, Pa. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Walk raised $97,742 through the efforts of more than 600 participants. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, Walk to End…
Marywood University to Hold Crisis Communications Event
Marywood University’s Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America/American Advertising Federation is pleased to present “A Commonsense Guide to Online Reputation Management,” a networking and educational event for communication arts students and professionals. The event will take place on Thursday, November 21 from 5 – 8 p.m., in the Latour Room, at the…
The Valley View High School Student Council held their annual blood drive with Vitalant Blood Services
The Valley View High School Student Council held their annual blood drive with Vitalant Blood Services on October 24, 2019. This event was organized by Senior Student Council members: Kayla Barrett, Taylor Seprosky, and Kaylie Noto. They had over 60 faculty and students sign up to donate. All blood collected stays in this area to help the…
Marywood University to Hold High School Field Experience Day
— Marywood University’s Nutrition, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, & Respiratory Therapy department will hold a High School Field Experience Day on Thursday, November 7, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Center for Athletics and Wellness on the University’s campus. This event is free and open to interested high school students and their…
Marywood University to Celebrate Veterans Day with Field of Flags for the Fallen and Special Ceremonies and Classes
Marywood University’s Office of Military and Veteran Services and its Student Veteran Alliance will lead activities to honor those who are serving and those who have served our country on Monday, November 11, 2019, at 11:11 a.m., at the Field of Flags in Tree Stadium, located next to Marywood’s Veterans Resource Center, 2236 N. Washington…
MMI senior Benjamin Putnam advances to Poetry Out Loud regional competition
MMI senior Benjamin Putnam captured the School’s Poetry Out Loud contest and will advance to the regional competition, which will be held in December at the WVIA Studios in Pittston. The regional winner will move on to the state competition in March. Putnam, the son of Benjamin and Andrea Putnam of Sugarloaf, recited the poems…
Music Master Classes Scheduled at Marywood University
Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department continues its tradition of musical excellence with the final three master classes of the fall semester. On Sunday, November 3, 2019, Ricky Ian Gordon, one of America’s foremost composers of art song, opera, and musical theater, will lead a master class and recital at Marywood University. The renowned…
Parents can explore all the benefits of an MMI education for their children at Visitation Night on November 13
Parents who are looking for smaller class sizes, personal attention, and co-curricular and extra-curricular options in athletics, the arts, and academics, as well as a well-rounded, college preparatory liberal arts education, for their students in grades 6 through 12 can explore all the benefits MMI Preparatory School offers during Visitation Night on Wednesday, November 13.…