On Saturday, September 28th, Three Valley View High School students attended “Super Saxophone Saturday”, a saxophone masterclass held at Marywood University. The class was run by Dr. Timothy Roberts, the principal saxophonist with the U.S. Navy Band and Professor of Saxophone at Shenandoah Conservatory in Virginia. The students that attended were junior Micayla Matamoros, sophomore…
Marywood University and Scranton Reads will present several events throughout the month of October at the Learning Commons at Marywood University. All of the events are free and open to the public. On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, the Marywood Reads book selection is Never Caught: the Washingtons’ Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge,…
Marywood University’s Art Galleries will host an opening reception for three exhibits on Saturday, October 5, 2019, from 2-5 p.m., at the Mahady Gallery and Suraci Galleries, in the Shields Center for the Arts, and in the Kresge Gallery, in the Insalaco Center for Studio Arts. This event, as well as all three exhibits, are…
Marywood University will host the annual Lackawanna County College Fair on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from 7 – 8:30 p.m., in the Center for Athletics and Wellness on the University’s Campus. Prior to the College Fair, a Higher Education Presentation will take place at 6:15 p.m., and a Financial Aid Presentation will take place at…
Kristina Valdez, master of social work (MSW) student at Marywood University’s Pocono, Pa. MSW program, recently received the Council on Social Work Education Fellowship Award (CSWE). According to the CSWE website, “CSWE’s Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) opportunities support the mission of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to reduce the effect of…
Find out at “A Nurse for the Day” Program at Marywood University Scranton, PA (September 23, 2019) — Marywood University is hosting “A Nurse for the Day” program on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Center for Natural and Health Sciences on the University’s campus. The program is free…
Election Held for Valley View Class of 2023 Officers From Left to Right: Carson Bushta, President; LV Pegula, Vice President; Jack McLaughlin, Secretary; and Kayla Sweeney, Treasurer.
Senior Madasen Mariano represented West Scranton High School and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania this past summer at the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts. She was able to watch live surgery and had a chance to question the surgeon in real time. Madasden received the award of excellence from the Congress. Photo: Madasen Mariano…
Rashaad Jennings, a retired NFL football player for the NY Giants will be presenting to the Willard students at West Scranton High School, on Friday, September 20th at 9:30 am. Rashaad has written a children’s book and will be sharing it with our students. He and the publisher have generously donated hundreds of copies for my…
Outstanding!!! CONGRATS to Old Forge high School Students: The number of students published at Old Forge School District keeps growing. This year nineteen students from Ms. Marsico’s English class were contacted by The American Library of Poetry and asked to be published in a special book of students poetry entitled Illustrious. LEFT TO RIGHT: Standing : Angelina Rios,…
Marywood University will host the Gadabout Film Festival on Thursday, September 26, 2019, from 6-8 p.m., in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life, Room B, on the University’s campus. This event is free and open to the public. The Gadabout Film Festival is an internationally touring short film program with a unique style and energy.…
Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department will host Sophie Till, solo violinist and assistant professor of violin/viola at Marywood University, for a performance titled, “One Woman and Her Violin.” The performance will take place on Friday, September 27, 2019, at 7 p.m., in the Marian Chapel in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life. This…
In the digital age, abusive partners are able to track every move, monitor everything on a computer, in their vehicles, or on their phones. How can we help ensure that survivors are able to stay technologically connected, while also helping minimize the related safety risks they face when in an abusive relationship? An upcoming Marywood…
Marywood University offers the “Best Value” among Northeast Pennsylvania Universities, according to the 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges ranking. Marywood was also one of only two regional institutions included in U.S. News “Best Colleges for Veterans” category, and was a Top Performer on Social Mobility. At #19 of 75 regional universities…
Marywood University to Hold Continuing Education Workshop Marywood University will hold a Professional Continuing Education Workshop titled, “Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – Bio-Psycho-Social Lifespan, Resilience, and Ethics,” on Monday, September 9, 2019, from 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., in the Upper Main Dining area at the Nazareth Student Center. The workshop will examine the last…