Marywood University Students Receive Awards by Society for Collegiate Journalists at National Contest

Marywood University’s Chapter of the Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) took home sixteen awards and an honorable mention in the national contest for students’ work at The Wood Word, Marywood University’s online news source, and TV-Marywood, the campus television station. In addition to first place awards to The Wood Word for Online News Website Overall…

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Summer Vacation Packing List

Mid-summer is a very popular time to take a vacation. 59% of people actually take their vacation in the middle of July. If your scheduled vacation is approaching I can guarantee that you are excited! There is nothing better than getting away for a little bit to just enjoy your free time. However, the days…

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Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips

Tomorrow is the Fourth of July which means you are most likely going to host or attend a cookout, hang out with family and friends, and end the night by watching some fireworks. It’s going to be a long day and you may want to bring your pet along so that it is not at home…

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Marywood University’s NSSLHA Chapter Awarded 2018 Gold Chapter Honors

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) has awarded Marywood University’s NSSLHA Chapter with 2018 Gold Chapter Honors.   Efforts made by the NSSLHA Chapter at Marywood University helped National NSSLHA to increase awareness of communication sciences and disorders (CSD) among state and federal legislators; to provide scholarships to students in CSD programs by…

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Marywood University Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduates Earn 100% Pass Rate on National Exam

Marywood University’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) is proud to announce that its 2018 graduating class from the Master of Science program in Speech-Language Pathology has achieved 100 percent pass rate on the National Examination in Speech-Language Pathology. A pass rate is required for certification as a speech-language pathologist by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.…

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Marywood University’s Music, Theatre, and Dance Department Announces Summer Concerts and Performances

Marywood University’s music, theatre, and dance department announces summer concerts and performances at the Calabro Delfino Amphitheatre at the Learning Commons.   On Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., vocalist Nicole Rasmus, accompanied by Marty Ort on piano, will perform a concert featuring a wide range of genres including: standards, jazz, Motown, Broadway, and…

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The Chick Magnet

Please meet George Novajosky… This kind man is a custodian at Kennedy elementary that is not just known for keeping our school beautiful. Our second-grade class raised baby chicks from incubation. One baby chick, in particular, didn’t look like it was going to survive, devastating some of our youngsters. Mr. Novajosky, using a dropper, cared…

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Sophomores Represent West Scranton High School at Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar

Sophomores Olivia Bolsar and Bryauna Manuel were selected as the West Scranton High School representatives to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY) for the 2018 academic year. Since 1958, the HOBY Seminars have brought together outstanding sophomore students to interact with distinguished leaders in business, government, and education.  The goal of HOBY is to develop…

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Mountain View Students of the Month for May

Mountain View students named Students of the Month at the Jr/Sr High School The following students were named students of the month at Mountain View Jr. Sr. High School for the month of May. Students are nominated by faculty members and selected by committee: Senior Ryan Martin, Freshman Katelyn Supancik, and 7th Grader Alex Empet. Picture attached:…

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