News & Announcements

Cultural Events & Entertainment

Women's Soccer Team Donate Uniforms to Guatemalan School

The 2008 CSAC Champion and NCAA Tournament Qualifiers Marywood University Women’s Soccer Team recently donated old uniforms to a school in Guatemala through the help of Javier Diaz, a Resident Director at Marywood. Diaz went on a service trip in late May facilitated through Marywood's Campus Ministry to deliver the uniforms.

MSW Students Volunteer at NAMI Walk for the Mind

Three MSW students (Roseanne Pace, Barb Serino and Lynne Gallagher) volunteered at the NAMI walk for the mind and mental health fair held on May 23at Kirby Park in Wilkes- Barre, Pa. All three proudly wore their Marywood School of Social Work t- shirts while volunteering. Their picture was featured in the Citizen's Voice newspaper on May 27.

Music at Marywood: 34th Annual Summer Concert Series

Marywood University's Music Department announces the 34th Annual Summer Concert Series, Music at Marywood. The series take place on Sundays at 7:30p.m. in the Memorial Commons, Marywood University. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Chamber Singers Take Concert on Tour

Marywood University Chamber Singers, under the direction of Rick Hoffenberg, Director of Choral Music, will embark on a musical tour for the first time in two years. The concert program will include Renaissance works by Byrd, Monte, Tallis, and Monteverdi; contemporary pieces by Copland, Poulenc, Martin, and Duruflé; and vocal jazz selections. Please join the singers at one of the various venues. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Graduate Exhibition on Display May 2- June 26

Marywood University will exhibit the work by six Master of Fine Arts graduate students from May 2- June 26 in Mahady Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts. The exhibit opens with a reception on Saturday, May 2, from 5-7 p.m.

Annual Music Scholarships Benefit Concert- April 26

Marywood University will present the Annual Music Scholarships Benefit Concert on Sunday, April 26, at 4 p.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts Auditorium

New York City Galleries Host Professor’s Work

Steven Alexander, Associate Art Professor in the Insalaco College of Creative Arts and Management, exhibited paintings in Gallery One Twenty Eight in New York, NY. The exhibit includes GeoMetrics II, an invitational group exhibition which focuses on various forms of geometric abstraction in contemporary paintings.

Joan Mattera Speaks at Distinguished Visiting Artist Lecture Series- Apr. 20

The Marywood University Art Department's Distinguished Visiting Artist Lecture Series will present a lecture by Joanne Mattera, painter, author, curator, and blogger, on Monday, April 20 at 3:30 p.m. in Media Room 160, Learning Resources Center. A reception will follow in the Shields Center for Visual Arts, where attendees will have an opportunity to speak with Ms. Mattera. Both the lecture and reception is free and open to the public.

Senior Exhibition on Display in Mahady Gallery

The Marywood University Art Department and Galleries will present Senior Exhibition and Open House through April 26 in the Mahady Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts. The exhibit will feature work from 78 graduating students.

Release the Light Program to Raise Awareness of Sexual Assault

Marywood University will join in the national effort of raising awareness of sexual assault by providing the 8th Annual Release the Light Program on Wednesday, April 15, from 12-2 p.m. in the Memorial Commons (Rain location: Fireplace Lounge, Nazareth Student Center.)

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Computer Training Workshops

Summer Web Design Training Schedule

Training for NEW Pagemasters:  Introduction to web design and Marywood’s content management system (CMS)

3-Day Workshop:        Tuesday-Thursday, May 12 – 14, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Or
5-Week/Twice-a-Week  sessions:  Mondays and Wednesday, June 1 – July1, 1:30-3:00 pm

CMS Training for Experienced Pagemasters:  Introduction to Marywood’s new content management system.

One-Day Workshop: Wednesday, May 13,9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Or
3-Session Workshop:  Tuesday-Thursday, June 9-11, 10:00-11:30 am

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Campus Announcements

Grant Aimed to Promote Value of Natural Watersheds

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded a $9,800 grant to Marywood University that will be used to instruct and facilitate a five day Watershed Workshop for middle and high school teachers in Northeastern Pennsylvania today through June 26.

Social Work Professor Publishes Chapter in Mindfulness Practice in Everyday Life

School of Social Work Professor, Dr. Christine Kessen, publishes chapter in Living fully: Mindfulness Practice in Everyday Life.

Professional Exchange Program Seeks Local Host Families

Marywood University's Professional International Exchange Program (MPIX) will be welcoming three female international professionals as part of a four month exchange program this fall. MPIX, under the Council of International Programs USA, brings well qualified professionals to the United States for practical training programs. Marywood is seeking families to host these individuals from Germany and Turkey for a four week period. Host families may be single individuals or families.

Birth Announcement

Therese and Ryan Fields, Class of 2001 welcomed the birth of their second child, Ava Margherita Fields on March 20, 2009. Ava weighed 7 lbs. 8 ounces and was 21 inches. She was born at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Ava is enjoying spending time with her big sister, Francesca who will turn this July.

Professor Alexander Studies Art in Italy

Read how one of our art faculty members will be an “artist in residence” in Italy.

Dean's List Announced: Spring 2009

Marywood University has announced the Spring 2009 semester Dean's List of students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Insalaco College of Creative Arts and Management, College of Health and Human Services and the Reap College of Education and Human Development.

MSW Students Volunteer at NAMI Walk for the Mind

Three MSW students (Roseanne Pace, Barb Serino and Lynne Gallagher) volunteered at the NAMI walk for the mind and mental health fair held on May 23at Kirby Park in Wilkes- Barre, Pa. All three proudly wore their Marywood School of Social Work t- shirts while volunteering. Their picture was featured in the Citizen's Voice newspaper on May 27.

Music at Marywood: 34th Annual Summer Concert Series

Marywood University's Music Department announces the 34th Annual Summer Concert Series, Music at Marywood. The series take place on Sundays at 7:30p.m. in the Memorial Commons, Marywood University. All concerts are free and open to the public.

View Photos from the New Center for Architectural Studies

View the new photos of the construction in the new Center for Architectural Studies.

Commencement Medalists Announced

Marywood University awarded medals for academic excellence and achievement during separate hooding and honors convocation ceremonies. The honored graduates were from Marywood University's Reap College of Education and Human Development, Insalaco College of Creative Arts and Management, College of Health and Human Services, and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

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Meetings

Praxis Tests

Reminder: The last day to register for the July 25 Praxis tests is Thursday, June 25th.

Music at Marywood: 34th Annual Summer Concert Series

Marywood University's Music Department announces the 34th Annual Summer Concert Series, Music at Marywood. The series take place on Sundays at 7:30p.m. in the Memorial Commons, Marywood University. All concerts are free and open to the public.

Commencement Set to Award 881 Degrees- May 10

Marywood University will celebrate its 91st annual commencement with the awarding of 881 degrees to graduates from the Reap College of Education and Human Development, Insalaco College of Creative Arts and Management, College of Health and Human Services, and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 10 at 1 p.m. at the Wachovia Arena, Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre.

Socratic Society at Marywood University

Socratic Society Meeting

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FYI

Grant Aimed to Promote Value of Natural Watersheds

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection awarded a $9,800 grant to Marywood University that will be used to instruct and facilitate a five day Watershed Workshop for middle and high school teachers in Northeastern Pennsylvania today through June 26.

Praxis Tests

Reminder: The last day to register for the July 25 Praxis tests is Thursday, June 25th.

Social Work Professor Publishes Chapter in Mindfulness Practice in Everyday Life

School of Social Work Professor, Dr. Christine Kessen, publishes chapter in Living fully: Mindfulness Practice in Everyday Life.

Women's Soccer Team Donate Uniforms to Guatemalan School

The 2008 CSAC Champion and NCAA Tournament Qualifiers Marywood University Women’s Soccer Team recently donated old uniforms to a school in Guatemala through the help of Javier Diaz, a Resident Director at Marywood. Diaz went on a service trip in late May facilitated through Marywood's Campus Ministry to deliver the uniforms.

Professional Exchange Program Seeks Local Host Families

Marywood University's Professional International Exchange Program (MPIX) will be welcoming three female international professionals as part of a four month exchange program this fall. MPIX, under the Council of International Programs USA, brings well qualified professionals to the United States for practical training programs. Marywood is seeking families to host these individuals from Germany and Turkey for a four week period. Host families may be single individuals or families.

Birth Announcement

Therese and Ryan Fields, Class of 2001 welcomed the birth of their second child, Ava Margherita Fields on March 20, 2009. Ava weighed 7 lbs. 8 ounces and was 21 inches. She was born at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Ava is enjoying spending time with her big sister, Francesca who will turn this July.

New Titles List for May

New Titles List for May

Dean's List Announced: Spring 2009

Marywood University has announced the Spring 2009 semester Dean's List of students from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Insalaco College of Creative Arts and Management, College of Health and Human Services and the Reap College of Education and Human Development.

MSW Students Volunteer at NAMI Walk for the Mind

Three MSW students (Roseanne Pace, Barb Serino and Lynne Gallagher) volunteered at the NAMI walk for the mind and mental health fair held on May 23at Kirby Park in Wilkes- Barre, Pa. All three proudly wore their Marywood School of Social Work t- shirts while volunteering. Their picture was featured in the Citizen's Voice newspaper on May 27.

Music at Marywood: 34th Annual Summer Concert Series

Marywood University's Music Department announces the 34th Annual Summer Concert Series, Music at Marywood. The series take place on Sundays at 7:30p.m. in the Memorial Commons, Marywood University. All concerts are free and open to the public.