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http://www.marywood.edu/ Marywood University Student News http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/4fca4db5-fc14-4565-8475-8354577b9e60/69545 On Saturday, February 4, Threefifty Duo, a pair of classically-influenced post-rock guitarists, will perform in the Marian Chapel. The concert will begin at 8 p.m. General admission is $15. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:16:32 EST 4fca4db5-fc14-4565-8475-8354577b9e60 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/1ed88f08-67d9-49d7-be1b-673202f76805/69545 The Psychological Services Center is hosting Anxiety Screening Day on Thursday, February 2. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the center will provide free, confidential screenings for students, faculty, staff, and the public. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:50:00 EST 1ed88f08-67d9-49d7-be1b-673202f76805 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/0d1a43e4-6be9-4de4-abac-313c180411c6/69545 First Wednesday at the Library brings special presentations and discussions about a range of topics, from zines to yoga. The first event will be held February 1. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:40:00 EST 0d1a43e4-6be9-4de4-abac-313c180411c6 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/32434ad6-a13c-48e3-b796-5e01d0706f2f/69545 Sr. Anne Munley and fellow university presidents visited two African countries that have been scarred by genocide. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:50:00 EST 32434ad6-a13c-48e3-b796-5e01d0706f2f http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/4acfbaaf-06fb-494a-b7db-d8e77a679d8a/69545 On Wednesday, February 1, Marywood's men's and women's basketball teams will raise money to fight malaria in Africa as they take on Philadelphia Biblical University. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST 4acfbaaf-06fb-494a-b7db-d8e77a679d8a http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/41e686ec-dca9-4fb8-92a2-8326ddb5f4fe/69545 Cynthia Wright, the new director of Marywood's athletic training program, balances research, teaching, and caring for athletes with grace and style. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:50:01 EST 41e686ec-dca9-4fb8-92a2-8326ddb5f4fe http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/f343f159-eb14-495a-aacc-6d90e4f9a7ac/69545 A new partnership between Marywood and the County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) allows students, faculty, and staff to ride any bus anywhere in the county for free. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:47:15 EST f343f159-eb14-495a-aacc-6d90e4f9a7ac http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/725ddb4f-4153-492c-9a47-09cfbe583859/69545 Marywood awarded 135 degrees at its January Commencement. In addition, we recognize those students who made the Fall 2010 Dean's List. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:00:00 EST 725ddb4f-4153-492c-9a47-09cfbe583859 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/75c5b0f2-ff30-41e4-b766-e11dae4e7b83/69545 Dr. Fred David Romines has been selected to conduct the Northern Region Honor Band as part of the Connecticut Music Educators Association. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EST 75c5b0f2-ff30-41e4-b766-e11dae4e7b83 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/be1171fc-9ff5-4495-b0b4-c109cba9ed45/69545 The PA Department of Education has awarded Marywood nearly one million dollars over three years to deliver adult literacy services and GED preparation courses. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST be1171fc-9ff5-4495-b0b4-c109cba9ed45 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/64302dd4-3879-4cd2-8f40-2fada0042b7d/69545 Marywood's Fricchione Day Care Center has received the state's highest accreditation rating for the fourth time since it opened in 1991. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:20:00 EST 64302dd4-3879-4cd2-8f40-2fada0042b7d http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/38539a15-e730-4799-987c-208f6a8c440f/69545 Mark E. Rodgers, DSW, has been appointed dean of the College of Health and Human Services. Dr. Rodgers has a background in social work and is particularly passionate about issues related to human trafficking. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:40:00 EST 38539a15-e730-4799-987c-208f6a8c440f http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/fa1b1109-f920-4441-bf19-4ac764fe1c58/69545 President Sr. Anne Munley received the "Woman of Excellence" award at this year's SAGE Awards in November. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST fa1b1109-f920-4441-bf19-4ac764fe1c58 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/eeda5e14-af8b-470c-82d6-8290ec88cf22/69545 Marywood's choir and orchestra will perform a free holiday concert on Saturday, December 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:50:00 EST eeda5e14-af8b-470c-82d6-8290ec88cf22 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/56c64ab4-1ca0-4933-af3f-3dd94903a8d9/69545 On Tuesday, December 6, the Marywood community will kickoff the holiday season with the annual Christmas tree lighting in the Rotunda, a tradition that has humble beginnings. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:22:41 EST 56c64ab4-1ca0-4933-af3f-3dd94903a8d9 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/97d52fb6-c679-4317-813c-ed8444907a7f/69545 The Chamber Singers' annual Christmas concert will take place Friday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Marian Chapel. Admission is free. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:40:00 EST 97d52fb6-c679-4317-813c-ed8444907a7f http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/1eeb9300-ea43-47d0-83c2-643859caef4c/69545 Marywood's Adopt-a-Family program provides Thanksgiving dinner to underprivileged families in Northeast Pennsylvania. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:47:05 EST 1eeb9300-ea43-47d0-83c2-643859caef4c http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/3ccca3fe-6387-4642-b42f-b67b73a7d3dc/69545 Marywood's International Club will celebrate International Education Week by hosting a variety of multi-cultural events, including a fashion show, dinner, and film screening. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:08:08 EST 3ccca3fe-6387-4642-b42f-b67b73a7d3dc http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/73db7d4a-7900-4b45-8dec-7303aa0133a8/69545 On Sunday, November 13, Marywood's education department will host a screening of the documentary <em>American Teacher</em> at 7 p.m. in the Comerford Theater. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:50:00 EST 73db7d4a-7900-4b45-8dec-7303aa0133a8 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/b03efb88-5b3a-4962-b8cb-4abd64ed40ad/69545 An empty plot of land at St. Joseph's Center in Scranton will soon be home to a therapy garden and tree house, thanks to students from the School of Architecture. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:40:00 EST b03efb88-5b3a-4962-b8cb-4abd64ed40ad http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/ef13ec33-f864-422c-ad9c-ee14d1d73cd3/69545 Marywood has launched a mobile website that's optimized for viewing on smartphones. This is in direct response to a general increase in the number of mobile internet users. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:10:00 EST ef13ec33-f864-422c-ad9c-ee14d1d73cd3 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/8b222597-8a2c-4616-8ac5-11be0c929e8c/69545 On Sunday, November 6, Marywood's Wind Ensemble will perform "Angels in the Architecture" at the Sette La Verghetta Center for the Performing Arts. The event is free and open to the public. Tue, 08 Nov 2011 05:50:00 EST 8b222597-8a2c-4616-8ac5-11be0c929e8c http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/18efd0df-eb33-4566-b2dc-c1148cbf3c6a/69545 The Tournées French Film Festival is bringing films like <i>Gods and Men</i> and <i>Persepolis</i> to campus. The series will begin on November 4 and run through November 18. All screenings are free and open to the public. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:11:53 EST 18efd0df-eb33-4566-b2dc-c1148cbf3c6a http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/96185dc4-c4b3-48c1-af92-7ba0047803e2/69545 Two faculty members were recently recognized at Marywood's fall convocation. Arthur Comstock, Ph.D., was nominated for CASE Professor of the Year. Craig Johnson, Ph.D., received the Distinction in One's Discipline Award. Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:09:17 EDT 96185dc4-c4b3-48c1-af92-7ba0047803e2 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/4ccfa6ce-b1ed-4d33-ad1a-7fbb77693d18/69545 A lung cancer awareness vigil will take place in Marywood's Latour Room on Tuesday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. There will be music, speakers, and light refreshments. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:30:00 EDT 4ccfa6ce-b1ed-4d33-ad1a-7fbb77693d18 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/20d98439-958c-4aea-ae7b-2dce2f5f92d2/69545 John Hagan, a professor of law and sociology at Northwestern University, will present "Death and Displacement in Sudan: Evidence of Continuing State-Led Genocide" on Monday, October 24, at 7 p.m. The event, which will take place in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center, is free and open to the public. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:34:21 EDT 20d98439-958c-4aea-ae7b-2dce2f5f92d2 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/cd0339ad-16cd-4cc7-acd7-3480e4634567/69545 Faculty and students from Marywood, like professor Estelle Campenni and students Meghan Coyle and Celeste Maldonado, have been helping victims of the recent flood recover from one of the worst natural disasters to hit Northeast Pennsylvania. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:33:52 EDT cd0339ad-16cd-4cc7-acd7-3480e4634567 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/0afcd64c-526d-4983-b8bc-e05697bfafba/69545 Professor Phil Jenkins discusses the Socrates Cafe and his love for philosophy. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:10:00 EST 0afcd64c-526d-4983-b8bc-e05697bfafba http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/e03a02f7-e9f9-42a8-9d91-8be5015a92e2/69545 The Marywood University Orchestra will perform a selection of works by German, Italian, and French composers on Sunday, October 9, at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. Admission is free, and the performance will begin at 4 p.m. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:37:53 EDT e03a02f7-e9f9-42a8-9d91-8be5015a92e2 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/81c2dbbb-59b6-450a-a312-9b01ac94462a/69545 Researchers at Marywood will attempt to determine whether water build-up in lungs affects performance by studying runners in this year's Steamtown Marathon. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:54 EDT 81c2dbbb-59b6-450a-a312-9b01ac94462a http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/c317d5c2-8635-4070-9c85-fd8a189c894d/69545 The Music, Theatre & Dance Department will present <i>Buddy Truffle</i>, a play inspired by Moliere's <i>Tartuffe</i>, September 30 through October 2 in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. Tue, 04 Oct 2011 10:57:56 EDT c317d5c2-8635-4070-9c85-fd8a189c894d http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/ef377cd9-ec77-4ce0-8a64-53fa270bd980/69545 Homecoming and Family Weekend are September 23-25. Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:54:25 EDT ef377cd9-ec77-4ce0-8a64-53fa270bd980 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/c325090f-f041-4195-b025-0be518eed062/69545 A special showing of the <i>SOAR Documentary</i> will take place on Monday, September 19, in the Comerford Theater. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:41:02 EDT c325090f-f041-4195-b025-0be518eed062 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/b959d55b-2497-4e12-95b6-fb32ca7bf1e8/69545 Marywood's opening convocation will take place on Wednesday, September 21, at 11 a.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:14:49 EST b959d55b-2497-4e12-95b6-fb32ca7bf1e8 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/8e279670-2a56-4b46-b3ef-2d0f804f35b0/69545 On Saturday, September 17, the Education and Psychology & Counseling Departments will sponsor a free Autism Walk and Awareness Fair. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:18:52 EST 8e279670-2a56-4b46-b3ef-2d0f804f35b0 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/bbd63e22-853a-4218-881a-0a7ba037ee61/69545 Scott Blanding's documentary "Women in Warzones: Sexual Violence in the Congo" will be shown at Marywood on Thursday, September 15. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:50:13 EDT bbd63e22-853a-4218-881a-0a7ba037ee61 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/1817ad42-ae26-4be5-ac65-b522e0c2168f/69545 Marywood announces summer graduates from all four colleges and the School of Architecture. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:17:35 EST 1817ad42-ae26-4be5-ac65-b522e0c2168f http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/8a3508cf-06c4-47a2-b650-8cbee62cc7a7/69545 Marywood recently accepted President Obama's "Interfaith and Community Service Campus Challenge." Sr. Anne Munley visited Washington D.C. to meet other participants and discuss their plans. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:50:20 EST 8a3508cf-06c4-47a2-b650-8cbee62cc7a7 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/79702bbb-0971-40a7-934c-41937e7966e4/69545 Marywood boasts 1,085 new resident students this year, the largest on-campus student population in the university's history. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:10:00 EDT 79702bbb-0971-40a7-934c-41937e7966e4 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/c03aebbc-0c94-4dee-9512-283e1b471944/69545 On September 8, Marywood will kick-off the year with its annual Opening Liturgy and Picnic. Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:10:00 EDT c03aebbc-0c94-4dee-9512-283e1b471944 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/6cf99a5d-844b-4ec7-a621-3cbf7192b3ca/69545 Professor Andrew Dattel, Ph.D. was recently awarded the 2011–12 Murray Award for Research and Development. He hopes his research will lead to better training for airline pilots. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 09:22:17 EST 6cf99a5d-844b-4ec7-a621-3cbf7192b3ca http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/f05abb87-5413-4f48-9925-17fa5a40818b/69545 The Chinese Shanghai Yue Opera is set to give a free performance at Marywood’s Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:37:14 EDT f05abb87-5413-4f48-9925-17fa5a40818b http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/6efbe08d-0d26-430b-a305-710aa58ce44f/69545 With only 15% of the nation’s four-year colleges highlighted in the most recent edition of The Princeton Review, Marywood makes the cut as one of “America’s Best Colleges.” Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:00:00 EST 6efbe08d-0d26-430b-a305-710aa58ce44f http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/fca4e09e-4c45-4975-a4ee-87b4077bf224/69545 Marywood University and partners are asking area residents to help stamp out hunger in the region. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:40:24 EDT fca4e09e-4c45-4975-a4ee-87b4077bf224 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/de8faa83-54e8-409c-b8ac-74266b441a58/69545 Food, games, and family-oriented fun will be part of the three-day festival to be held on the campus of Marywood University to benefit St. Joseph’s Center. Festivities take place July 29 – July 31 Behind Marywood’s Robert J. Mellow Center Thu, 15 Sep 2011 09:50:42 EDT de8faa83-54e8-409c-b8ac-74266b441a58 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/35d214ee-8974-4372-907f-265d6c00c625/69545 Marywood University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by <em>The Chronicle of Higher Education</em>. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:40:00 EST 35d214ee-8974-4372-907f-265d6c00c625 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/07ae52f1-1518-40fb-9349-eec3aef5cbdd/69545 Sr. Mariam Pfeifer, IHM and students in Marywood's music therapy program share the sound of music with deaf children who have received cochlear implants. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:30:00 EDT 07ae52f1-1518-40fb-9349-eec3aef5cbdd http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/ee4685e9-aae6-434f-9741-b72bf8b5a553/69545 It is with great sadness that the Marywood University community announces the death of Sister M. Coleman Nee, IHM, our Ninth President. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 13:50:00 EDT ee4685e9-aae6-434f-9741-b72bf8b5a553 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/d370a85f-43e4-49d2-adb7-db94dab3cad6/69545 Two Marywood faculty members are collaborating with a respected community center and local school district to raise awareness of the stress our educational system puts on students, teachers, and parents. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:40:00 EDT d370a85f-43e4-49d2-adb7-db94dab3cad6 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/300925/69545 Marywood will host the fourth annual Wheelchair Basketball Game on Saturday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m., in the University's Robert J. Mellow Center. All proceeds benefit St. Joseph's Center in Scranton. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:30:00 EST 300925 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/300242/69545 A replica of the famous Chartres Cathedral labyrinth will be in the Marywood Rotunda until March 19. The original was inlaid in the stone floor of the Chartres Cathedral in approximately 1210. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:50:03 EDT 300242 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/299740/69545 A memorial Mass for Caitlin McGuire will be celebrated today at 4:30 p.m. in the Marian Chapel. All members of the Marywood community, especially graduate students and faculty, are invited to pray with Cait's family and friends. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:10:03 EDT 299740 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/298268/69545 Marywood University's Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic will hold free hearing screenings from March 7- 11 from 9a.m.- 12p.m. in the William G. McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, call (570) 348-6299. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:50:02 EST 298268 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/281056/69545 Marywood University Assistant Professor of Education and Educational Leadership, Dr. Joseph Polizzi will be hosting a community showing of the hitting education expose documentary, Race to Nowhere at the Dietrich Theater on East Tioga Street at 1:30pm Sunday, December 5. A discussion session with a panel of seasoned education experts spanning specialties and experiences will be included in the presentation. Race to Nowhere is part of a nationwide movement of community screenings that use the film as the centerpiece for a growing national dialogue on the dangers and pitfalls of education's current "race to nowhere" mentality and ignite a call for change. Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:00:08 EST 281056 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/273824/69545 Marywood University's Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance present "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield from November 3-6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EDT 273824 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/272821/69545 Marywood University students, faculty, alumni, and staff are among the artists included in the NEPA Regional Art 2010 exhibition opening this Saturday, October 23 at the Suraci Gallery, Marywood University; The AFA Gallery; The Hope Horn Gallery, The University of Scranton; and The Linder Gallery, Keystone College. Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:10:00 EST 272821 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/271189/69545 Marywood University presents We Still Make Stuff Here: Manufacturing in Northeastern Pennsylvania Today including photography by Michael Poster and writing by Melissa Whalen Haertsch from October 23-December 10 in the Mahady Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts. The opening reception will be held on October 23 from 3-5p.m. On November 1, at 7 p.m., the Gallery Talk will address the photographic and written materials of the exhibit, how the project started, and the nature of the collaborative process as it works for Michael and Melissa. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:10:02 EDT 271189 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/270998/69545 Marywood University recently announced that Michele Zabriski, Plains, will serve as the Director of Constituency Relations and the Marywood Fund. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:22:15 EST 270998 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/270393/69545 President Sister Anne Munley, IHM, has announced that the Marywood University Athletics and Recreation Department will add men's golf to the sports sponsorship package at the beginning of the 2011-2012 academic year. Men's golf will be Marywood's 17th varsity sport, joining men's and women's lacrosse and men's and women's swimming and diving as sports added since 2008. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:21:42 EST 270393 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/270306/69545 Marywood University alumna, Michelle A. Summers '00, Scranton, received the Marywood Alumni Association Recent Graduate Award at Marywood's 2010 Homecoming. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:21:59 EST 270306 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/269284/69545 Marywood University present Al Williamson: A Tribute today through Oct. 11 in the Mahady Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts. The reception will be held October 8 from 6-9 p.m. The exhibition covers sixty years of his art (1950-2010) including over 60 pieces of original art, trading cards, and posters. The exhibit also includes a Flash Gordon record album and pages of Corrigan and Flash Gordon work, Eerie ("The Jungle") and Epic Illustrated ("Relic") covers, Weird Science page from the 50s, a page from Bladerunner, Dark Horse "One Last Job," and Sub-Mariner. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:30:00 EDT 269284 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/268903/69545 Marywood University received a $20,000 grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The grant will be used to service Lackawanna County residents who are interested in receiving their GED and will enroll in one of Marywood University’s on-campus preparation courses for the national exam. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation was established in 1993 to help increase the functional literacy of adults, families and children and is an extension of Dollar General’s corporate commitment to literacy. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:37:02 EDT 268903 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/268939/69545 Faculty News: September Thu, 07 Oct 2010 13:40:03 EDT 268939 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/267671/69545 The Marywood University Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance will present its annual Faculty Recital on Sunday, October 3, at 4:00 p.m. in the Marian Chapel, Swartz Center for Spiritual Life. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:21:14 EDT 267671 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/267665/69545 Marywood University's Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents All in the Timing by David Ives on September 29, 30 and October 1, 2 at 7:30 p.m. and on October 3 at 2 p.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:30:00 EDT 267665 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/264711/69545 Marywood University's Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance present the concert, Measure for Measure: The Music of Shakespeare's Plays, on Sunday, September 26 at 3 p.m. in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:15:23 EDT 264711 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/263706/69545 Marywood University will offer a free, anonymous, and brief depression screening at the Psychological Services Center on October 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The confidential screening involves a private meeting with a mental health professional and a referral if necessary. People of all ages are welcome; no affiliation with Marywood is required. For more information, call (570)348-6269. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:00:08 EDT 263706 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/262413/69545 Sister Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D., Marywood University President, recently announced that two new trustees have been elected to Marywood's Board of Trustees. In addition, a new slate of officers was elected for the 2010-2011 year. Board officers for 2010-2011 include Joan Banick Brooks, Chair; Marion Munley, Vice Chair; Antonia M. Schierling, Secretary, and Richard P. Kane, Treasurer. Newly-elected trustees are Peter J. Danchak and Mary Kay Rotert. Mon, 13 Sep 2010 10:22:18 EDT 262413 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/261447/69545 Marywood University's Department of Workforce Education graduated eight students from the PA Pathway to Success (PAPS) program on September 3, 2010. Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:40:01 EDT 261447 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/258869/69545 Gerald Zavorsky, Ph.D. will serve as the Director of the Human Physiology Lab and Associate Professor in the College of Health and Human Services at Marywood University. In his new position, he will manage the Human Physiology Lab and will conduct research with students on obesity, athletes, and aging. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:39 EDT 258869 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/258173/69545 Lloyd L. Lyter, Ph.D. has been named Interim Dean of the College of Health and Human Services. In his new position, he will be responsible for the operation of the departments of Health and Physical Education, Nursing and Public Administration, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant Program, School of Social Work, and the Human Physiology Lab. Dr. Lyter will also be mentoring independent studies for the fall. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:20:03 EDT 258173 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/255446/69545 Ryan Hnat, MFA '10 and Benjamin Buchenot, MFA '11 are presenting Effusion, an art exhibit at Creedon's Flower Shop, Scranton from today through August 31. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:40:00 EDT 255446 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/251964/69545 Marywood University is hosting 94 South Korean students in an Intensive English Program. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:47:31 EDT 251964 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/251961/69545 Marywood University nutrition and dietetics student, Sara Rios, helped to plan a gluten free picnic for celiac disease awareness on Sunday, August 1. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:15:00 EDT 251961 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/251958/69545 As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability, Marywood University has created a community garden through a grant from The Overlook Estate Foundation. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:14:42 EDT 251958 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/251440/69545 Marywood University will conduct a public, educational forum on Thursday, August 19, in which guest presenters will offer economic, environmental, regulatory and governmental perspectives on the short- and long-term implications of natural gas development in the Northeast Pennsylvania region. Mon, 23 Aug 2010 11:16:50 EDT 251440 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/251768/69545 Marywood University is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:23:19 EDT 251768 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/246766/69545 Marywood University has become official members of the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), America’s largest sporting and multi-divisional conference. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:57:11 EDT 246766 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/231086/69545 SAVE the DATE! Thursday, August 19, 2010 "Marywood University Sustainability Series" Summer 2010 Forum: Marcellus Shale Opportunities and Challenges Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:30:02 EDT 231086 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/228197/69545 Marywood University's Music Department announces the 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. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:00:01 EDT 228197 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/230786/69545 Faculty News: Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:58:30 EDT 230786 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/230371/69545 Dr. Phil Jenkins, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Philosophy Program Director, promotes open discussions in the community. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:21:25 EST 230371 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/229494/69545 Marywood University and the Scranton School District have announced their partnership with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Partners in Education Institute. The Institute, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, the National Committee for the Performing Arts, and the Kennedy Center Corporate Fund, promotes partnerships between arts organizations and local school districts in communities across the country, focusing on the development of arts education programs for teachers. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:50:03 EDT 229494 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/229017/69545 Marywood University President, Sister Anne Munley, IHM, recently announced that Dr. Bradley Janey, Associate Professor of Psychology/Counseling, has been named a 2010 Fulbright Scholar. Recipients of Fulbright awards are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:50:02 EDT 229017 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/228757/69545 Forty six Marywood University winter and spring student-athletes have been honored as the Colonial States Athletic Conference announced the Spring 2010 All-Academic Team. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:26:43 EDT 228757 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/226669/69545 Marywood University Assistant Professor of Psychology, Dr. Herbert Hauser, works collaboratively with other area professors in developing a device that can monitor the elderly at home. Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:40:00 EDT 226669 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/225922/69545 To make it more convenient to donate to Marywood University, a new online donation page has been launched! Thu, 27 May 2010 14:05:56 EDT 225922 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/222741/69545 Marywood University's president, Sister Anne Munley, IHM, has been profiled in the Spring 2010 edition of Education Executive Magazine. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:30:05 EST 222741 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/220807/69545 Marywood University conferred 863 degrees at the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 9. Wed, 12 May 2010 10:33:03 EDT 220807 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/220810/69545 Marywood University awarded 863 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, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the School of Architecture. Mon, 24 May 2010 15:50:02 EDT 220810 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/219764/69545 The Marywood University Chamber Singers will be on tour in California from May 10-18, presenting concerts in the metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Fresno, and Los Angeles. Mon, 03 May 2010 09:29:01 EDT 219764 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/218718/69545 Marywood University will display the Masters Exhibition May 1- June 25 in the Suraci Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts. Masters Exhibition features work by three graduate students; Nancy Engleman (painting), Deborah Hamburger (printmaking), and Ashlee LaPlant (painting). The opening reception will be on Saturday, May 1 from 5-7p.m. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:40:03 EDT 218718 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/218568/69545 Marywood University will present Graduate MFA Exhibition from May 1- June 25. The exhibition consists of five graduate students; Jennifer Bulay (painting), Ryan Hnat (painting), Marguerite Innes (photography), Heather Remley (printmaking), and Skip Sensbach (ceramics). The exhibit will be held in the Mahady Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts with an opening reception on Saturday, May 1, from 5-7 p.m. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:40:00 EDT 218568 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/217760/69545 The Marywood University Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Nathaniel F. Parker, will present their final performance of the 2009-2010 season on Sunday, April 25, at 4p.m. in the Holy Family Residence Auditorium (2500 Adams Ave.). The concert is open to the public and admission is free. The program will feature classical and pops favorites in the style of the BBC Proms concerts. The program includes Schubert's "Unfinished" Symphony, Sibelius's tone poem Finlandia, and celebrated works from the American musical theater repertoire, such as Bernstein's West Side Story, Willson's The Music Man, and a medley of songs by Irving Berlin. For further information about this event, please contact the Marywood University Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance office at (570) 348-6268 or visit our website: www.marywood.edu/mtd. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:22:15 EDT 217760 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/217459/69545 Marywood University names Greg Brown as the new Aquatics Director and head coach of the men’s and women’s swimming and diving program. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 23:10:00 EDT 217459 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/217454/69545 Release the Light program raises awareness of sexual and physical assault. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:10:02 EDT 217454 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/217155/69545 Art Exhibits for April 2010. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:09:57 EDT 217155 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/216716/69545 Marywood University’s Criminal Justice Club will host a presentation from Garry Dreese on turning life’s struggles into opportunities on Wednesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. in Media Room 160, Learning Resource Center. Mr. Dreese was indicted on federal drug charges and will speak about his experience and the obstacles he faced in jail and on parole, as well as the transition back into society. Mon, 10 May 2010 10:40:03 EDT 216716 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/215908/69545 Marywood University will present Marilyn Chin and Sonia Sanchez in a poetry reading on Friday, April 9 at 8p.m. in the Liguori Center, Regina Hall. The event is sponsored by the Cooperative Grant Program with the University of Scranton. The poetry readings are free and open the public. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 11:48:49 EDT 215908 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/215622/69545 William E. Strickland Jr., President and CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation and its subsidiaries, Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (MCG), and Bidwell Training Center (BTC), will be the keynote speaker at Marywood University's Commencement on May 9, 2010 at 1p.m. in the Mohegan Sun Arena, Wilkes Barre. He will also be awarded an honorary doctoral degree during the ceremony. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:12:11 EDT 215622