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http://www.marywood.edu/ Marywood University News http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/195292/69545 Today through November 23, Marywood University will exhibit Speculations: Drawing out Possibilities in Architecture in the Architecture Gallery, Center for Architectural Studies. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:40:01 EST 195292 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/194480/69545 Andrea Novack, Clinic Director in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department has presented Dysphagia - Diagnosis and Treatment at the Nutritional Support Workshop sponsored by the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition, she presented Speech-Language-Hearing Development at the Family Place Workshop, where children (up to 3 years old) and parents have the opportunity to receive information in the development and care of their children. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:20:02 EST 194480 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/194477/69545 Marywood University's Politically Active Students Unite Organization will host a formal debate involving the candidates who are seeking a judicial position in the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas on Wednesday, October 28 at 9p.m. in the Comerford Theater, Science Center, Marywood University. The event is open to the public. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:20:03 EST 194477 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/194076/69545 Lambda Iota Tau, Marywood University English Honor Society, and the Library Staff will be hosting a Book Swap and Sale on Thursday, October 29 from 10a.m.-5p.m. in the Fireplace Lounge, Nazareth Hall. For more information, please contact Dr. Bush at ext. 2578 /bush@es.marywood.edu or Ms. Annette Fisher, ext. 2365 / Fisher@es.marywood.edu. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:20:08 EST 194076 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/193777/69545 Winter Field Registrations are now available. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:50:00 EST 193777 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/193388/69545 Dr. Alexander Dawoody, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Administration, presented a research paper titled "Mutual Causality and the Global Economic Crisis" at the 19th Annual International Conference of the Society for Chaos Theory in Psychology and Life Sciences, which was held at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:20:05 EST 193388 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/192984/69545 Marywood University announces their School of Social Work Spring Start 2010 MSW Program, which provides a Tuesday and Thursday weeknight course for students who missed the start of their Fall 2009 MSW Cohort. This innovative program has been designed to serve prospective students who have not studied in the social work discipline during their undergraduate careers and who seek to further their career or make a career change. Typical interested individuals might be currently working in or may have recently been employed in social work, human services, health care, palliative and hospice care, criminal justice, or may have recently completed military service. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:10:01 EST 192984 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/192804/69545 Dr. Patricia Arter, Assistant Professor in the Special Education Department, will present Students On-Campus Achieving Results (SOAR), a campus based transition program for students with autism, along with NEIU staff Mary Murphy Fox, Ellen Cummings, and Ellen Dente. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:10:10 EST 192804 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/192251/69545 The Honorable Chris Doherty, Mayor of the City of Scranton, will address Strategic Planning class of the Master of Public Administration program (Room 203 of the CHS Building) on Wednesday October 28, 2009 at 6:00p.m. Open invitation. Rabbi Samuel Sandhaus, Executive Director of the Jewish Home in Scranton, will speak at Marywood University, PUB 581 class: Issues of Governance in Nonprofit Organizations on issues and challenges facing the world of nonprofit organization. The event is scheduled for Tuesday November 10 at 6:00p.m. in classroom 206 of the CHS building. Open invitation. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST 192251 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/192136/69545 EDUCATION STUDENTS: Mid-Quarter Timesheets and Spring 2010 Registration Forms are due Oct. 16th. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:06 EST 192136 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/191732/69545 Dr. Phyllis Black, Director of the Marywood University-Lehigh Valley MSW Program, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Social Workers Pennsylvania Chapter, for her distinguished service to the profession at the Multicultural Social Work with a Global Context Conference in Pittsburgh, October 18 and 19. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:20:01 EST 191732 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/190233/69545 Assistant Professor, Lizah Ismail’s research, What They Are Telling Us: Library Use and Needs of Traditional and Non-traditional Students in a Graduate Social Work Program has been accepted for publication by the Journal of Academic Librarianship. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:14 EST 190233 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/190082/69545 Alan M. Levine, Ph.D. has been named Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, where he will be responsible for providing strategic, entrepreneurial, and visual leadership. He will demonstrate and foster excellence in teaching, research, and service. Prior to his position, Dr. Levin acted as interim Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, Professor and Director of the Doctoral Program in Human Development, and Professor and Co-Chair in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics. In addition, he acted as Deputy Director of Research for the former Military Family Institute at Marywood University. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:07 EST 190082 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/189852/69545 Friday, October 2, 2009, 8 p.m., Sette LaVerghetta Center Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:55:06 EST 189852 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/188765/69545 Marywood University presents Obama's Foreign Policy: Engagement with the Muslim World on Tuesday, October 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center. This event is free and open to the public. Featured will be a conversation between Omer Taşpinar, Ph.D., of the Brookings Institute, and Ali H. Aslan, from the International Daily Zaman, Washington D.C. The program will be followed by a reception. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:40:03 EDT 188765 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/188713/69545 Portfolio workshop on Tuesday, September 29 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:21:37 EDT 188713 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/188294/69545 Steven Alexander, Associate Professor of Art, will serve on the National Screening Committee for the 2010-2011 Fulbright Scholarships in Painting at United Nations Plaza, New York City, on November 20. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:10:02 EDT 188294 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/186840/69545 The documentary screening of The Devil Came on Horseback will be held on Friday, September 18, 2009, at 6 p.m. in the Ann and Leo Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Campus Center, University of Scranton Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:50:11 EDT 186840 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/186380/69545 <p>10-Week Training for NEW Pagemasters/Department Web Editors: <br /> Tuesdays, September 22 - November 24, 1:30 - 3:00 pm</p? <p>3-Week CMS Training for Experienced Pagemasters/Department Web Editors: <br /> Thursdays, October 1 - 15, 10:00 - 11:30 am</p> <p>For more information or to register, contact Sr. Kathleen Burns at <a href="mailto:webber@marywood.edu">webber@marywood.edu</a> or x2340.</p> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:43:23 EDT 186380 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/185809/69545 In cooperation with Marywood University, the Golden Generation Retreat Center is hosting a Ramazan Fasting Dinner on campus on September 9 at 5:30p.m. in the Latour Conference Room, Nazareth Student Center. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:01 EDT 185809 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/185503/69545 Marywood University announces the August 2009 graduates from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Insalaco College of Creative Arts and Management, Reap College of Education and Human Development and College of Health and Human Services. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:36:27 EDT 185503 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/181433/69545 New Media Titles for August Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:13:07 EDT 181433 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/183774/69545 Marywood University's new synthetic turf multi-purpose field will host its inaugural collegiate game on Tuesday, September 1, at 4 p.m. as the defending CSAC women's soccer champions. Marywood University Pacers take on Wilkes University's squad in a non-conference action. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:50:01 EST 183774 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/180605/69545 The Pennsylvania Department of Education has released revised versions of the PDE 338G (General Application) and 338C (College/University Verification) forms. As of September 1, 2009, only the version dated 10/08 will be accepted; applications submitted on old forms will be returned. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:12:45 EDT 180605 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/175513/69545 Marywood University's Professional International Exchange Program (MPIX) will welcome 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 experiences. The program is now seeking families to host exchange participants from Germany and Turkey for a four-week period. Either single individuals or families may take advantage of this hosting opportunity. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:48:32 EST 175513 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/173809/69545 New Titles List for July Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:20:00 EDT 173809 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/174601/69545 Dr. Joseph A. Polizzi, Assistant Professor of Education, was recently elected to the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley/NEPA Fulbright Alumni Board of Directors. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:20:05 EDT 174601 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/172848/69545 Marywood University was awarded a $11,350 grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board to continue to support initiatives aimed at preventing underage drinking. Marywood was one of the 73 community, education, and law enforcement groups to receive the grant. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:30:03 EDT 172848 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/171866/69545 Members of the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, will visit the Human Performance Laboratory at Marywood University for a training session on Tuesday, July 14, from 8 a.m.-3:30p.m. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:30:02 EDT 171866 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/168817/69545 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. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:20:02 EDT 168817 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/166366/69545 School of Social Work Professor, Dr. Christine Kessen, publishes chapter in Living fully: Mindfulness Practice in Everyday Life. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:50:00 EDT 166366 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/164085/69545 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. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:32:04 EST 164085 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/163636/69545 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. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:50:08 EDT 163636 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/163365/69545 Read how one of our art faculty members will be an “artist in residence” in Italy. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:20:03 EDT 163365 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/161247/69545 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. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:20:01 EDT 161247 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/160647/69545 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. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:40:02 EDT 160647 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/160590/69545 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. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:30:03 EDT 160590 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/160430/69545 View the new photos of the construction in the new Center for Architectural Studies. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:08:11 EDT 160430 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/159747/69545 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. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:04 EDT 159747 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/159642/69545 The Speech-Language-Hearing Club raised $1,400 for the Scranton Lackawanna Human Development Agency, Head Start, to purchase education items such as AAC devices, computers and peripheral computer devices and other related materials like clinical tests and software. Wed, 27 May 2009 13:20:00 EDT 159642 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/157828/69545 Reunion Weekend is set for June 5-7. Marywood University alumni will have the opportunity to reconnect with classmates and enjoy a wide variety of activities and events Wed, 13 May 2009 10:11:14 EDT 157828 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/156869/69545 Marywood University announces 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. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:30:00 EDT 156869 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/156605/69545 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. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:00:01 EDT 156605 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/154919/69545 Apply for the Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:37:38 EDT 154919 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/154933/69545 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. Wed, 06 May 2009 11:40:01 EDT 154933 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/153575/69545 Education Students: Final time sheets are due on or before Friday, May 1st at 4p.m. Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EDT 153575 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/153521/69545 Dr. Lloyd L. Lyter, Professor in the School of Social Work, will present and lead the Faculty Development Program on the History, Vision, & Mission of the United Neighborhood Centers Settlement House Program, Scranton, on May 1. Fri, 01 May 2009 08:00:01 EDT 153521 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/153159/69545 Marywood University students under the direction of Dr. Robert Sadowski, will be hosting an e-cycling event Saturday, April 25th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Marywood University's "Pit" parking lot, located on the Marywood campus across from Loughran Hall. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:06:32 EST 153159 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/152148/69545 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. Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:40:02 EDT 152148 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/151405/69545 Marywood University Arboretum in partnership with Penn State Master Gardeners in Lackawanna County present the Master Gardener Series. All events begin at 7 p.m. in Conference Room B, Swartz Center. Free. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:19:48 EDT 151405 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/150802/69545 Education Department Speech and Hearing Screenings April 16th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:47:09 EDT 150802 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/144513/69545 Registration for Summer 2009 begins March 16th. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:51:04 EDT 144513 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/122322/69545 Field Packets, with clearances, MUST be picked up Monday, Jan. 19th. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 11:02:06 EST 122322 http://www.marywood.edu/permalink/118979/69545 Packets for Spring Field and Pre-Student Teaching will be available Wed. Jan. 14th outside the Field Office. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:18:09 EST 118979