Marywood University News

Directing Stage Performances Highlight Senior Theatre Capstone Projects

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:40:02 EST

The Marywood University Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance presents two stage dramas directed by seniors completing their Capstone projects in Theatre. The dramas, Keely and Du, written by Jane Martin and directed by Marywood University senior Sean Patrick Gibbons, and Winners, written by Brian Friel and directed by Marywood senior Carolyn Ruggiero, will be presented on November 20 and 21 at 7:30 p,m. at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts in the Black Box Theatre. The cast for Keely and Du will include students David Brace, Devon McFadden, Rene Arscott, Fraser Ross-MacCormack, and the cast for Winners will include students Hannah Botsford, Shane Hirschler, Nate Bradley, and Jessica Brookes.

Senator Casey Launches Statewide Witnesses to Hunger Exhibit- Nov. 16

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:20:03 EST

U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and his wife, Mrs. Terese Casey, will launch a tour across Pennsylvania for the exhibit Witnesses to Hunger, a photography project documenting hunger and poverty in Philadelphia on Monday, November 16 at 10a.m. in the Center for Architectural Studies, Marywood University. This project began at Drexel University in Philadelphia with 40 women capturing their daily struggle with hunger through the use of digital cameras. The project has been expanded to women in Scranton and will continue to expand to capture the universal struggle with hunger. This event is free and open to the public.

Print Guild Exhibit Displays Work from Art Faculty and Students

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:10:05 EST

The Print Guild exhibit is on display today through November 15 in the Kresge Room, Insalaco Center for Studio Arts. For the past seven years, Print Guild provides an opportunity for art faculty and students to create an original print for purposes of exhibiting and exchanging a complete portfolio of prints in a wide variety of media. Print Guild was formed and is currently directed by Peter Hoffer, Associate Professor of Art. The exhibit is free and open to the public. The Kresge Room hours include Monday –Friday 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

Students Spend Night Outside to Help Raise Awareness on Homelessness

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:10:04 EST

Marywood Unviersity students will spend a night outside to help raise awareness on homelessness. The annual event, Sleep out for the Homeless, will start on Friday, November 13 to Saturday, November 14, in the Commons, Marywood University.

Inaugural Exhibit in the New School of Architecture

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:44:35 EST

Today through November 23, Marywood University will exhibit Speculations: Drawing out Possibilities in Architecture in the Architecture Gallery, Center for Architectural Studies.

Graduate Exhibition I

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:01:02 EST

Marywood University will present Graduate Exhibition I by three students on November 7- December 11. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 7, from 6-7 p.m. in the Suraci Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts. Both events are free and open to the public.

Art Faculty Biennial on Display: Nov. 7- Dec. 11

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:40:04 EST

Marywood University will exhibit Art Faculty Biennial on November 7- December 11 in the Mahady Gallery, Shields Center for Visual Arts. The opening reception will be held on Saturday, November 7, from 6-8 p.m., with a gallery talk on Sunday, November 8, at 2 p.m. The gallery talk will provide students and the community an opportunity to meet members of the art faculty and hear them speak about their work, describing both the technical aspects of their creative processes and the ideas that inspire their art. All events are free and open to the public.

Health Fair Designed to Bring Awareness to Community- Nov. 4

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:30:01 EST

Marywood University Student Health Services will sponsor a Health Fair on Wednesday, November 4 in the Latour Conference Room, Nazareth Student Center from 11:30a.m.-2:30p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Door prizes are available.

New Media Titles

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:40:06 EST

New Media Titles for October.

Andrea Novack Presents on Dysphagia and Speech-Languge-Hearing

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:46:32 EST

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.

Lackawanna County Judicial Debate Held at Marywood University Tonight- Oct. 28

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:47:27 EST

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.

Book Swap - Oct. 29

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:48:11 EST

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.

Winter Field Registration

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:56:07 EST

Winter Field Registrations are now available.

Flea Market Set to Raise Funds for International Service Trip- Oct. 23

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:30:06 EST

Marywood University's Campus Ministry will sponsor a flea market today in the Latour Conference Room, Nazareth Student Center from 8a.m.-7p.m.

Professional Achievement: Dr. Dawoody Presents at International Conference

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:10:04 EST

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.

School of Social Work Announces Spring-Start 2010 MSW Program

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:30:02 EST

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.

Professor Ramachandra Publishes Research on Communication Sciences and Disorders

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:50:01 EST

Vijayachandra Ramachandra, Assistant Professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders, has published "Whether Mirror Neurons Play a Significant Role In Processing Affective Prosody" in the journal, Perceptual and Motor Skills. He also published "Fast Mapping in Healthy Young Adults: The Influence of Metamemory" in Journal of Psycholinguistic Research with co-authors Bryna Rickenbach; Marissa Ruda; Bethanie Le Cureux (Marywood C.S.D. alumna), Moira Pope (Marywood C.S.D. graduate student).

Dr. Patricia Arter Presents Research at National Conferences

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:50:07 EST

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.

MSW Students Assist United Neighborhood Center

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:30:08 EST

MSW Students are currently conducting clothing and food drives to assist United Neighborhood Center. Please bring any clothing or non-perishable food you would like to donate to the School of Social Work and place in the respective containers. The food drive is part of the Feed-a-Friend project.

Art 21: Co-Creator Susan Dowling- Oct. 28

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:30:03 EST

Marywood University will host a talk and video presentation with Susan Dowling, co-creator of Art 21, a national prime-time PBS series that features contemporary visual artists and is now in its fifth season. The event, Meet Art 21, is set for Wednesday, October 28, at 7 p.m., in the Latour Conference Room, Nazareth Hall. During the presentation, Dowling will talk about the finest and most inventive visual artists of our time and develop the idea of the artist as a model for creative thinking.

Scranton Reads: Author of The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien - Oct. 29

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:03:10 EST

Marywood University will be participating in the Scranton Reads program to encourage reading and unite citizens of Scranton through a love of literacy. Author of The Things They Carried, Tim O'Brien, will discuss his book on Thursday, October 29, at 7 p.m, in the Sette LaVerghetta Center. In addition, on Wednesday, October 21, at 8 p.m., there will be presentation of the film, A Soldier's Sweetheart, in the Comerford Theatre. Both events are free and open to the public, but you must have a ticket. Tickets are available at all Lackawanna County libraries and at the Marywood University library.

Local Speakers to Address PUB Classes- Open to Public

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:00 EST

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.

Mid-Quarter Timesheets and Spring 2010 Registration Forms are due Oct. 16.

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:06 EST

EDUCATION STUDENTS: Mid-Quarter Timesheets and Spring 2010 Registration Forms are due Oct. 16th.

Orchestra Concert- Oct. 25

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:20:05 EST

Marywood University's Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance will present an Orchestra concert, on Sunday, October 25 at 3p.m. in the Sette LaVerghetta Performing Arts Center. The event is free and open to the public. The Orchestra will be directed and conducted by Nathaniel F. Parker, Director of Orchestral Activities at Marywood University. There will be performing works by Schubert, Faure, Bartok, Ives, Sibelius, and Handbel. For more information, please call the music office at (570) 348-6268.

Foreign Language and International Business Immersion Day

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:10 EST

Foreign Language and International Business Immersion Day will be held on Thursday, November 12 from 8:30a.m.-2p.m.

National Association of Social Workers Present Lifetime Achievement Award to Dr. Black

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:20:01 EST

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.

School of Social Work Spring Start Program

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:30:03 EST

School of Social Work Spring 2010 Start Program

Changes: Student Musical Theatre Performance- Oct. 9 & 10

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:30:07 EST

Marywood University students, Hannah Botsford and Becky Lighthizer will perform Changes, a collection of songs, dances, and monologues. The event will take place on October 9 and 10 in the Black Box Theatre, Sette LaVerghetta Center at 8p.m. The event is free and open to the public. To make reservations, please call (570) 348-6211 ext. 2609.

Wheelchair Basketball Game Set to Benefit St. Joseph's Center- Oct. 24

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:02 EST

Marywood University will be hosting the second annual Wheelchair Basketball event on Saturday, October 24, in the Robert J. Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness. Marywood University's Men's and Women's Pacer basketball teams will play against the Allied Forces wheelchair basketball team from Allied Rehabilitation Services.

Dr. Omer Taspinar Presentation Canceled- October 6

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:00:04 EDT

Please be advised that the presentation by Omer Taspinar, Ph.D. and Ali H. Aslan on Obama's Foreign Policy scheduled for tonight, October 6 has been canceled.

Depression Screening Day- October 8

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:05 EST

On October 8 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m, Marywood University will host a free depression screening day at the Psychological Services Center.

Dia de los Muertos Mass- November 1

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:07:50 EST

La Raza and World Language Club will sponsor, La Misa Del Día de los Muertos on November 1, 2009 at 7 p.m. in the Marian Chapel, in honor of the deceased.

Journal of Academic Librarianship to Publish Assistant Professor Ismail's Research

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:14 EST

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.

Chamber Ensemble: Music from China - Oct. 12

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:46:22 EST

Marywood University presents Music from China on Monday, October 12 at 6p.m. in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center. Music from China is a chamber ensemble that performs masterpieces of Chinese music from the classical and folk repertoire.

Dr. Alan Levine Named Dean of the College of Health and Human Services

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:30:07 EST

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.

Faculty Recital- October 4

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:30:02 EDT

Faculty Recital on Sunday, October 4 at 4p.m. in the Chapel, Swartz Center. Event is free and open to the public.

Darfur Performance by Rebecca Davis Dance Company- Oct. 2

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:55:06 EST

Friday, October 2, 2009, 8 p.m., Sette LaVerghetta Center

Gretchen Wallace, Director of Global Grassroots to Speak on Empowerment- Sept. 30

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:00:01 EDT

Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 6:30 p.m., Latour Conference Room

Nothing to Hide Program Set to Raise Awareness on Mental Health Issues- Oct. 7

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:30:00 EDT

Did you know that young adults from the ages of 18-24 have the highest prevalence of diagnosable forms of mental illness represented—27 percent of the cases of mental illness across all age categories? It is estimated that an additional 4.29 million people in the United States would have graduated from college if they did not experience psychiatric disorders.

Free Seminar: How to Protect Your Identity

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:30:03 EST

Marywood Graduate Student Council is sponsoring a free seminar, How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft on Wednesday, October 28, from 12-1p.m. in Room 160, Library Media Center.

Dr. Omer Taspinar Presents Obama’s Foreign Policy: Engagement with the Muslim World- Oct. 6

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:40:03 EDT

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.

Portfolio Workshop

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:21:37 EDT

Portfolio workshop on Tuesday, September 29

Faculty News: Steven Alexander Has Work Recognized

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:10:02 EDT

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.

Spring Field Registration

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:35:05 EDT

Registration for a Field Placement for Spring 2010 will be Wednesday, Oct. 7th at 3p.m. in the Latour Room, Nazareth Center.

Day to Day: Photographs by Ivana Pavelka

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:10:03 EDT

Day to Day, a collection of photographs by artist Ivana Pavelka, is on display in the Shields Center for Visual Arts’ Suraci Gallery from today through October, 18. A Gallery Talk will take place on September 23 at 2 p.m. and an Artist’s Reception is set for October 11 from 3-5 p.m. Both the exhibit and reception will take place concurrently with Jordan Taylor’s installation in the Mahady Gallery, entitled Clay and Light.

Cultural Event: Documentary Screening of The Devil Came on Horseback

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:50:11 EDT

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive- Sept. 15

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:41:53 EDT

Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. Join Campus Ministry and the American Red Cross in a campus blood drive on Tuesday, September 15 from 10a.m.-6p.m. in the Latour Room, Nazareth Hall. Sign-up outside the First Stop Café or email mroche@marywood.edu.

Fall Web Design Training Workshops

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:43:23 EDT

10-Week Training for NEW Pagemasters/Department Web Editors:
Tuesdays, September 22 - November 24, 1:30 - 3:00 pm3-Week CMS Training for Experienced Pagemasters/Department Web Editors:
Thursdays, October 1 - 15, 10:00 - 11:30 am

For more information or to register, contact Sr. Kathleen Burns at webber@marywood.edu or x2340.

Cultural Event: Ramazan Fasting Dinner

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:01 EDT

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.

August 2009 Graduates Announced

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:36:27 EDT

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.

“Green” Architecture Students—First in Region—Witness Another First

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:30:00 EST

On September 1, 2009, Northeast Pennsylvania's first Architecture students stood in awe, and then scattered to take hundreds of cell phone photos, mingle with their new classmates, and then listen attentively this afternoon as they witnessed what everyone had been waiting more than a year for-the opening of the first academic year for the new Center for Architectural Studies, the spacious learning lab of "green" architecture that will be the academic home for the next four to six years for these future environmental stewards.

Laborers and Craftsman Saluted as “The Constructors” of “Green Architecture” Facility

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:20:00 EDT

Marywood University’s School of Architecture celebrated the laborers and craftsmen of the University’s newly renovated Center for Architectural Studies on Saturday, August 22, 2009, just one week before classes started for the new School. Sr. Anne Munley, IHM, Marywood University President, and Gregory Keane Hunt, FAIA, School of Architecture Dean, hosted a “Celebration of the Constructors” at the new Center—an event that honored and thanked the many laborers and craftsmen whose collective skills and talents helped to create this special “green architecture” facility..

New Media Titles

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:13:07 EDT

New Media Titles for August

Women's Soccer Team First to Play on New Field

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 11:30:01 EST

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.

Sophomore Screening

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:13:32 EDT

Education Department Speech and Hearing Screenings.

Field Experience

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:13:56 EDT

Field Experience packets can be picked up beginning Sept. 8th.

New Forms for PA Dept of Ed Certification

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:12:45 EDT

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.

Prep ‘13 Schedule

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:10:03 EDT

New Freshmen and Transfer Student Fall Orientation, August 27-30, 2009

Family Weekend, October 2 - 4, 2009

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:20:04 EDT

Family Weekend is an annual tradition held in the fall on the Marywood Campus. The weekend will afford members of the Marywood Community many opportunities to spend time together as a family, as well as to meet faculty, staff, administration, friends, and other families.

Eric and Jennifer (Phander) Rosenberg '94 Welcome New Baby Boy

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:09:53 EDT

Eric and Jennifer(Phander)Rosenberg '94 a welcomed Henry James on June 30, 2009.

Professional Exchange Program Seeks Host Families

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:48:32 EST

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.

New Titles List for July

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:20:00 EDT

New Titles List for July

Dr. Polizzi Elected to Local Fulbright Alumni Board of Directors

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:20:05 EDT

Dr. Joseph A. Polizzi, Assistant Professor of Education, was recently elected to the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley/NEPA Fulbright Alumni Board of Directors.

Dina Piepoli Udomsak '04 Honored as Northeast Woman

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:40:02 EDT

Marywood Alumni Dina Piepoli Udomsak '04, was recently honored as the Scranton Sunday Times "Northeast Woman". The article highlighted how her creative arts background and work with emotional intelligence plays a role in the personal and professional development of the students in the Jay S. Sidhu School of Business and Leadership at Wilkes University.

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Awards Grant to Prevent Underage Drinking

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 13:30:03 EDT

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.

U.S. Olympic Training Center Members to Train in Human Performance Laboratory

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 11:30:02 EDT

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.

Marywood Moves to QuikPAY Automated Billing Service

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Announcing Automated Billing & Payment Processing: Beginning July 1, 2009 Marywood University will introduce QuikPAY®, an electronic system for all students to view their bills (bills, statement, and invoice are used interchangeably), print their bills and make payments online. Through the new QuikPAY system, an email will be sent to each student's official Marywood University email address and any authorized payers email address every time a new Student Billing Statement is ready.

Grant Aimed to Promote Value of Natural Watersheds

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:20:02 EDT

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

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:50:00 EDT

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

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:10:00 EDT

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

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:32:04 EST

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

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:50:08 EDT

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

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:20:03 EDT

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

New Titles List for May

Tue, 26 May 2009 09:05:04 EDT

New Titles List for May

Dean's List Announced: Spring 2009

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:20:01 EDT

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

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:40:02 EDT

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

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:30:03 EDT

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

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:08:11 EDT

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

Commencement Medalists Announced

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:00:04 EDT

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.

Speech-Language-Hearing Club Raises Money for Local Head Start

Tue, 19 May 2009 10:53:54 EDT

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.

Speech-Language-Hearing Club Raises Money for Local Head Start

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:20:00 EDT

Renewal of Clearances

Thu, 14 May 2009 13:37:46 EDT

Education Majors: All clearances should be renewed prior to returning to campus in August.

Reconnect: Reunion Weekend Begins June 5

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:11:14 EDT

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

2009 Graduates Announced

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:30:00 EDT

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.

Commencement Set to Award 881 Degrees- May 10

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:00:01 EDT

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.

Chamber Singers Take Concert on Tour

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:41:03 EDT

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.

C. Newcombe Scholarships

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:37:38 EDT

Apply for the Charlotte W. Newcombe Scholarship.

New Library Titles List

Tue, 05 May 2009 17:00:02 EDT

Interested in new acquisitions in the library collection? New Titles List and Diversity Resources for February available now on the Marywood on-line catalog.

Graduate Exhibition on Display May 2- June 26

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:40:01 EDT

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.

Final Time Sheets

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EDT

Education Students: Final time sheets are due on or before Friday, May 1st at 4p.m.

Social Work Professor Speaks at Annual Conference

Fri, 01 May 2009 08:00:01 EDT

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.

Annual Music Scholarships Benefit Concert- April 26

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:00:01 EDT

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

Area Residents Invited to E-Cycle with Students on Saturday, April 25

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:06:32 EST

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.

New York City Galleries Host Professor’s Work

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:30:01 EDT

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

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:40:01 EDT

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

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 13:40:02 EDT

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.

Art Therapy Symposium: Sculpting New Prototypes in Art Therapy

Sun, 19 Apr 2009 09:50:00 EDT

Marywood University's Continuing Professional Education and Lifelong Learning Institute will present the 12th Annual Spring Art Therapy Symposium, Sculpting New Prototypes in Art Therapy: Discovering Cultural Attunement Through Our Roots on April 17, from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. in the Latour Room, Nazareth Student Center, presented by Janice Hoshino, Ph.D. ATR-BC, LMFT.

Master Gardener Series Presented Free to Public

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:19:48 EDT

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.

Norah O’Donnell Slated as Keynote Speaker for Commencement

Tue, 05 May 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Norah O'Donnell, the chief Washington correspondent for NBC News' 24-hour cable channel MSNBC and a contributing correspondent for NBC's top-rated Today show, will be the keynote speaker at Marywood University's commencement on May 10 at the Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre.

Education Department Speech and Hearing Screenings

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:47:09 EDT

Education Department Speech and Hearing Screenings April 16th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.