Penn State Scranton Newsletter Spring 2018

SPRING/SUMMER 2018

CAMPUS NEWS

Alumnus Makes Largest Single Gift to Penn State Scranton Penn State alumnus Thomas F. Zenty III has set a new standard for private giving to Penn State Scranton. With a commitment of $1.6 million, the largest gift ever made to the campus, Zenty will create two new scholarships for campus students with financial need. Zenty’s commitment will leverage University matches through “A Greater Penn State for 21st Century Excellence,” multiplying the impact of both scholarships in perpetuity.

In This Issue PAGE 2 Chancellor’s Message

PAGE 3 Endowments & Grants PAGE 4 University Awards Regional Articulation Agreement PAGE 5 Invent Penn State Learning Center MLK Day PAGE 6 Alumni Awards & Events PAGE 7 Student Activities

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Of Zenty’s gift, $1.5 million will endow the Thomas F. Zenty III and Family Scholarship to support students from Lackawanna County who have financial need and are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing and other health-science disciplines that require licensure upon graduation.

The remaining $100,000 will establish the Thomas F. Zenty III and Family Open Doors Scholarship to help students overcome obstacles that can hinder their path to graduation.

completing his degree at University Park, graduating in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in health planning and administration. He also holds a master of health administration degree from Xavier University, a master of public health degree from New York University, and an honorary doctorate of laws degree.

He is CEO of University Hospitals (UH), headquartered in Cleveland, a $4 billion comprehensive health system with more than 27,000 employees and a national reputation for providing extraordinary care, groundbreaking research and superb education.

“My Penn State education provided me with the foundation for a rewarding career, and now I want to invest in other Penn State students to have the same opportunities that I was afforded,” said Zenty. “I want the Zenty scholarships to provide the recipients not only Continued on page 3.

“The Penn State Scranton community is fortunate that Tom Zenty has made such a generous gift to our campus,” said Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa. “This landmark commitment will create opportunities for many talented students with limited financial means and unlimited potential. I hope that Tom’s generosity inspires others in northeastern Pennsylvania to consider how they, too, can make a difference for students at Penn State Scranton.”

Zenty, a native of Jermyn, began his undergraduate education at Penn State Scranton before

Thomas F. Zenty III is shown with his parents, Edna and the late Thomas F. Zenty II, at Penn State Scranton’s 2010 commencement ceremony, where he served as the main speaker.

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Chancellor’s Dr. Marwan Message Chancellor’s Message Wafa Day Declared in Lackawanna County

The Center for Business Development and Community Outreach, which Completing my third year at Penn State was in second fall 2016, hasatbeen in providing As Iestablished complete my year Pennhighly State engaged Worthington Scranton, I feel Scranton has been quite a fulfilling experience. customized training for area companies, summer youth STEAM focused fortunate to be part of such a great institution and a welcoming community.

I feel fortunate to be part of a great instituprograms, and most significantly linking our academic programs (i.e. not The campus has been going through a transformation process which tion that is dedicated to providing top notch only involves the physical structures and appearance that reflects Penn students and faculty) with area companies through project-based educational opportunities to Pennsylvania State University quality, but alsorelated the mixissue/challenge, of degrees being and tallearning.

If you have a business letoffered, us know. residents and others while maintaining ent that is being attracted to join the existing high caliber faculty and We look forward to being of service to our community by bringing staff. affordable cost in an era of increasing cost of solutions to business-related issues while enriching experiential Our bachelor science in nursing (BSN), which was launched fall 2014, tuition.Chancellor We continue our efforts to expand our learning for ourofstudents and engaging highly talented faculty in experts Penn State Worthington Scranton will celebrate the graduation of the first cohort in May 2018.

This program is critical given the in the development of solutions for business in the region.

Marwan Wafa was taken by degree surpriseprogram at this offerings to meet regional increasing demand for nurses and the shortage of nurses regionally and nationally.

We also year's United Nations Day luncheon whenwhile improving the physical market needs launched the bachelorIf of science in biology degree program in looking fall 2016,for which is enjoying you are part of a local organization and a speaker, let usa former Scranton Mayor Jim that Connors structures and appearance reflects Penn State University quality. healthy enrollment and will soon add abe new faculty member towith our team of biologists.

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We might able to provide you speakers who can address presented him with a proclamation making We have been able to attract and hire faculty and staff to complement business and IST faculty have been collaborating and engaging students in the business community numerous subject areas. The Penn State Scranton Speakers Bureau is Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 Dr. Marwan Wafa Day and expand the pool of talents as part of our commitment to provide the as well as participation in the techBRIDGE Business Plan Competition through internships, available on our website (https://scranton.psu.edu/speakers-bureau-1). in Lackawanna County. best educational experiences for students.

(BPC). This year, and for the first time in many years, four student teams will be participating in

Our students James Walkerof & TechBridge Ashley Shuttleworth werewhich selected to be the BPC. This competition is a valuable initiative in our region, engages Dr. Wafa, who served as this year's United Effective May 1, 2018, our campus’ name changed to Penn area State institutions of higher to produce future for entrepreneurs that will transform Pennlearning State Scranton’s dancers the 2018 THON. They were onour the Nations Day chairman, was given the recogScranton.

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The we newwill Center Development Outreach, which tions of Worthington Scranton to the region and the state, dedi-for Business raised over $10 millionand for Community the Four Diamonds Fund andwas theestablished fight against last year, been highly engaged in providing customized training for area companies, summer Itcate came on theremodeled, heels of a recent front-page a newly attractive outdoor space on campus as has a tribute pediatric cancer. The Penn State Scranton (PSSN) campus community youth STEAM-focused programs, and most significantly, linking our academic programs (i.e. feature article in The (Scranton) Sunday to him. We are also bringing the tennis courts back online for this fall. But raised over $28,000 the largest amount ever! We are very proud of our studentswhere and faculty) students with areaand companies through project-based If you have a Times Dr. Wafa's work in initiating their commitment to support alearning. good cause. we areabout designing and rebuilding the courts to be multipurpose business related issue/challenge, let us know. We look forward to being of service to our community-wide discussions on diversity. they can be used not only for tennis, but also for basketball or volleyball community by bringing solutions issues while the enriching experiential Since 1995, to ourbusiness campusrelated has been growing number of bachelor in these four courts. Other big news is that the campus officially owns the learning for our students and engaging highly talented faculty experts.

Since taking the helm as chancellor at PSWS degree programs to provide access for students who want to earn a Penn former Grainger Building which is located on the O’Neill Highway and in July, 2015, Dr. Wafa has made a concerted State University degree while close to home at a lower cost, and enjoy borders the campus.

We are excited about our new community If you arepresence part of a local organization andby looking for a and speaker, to help.the WeProject might effort to launch community-based conversapersonal attention our faculty staff.we Weare arehere launching but most importantly the much-neededand space for the bachelor of provide science you with speakers who can address numerous subject areas. The Penn State tions and efforts that promote diversity be able to and Supply Chain Management bachelor degree program this fall which degree inboth mechanical engineering coming and through his soon. inclusion, on campus Worthington Scrantonmakes Speakers Bureau is available on ourdegree website (http://worthingtonscranour total complete bachelor offerings to 13 degrees and community involvement. ton.psu.edu/speakers-bureau-1). four associate degrees. We also provide opportunities for students who This year, we are celebrating 50 years of existence at the Dunmore wish to transfer to University Park or other sister campuses by estabOver the location past year, he and his wife, Sahar campus serving Northeastern Pennsylvania andOur beyond.

It isKelly Arnold and Kailey Gearhart were selected to be Penn State Worthington students lishing a strong foundation in the first two years before moving on and al-Masri, initiated andhas Diverimportant to noteDiversity that our Circles institution been serving Scranton’s this regiondancers since for the 2017 THON. They were on the dancing floor of the Bryce Jordan choosing from around 275 degree options. sity Circle Facilitator Training at PSWS. at University Park's THON for 46 consecutive hours! They did it "for the kids!" This year, 1923 when Penn State University (PennThe State College atCenter the time) Diversity Circles bring together community event $10ARE… millionPENN for theSTATE Four Diamonds and the fight pediatric established a branch in downtown Scranton. That is 95 the years of raised over WE …with topFund notch faculty and against staff, a beautiful leaders from different professions and backcancer.

The Penn State Worthington Scranton (PSWS) campus community raised $14,500. campus and a genuine interest in inspiring our students and serving We our dedicated service and fulfillment of the mission of Penn State University grounds, who meet over a period of five are proud of our students and their commitment to support a good cause. community. Penn State Scranton is committed to upholding its mission in Northeastern PA. We will be updating our website with the various weeks, to discuss racial and ethnic stereoand tradition of high educational standards, vital academic programs, programs functions during this academic and spring types, theirand personal experiences with that, year (fall 2018 Since 1995, our campus has been growing the number of bachelor degree programs to provide accessibility, afford-ability and community outreach. Thank you for being 2019) ourissues 50th they year feel anniversary at ouraccess currentfor location. racial and cultural are and thecommemorating students who want to earn a Penn State University degree while close to home at a an important part of who we are and what we can achieve together. relevant and impacting their communities. lower cost, and enjoy personal attention by our faculty and staff given that we are a small On May 5 we celebrated the graduation of our first cohort of nursing campus that capitalizes on this valuable aspect.from We currently have twelve degrees, I look forward to hearing you and meeting withbachelor you.

He also revamped the campus'ofDiversity graduates from the Bachelor Science in Nursing degree fourprogram associate degrees, and we also provide opportunities for students who wish to transfer to Committee, elevatinginit fall to a2014.

Diversity Council which was launched We are currently working on expanding University Park by establishing a strong foundation in the first two years before moving on and that includesspace faculty, students, and now remodeling forstaff the and nursing program at the lower levelfrom of the choosing around 160 degree options. along with whose goal library.

Thiscommunity will enablemembers, us to increase the number of enrolled students Marwan Wafa, Chancellor is to foster a welcoming campus at PSWS. Mostnurses importantly…

WE ARE… PENN STATE …with top-notch faculty and staff, a beautiful camat our campus with the goal of contributing more qualified to fill pus and a genuine interest in inspiring our students. Penn State Worthington Scranton is comsome of the current and growing needs for nurses in our region.

In the spring of 2016, Dr. Wafa spearheaded mitted to upholding its mission and tradition of high educational standards, vital academic the campus' first Martin Luther King Jr. Day programs, accessibility and community outreach. Thank you for being an important part of who Work has already started on a new state-of-the-art Information Science celebration, which was attended by members we are and what we can achieve together. and Technology Innovation Lab on the second floor of Dawson, of the campus community as well as area which will be ready for our and faculty this fall. We are educators, professionals andstudents community I look forward to hearing from you. appreciative for the generous donation from Sue Thomas, who leaders. It also served as the backdrop for the campus' Excellence in Diversity continues tovery be afirst strong supporter of our campus. There is room for Awards, which were given to PSWS student additional funding support for the IST Program and the Innovation Lab. Allan Souza United Neighborhood Donors will and be appropriately recognized.

Marwan Wafa, Chancellor Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

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New Endowments Funded at Penn State Scranton Through the generosity of several individuals, more Penn State Scranton students will benefit from newly endowed scholarships for years to come.

• Donald and Carol Lewis Ames Scholarship will provide funds with a preference given to students who live in Wyoming County.

• The Dr. Jason J. Hanyon Scholarship will be awarded to academically successful full-time students enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State Scranton who have financial need.

• Albert J. and Dorothy Lois Magnotta, Jr. Scholarship will be awarded to students who are graduates of North Pocono High School and who are majoring in a degree program that focuses on science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM).

• The Thomas F. Zenty, III and Family Scholarship funding will be directed to Lackawanna County students whose course of studies is in an area of health care that requires licensure or certification to practice direct patient care.

The following Open Doors Scholarships will be given to undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll at Penn State Scranton who are participating in RaiseMe, Pathway to Success Summer Start (PaSSS), or Complete Penn State programs.

• Richard K. and Marianne Byron Open Doors Scholarship, which was established by alumna Ann Vaida in honor of her nephew, Richard and his wife, Marianne.

• Hawk Family Foundation Open Doors Scholarship • Joseph E. May Memorial Open Doors Scholarship is being funded by the May Family as a tribute to Joseph.

• Thomas F. Zenty, III and Family Open Doors Scholarship

Campus Purchases Grainger Building on O’Neill Highway Penn State Scranton announced the purchase of the Grainger building at the corner of the O’Neill Highway and Ridge View Drive. The building, which is adjacent to the campus, will mean both a new academic program and better visibility for Penn State Scranton.

The campus will soon begin renovating the former industrial supply store and warehouse to create a home for a four-year mechanical engineering program, the campus Center for Business Development and Community Outreach and on-campus police department. The building will also serve as an entryway to the 45-acre campus.

“When I came to this area, people didn’t seem to know exactly where we were located,” said Marwan Wafa, Ph.D., chancellor. “This will address that challenge.”

The Center for Business Development and Community Outreach offers continuing education, training programs, youth and summer programs. The new location will allow community members easier access to the center.

The Grainger building was vacant for about a year, as the company closed many locations nationwide and switched to a more online model. “The moment we learned they were going to sell it, we jumped on it,” Wafa said.

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with financial assistance, but also with the confidence that comes from knowing another Penn State graduate supports and cares about them as aspiring professionals, as well as their educational and career aspirations.”

In addition to his most recent gift to the campus, Zenty previously established a scholarship in honor of his parents, the Edna and Thomas F. Zenty Trustee Scholarship for students enrolled in the nursing program at Penn State Scranton who have a demonstrated financial need.

Moses Taylor Foundation Funding Penn State Scranton received over $74,000 from the Moses Taylor Foundation to purchase a high fidelity human simulator - SimMom. SimMom is an advanced full body birthing simulator “patient” with accurate anatomy and functionality that is being used for obstetric training of birth management from pre- to post-natal care. In addition to being used by students in the nursing program simulation labs, SimMom will also be

used in training activities for area EMTs, police and fire departments and hospital staff. Shown in the photo from left are, representing MTF, Christine Marcos and LaTida Smith, and campus Chancellor Wafa and Christine Ostroski, director of development.

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Penn State Scranton Individuals Receive University Awards Asif ud-Doula, associate professor of physics, received the 2018 University College Faculty Scholar Award. Ud-Doula was among a select group of University College faculty who received the award for excellence in research, scholarship and/or creative contributions to the campus, University College, the University as well as his discipline.

Michael Evans, assistant chief academic officer and associate teaching professor of nursing, is the recipient of the 2018-2019 University College Teaching Award. Evans was selected from more than 30 nominations based on his intellectually demanding and rigorous curriculum; innovative teaching practices that result in student engagement and student satisfaction; effectiveness in achieving desired learning outcomes; commitment to students’ academic development, intellectual growth and lifetime learning; and providing positive and lasting impact on students, by promoting critical reading, thinking and writing. He received his associate and bachelor’s degrees in nursing from Penn State Scranton as well as his doctorate in nursing from the University’s College of Nursing.

Fred Aebli, information sciences and technology program co-coordinator and lecturer at the campus, was one of this year’s recipients of the 2018 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. The award, named after Penn State’s seventh president, honors excellence in teaching at the undergraduate level. Aebli was one of only six to receive this prestigious University-wide award. A Penn State alumnus who began his studies at the Scranton campus, he is also a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, who attained the rank of major.

Penn State Scranton Athletics Director Jeff Mallas, was named to the Robert J. Scannell Roll of Honor at PSUAC’s annual awards luncheon.

The honor is bestowed upon an athletics administrator, coach, faculty or staff member who has served Commonwealth Campus athletics, intramurals and recreation programs with distinction. Mallas has coached numerous campus sports including men’s soccer, men’s baseball, tennis, wrestling and bowling. He currently serves as athletic director as well as teaching. Mallas attended the campus and completed his degree at Penn State University Park.

Penn State Campuses Sign Agreement with Luzerne County Community College Students who earn an associate degree from Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) can directly transfer into bachelor’s programs at five eastern Penn State campuses, leaders of the institutions announced in February.

Chancellors from the campuses — Hazleton, Lehigh Valley, Schuylkill, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton — and the president of Luzerne County Community College met at Penn State Hazleton to sign an articulation agreement to facilitate the transfer of LCCC students into 11 baccalaureate degrees at the five Penn State campuses.

The agreement, which is effective immediately, will allow students to complete an associate degree at LCCC, then transition the majority of their credits into a baccalaureate degree program at one of those five Penn State campuses.

LCCC President Thomas P. Leary said, “A guaranteed transfer process with no loss of credits provides a clear path for graduates who want to continue their education and earn their bachelor’s degree. We’re pleased to establish this valuable partnership, which will benefit many college students in northeastern Pennsylvania.”

Through the agreement, students who earn their associate degree will be provided an academic pathway to transfer into a related bachelor’s degree program at the five campuses. Academic advisers will work with students to ensure transferable coursework as part of the student’s overall academic plan. LCCC students can apply for transfer into four-year degree programs in administration of justice, biology, business, corporate communication, engineering, English, human development and family studies, information sciences and technology, rehabilitation and human services, science, or psychology. Not all degrees are offered at all locations. Students pursuing this agreement who are interested in other majors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

For more specific information about academic and scholarship options, contact the admissions office at LCCC or at a Penn State campus.

Leaders from five eastern Penn State campuses sign an articulation agreement with Luzerne County Community College.

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Campus Showcases Entrepreneurial Learning Center Services Enhance Project at Invent Penn State Day Student Success Attendees at this year’s Invent Penn State event showcased students’ start-up ideas and new innovations that the University and state are helping to fund

The new Penn State Scranton LaunchBox offers Business faculty James Frese, student Jeremy Brown, CBDCO Director John Drake, free resources student Shamus McGuigan, Chancellor Marwan Wafa and student Kyle Rosen. and support to the A group of Penn State Scranton students, Penn State community and general public, faculty and administrators attended the Invent and helps students and local entrepreneurs Penn State Media Day this spring at the state in the development of new products and capitol building in Harrisburg. The campus the launching of startups. Services include group was part of a University contingent who business development assistance, communiwent to the capitol to draw attention to the ty education, and access to business space.

Invent Penn State initiative, created just twoKey Collaborators: Family Business Alliance, and-a-half years ago, which has established 21 Scranton Area Community Foundation, United innovation hubs across the Commonwealth.

Neighborhood Centers, SCORE, Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce, Wilkes Last year, Penn State Scranton was one of University’s Allan P. Kirby’s Center for Free the campuses that received a $50,000 grant Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, techBRIDGE, and the University of Scranton Small Business to establish an entrepreneurial pre-incubator Development Center. center (aka The Penn State Scranton Launchbox) in Scranton which will help local entreNow located at 611 Cedar Avenue, ultimately preneurs, community members, and students form ideas, meet other interested people, and the incubator will move to a fully remodeled floor of the People’s Security Bank building on create professional business plans based Elm Street in South Side Scranton. A ribbon around their visions. cutting will be held in the Fall. For more inforPenn State Scranton is now offering a mation about Penn State Scranton’s Launchbachelor’s degree in Project and Supply box or other Invent Penn State initiatives, call Chain Management. For details, go to the Center for Business Development & ComScranton.psu.edu/academics munity Outreach (CBDCO) at 570-963-2600.

The Penn State Scranton Learning Center is a bustling place where you will see individuals and groups of students at computers or white boards poring over math equations, crafting essays and developing research papers, or determining the best tactics when studying for an exam. Located in the Hawk Student Success Center, students can find the right people and resources to help them reach academic, personal and learning goals. Each year the staff and tutors of the Learning Center interact with campus students through over 2,200 face-to-face contacts and provide additional resources and support via online formats. Help is available through tutoring by peer, faculty and professional tutors; over 350 workshops and class presentations; and academic coaching to improve study skills for university success such as time management, note taking, test-taking skills and tackling a college textbook.

Students seek assistance from a tutor to achieve academic goals which may include the review of key concepts, overcoming a low test grade or maintaining a certain GPA for major requirements or to plan for pursuing graduate or professional school. The Learning Center also offers peer leaders an opportunity to make a difference in fellow students’ lives and become better students themselves by tutoring others.

Gathering in the Learning Center are in front from left, Center Staff Sarah Tichenor, tutors Taylor Bruno, Mia Paone, Kalei Kowalchik, Kim Nguyen, Kayla Rosengrant, and Kristina Rios; and in back from left, tutors Kyle Wind, Elizabeth Simmons, Michael Vanyo, Brent Wilson and Eileen Giovagnoli, center coordinator.

MLK Day was a ‘Day On’ at Penn State Scranton Penn State Scranton hosted its third annual MLK Day Luncheon and Excellence in Diversity Awards Ceremony on January 15 with the theme “A Higher Destiny.”

In honor of King the campus awarded Diversity Awards to two recipients and welcomed guest speaker LaTida Smith, CEO of the Moses Taylor Foundation in Scranton. The internal Penn State Scranton Excellence in Diversity Award was presented to Penn State faculty member Parminder Parmar, associate professor of human development and family studies. The external award was given to Marywood

University student Salma Ahmed, who works as an interfaith youth core officer, as well as an international ambassador and public relations officer for the Deen Community Center in Scranton.

After the ceremony, students and faculty observed the national day of community service by volunteering at several events throughout the area, including the Keystone Rescue Mission in Scranton, the Gino Merli Veterans Center, and a birdhouse-building event on campus benefiting the Lacawac environmental sanctuary.

Featured speaker LaTida Smith is presented with a Penn State memento by Cultural Programs Coordinator/Development Martin Lacayo, left, and Chancellor Wafa. Award winners Salma Ahmed, left, and Parminder Parmar were recognized at the luncheon.

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Outstanding Alumni Honored by Area Penn State Organizations Penn State Scranton Alumni Society

Greater Scranton Penn State Chapter

The Penn State Scranton Alumni Society honored Carla Medura, 2017 Alumna of the Year, at a reception in her honor in February. Presenting the award was Kathy Zielinski, society president, at left.

Suzanne Thomas was recognized as the 2018 Alumna of the Year at the Chapter’s annual Penn State Night in May. She is shown in photo with Chapter President Jeffrey Mallas.

Wayne-Pike Penn State Chapter In May, the Wayne-Pike Penn State Chapter presented the 2018 Alumnus of the Year to Steve Guccini. He is a 1974 graduate of Penn State. He received his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law. He has served Pike County as an assistant district attorney, an assistant public defender, and has been a lawyer in private practice as well. In 2016 he was elected as a Pike County commissioner. He holds a private pilot’s license. He is the proud father of three children and three grandchildren.

Greater Binghamton Penn State Chapter Honored at the chapter’s annual dinner was Joshua Malecki, 2018 Young Alumni Award with his son Lucas and Chapter President Scott French, left. Recognized for her service was Linda Vogel, who received the Distinguished Alumni Award.

She is pictured with her son, Will.

Penn State Day @ Knoebels Will Celebrate 10 Years Next year on Saturday, May 18, several regional alumni organizations will mark the 10th Anniversary of Penn State Day at Knoebels Amusement Resorts in Elysburg. Among the volunteers this year were Heather Taber, Michele Jones and Dave Lucas, representing the Penn State Scranton Alumni Society.

Penn State Night Features Coach Franklin

Campus Alumni Giving Back In addition to volunteer service, the local Penn State organizations have supported the Scranton campus in many ways. Earlier this year, the Penn State Scranton Alumni Society donated $5,000 to the Student Hardship Fund - donating over $17,000 to this cause and nearly $300,000 overall to the campus.

Gathering from left are Amanda Brennan, Lisa Torch, Kathy Pliska, Director of Development Christine Ostroski, Rick Pambianco, Society President Kathy Zielinski, Beth Yuschovitz, Carmen Caputo, Dave Kaminski, Heather Taber, Dave Lucas, Michele Jones, Kathy Casarin and Dawn Bauman.

Honoring Our Founders Strong and Great The Blue & White Society, the student contingent of the Penn State Alumni Association, continues its tradition of celebrating the University’s Founder’s Day in February each year. Shown at the event are Penn State Scranton Blue & White Society President Kyle Franceski and Vice-President Jennifer Smith.

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The 2018 Greater Scranton Penn State Chapter’s annual Penn State Night attracted hundreds to the ballroom at Genetti’s in Dickson City. Board members and principals gathering prior to the dinner were, seated from left, Carm Piedmont, Candy Dolgash, Sue Grisewood, 2018 Alumna of the Year Sue Thomas, featured speaker Nittany Lions Head Football Coach James Franklin, Chapter President Jeff Mallas, Steve Weissberger, Mike Rescigno, Teri Butler and Deb Johnson, and standing from left, Dick Kenney, Len Tasselmyer, Doug Mallas, Dave Garvey, Carl Weinschenk, Ted Zayak, Bill Jones and Mike Senyk.

Penn State Litter Patrol Proud Penn Staters braved some rainy weather to clean-up the Johnson City Traffic Circle as part of the group’s Adopt-AHighway commitment. From left, Bob Malecki, Rick Kumpon, Jeff McKinney, and Chapter President Scott French.

Leadership Training An enthusiastic group of Penn State Scranton students spent time this summer participating in Leadership Training on campus. Topics included Understanding of Self, Ethics & Values, Bystander Intervention, Microaggressions, Stereotyping, Networking, Leadership 101, LinkedIn, Group Dynamics, LGBT Ally Training, Self Care, Stress Management, Conflict Resolution, Communication Skills, Event Planning, and more.

Campus THON Fund Raising Breaks Record Penn State Scranton students raised a record $28,193.42 in support of the University’s THON efforts. Dancers James Walker and

Ashley Shuttleworth represented the campus for the 46 hour-long marathon.

Students Help Heal from Hurricane Harvey Campus Nurses at First Friday Students from the campus bachelor’s programs in nursing participated in Scranton’s First Friday that featured a health theme. Penn State Scranton nursing students and instructors offered free health information and blood pressure screenings. From left are Instructor Annette Blasi-Strubeck, students Alexandra Bell, Taylir Evans, Jillian Viercinski, and Victoria Hegedty and Instructor Justina Ferguson.

With families still dealing with the wrath of Hurricane Harvey when it roared into Texas seven months ago, students from Penn State Scranton joined others from five different Penn State campuses during their spring break to clean homes in Beaumont. Shown is the campus student group who participated during their “week off” this spring – in front from left, Monique Robinson, Rawan AbuZaineh, Thomas Yocum, Amanda Darwish, Mia Paone, Ashli Daley, Emily Scarfo; and in back from left, Alicia Kasson, JJ Zielinski,

Thomas Gonzales, Rebecca Remsky, Lauren Sciabbarrasi, Ariel Russell, and Matthew Nied, campus asst. director of student services & engagement.

Bringing Music to the Community The Penn State Scranton Chorale and Jazz Band, directed by Sharon Ann Toman, presented its Annual Spring Concert in April at The Theater at North in Scranton. The concert, which featured a talented group of 63 singers and musicians, was offered free of charge to the public. Shown is the Jazz Band performance.

Students Host Holi Festival The Indian Student Organization hosted a Holi celebration, a colorful tradition in India and Nepal, that the students have observed on campus over the past several years. Shown in photo is student Erika Winklebleck and recent grad Romit Patel, participants in the festival of color -- a time of renewal, love and happiness. It is said that “the more color, the better.”

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