Wall Street West grants pour in May 31, 2008
Marywood University, $92,000, to create a Master of Science degree program in financial information systems. East Stroudsburg University, $89,450, to develop a business continuity training program for data centers. (Scranton Times, PA)
Pittston family recalls soldier’s passion to serve May 26, 2008
He later went on study music at Marywood University, where he graduated cum laude in 1996. Family members say he could have chosen various career paths, but decided to follow in his father s and uncle s footsteps to Barber Ford in Exeter. (Scranton Times, PA)
Serving his country was DePrimo’s passion May 25, 2008
He later went on to study music at Marywood University, where he graduated cum laude in 1996. Family members say he could have chosen various career paths, but decided to follow in his father s and uncle s footsteps to Barber Ford in Exeter. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Forest Hill Cemetery’s history rich May 25, 2008
Forest Hill Cemetery sits on 50 acres of land between Dunmore Cemetery and Marywood University. Manager (and jack-of-all-cemetery-trades) Norma Reese tells me it has been there since 1870, when a group of citizens became concerned that the established cemetery, Pine Hill, was showing signs of neglect, and mining activities threatened it. (Scranton Times, PA)
Preparing for the unthinkable May 24, 2008
The emergency drill planned in the wake of tragedies at Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University simulated an active shooter at a city-based university. It s something that is real these days. (Scranton Times, PA)
Pennsylvania National Guard Soldier Killed in Action May 22, 2008
He was a 1996 honors graduate from Marywood University, Scranton, with a bachelor's degree in music. "Jeff was a tremendously energetic officer and leader who always reached for excellence and cared deeply about his soldiers," said Maj. (PR Newswire)
‘PROFESSIONAL’ SOLDIER MOURNED May 22, 2008
She said DePrimo would often volunteer for liturgical guitar performances for Mass and ceremonies at school, and later went on to earn a degree in music at Marywood University, graduating in 1996. James Redington, another mentor of DePrimo s who served as assistant principal during the soldier s tenure at Seton Catholic, called DePrimo a well-rounded man who excelled at playing the guitar. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
THIS MORNING May 18, 2008
SCRANTON The Diocese of Scranton Sacred Heart Enthronement Guild will host its annual Mass in celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 4:30 p.m. May 29 in the I.H.M. Center at Marywood University. Father Daniel Toomey, spiritual moderator of the Enthronement Guild, will serve as principal celebrant. (Scranton Times, PA)
International forum on rights will visit ‘real America’: here May 13, 2008
The annual forum of the Interparliamentary Conference on Human Rights and Religious Freedom will be Nov. 23-25 at Marywood University. Past conferences have been held in Rome, Brussels and Washington, D.C. Scranton was chosen for intentional contrast to the normal major-metropolitan cities world leaders see when they visit the U.S., Mr. Grieboski said. (Scranton Times, PA)
PAC to change name in July May 8, 2008
Both schools will find a natural conference rival in Marywood University. Longtime PAC rivals Misericordia University and Alvernia College of Reading have joined the Middle Atlantic Conference and will be fulltime members this fall. (Scranton Times, PA)
Talk of the Times with Cindy Cox May 5, 2008
past president, Marywood University Alumni Club; board member, Geneva School; chair, Geneva School Development and Marketing committees; member, Scranton Chamber Women s Network Planning Committee; member, Catherine McAuley Center fundraising committee; member, Ballet Theatre of Scranton Advisory Board and Marketing; committee member, American Aerobic Association International; member, American Fitness Professionals and Associates; speaker at Rotary clubs and chambers of commerce; volunteer,... (Scranton Times, PA)
Back in the creative saddle Marywood communications chairman releases film, composes music May 4, 2008
Education: Bachelor s degree in mass communications from Antioch College; master s degree in communication arts from Marywood University; and a docorate in health communication from The Union University in Cincinnati. At work: Chairman of the communication arts department at Marywood University. (Scranton Times, PA)
Choral Society will hold recital May 2, 2008
Adjudicators for this year s competition included Jessica Muraca of Clarks Summit, Chris Gallo of Honesdale, Leslie Moran of Dunmore, Dr. Wendy Miller of Bloomsburg Unversity and Rick Hoffenberg of Marywood University. This project is supported by a Lackawanna County Arts and Cultural Grant, a program of the Lackawanna County Commissioners and the Lackawanna County Council on the Arts, as well as by the Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts, a joint effort of the Scranton Area Foundation and the... (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Entertainment guide May 2, 2008
LIEBESTRAUM: The Great Valley Chamber Music Society, Sunday, 4 p.m., Marian Chapel at the Swartz Center, Marywood University, $8/$10/$12 ... THE MASLOW COLLECTION: through June 27, Marywood University ... EMPTY BOWLS PROJECT FUNDRAISER: Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m., Nazareth Student Center, Marywood University, benefits Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Pennsylvania, $10. (Scranton Times, PA)
Dietrich Theater hosts flute, guitar concert on April 27 Apr 22, 2008
He is currently on the faculty of Marywood University. He, too, has been featured on WVIA-FM as well as WVIA-TV. He is a graduate of Temple University and the Manhattan School of Music. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Moosic woman racing for glory Apr 19, 2008
An elementary school teacher at Riverside East in Moosic, who helped coach cross country as an assistant at Marywood University, she worked out either in the morning or early evening, building her stamina. A slight change in diet denying herself sweets and sacrificing every day, Wolfsberger trained with Mark Will-Weber, her former coach at Moravian and saw improvement. (Scranton Times, PA)
Catholic college presidents, educators find inspiration in pontiff’s address Apr 18, 2008
King s College President the Rev. Thomas O Hara, Misericordia President Michael MacDowell, University of Scranton President the Rev. Scott Pilarz, and Marywood University President Sister Anne Munley attended the event, along with the rest of the 200 Catholic college presidents and 195 superintendents and leaders of Catholic schools. During the speech, the pope discussed the challenges of Catholic education in what he perceives to be an increasingly secular America. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
A KENNEDY CARAVAN OF OBAMA BACKERS Apr 18, 2008
The group then headed to 130 Brixx Grille n for lunch, but the caravan had shrunk by the time Mrs. Kennedy went to visit the retired nuns at Our Lady Queen of Peace Residence at Marywood University. The sisters posed for pictures, and several of them said they would vote for Mr. Obama despite their anti-abortion views, while others just raised their eyebrows at the prospect. (Scranton Times, PA)
Weekend entertainment guide Apr 18, 2008
DAVID LEISNER: presented by Classical Guitar Society of NEPA, today, 8 p.m., Marian Chapel, Marywood University, $20/$15 ... THE MASLOW COLLECTION: April 25 through June 27; opening reception, April 27, 2 to 4 p.m., Marywood University ... PAINTING ON THE TRAIL OF THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL: MIHARU LANE: on display through through April 27, Suraci Gallery, second floor, Shields Center for Visual Arts, Marywood University. (Scranton Times, PA)
Four local college presidents attending session with pope Apr 17, 2008
King s College president the Rev. Thomas O Hara, Misericordia University President Michael MacDowell, Marywood University president Sister Anne Munley and University of Scranton president the Rev. Scott Pilarz will travel to the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., for a meeting with the pope. The 81-year-old pope will speak to the Catholic Educators of America, a group that includes 200 presidents of Catholic colleges and universities and 195 directors and superintendents... (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Split keeps Pacers alive for softball playoff bid Apr 13, 2008
In the first game, the Pacers (14-14, 4-9 PAC) notched an 8-3 victory. Centenary came back to take the second game, 5-2. (Scranton Times, PA)
West Scranton’s Rossi steps down Apr 8, 2008
West Scranton s Rossi steps down BY MARTY MYERSSTAFF WRITER 04/08/2008 Maria Rossi has been playing basketball since she was nine, coaching it since she graduated from Marywood University 18 years ago. After 16 of those seasons as a girls basketball head coach 11 at Bishop O Hara High School and the last five at West Scranton Rossi has had enough. (Scranton Times, PA)
St. Joseph’s downs Our Lady of Peace 50-42 Apr 6, 2008
St. Joseph s downs Our Lady of Peace 50-42 STAFF REPORT 04/06/2008 Our Lady of Peace will play for seventh place at the state CYO eighth-grade boys championships today at Marywood University. Spencer Flamm had 21 points and Shawn Flizer 12 as Allentown entry St. Joseph s topped Our Lady of Peace, 50-42. (Scranton Times, PA)
NE Woman: Gretchen Welby Mar 31, 2008
While her Keystone courses mainly stick to medical terminology, anatomy, basic biology, biochemisty and microbiology, she also taught a Marywood University adult-learning class in cooking, guest lectured at Rutgers University and conducted nursing in-service programs at Community Medical Center. One of her favorite experiences, she said, was when she gave a presentation about animals to her daughter Casey s class at St. Clare s School. (Scranton Times, PA)
NE Woman: Heather Okun Mar 27, 2008
Heather Okun, of Clarks Summit, overcame a fierce battle with Lyme disease and now is about to receive a masters degree from Marywood University as a physicians assistant ... She will graduate in May from Marywood University s physician s assistant program ... She expects to graduate from Marywood University in May, where she will have earned a master s degree in the school s physician s assistant program. (Scranton Times, PA)
Clinton adviser addresses candidate’s health care plan Mar 26, 2008
The Marywood University junior will turn 23 in two years, and she is worried she will go without health insurance after her parents plan stops covering her at that age. Eventually, I m going to have to worry about how to cover myself, said Ms. Washko, 21, of Montdale, an early childhood education major. (Scranton Times, PA)
Local Easter celebrations stress renewal, rebirth Mar 24, 2008
Parishioner Patrick Ruane, a recent Marywood University alumnus, attended Mass with Marywood University student Elan Royster. The two said they enjoyed the service. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Sisters fighting a cultural shift Mar 23, 2008
In Northeastern Pennsylvania, the congregation sponsors Marywood University, St. Joseph s Center and Friends of the Poor in Scranton, and Maxis Health System in Carbondale. A life of impact. (Scranton Times, PA)
Our Lady of Peace boys win Diocesan tournament Mar 15, 2008
Matt Walsh chipped in with 12 points and Corey Loman added eight for the victors, who will be the host team for the state tournament April 4-6 at the Insalaco Center at Marywood University. For St. Clare s/St. (Scranton Times, PA)
Weiland takes helm of Pike County chamber Mar 3, 2008
The couple resides in Clarks Summit and are both pursuing doctorates at Marywood University. When Mr. Weiland, who received his bachelor s from King s College and his master s in telecommunications from Kutztown University, does make the move to Pike, he won t be leaving Scranton behind. (Scranton Times, PA)
Business Briefcase Mar 3, 2008
Dr. Ann Cerminaro-Costanzi, associate professor of Spanish at Marywood University, published an article in the Hispania Journal. The article, Merging the Erotic and the Poetic in Vicente Aleixandre s Espadas como labios and La destruccion o el amor, appeared in the December edition. (Scranton Times, PA)
People on the move Mar 3, 2008
Denise S. Gieski has been promoted to president and CEO. She earned a bachelor s degree from Marywood University and a master s degree in human resources from the University of Scranton. She has worked at the hospital for 22 years and most recently was acting COO.. (Scranton Times, PA)
School notes Mar 3, 2008
Meghan, 12, also sings in the Marywood University children s choir and is a cheerleader at St. Mary s and for Abington Junior Comets. Scranton Prep. (Scranton Times, PA)
PIAA Basketball Playoff Glance Mar 2, 2008
Scranton vs. Northampton at Marywood University, Scranton, ppd. Spring-Ford 48, Hempfield 41. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Enjoying the stable life Winning Lake Wallenpaupack equestrian pursues dream of career with horses Mar 2, 2008
She s an avid black and white photographer (one of her pictures was selected to be a part of this year s Scholastic Arts competition exhibit at Marywood University), plays clarinet in the Wallenpaupack High School band and sings in the SS. Cyril and Methodius chorus with her family every Sunday. Her musical tastes run the gamut from Beethoven and Pavarotti to Frank Sinatra, country and, as her father refers to it, Top 10 pop trash. (Scranton Times, PA)
Storm wreaks havoc with hoops schedule Mar 1, 2008
First, the girls Class A first-round game between Old Forge and Lourdes Regional was rescheduled and moved to a 4:30 p.m. start at Marywood University. It will start the tripleheader at the Insalaco Arena. (Scranton Times, PA)
Lady Bucks look to control action Feb 28, 2008
Scranton got a top-notch scouting report from Mike Judge on Northampton for Friday s 6 p.m. game at Marywood University s Insalaco Center. Included in that was news that 5-foot-11 freshman Kara Bonenberger left the game with a high-ankle sprain in the first quarter of Saturday s District 11 title game loss to Allentown Allen. (Scranton Times, PA)
Local college basketball Feb 22, 2008
The Pacers finish with a 13-12 record, the first time the program has finished above. 500 since the 2000-2001 squad went 13-11. (Scranton Times, PA)
Weather Alert: Storm-related closings and delays 8:40 a.m. Feb 22, 2008
report at 10:30 I'm Big Now Learning Center: Closed; Friday Immanuel Christian School: Closed Infant Care Program: Closed Jenny Lynn Academy: Closed Jermyn Borough: Emergency Alternate Parking Ordinance In Effect; 8AM Friday For 96 Hours Jermyn Borough: Emergency Alternate Parking Ordinance In Effect; 8AM Friday For 96 Hours Jersey Shore Area School District: Closed Jewish Community Ctr Daycare/W-B: Preschool and Daycare CLOSED Jim Thorpe Area School District: Closed Johnson College: Closed K s... (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
Timeless rock opera ‘Rent’ hits Scranton Cultural Center Feb. 22 Feb 14, 2008
Local connection alert: Broadway Theatre League s executive director, Tony Nicosia, taught the show s production stage manager, York native Ryan Gibbs, at Marywood University. The Times-Tribune 2008. (Scranton Times, PA)
Weather alert: School delays and closings Updated 6:45 a.m. Feb 13, 2008
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County dishes out $37,675 for the arts Feb 12, 2008
The Classical Guitar Society, $3,000 to host two world-renowned classical guitarists at Marywood University ... John Bromberg, $2,000 for a collaborative art exhibit with the Lackawanna Historical Society and the Bread and Puppet Theatre at Marywood University. (Scranton Times, PA)
Local man designs fire escape after NYC tragedy Feb 10, 2008
Join the Lackawanna Historical Society and artist John Bromberg for the Sisyphus Project Part II: Loss and Renewal: A Symposium on Fire with historical perspective by Mark Boock, on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at Marywood University s Mahady Gallery. Call 348-5278 for details. (Scranton Times, PA)
COLLEGE BRIEFS Feb 10, 2008
Open to the public this week. Saturday: Open house for prospective students beginning at 9:30 a.m. Information on admissions, academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, student life, athletics, and the honors program will be provided during the full-day session. (Scranton Times, PA)
Pacers beaten in OT Feb 8, 2008
After Marywood battled back to force overtime, Roberts took over, finishing with 21 points and 15 rebounds. Stephanie Fusaro led Marywood with 15 points. (Scranton Times, PA)
Mortgage crisis hitting region hard Feb 6, 2008
comPeople facing the threat of mortgage foreclosure can get one-on-one counseling at an upcoming session at Marywood University. Representatives of United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Neighborhood Housing Centers of Lackawanna County and Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Northeastern Pennsylvania will appear at a session from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Nazareth Student Center multipurpose room on the Marywood campus. (Scranton Times, PA)
Around the schools Feb 4, 2008
The senior basketball player was recently accepted into the Physician s Assistant program at Marywood University. My mother works with doctors so I knew that it was something that I would like to get into. (Scranton Times, PA)
Traffic and weather alert: School delays and closings; icy conditions expected all morning Updated 7:55 a.m. Feb 1, 2008
edu for updates Marian Catholic High School: Closed Marian Catholic IP School/Scranton: Closed Marywood University: Classes and Activities Canceled; Classes Begin at Noon McAdoo Catholic Elementary: Closed; School dance - postponed Meadowbrook Christian School: Closed Meadowview Christian Academy: Closed Meals on Wheels/Monroe County: No Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels/Schuylkill Sr Ctrs: Closed; Centers closed, no Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels/Wyoming Valley: Closed Mid Valley School... (Scranton Times, PA)
Misericordia’s balanced offensive attack key in win over Keystone Feb 1, 2008
Alvernia College rolled to a 93-50 win over Marywood University in a Pennsylvania Athletic Conference game. Charlie Hughes led all scorers with 24 points, while Terrence Shawell added 20 for the winners. (Scranton Times, PA)
Painter Bruce Lanning ‘Back Tracks’ in new exhibit at University of Scranton’s Hope Horn Gallery Jan 31, 2008
Under the tutelage of abstract artists, Mr. Lanning earned a bachelor s degree in studio art from Wilkes College and a master s degree in painting and drawing from Marywood University. He teaches art classes here and there at Wilkes University and the University of Scranton, and also works as a preparer for the Hope Horn Gallery s exhibits. (Scranton Times, PA)
Marywood lacrosse teams set to debut Jan 30, 2008
The team will be coached by Mic Grant, who arrived at Marywood in 2006 in order to get the program off the ground. He spent nine seasons on the staff of Virginia Military Institute. (Scranton Times, PA)
Unger sparks Pacers Jan 27, 2008
Montrose graduate Caitlin Ely added 12 points for the Pacers, who moved over the. 500 mark in league action with the victory. (Scranton Times, PA)
Places to go and things to do Jan 25, 2008
WILLIAM KANENGISER: presented by Classical Guitar Society of NEPA, March 2, 7 p.m., Nazareth Student Center, Marywood University, $25. PASSION FOR VIRTUOSITY MASTERWORKS III: NEPA Philharmonic, March 7, 8 p.m., Scranton Cultural Center at The Masonic Temple; March 8, 8 p.m., F.M. Kirby Center. (Scranton Times, PA)
Anti-abortion rally draws younger set Jan 23, 2008
Mrs. Gohsler said more than half of the approximately 200 people on her group s buses were students and young people, including large contingents from the University of Scranton, Marywood University and St. Gregory s Academy in Elmhurst. It is a trend she has seen throughout the country recently one visible in the young faces of the marchers she saw broadcast on television throughout the day, she said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Philosophy group tests ideas at Cafe Jan 22, 2008
For the past three months, the Marywood University philosophy professor has been leading the Socrates Cafe philosophical discussion group at the Albright Memorial Library. The group meets the last Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library director s office. (Scranton Times, PA)
Balancing act School, basketball and farm duties keep Mountain View junior busy Jan 20, 2008
Pashchuk s sister Natasha, who also played basketball at Mountain View, went on to become a 1,000-point scorer at Marywood University and is currently a coach at Lehigh Carbon Community College. As for Pashchuk, who takes the time to tape his own and his teammate s ankles before practice, he has worked hard to develop into a bruising post player. (Scranton Times, PA)
Too cold to exercise? Try Another excuse Jan 18, 2008
But lungs are not damaged by cold, said Kenneth Rundell, the director of respiratory research and the human physiology laboratory at Marywood University in Scranton, Pennsylvania. No matter how cold the air is, by the time it reaches your lungs, it is body temperature, he explained. (International Herald Tribune)
Marywood drops pair at Centenary Jan 15, 2008
Amanda Lass added 11 points for the Pacers. Stephanie Roberts scored 28 points and Laura Feigus had 12 for the Lady Cyclones. (Scranton Times, PA)
Largest high school crop in history competes for admission Jan 14, 2008
The University of Scranton and Marywood University, both of which are on track to break application records for next year s class, are experiencing the same trend. Since fall 2000, Marywood has seen a 52 percent increase in applications, More students are visiting Marywood, too. (Scranton Times, PA)
Marywood holds off Keystone Jan 6, 2008
Marywood connected on 12 of 23 shots from beyond the arc to notch an 80-71 victory over the Giants in a matchup of local men s basketball teams at Insalaco Arena. Leading the way for the Pacers was Joshua Pena. (Scranton Times, PA)
Biagioli, Bicknell power Scranton at Invitational Jan 6, 2008
Marywood University placed three players in double-figures and their bench outscored PSU-Worthington s 41-0 as the Pacers rolled to their seventh win of the year with a 86-37 win over the visiting Lady Lions Saturday afternoon at the Insalaco Arena. Marywood (7-1) was led by Stephanie Fusaro s 18-point effort while the Lady Lions (1-6) got a game-high 23 points from Mallory Pencek. (Scranton Times, PA)
Boback announcement on re-election expected this week Jan 2, 2008
She earned a bachelor s degree from College Misericordia, Dallas; a master s degree from Marywood University, Scranton, and a doctorate from The University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, specializing in organizational leadership. She earned a degree beyond her doctorate with a specialty in technology from College Misericordia. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Mayor seeking TV chief Dec 31, 2007
Lackawanna College, the University of Scranton and Marywood University had all expressed at least cursory interest when asked earlier this year whether they d make a proposal if one had been requested. It would be something that we d certainly be interested in looking at, said Chris Lavelle, assistant to the president at Lackawanna College. (Scranton Times, PA)
First Night list of events Dec 29, 2007
THE NUTCRACKER: Ballet Theatre of Scranton, today, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Marywood University, free ... THREE THIRTY TWO: WORKS OF 11 CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS: through Monday, Kresge Gallery, Marywood University. (Scranton Times, PA)
TODAY’S BEST BET Dec 26, 2007
TODAY S BEST BET 12/26/2007 The Ballet Theatre of Scranton and Marywood University present the 32nd anniversary showing of The Nutcracker ballet. Performances will run today at 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts on campus, with additional showings co. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
