A Year After the Quake, A Familiar Face
February 7, 2011
One of Konpay's many sustainable projects. Photo via Konpay's official Facebook page and Jeff Abbott. Mandy Boyle Advertising Sales Manager On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit approximately 25 km outside of the Haitian capital of Port au Prince. By Haitian government estimates,... Read more »
Marywood adds WeCar rental program
February 6, 2011
Joseph Petro Outlook Editor Marywood students can now rent a car without even stepping foot off campus. Marywood University and Enterprise Car Rental launched the new WeCar Hybrid Rental Car program in January. This new program allows Marywood students the opportunity to conveniently rent one of... Read more »
Campus safety gets new name, new look: Services to the community to remain the same
February 6, 2011
Sarah E. Cruz Staff Writer One of Marywood University’s most vital departments is introducing some new changes this semester. Made effective January 1, 2011, the department formerly known as “Campus Security” has been renamed “Campus Safety.” Many universities now have departments of Campus... Read more »
Soulful Sounds filled the air on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 6, 2011
January 17, 2011 was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and Marywood University celebrated with the inspiring music of his time. Vocalist Tara Michel Watkins, and the three musicians, Kenneth Watkins, Leslie Butler, and Neil Nicastro filled the Fireplace Lounge in the Nazareth Student Center with soulful songs... Read more »
Marywood finalizes sale of Scranton State School for the Deaf property
February 6, 2011
Marywood University recently purchased the 10 acre property of the former Scranton State School for the Deaf. The property will now be officially called Marywood South Campus.
Smart Ride program ends shuttle service
February 6, 2011
Elysabethe Brown News Editor The Smart Ride shuttle will make its final loop on January 31. The Smart Ride Program, which provided shuttle services between Marywood University and the University of Scranton for students at both schools, will be discontinued because of rising operating costs. According... Read more »
ROTC Blood Drive: Campus support saves lives
February 6, 2011
Members of the Marywood community lent an arm in support of the recent ROTC blood drive on campus. To find a donation site near you, go to www.redcrossblood.org. Red cross nurse, Kimberly Jones draws blood from Marywood junior, Beth Schneider. Photo credit Morgan Strasser.
Campus safety warns of “possible threat”
February 6, 2011
Ryan Beardsley Staff Writer Students and teachers are urged to call Campus Safety immediately if a man who has been connected with a series of unsolicited written correspondence in the Media Center and Radio/TV Studio since Jan. 10 is spotted on campus. According to an e-mail sent out to students, John... Read more »
Marywood changes severe weather policy
February 6, 2011
Severe weather that delays classes until 10 a.m. causes Marywood to operate on a compressed schedule. Photo credit Morgan Strasser. Alison Trautmann Editor-in-Chief Marywood recently announced a change to its severe weather policy. This change involves the implementation of a compressed schedule when... Read more »
News Briefs
February 6, 2011
WELLNESS FAIR- On Thursday, February 17, Marywood University will be hosting a Celebrate Your Body Wellness Fair. The event will be held in the Fireplace Lounge, Nazareth Student Center, at 2:00 p.m. DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC, THEATER AND DANCE PRESENTS “THE FANTASTICKS” – The production runs from... Read more »
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