STAFF BLOG: The Inside Scoop on the Disney College Program
Elysabethe Brown, Staff Writer
April 9, 2013
Flyers for the Disney College program flood hallways and classroom bulletin boards around our small campus. Maybe it’s something that has been on your to-do list to check out or maybe you haven’t even given it a second thought. Disney, for many, brings back fond memories of watching Bambi... (more...)
Marywood reaches out to Hurricane Sandy victims
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
December 5, 2012
Although Marywood was kept safe during the wrath of Hurricane Sandy that wiped out many along the east coast in November, Campus Ministry is finding ways to reach out to those affected through service and mission opportunities. Ann O’Brien, assistant director for service-learning and community... (more...)
Nazareth Student Center earns SAGE Award
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
December 5, 2012
Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence, presented by The Greater Scranton Chamber of Com- merce and MetroAction 2012, recently awarded The Palumbo Group the SAGE Award for their de- sign works in the Naza- reth Student Center at Marywood University. Interior architect and Marywood alumnus,... (more...)
News Briefs – December 2012
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
December 5, 2012
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 12 p.m. in the Marian Chapel. This is a patronal feast for the IHM Sisters and for Marywood University. It is also a holy day of obligation. A special reception will be held afterward. Advent... (more...)
Crime Blotter
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
November 16, 2012
Burglary—Oct. 1: The Marywood Post Office was burglarized after business hours. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service is offer- ing a reward of up to $10,000 for information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect(s). Vandalism— Late October: The Shrine of the Sacred Heart statue located... (more...)
Marywood security officer assaulted by maintenance worker
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
November 16, 2012
A Marywood maintenance worker assaulted a Marywood security officer on Monday, Oct. 15. According to The Scranton Times, David Thomas, a Marywood maintenance worker was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment, after he choked security officer, Sergeant James Reese. The... (more...)
Marywood empowers Bhutanese community
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
November 16, 2012
A 10-week training course has begun on campus to educate the growing Bhutanese population within Scranton. According to Catholic Social Services, there are roughly 1,000 Bhutanese individuals currently residing in Scranton. “[Some]of the big needs [for this population] are healthcare and... (more...)
Spam viruses infect Marywood’s inboxes
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
November 16, 2012
In recent months, many faculty and students may have noticed an increase in spam email messages, which suggest that a Marywood professor, staff member, or student wants to “follow you.” The emails use real Marywood emails and ask the recipient to follow them, which results in a virus being... (more...)
Campus security guard assaulted by maintenance worker
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
November 16, 2012
A Marywood maintenance worker assaulted a Marywood security officer on Monday, Oct. 15. According to The Scranton Times, David Thomas, a Marywood maintenance worker was charged with simple assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment, after he choked security officer, James Reese. The assault... (more...)
Lecture explores election impact on Muslim world
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
October 17, 2012
On October 30, the department of social sciences will host its second lecture in a series of events focusing on the Middle East. This lecture will explore the importance of the United States presidential election and the impact it has on the Muslim world. “It’s not an election for the U.S.... (more...)
New dean brings experience and enthusiasm to CLAS
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
October 17, 2012
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has a new dean. Dr. Frances Zauhar has filled the position formerly held by Dr. Michael Foley, who retired in June. Zauhar, originally from Newport, Rhode Island, graduated from Seton Hill University, and earned her Master’s and Doctoral degree... (more...)
Student activity fee sees 25% increase
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
September 20, 2012
Marywood University students this semester swallowed a 25% hike in their student activity fees, which rose to $250 from $200, but it is unclear exactly how the extra money is being used, or why it was needed in the first place. With a full-time equivalent undergraduate population of around... (more...)
Chemistry Lab Remodel Disrupts Fall Semester Classes
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
September 20, 2012
Students enrolled in Chemistry this semester have been inconvenienced by delays because of the remodeling of the chemistry labs in The Center for Natural and Health Sciences. While the construction began after graduation last spring, and was set to be completed by this past July, delays from... (more...)
Online Exclusive: Third annual Medical Summit brings together area health care students and professionals
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
April 29, 2012
On March 28, the third annual Interprofessional Education Summit took place in the Swartz Center for Spiritual Life. The event was attended by more than 700 health care individuals from 12 different colleges and universities in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Williamsport. The goal of the summit... (more...)
New peace and justice minor complements mission and core values
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
April 29, 2012
Students will have one more option to choose from when selecting a minor next fall. Peace and justice is a new minor coming to Marywood in the fall of 2012. Although the minor comes from the religious studies area, Sister Mary Ann Zimmer, assistant professor of religious studies, said that... (more...)
Mother struggles to feed family with minimal SNAP assistance
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
April 29, 2012
Alicia Quetel, a day care worker from Easton, PA, walks into her local Shop Rite after dropping off her children at school. She smiles as she grabs a nearby cart. “Today we just need a few things,” she said. Quetel is a mother of three boys and a guardian to her niece. Together with her... (more...)
Online Exclusive: Human Trafficking Awareness
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
April 18, 2012
Dr. Mark Rodgers, dean of health a human services, is looking to promote a poster awareness day that would show what people go through as trafficked victims, how you can spot a victim, and how you can help these victims. “It’s a pretty well-known statistic that if someone is a runaway that... (more...)
Dr. O’Brien receives award from country’s largest psychology association
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
April 18, 2012
Dr. Edward O’Brien, professor for psychology and counseling, recently received the 2012 Pennsylvania Psychological Association’s (PPA) “Award for the Distinguished Contributors to the Science and/or Profession of Psychology.” The award, which is given once a year to a Pennsylvanian... (more...)
COMM Week to celebrate communication arts on campus
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
April 18, 2012
On April 16, the communication arts department will kick-off its week-long celebration of communication with COMM Week. COMM Week is a week full of communication-related events, this year with an emphasis on media storytelling. Some of the events are open to the campus community, an admission... (more...)
Graduation speaker for 2012 commencement announced
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
February 21, 2012
Fred Wulczyn, child welfare advocate and Marywood alumnus, to address students Fred Wulczyn, a senior research fellow at Chapin Hall and a Marywood University alumnus, has been selected to serve as the 2012 commencement speaker. during the May 13 ceremony. Wulczyn is the director of the Center... (more...)
Nazareth Student Center getting a facelift
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
January 31, 2012
Renovations have begun in the heavy-traffic student center building. The remodeling will affect Nazareth in areas such as the dining hall, kitchen, The Woods Café, The Fireplace Lounge, the bookstore, and the third floor security offices. The remodeling is projected to be finished by Fall... (more...)
Marywood professor wins Mom’s Choice Award
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
December 6, 2011
“Working Families, Thriving Parents: 10 Strategies That Make a Difference,” a parenting book written by Marywood’s own Dr. David Palmiter from the psychology and counseling department was recently awarded both the Mom’s Choice Award and was named a finalist in the 2011 USA Best Books... (more...)
New South Campus sign vandalized
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
November 20, 2011
The new sign that marked Marywood’s new South Campus on the corner of Electric Street and North Washington Avenue was vandalized on Friday, September 30. Vandals removed several letters that once spelled out “Marywood University” as well as the Marywood emblem. Now, nearly... (more...)
Health and Human services welcomes new dean
Elysabethe Brown, News Editor
October 23, 2011
The College of Health and Human Services welcomes the newest member to their department, Dr. Mark E. Rogers, who will take over as dean. Rogers comes to the staff with 27 years of experience, holding degrees from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lloyd Lyter, member of the search... (more...)