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Table Games: A Winning Investment for NEPA

On Wednesday, April 28, Penn State Wilkes-Barre will be hosting an Executive Management Breakfast Series at the Best Western Genetti Hotel and Conference Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., beginning at 7:45 a.m.  The topic for the April event will focus on the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board's recent approval for Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs to add table games such as poker, blackjack, and craps, a feature that gamblers could see as early

Students for Justice Give Back to the Campus

In an effort to expand the knowledge of the Administration of Justice field and the resources available to the students at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, the Students for Justice Club (comprised mostly of students in the Administration of Justice program) recently made a donation of three books to the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Nesbitt Library.

Dennis Bonvie Kicks Off Athletics Movie Series

To celebrate the completion of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, Penn State Wilkes-Barre is hosting a movie and discussion series highlighting the touching stories of real-life athletes.  The series kicked off Thursday evening, March 25 with former Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins hockey player Dennis Bonvie introducing the movie "Miracle." Bonvie spoke about his hockey career and the power of persistence, noting his own struggles on the path to becoming a better hockey player and making it to the professional hockey world.

Summer Workshops for Educators

In Luzerne County alone, there are 11 school districts encompassing more than 100 educational institutes, where many students deal with bullying, conflict, emotional stress, death and grieving, and even language barriers. This summer, Penn State Wilkes-Barre Continuing Education is hosting a series of three Act 48 approved workshops to help area educators better understand and deal with many of these concerns while providing supportive, positive classroom environments.

Career Training for Teachers

Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently completed a training program for public high school teachers on careers in the logistics and transportation industry. This project was a partnership of the Luzerne Intermediate Unit, Penn State Wilkes-Barre and Sears Logistics Services in Hanover Township.  Approximately 25 teachers were provided with instruction on careers in this industry and the logistics of supply chain management.