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PSU Wilkes-Barre Fall All-Conference Awards

Penn-State Wilkes-Barre athletics found great success during the fall season as six student-athletes received All-Conference honors. Junior Jeff Carter (Dallas, PA) and freshman Tim Walters (Forty Fort, PA) were named to the PSUAC All-Conference Golf team.  The Women's Volleyball program also landed two athletes in All-Conference spots. Sophomores Brittany Acevedo and Khali Kotulski, both from Harvey's Lake, were given All-Conference Honorable Mentions.

Zombie 5K Benefiting THON Scheduled

On Saturday, October 24th, Penn State Wilkes-Barre will be holding the second annual Zombie 5K run/walk benefiting. The Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, affectionately known as THON, is the largest student run philanthropy in the world. THON, a yearlong effort to raise funds and awareness for the fight against pediatric cancer, has raised more than $127 million for Four Diamonds at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital since 1977. THON 2016 will take place from February 19th - 21st, 2016 at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center.

Northern Tier Center Offers Industry Training Courses

Beginning in October, Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Norther Tier Center in partnership with ShaleTec will be offering five Industry Training Courses: Confined Space Entry, Fall Protection Competent Person, Chainsaw Safety & Maintenance, Electrical Safety for Electrical Maintenance Personnel, and Hazwoper Refresher 8-Hour.

TRIO Student Support Services Receives Grant Renewal

Dr. Charles Davis, Chancellor, and Dr. Albert Lozano-Nieto, Director of Academic Affairs, are pleased to announce the renewal from the United States Department of Education of the TRIO Student Support Services Grant for the 2015-2020 grant cycle.

Supermoon Total Eclipse Party Announced

Dr. Albert Lozano-Nieto, Director of Academic Affairs and Dr. Violet Mager, Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy are pleased to announce a Supermoon Total Eclipse Party to be held on Sunday, September 27th at Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Friedman Observatory.

Professor Invites YOU to Study Lizard Behavior

Many people encounter salamanders in Pennsylvania, but only the lucky few have the chance to see lizards. There are only four native species of lizards in Pennsylvania. One of these is the eastern fence lizard, Sceloporus undulatus. Dr. Renee Rosier, assistant professor of biology, uses these lizards to research behavioral development and the consequences of early-life environments on growth, survival, and reproduction.

Continuing Education Offers Workforce Development Courses

Beginning in September running through November, Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Continuing Education Department will be offering four Workforce Development Courses: Spanish in the Workplace, Public Speaking, Fundamentals of Project Management and Excellence in Customer Service.

Continuing Education Fall Film and Discussion Series Announced

The Department of Continuing Education at Penn State Wilkes-Barre and co-sponsor The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the fall personal enrichment film & discussion series schedule. Penn State Wilkes-Barre is partnering with R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14 in Downtown Wilkes-Barre to host a film and discussion series exploring Northeast Pennsylvania in Hollywood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Best Man, Small Time Crooks, Sneakers, & Miracle of the Bells.