In today's busy world with the explosion of so many new social media sites, it becomes difficult to learn just what media suits one's own needs and how to navigate the chaotic world of Facebook, Twitter, Skype, blogging, and countless other networks.
This summer, Penn State Wilkes-Barre is hosting a family-friendly workshop focused on keeping families connected using social networking tools.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre is currently accepting registrations for its first Women in the Sciences and Engineering (WISE) program. Underwritten by Procter and Gamble's Live, Learn, and Thrive grant, Penn State Wilkes-Barre is accepting 20 women into the program at no cost. This three day camp on alternative energy is open to young women currently in grades six through eight and will be held on campus under the leadership of Dr. Wes Grebski, Associate Professor of Engineering.
On Saturday, May 15, Penn State Wilkes-Barre honored 96 of the University's best and brightest. During the commencement ceremony, which took place in the campus Athletic and Recreation Building, 65 students received their Baccalaureate degrees and 14 earned Associate degrees. In addition, 14 students were awarded with certificates in either Logistics & Supply Chain Management or Information Sciences and Technology.
Pennsylvania ranks fourth in its population of residents 85-years-old and older — a population projected to increase by 52 percent by 2020. Some of these residents will need help and will move into one of the state's 1,500 licensed personal care homes and assisted living facilities, where more than 50,000 elderly and disabled residents currently reside.
Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Student Support Services recently held an End of Year Celebration for their students at AppleTree Terrace, Newberry Estates in Dallas.
The students are treated to a night of great food, fun and friendship with their fellow students, staff and faculty and recognized for their achievements including first year students, returning students, those transferring to other locations, student mentors, and graduating students. The students receive certificates and a small gift for their participation in events sponsored by SSS. Â
At a recent meeting of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Advisory Board, the Board presented member William Leandri with a plaque noting his dedication and service to the campus through the purchase, update, and expansion of the Nittany Commons, an independent apartment complex adjacent to campus.
On Thursday, April 29, Penn State Wilkes-Barre held its annual Student Government Association Leadership and Athletics Awards Ceremony to honor the campus' student leaders and athletes. The following awards were presented at the ceremony:
Penn State Wilkes-Barre held its 21st annual Celebration of Academic Excellence ceremony Friday, April 30.
Sponsored by the Department of Academic Affairs, more than 30 students received various awards for exemplary academic performance and high achievement. The following awards were presented at the ceremony:
2010 President Sparks Award: Shane T. Andes
2010 President's Freshman Award: Kevin A. Bennett, Sabrina M. Bush, Timothy B. Graham, Jennifer M. Naro, Donovan W. Schwartz.
Five members of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Men's and Women's Basketball Teams recently earned post-season awards:
Catherine Beach - First Team All Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC); averaged 14.3 points per game, 9.8 rebounds per game, and led the league in free throw percentage at 71%.
Members of the Engineering Club at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, accompanied by faculty members Dr. Jon Carson and Dr. Albert Lozano, recently visited Boeing's Integrated Defense Systems facility located in Ridley Park, Pa. Boeing Integrated Defense Systems combines weapons and aircraft capabilities, intelligence, surveillance systems, communications, architecture and extensive large-scale integration expertise.