Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa and his wife, Sahar al Masri, were instrumental in starting the Diversity Circles program at the campus several years ago and have continuously supported diversity and inclusion efforts. Now, the campus is partnering with the Greater Scranton MLK Commission and other local colleges to address systemic racism, to help foster greater understanding and acceptance in the local community.
The Scranton Area Community Foundation recently presented a $2,500 grant to the Scranton LaunchBox powered by Penn State Scranton. From left, is Laura Ducceschi, President and CEO, Scranton Area Community Foundation; John Drake, Director of Penn State Scranton’s Center for Business Development and Community Outreach; and Cathy Fitzpatrick, Scranton Area Community Foundation Grant and Scholarship Manager.
Earlier this year, 2019 Penn State Scranton corporate communication graduates Chris Davis, left, and Matt Giombetti used their love of gaming to launch their own business, Electric City Esports.
Penn State Scranton alumnus Alan Souza, pictured here at right, during the campus' 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, in which Souza received the campus' Excellence in Diversity Award from Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa, at left.
On Thursday, Sept. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. the Red Cross’ Bloodmobile will be parked in the visitors parking area near the Study Learning Center for the campus' Blood Drive. In addition to giving blood, donors will also be provided with free antibody testing to determine if they’ve potentially been exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
On Thursday, Sept. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. that day, the Red Cross’ Bloodmobile will be parked in the visitors parking area near the Study Learning Center for a blood drive. All are welcome to come and donate. In addition to giving blood, donors will also be provided with free antibody testing to determine if they’ve potentially been exposed to the COVID-19 coronavirus.
