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Penn State Scranton THON Dancers Deyniel and Natalie at the recent THON prom where they were announced as the campus dancers

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Penn State Scranton's 2022 THON dancers Deyniel Desarden-Ruperto and Natalie Schield, announced at last month's Dancing 4 Diamonds THON Prom at Penn State Scranton, are heading to University Park on Thursday for THON 2022 -- where they will join other PSU students from across the state in the annual 46-hour dance marathon that raises money to fight pediatric cancer.

Penn State Scranton THON Dancers Deyniel and Natalie at the recent THON prom where they were announced as the campus dancers

Penn State Scranton THON dancers eager to dance 'For The Kids'

Penn State Scranton THON dancers, Deyniel Desarden-Ruperto, a fourth-year corporate communication major, and Natalie Schield, a fourth-year information sciences and technology (IST) major, will head to University Park to represent the campus at THON from Feb 18 to 20 at the Bryce Jordan Center. 
Scranton alumna Tara Marta, far left poses with guests on her new YouTube channel, professors Phil Mosley and Beatriz Rivera Barnes

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Penn State Scranton alumna Tara Marta poses for a photo with Penn State Scranton professors at a recent local author event: Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature Philip Mosely and Associate Professor Beatriz Rivera-Barnes, both of whom are guests on her new YouTube channel, "Tea with Tara: Conversations About Writing."

Scranton alumna Tara Marta, far left poses with guests on her new YouTube channel, professors Phil Mosley and Beatriz Rivera Barnes

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Penn State Scranton alumna Tara Marta poses for a photo with Penn State Scranton professors at a recent local author event: Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature Philip Mosely and Associate Professor Beatriz Rivera-Barnes, both of whom are guests on her new YouTube channel, "Tea with Tara: Conversations About Writing."

Scranton alumna Tara Marta, far left poses with guests on her new YouTube channel, professors Phil Mosley and Beatriz Rivera Barnes

Campus English alumna and author Tara Marta now promoting writers on YouTube

Penn State Scranton English alumna and published author Tara Marta can now add YouTuber to her growing list of accomplishments. Her new YouTube Channel "Tea with Tara: Conversations About Writing" has already produced several episodes, including interviews with Penn State Scranton Distinguished Professor Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature Philip Mosley and Penn State Scranton Associate Professor of Spanish Beatriz Rivera-Barnes.
Spark Endless Light logo for THON featuring a burst of yellow light on a white background with two graphic representations of children below the starburst

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As one of its fundraisers leading up to THON 2022, Penn State Scranton is hosting a Dancing 4 Diamonds formal event at the campus for students and their guests. The event also aims to provide a formal social event for students who may have missed their high school proms and semi-formals due to the pandemic.

Display at Scranton LIbrary of books and DVDs about black history and Black individuals

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The Penn State Scranton Library has a Black History Month Display near its front entrance celebrating Black individuals, history and areas of interest, as well as some books by famous Black individuals such as President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle, Berry Gordy and tennis great Arthur Ashe.

Display at Scranton LIbrary of books and DVDs about black history and Black individuals

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The Penn State Scranton Library has a Black History Month Display near its front entrance celebrating Black individuals, history and areas of interest, as well as some books by famous Black individuals such as President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle, Berry Gordy and tennis great Arthur Ashe.