Dec. 3 is International Day of People With Disabilities, and promotes understanding of disability issues, both visible and unseen. At Penn State Scranton, resources are available to all students facing challenges or needing help dealing with all types of disabilities through its Disability Resources Office.
Penn State Scranton will participate in the University’s eighth celebration of GivingTuesday — a global day of philanthropy — with over 155 featured campaigns showcasing fundraising priorities across the commonwealth. Funds raised during this year’s campaign at the Scranton campus will benefit student athletics, which will use the money raised to enhance the student-athlete experience, as well as address equipment, travel and event needs.
Penn State Scranton celebrated National Native American Month with a special presentation by Frank LittleBear, renowned lecturer and historian of Native American Culture.
Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa has announced that Emily Glodzik has taken on a new role at Penn State Scranton as the coordinator of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Farid Jahantab, assistant professor of business at Penn State Scranton, was this semester’s first presenter for the campus' Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Seminar series, and shared his research findings on workplace/employee networks.
Due to the approaching winter storm expected, Penn State Scranton is closing at noon on Thursday, Dec. 15 and reopening at noon on Friday, Dec. 16. Some final exams rescheduled. Only essential personnel should report.
A new mobile Penn State id+ card is anticipated to launch in January 2023, allowing students to use their mobile devices to conveniently, safely and securely access campus housing facilities, purchase meals, and more.
A proposed renovation to the existing 20,800-square-foot Classroom-Library Building at Penn State Scranton was approved by the Penn State Board of Trustees during its meeting on Nov. 11.
Members of Scranton Technical High School's Class of 1973, who helped create a scholarship for graduating seniors in the Scranton School District, wanted to do something special for their upcoming 50th class reunion. The group helped establish an endowed scholarship in the Class of 1973's name at Penn State Scranton that will now be given out in perpetuity at the campus and serve as a link between the class and future generations of college students.
The Ukrainian Cossack dancers have entertained audiences of all ages in the Americas, Europe and Asia, and are bringing their talents to Penn State Scranton on Wednesday, Nov. 16, for a special program titled, “United with Ukraine — An Evening of Song, Dance and Music!” The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. in The View Café, located in the campus’ Study Learning Center, and is free and open to the public.
