Over 140 students presented a total of 60 projects and research posters at this year's Undergraduate Research Fair at Penn State Worthington Scranton, representing a variety of disciplines and academic programs at the campus.
Penn State Laureate Rebecca Strzelec visited Penn State Worthington Scranton this week and gave a presentation titled, "Art + Engineering = Creative Problem Solving." Posing for a photo with her afterwards were, from left: Marianne Gable, executive assistant to the chancellor; Martin Lacayo, coordinator of multicultural programs and development; Michele Nicoteri, adminstrative assistant; Kelly Frey, corporate communication major; Dr. Strzelec; Jennifer Lubinski, adjunct instructor in art/art history; and Lynne Fazio, administrative assistant.
Penn State Laureate Rebecca Strzelec, professor of visual arts and head of the degree program in visual art studies at Penn State Altoona, visited Penn State Worthington Scranton on April 11. Strzelec presented on the topic "Art + Engineering = Creative Problem Solving."
The Penn State Hazleton library is sponsoring sessions on financial literacy for students, community members and employees on April 26. Two sessions are scheduled for employees and students of the Hazleton, Schuylkill, Wilkes-Barre and Worthington Scranton campuses.
Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States, will speak at Penn State Worthington Scranton at 7 p.m. April 12.
On April 12, Tim Wise, author of seven books, including his highly-acclaimed memoir, "White Like Me: Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son," will be speaking at Penn State Worthington Scranton. He will enlighten the public on racism in America, law enforcement, and the Black Lives Matter Movement.
PSWS Chancellor Marwan Wafa and his wife, Sahar Al Masri, spearheaded the creation of Diversity Circles at Penn State Worthington Scranton to promote greater understanding, inclusion and acceptance within both the campus and local communities, as well as provide a forum for individuals to discuss diversity issues. The effort has resulted in three Diversity Circles having been held so far, as well as a facilitator training.
Since January, Martin Lacayo, Penn State Worthington Scranton's coordinator of multicultural programs and development, and Karin Machluf, assistant professor of psychology, have been co-facilitating weekly diversity circles on campus to promote a greater understanding and acceptance among members of the campus and local communities.
