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Dr. Wafa in his gutted office in the Dawson Building

Dawson Building undergoing phase two of renovation project

This summer, the Dawson Building at Penn State Scranton, named for the campus’ first director, is undergoing the second phase of a comprehensive renovation project, with local construction crews gutting and remodeling its first floor. The project is expected to be completed in time for the start of the fall semester.
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Scranton campus welcomes four new staff members

The Penn State Scranton campus community recently welcomed four new professional staff members: Alyssa Forlenza, administrative support assistant in the Enrollment Management office; Jeremy Palko, information technology support specialist; Dharti Ray, coordinator of diversity and inclusion; and Shannon Williams, web designer.
Blake presenting citation to Dr. Wafa

State Sen. John Blake honors Scranton campus' 50th anniversary

Penn State Scranton hosted the annual Student Ambassador Program, a legislative competition featuring high school seniors from Sen. John Blake's 22nd Senatorial District. During the event, Blake presented Chancellor Marwan Wafa with an official Pennsylvania Senate citation commemorating the campus' 50th anniversary.