Alumnus and veteran E.J. Long, at left, credits fellow veteran Patrick Rose, at right, who was dean of students at Penn State Scranton when he arrived at the campus, for inspiring him to apply himself to his studies and get the grades he would need in order to move on to University Park. Now a successful business owner, Long has given back to the campus, creating a Veterans Lounge for student veterans, and reunited with Rose during a recent visit to the campus.
Campus alumnus E.J. Long, at left, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran, receives a Nittany Lion Shrine statue from Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa in appreciation for a gift he made to establish a new Veterans Lounge in the campus' Study Learning Center. The Lounge is a quiet, private space for those students who are veterans now working on their college degrees and needing a quiet, private space to study or take a break.
Penn State Scranton is closed Wednesday, January 25 due to the winter storm. Offices are closed and all classes and activities are cancelled. Essential personnel are to report as scheduled.
Joseph Krishanda, one of the 2023 recipients of the annual Chancellor's Service Award for Student Workers at Penn State Scranton, receives his award from Chancellor Marwan Wafa.
Trusha Patel, one of the 2023 recipients of the annual Chancellor's Service Award for Student Workers at Penn State Scranton, receives her award from Chancellor Marwan Wafa.
Trusha Patel and Joseph Krishanda were the recipients of the annual Chancellor's Service Award for Student Workers, which is awarded by Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa.
Trusha Patel and Joseph Krishanda were the recipients of the annual Chancellor's Service Award for Student Workers, which is awarded by Penn State Scranton Chancellor Marwan Wafa.
Penn State Scranton will host its annual Designer Purse Bingo to benefit THON on Sunday, Feb. 5. Doors open at 1 p.m. and games start at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 and advance purchase is highly recommended, as seating is limited and this event normally draws a large crowd.
Penn State Scranton will host its annual Designer Purse Bingo to benefit THON on Sunday, Feb. 5. Doors open at 1 p.m. and games start at 3 p.m. Tickets are $25 and advance purchase is highly recommended, as seating is limited and this event normally draws a large crowd.
