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Byron Motley, son of Negro League umpire Bob Motley, will host a screening and live Q&A for his documentary, “The Negro Baseball Leagues: An American Legacy” at Penn State Scranton on Tuesday, March 24. The event is free and open to the public and takes place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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Four new staff members have joined Penn State Scranton. From left are: Assistant Director of Admissions Maria Day, Coordinator of Student Activities Jordan Fritz, Assistant to the Director of Academic Affairs Karen Gallia, and IT Support Specialist Adam Horan.

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Join the R-VOICE Center in the HUB-Robeson Center, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday, March 27, tabling the debut of five brand-new sticker designs in honor of Women’s History Month. Building on the momentum of our well-known campus favorites like "Geckos Against Gaslighting," "Capybaras for Consent," and "Cats Against Catcalling," these new designs continue to center messages of healthy relationships, boundaries, empowerment and respect. Stop by to be among the first to grab the latest additions, connect with our team, and help spread the message across campus. Quantities are limited and available while supplies last. The R-VOICE (Relationship Violence Outreach, Intervention, and Community Education) Center is a confidential resource for Penn State students impacted by sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or stalking. The team provides trauma-informed advocacy, emotional support and guidance to help students understand their options and access the care they need.

Five round stickers portraying cute animals to promote advocacy for

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Join the R-VOICE Center in the HUB-Robeson Center, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday, March 27, tabling the debut of five brand-new sticker designs in honor of Women’s History Month. Building on the momentum of our well-known campus favorites like "Geckos Against Gaslighting," "Capybaras for Consent," and "Cats Against Catcalling," these new designs continue to center messages of healthy relationships, boundaries, empowerment and respect. Stop by to be among the first to grab the latest additions, connect with our team, and help spread the message across campus. Quantities are limited and available while supplies last. The R-VOICE (Relationship Violence Outreach, Intervention, and Community Education) Center is a confidential resource for Penn State students impacted by sexual or gender-based violence, harassment, or stalking. The team provides trauma-informed advocacy, emotional support and guidance to help students understand their options and access the care they need.

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Due to wintry conditions, Penn State Scranton has called for a two-hour delay Tuesday, March 3. The campus is closed from 5 a.m. to 10 a.m., with only essential employees reporting at their usual times. Classes will begin, and offices and facilities will open at 10 a.m.

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Penn State Scranton will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23 from 5 a.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, February 24 due to the winter storm. All classes, activity and work is cancelled. Essential personnel are to report as scheduled.

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Penn State Scranton will be closed on Monday, Feb. 23 from 5 a.m. until 5 a.m. Tuesday, February 24 due to the winter storm. All classes, activity and work is cancelled. Essential personnel are to report as scheduled.

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Pearl Gluck, the Penn State faculty member who serves as the Centre Film Festival’s artistic director and cofounder, helps drive the seven-year-old festival’s impact largely as a matchmaker — combining an educational and informational foundation with a collaborative, entertaining and fun approach during the weeklong festival.