Friday, August 12, 2011
A group of registered nurses gathered recently for a Penn State Wilkes-Barre Northern Tier Center course dedicated to a lost nursing art: massage. The nurses learned basic massage techniques to improve circulation, promote relaxation and ease pain. In addition, the nurses practiced methods that will be used to provide post-event massages for cyclists in the 100-mile Tour de Shunk, a charity bike ride scheduled for Sept. 18 that benefits the Lance Armstrong Foundation. (more)
Monday, August 01, 2011
On Sunday, Aug. 28, more than 120 artisans, crafters, musicians, and food vendors will converge on the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus in Lehman for the 27th annual Arts at Hayfield Summer Festival from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., rain or shine, on the campus grounds. Featuring a new performing group, the Daisy Jug Band, local and regional performers will take the stage starting at 11:30 a.m. (more)
Monday, July 25, 2011
More than $8,000 was raised by the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Alumni Constituent Society's 16th annual "Masters" Golf Tournament, held July 15 at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountaintop, Pa. The event topped last year's tournament total by more than $1,200. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Alumni Society's scholarship fund, the Student Mentor Program, Academic Excellence Awards, and other initiatives that help the students at the Wilkes-Barre campus. (more)
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
On Friday, July 15, the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Alumni Constituent Society will host its 16th annual Penn State Masters Golf Tournament at Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club in Mountain Top, Pa. The tournament raises money to support the Penn State Wilkes-Barre Alumni Society's Scholarship Fund, the Student Mentor Program, Academic Excellence Awards, and other initiatives that help students at Wilkes-Barre campus. (more)
Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Members of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre IST Club and Honors Program recently collected donations from campus and community members to donate to Give2TheTroops, an organization dedicated to sending cards and care packages to service members deployed overseas. (more)
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Penn State Wilkes-Barre's Student Support Services recently held its annual Year End Celebration to celebrate the accomplishments of its students. (more)
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Brian Stanchak has been appointed to the position of athletic director at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. (more)
Wednesday, May 04, 2011
Carol Sabatini, outgoing advisory board chair at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, was recently presented with a Nittany Lion sculpture in recognition of her service to the campus. (more)
Friday, April 29, 2011
Penn State Wilkes-Barre recently recognized the achievements of more than 20 of its student athletes for excellence both on the playing field and in the classroom. (more)
Thursday, April 28, 2011
On Wednesday, April 27, Penn State Wilkes-Barre held its annual Student Government Association Leadership and Athletics Awards Ceremony to honor the campus' student leaders and athletes. (more)