http://www.lackawanna.edu/news.html The latest headlines from Lackawanna College. en-us Lackawanna College Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EST kucharskic@lackawanna.edu karrd@lackawanna.edu Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:30:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/ChefKMarch9.html Heart healthy recipes full of flavor-low fat and diabetic friendly? It’s possible when you join our very own Lackawanna College Culinary instructors. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:15:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/drugfree.html The College, in conjunction with the Northeastern PA Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), will present former New York Giants star Lee Rouson, who will speak to student-athletes about playing drug free. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/regionxix_rescheduled.html The Region XIX Tournament Semifinals and Finals originally scheduled to start on Thursday, February 24th, 2010 will now start on Saturday, February 27, 2010. The rescheduling of the Tournament dates was necessitated by the predicted major snowstorm affecting the Region XIX geographical area. All of these contests will be played at Lackawanna College’s Student Union... Thurs, 18 Feb 2010 10:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/Big_Ten.html Last year, Lackawanna College had two players sign letters-of-intent with Big Ten schools. Jeff Wills signed and played for Minnesota and Keith Carlos committed and played at Purdue. Those schools must have liked what they saw from these former Falcons since they returned this year to recruit four additional Lackawanna College football players... Thurs, 28 Jan 2010 16:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/Baseball_Clinic.html The Graham Academy and the Lackawanna College Baseball Team are providing a free baseball clinic for children with special needs, ages 5-14 at The Graham Academy's Luzerne Campus 469 Miller Street, Luzerne, PA. The baseball clinic will provide a unique, fun and exciting experience for children with special needs and their families. The day will feature ten different stations staffed by the Lackawanna College baseball team including pitching drills, home run derby and much more. Tues, 15 Dec 2009 8:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/lynett-tournament.html The 59th annual Lynett Basketball Tournament will be hosted by Lackawanna College at the Student Union Gymnasium for the second straight year. The event, which is the signature basketball tournament in Northeast PA., will feature 12 boys’ and girls’ basketball games over a three-day period. Tickets are available at the door. Tues, 24 Nov 2009 3:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/ucli.html United Cultures Leadership Institute at Lackawanna College is proud to present Veteran Washington Journalist Jeffrey Birnbaum. Tues, 10 Nov 2009 9:30:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/HealeyCenter.html A proud and adoring crowd of over 100 people turned out on a cold, rainy day in downtown Scranton to celebrate the dedication of the Francis X. Healey Academic Center on Thursday, November 5, 2009. The plaque commemorating the event was unveiled by Lackawanna College President Raymond Angeli and Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dominick DeNaples. Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/championship.html The Lackawanna College host Dean College on Saturday, November 7 at John Henzes Veterans Memorial Stadium in Peckville. The winner of the game will be Northeast Football Conference champion. Dean won last year’s meeting 38-28 in Franklin, MA. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/HealeyCenter.html Lackawanna College President Raymond Angeli and the Board of Trustees are proud to announce the renaming and dedication of the current Academic Center to the Francis X. Healey Academic Center. The dedication ceremony will take place on November 5, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at the Center located on the College’s downtown campus at 415 North Washington Avenue. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/Chef_Kate.html Chef Kate will be conducting three different holiday themed cooking classes at Lackawanna College this fall. Each class will be offered on two different dates and will take place at Lackawanna College’s kitchen located in the Healey Academic Center at 415 North Washington Avenue in Scranton. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/The_Lackawanna_College_Ledger-Fall_2009.pdf Read The Ledger! Lackawanna College's Fall 2009 newsletter for alumni and friends. Tues, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/Jeff_Birnbaum.html Jeff Birnbaum, veteran Washington journalist, TV commentator and award-winning author will speak at Lackawanna College’s Mellow Theater on Thursday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. His program, entitled, Wall Street, Big Banks and Washington: Can they get along?” is presented by the Lackawanna College United Cultures Leadership Institute as part of its new speaker series. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/soccersemifinal.html The Women's Soccer team won its first round Region XIX Division II Tournament game by beating County College of Morris 1-0. Shannon Krajkovich scored in the 38th minute off a corner kick from Dee Barletti. The game marked the first time in the program’s short three-year history that they have made the playoffs. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/soccerplayoff.html The Lackawanna College Women's Soccer Team has qualified for its first ever Region XIX Division II Soccer Tournament. They will play a first round home contest this Saturday, October 24, 2009, against County College of Morris. The game will also be broadcast live on www.redzonemedia.com. Tues, 6 Oct 2009 13:00:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/soccerteammate.html The Lackawanna College Women’s Soccer team is the subject of an article in the October 6th Times-Tribune regarding their tribute to Sydney Fahrenbach who passed away this past summer. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 13:15:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/alumni/football_broadcast.html Lackawanna College will be broadcasting all four home football games over the Internet starting with this Saturday’s home opener against Nassau Community College at Noon. Games can be listened to live or archived at www.RedZoneMedia.com. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 8:45:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/alumni/Homecoming_home.html Join fellow alumni, families, and guests for our annual Home Coming celebration, November 4th-7th, with special receptions targeting reunion classes and affinity groups. This will definitely be a weekend to remember! Mon, 28 Sep 2009 8:30:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/tiny_treasures.html Join Catherine Hynes of the PA Beekeepers Association on September 29, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. as she discusses the life cycle of Honey Bees, their critical importance in our ecosystem, why they are in peril and many other interesting facts regarding human health benefits. Wed, 9 Sep 2009 8:30:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/Kids_Night_Out.html The Lackawanna College Men’s Basketball team will host “Kids’ Night Out” on Friday, September 11, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Student Union Gymnasium. The event is open to children aged 6 to 13 at a cost of $25 per child (3 more siblings for $50). Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/EXCO.html EXCO – North Coast Energy, Inc. (EXCO), a wholly-owned subsidiary of EXCO Resources, Inc. (NYSE: XCO), announced a donation of $25,000 to benefit the construction of the new campus for the New Milford center of Lackawanna College. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/mil.html Lackawanna College has been included on the 2010 list of Military Friendly Schools announced by G.I. Jobs. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools which are doing the most to embrace America’s veterans as students. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/nurse_aide.html Lackawanna College will partner with the Greater Carbondale Academic Institute to provide a dual GED-nurse aide certification, the Institute’s first program. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/enrollment_day.html Classes begin on August 31. Get into the Fast Lane! Don’t miss your chance to Enroll. Classes begin on August 31. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/act120_Police_Cruzer.html The Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department has donated a police cruiser to the Lackawanna College Police Academy. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/Deferred_Tuition_State_Workers.html Lackawanna College has announced that any state workers or their dependents who attend the College will have their tuition payments deferred until the budget crisis is resolved. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/act120_July_09.html Director of the Police Academy at Lackawanna College Eugene R. Baidas is proud to announce that 25 cadets took part in Lackawanna College’s 180th Police Academy Graduation ceremony at the Mellow Theater on Friday, July 11, 2009. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/act120_Body_Armor.html Cadet Justin J. Nagle of Kingsley received a $500 certificate for body armor at Lackawanna College’s 180th Police Academy Graduation ceremony at the Mellow Theater on Friday, July 11, 2009. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/Trooper_Joshua_D_Miller.html Trooper Joshua D. Miller, 34, of Pittston, died Sunday, June 7, while protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/news_dedication_seeley_hall.html April 29 th – The official dedication of Seeley Hall will take place at 3:00 pm in front of the building, followed by a brief meeting with members of the Seeley family, President Angeli and the Board of Trustees. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/judge.html On Firday May 1st (First Friday) the Sojourner Truth Symposia poses this very question Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/essentialeating.htm Lackawanna College will offer programs to the community that teache a complete eating lifestyle aimed at improving an individual's well-being. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/5newboard.htm Dominick DeNaples, Chairman of Lackawanna College's Board of Trustees, has announced the appointment of five new members to the college's Board. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/murray.htm Raymond Angeli, President of Lackawanna College, has announced the appointment of Jill Murray, Ph.D., to the college's administration in the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/oilgasdegree.htm Lackawanna College will introduce a new major in Oil and Gas Production Technology to begin with the Fall 2009 semester. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/2008_honors.htm Raymond S. Angeli, President of Lackawanna College, and Francis Goskowski, Academic Dean, have announced the names of students who have attained the President's List and Dean's List for the Spring 2008 semester. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/2008_awards.htm Lackawanna College recently held its annual Awards Night in the Mellow Theater on the college's Scranton campus to honor students for their accomplishments during the 2007-08 academic year. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/scholarships08-09.html Lackawanna College has announced the awarding of 16 scholarships for the upcoming 2008-09 Academic Year to current returning students. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/commence114.htm Lackawanna College held commencement ceremonies for 253 students on Sunday, May 18, at 1:30 p.m. in the Scranton Cultural Center. The graduating class was the largest since Lackawanna College relocated to downtown Scranton... Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/within_reach.html The facts are simple: You can go to college and have a manageable financial future as well. Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/weekender.html Lackawanna College�s Towanda Center will introduce a new Weekender Program beginning in January which is specifically designed to make the acquisition of a higher education degree convenient for working people... Tues, 1 Sep 2009 12:58:00 EST http://www.lackawanna.edu/news/legacy.html College has launched a $10 million, five-year capital campaign, The Legacy and The Vision to address its growth and strategic goals.