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May 7, 2018 - Ten King’s College juniors have been accepted by the University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame) as the third class to participate in the cooperative 3-2 dual degree program in engineering between the two Holy Cross Congregation educational institutions.

The students have completed their third year of studies at King’s and will attend Notre Dame the next two academic years.  Upon successful completion of the program, the students will earn a bachelor’s degree in one of four academic disciplines from King’s and a bachelor’s degree in one of seven engineering disciplines from Notre Dame.

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Pictured in first row, from left, is Dr. Paul Lamore, associate professor of management and director of the King’s engineering program; students Erin Schmidt, Aerospace Engineering; Connor Murray, Chemical Engineering; Benjamin Baileys, Electrical Engineering; Zachery Lescowitch, Civil Engineering; and William Hearne, Chemical Engineering.

Pictured in second row, from left, are students Aaron Griffith, Civil Engineering; Anthony Thomas, Mechanical Engineering; Michael Havrilla, Civil Engineering; Noah Dolphin, Aerospace Engineering; and Ryan Crossin, Chemical Engineering.

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May 8, 2018 - Thirteen students will receive their bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame later this month, becoming the first group to complete the Cooperative 3+2 Engineering Program between King’s College and Notre Dame.

The students entered King’s in fall 2013 and spent three years taking mathematics, science, pre-engineering and liberal arts courses.  The group then completed engineering courses in their chosen field at Notre Dame for the past two years. Students will receive both a bachelor of science degree from King’s (in physics, chemistry, computer science, or environmental science) and a bachelor of science degree in engineering from Notre Dame (in aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, or environmental engineering). 

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Pictured in first row, from left, is Jason Spevak (Chemical Engineering), Hunter Ragantesi (Mechanical), Dylan Pegg (Chemical), John Docalovich (Electrical) and Anthony Anonia (Chemical).

Pictured in back row, from left, is James Thomas (Civil Engineering), William Gaynord (Mechanical), Nicholas Bennie (Mechanical), Wayne Flood (Chemical), Matthew Sipsky (Chemical), Aidan Joyce (Civil), and Connor Mitchell (Civil).

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May 9, 2018 – Thirteen King’s College seniors and juniors were recently inducted into Mu Kappa Tau, the national honor society in marketing.  

Mu Kappa Tau promotes the advancement of study in the field of Marketing, recognizes academic excellence within the Marketing discipline, and develops an exceptional standard of ethics and achievement within the marketing milieu. The King’s College Chapter was established in 1995 and admits junior and senior marketing majors who have attained an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25 (4.0 scale). Juniors must be ranked in the top 10 percent of their class and seniors must be ranked in the top 20 percent of their class. Dr. Amy Parsons, professor of marketing, is moderator of the society.

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King’s College students inducted into Mu Kappa Tau, the national honor society in marketing, pictured from left are: Dr. Amy Parsons, Mu Kappa Tau Moderator; Kathleen McIntosh; Nicole Berger; Aaron Kratz; Danielle Marchese; Megan McGowan; Dr. Sandra Loeb, associate professor of marketing; and Barry Williams, Dean, William G. McGowan School of Business. Absent from photo: George Casey, Dane Guggenberger, Christopher Lupole, Juliette Mortimer, Emma Ramage, Sara Ruby, Matthew Tavaglione, and Stephanie Zimmerman

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May 9, 2018 – King’s College senior Ali Brady and junior Kathleen McIntosh were recently inducted into Epsilon Chi Omicron, the international honor society for international business.  

Epsilon Chi Omicron conducts annual research paper competitions for students, encourages presentation of papers at conferences, and serves as a networking resource for members. Students accepted for admission must be juniors or seniors with a minimum GPA of 3.2 (4.0 scale). Dr. Bindu Vyas, associate professor of business and management, is moderator of the society.

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Pictured at the Epsilon Chi Omicron induction ceremony, from left, are: Dr. Bindu Vyas, Epsilon Chi Omicron Moderator; Kathleen McIntosh, Epsilon Chi Omicron inductee; and Barry Williams, Dean, William G. McGowan School of Business. Absent from photo: Ali Brady. 

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May 14, 2018 – King’s College Athletic Training (AT) Department physician Dr. William P.H. Charlton and faculty member Gregory Janik have been named recipients of prestigious awards by The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society (PATS), which will be presented at the PATS Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium held in June in Grantville. 

Dr. Charlton, Orthopedic Surgeon, King’s Team Physician and AT Program Medical Director, will be presented the 2018 PATS Team Physician Award, which recognizes exemplary team physicians annually who have worked alongside athletic trainers in caring for Pennsylvania's athletes. 

Janik, clinical professor of athletic training at King’s, will receive PATS Distinguished Merit Award, the second highest achievement presented by PATS, which recognizes an athletic trainer in Pennsylvania who has demonstrated distinguished professional achievement in the practice of AT. 

Dr. Charlton has been practicing as an orthopedic surgeon in Pennsylvania for 22 years, most recently as a partner at Orthopedic Consultants of Wyoming Valley in 2001. He has volunteered his skills for the care of King’s College student-athletes since 2003, supervising prevention programs, and providing immediate care, treatment, and rehabilitation. In this role, he oversees AT students in the classroom and on-site during clinical observations in his office and during surgeries.  He has also co-authored several case reports with King’s faculty and students.  

After receiving his bachelor’s degree in biology at Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Charlton earned his M.D. from Jefferson Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, where he later completed his clinical training in the Orthopedic Program. He completed a surgical internship at the University of Pennsylvania’s Pennsylvania Hospital and a Sports Medicine Fellowship at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles. At Kerlan-Jobe,Charlton had the  privilege of training under Dr Frank Jobe who pioneered Tommy John surgery 

After an internship with the Philadelphia Eagles, Janik began teaching at King’s in 2000. He currently teaches orthopedic evaluation courses. He also serves as and the Director of Athletic Training Services, where he is responsible for the football and women’s lacrosse teams. 

Janik has served as president of the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA) since 2017 and as past president of PATS from 2010-12. He was presented the 2014 Jeffrey Stone Service Award from EATA and named the 2013 Head Athletic Trainer of the Year Award for Division III by the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) College/University Athletic Trainers' Committee. He was awarded the Max and Tillie Rosenn Award for Faculty Excellence by King’s in 2012, and the Young Professionals’ Committee National Distinction Award from NATA Association in 2011.

Janik earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology/athletic training from Penn State University and a master’s degree in Sports Health Care A.T. Still University. He will be receiving his Doctor of Athletic Training degree from A.T. Still University in June 2018. He serves on the Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Board for the Pennsylvania Department of Health and with Sport Safety International as their Coordinator of Governmental and Regulatory Affairs.

PATS is an progressive organization of licensed healthcare professionals who work under the direction of a licensed physician. The society continues to increase public awareness and education regarding the AT personnel and the profession while serving as the premier source of information for public safety, injury and illness prevention, early intervention, patient care, and healthcare delivery for the physically active in the Commonwealth.

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The Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society (PATS) awards recipients are, pictured from left: King’s College Athletic Training Department physician Dr. William P.H. Charlton and faculty member Gregory Janik. Dr. Charlton will be presented the PATS Team Physician Award and Janik will receive PATS Distinguished Merit Award at the PATS Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium held in June. 

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May 15, 2018 – Twenty-five King’s College seniors were recently inducted into the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) honor society. 

IMA honor society recognizes and honors academic achievement, provides an alumni network for lifetime connections and advances the profession of accounting. The honor society admits those students who are in their junior or senior year majoring in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology, who have completed a minimum of three accounting courses, and attained an overall accounting GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale). Dr. Tara Shawver, professor of accounting and department chair, is the IMA campus advocate. 

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Students inducted into IMA honor society are, seated from left: Zachary Wolcott, Mikaela Hank, Sara Ann Tolpa, Megan McGowan, Shantal Pelaez, and John Cassidy. Standing: Barry Williams, Dean, William G. McGowan School of Business; Michael Prehotsky; Julia Keppel; Mark Michno; Lindsey Wasilewski; Kellyann Anderson; Trevor Flores; and Dr. Tara Shaver, IMA Moderator. Absent from photo: Ali Brady, Nathan Carl, Matthew DeMarco, Joshua Kramer, Brian Leighton, Sean Padden, Matthew Pawlowski, Freudy Reyes, Kristen Ryan, Patrick Smith, Michael  Symeon, Michael Welch, and Stephanie Zimmerman.

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May 16, 2018 – Seven King’s College students will assist with medical care and public health initiatives during a two-week faculty-led study abroad experience in Ecuador in June. The students will also experience the culture of Ecuador by participating in various excursions, including to the Isla de la Plata where they will study marine and other wildlife.

During the medical service immersion program, King’s physician assistant studies majors and King’s faculty will be stationed in Anconcito, a small fishing village in the province of Santa Elena. The group will provide healthcare at a medical clinic, assist on home health visits to patients, and participate in other activities, such as health fairs dental hygiene education for children at a local school.

King’s students participating in the trip are Kaylen Blanco, freshman, Harmony; Kelsie Canessa, freshman, Penfield, N.Y.; Collin Duffy, freshman, Patchogue, N.Y.; Benjamin Gleason, junior, Montgomery, N.Y.; Kylie McCarthy, freshman, Old Lyme, Conn.; Gabriella Medina, freshman, New Egypt, N.J.; and Meredith Sugita, freshman, Gilbertsville.

King’s Office of Study Abroad and the Foundation of International Medical Relief for Children (FIMRC) coordinated the volunteer effort. King’s professors Jean Denion, MHA, PA-C, clinical professor, and Lorraine Novinger, MS, PA-C, associate clinical professor, are faculty program co-directors. Renata Evan, coordinator of short-term faculty-led programs abroad, assisted in developing the program. 

FIMRC is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of families in the developing world through the implementation of innovative and self-sustainable health improvement programs. Through its network of outpatient clinics and partnerships, FIMRC asserts a multidimensional strategy that includes clinical services, extensive community outreach efforts and health education programs in nine countries.

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King’s students and faculty participating in the short-term study abroad experience to Ecuador in June are, seated from left: Collin Duffy, Kelsie Canessa, Kaylen Blanco, Meredith Sugita, and Benjamin Gleason. Standing: Renata Evan, King’s Faculty-Led Study Abroad Program Coordinator; Madeleine Randolet, FIMRC Director of Strategic Partnerships; Zane Randell, FIMRC Key Relations Manager; Jean Denion, Faculty Program co-Director; and Margaret Kowalsky, Director, King’s Study Abroad. Absent from photo: Kylie McCarthy, Gabriella Medina, and Lorraine Novinger, Faculty Program co-Director.

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May 21, 2018 – King’s College honored four of its alumni with annual awards at a ceremony held during Commencement Weekend. Honorees were Cassandra Coleman, The Leo Award; Bill Eydler, Outstanding Service to Alma Mater; Dr. Michael F. Intrieri, Outstanding Professional Achievement; and Rev. John W. Swope, S.J., Service to Society.  

Established in honor of the King’s College Golden Jubilee in1996, the awards are conferred annually upon alumni by the president of the College to people who have distinguished themselves through exceptional achievement. 

Coleman graduated with a bachelor’s degree in political science from King’s in 2010. She was named one of the youngest female mayors in the history of the United States when, at the age of 20, she was named mayor of her hometown, Exeter Borough. Following her appointment in 2008, she was re-elected mayor twice. After serving as Deputy Finance Director for U.S. Senator Robert P. Casey, Jr. and founding President of Coleman & Associates, Coleman currently works as the Director of Governor Wolf’s Northeast/Central Region. 

Coleman returned to her alma mater to address students being inducted into national and international honor societies at the College’s Honors Convocation in 2017. She gained national recognition as one of six women featured in the May 2011 edition of Oprah Winfrey's publication, “O Magazine,” celebrating women who have accomplished something unique for their age. She was also featured for her achievements on the national NBC segment, “The Smart Woman.” 

After graduating from King’s in 1970, Eydler earned a master’s degree in physical education administration from Columbia Pacific University. He is the director of tennis operations at King's. He has served for 39 years as head tennis coach at King’s, concluding the season with a 471-344 career mark. He also coached the College’s women's tennis team for 18 seasons. 

A resident of Wilkes-Barre, Eydler received numerous honors, notably, he was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame in 2008, named the top College Tennis Coach by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Eastern District, awarded the Edwin C. Faulkner Coach of the Year award by the USTA Middle States Tennis Association, and a three-time Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Freedom Conference "Coach of the Year." 

After graduating from King’s in 1966 with a bachelor’s degree in sociology, Dr. Intrieri began his teaching career at St. Augustine Cathedral School in Connecticut. He went on to become the administrator and director of the Career Center and School Activities at Stamford High School, a position he held for 34 years before retiring in 2010. He received the Mayor’s Youth Services Award in Stamford and the Leader in Education Award by Central Connecticut State University. He served on several community boards and as treasurer of the Third Taxing District of Norwalk, Conn., from 2013 to 2017. 

Intrieri has a profound love for his alma mater. He spoke to his classmates at his 50th class reunion, was the acting 25th reunion coordinator, and a member of the King’s Parents Council Executive Committee. His son, Michael J., graduated from King’s in 1995. Dr. Intieri earned a master’s degree from Fairfield University and his doctor of education from Nova University. 

Father Swope graduated with bachelor’s degrees in French literature and sociology from King’s in 1976. He went studied the Jesuit Philosophy Program at St. Louis University, his master’s in divinity and licentiate in theology from Weston School of Theology. He received his doctorate in sociology from the University of London. 

A native of Drexel Hill, Father Swope was instrumental in the founding of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Baltimore and named its first president in 2006. Before his tenure at Cristo Rey, he served as executive assistant to the Provincial of the Maryland Jesuits and the executive director of the Secretariat for the Church in Latin America of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. He spent seven years in Chile working as director of Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo de la Educacion in Santiago and as adjunct professor in the Department of Educational Theory and Policy and the Institute of Sociology at the Catholic University of Chile. In 2015, he returned to his high school alma mater to become the 32nd president of St. Joseph’s Preparatory School. 

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King’s College honored four alumni with awards at a ceremony held during Commencement Weekend. Cassandra Coleman, The Leo Award

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Bill Eydler, Outstanding Service to Alma Mater

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Dr. Michael F. Intrieri, Outstanding Professional Achievement

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Rev. John W. Swope, S.J., Service to Society

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May 22, 2018 – King’s College will host its second annual Aspiring Writers Camp for high school students from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Monday, July 23, through Friday, July 27, on the College’s campus in Wilkes-Barre. Sponsored by the College’s English Department, the camp will feature classes on poetry, science fiction, Shakespeare, and fiction. 

High school students can learn about creative writing and hone their skills through writing exercises, class discussions, and course readings. The four classes are limited to 15 students each to allow King’s faculty to provide hands-on writing instruction in a supportive environment.

Jennifer Judge Yonkoski, instructor of English, will teach the poetry class in which students will ground his or her writing in vivid memories and observations to produce creative works. In addition, the group will leave the classroom and carry their moleskin notebooks to explore Wilkes-Barre landmarks for inspiration, including the Riverfront, Public Square, art exhibits, and the architecture of the city. 

Dr. Mike Little, associate professor of English, will teach science fiction writing. What are the consequences of discovering alien life, flying cars, or artificial intelligence?  Students will develop characters, write effective dialog, blend narration with dialog and exposition, and examine how the ideas of today lead to an alternative future.

Dr. Megan Lloyd, professor of English, will teach “Will’s Rules for Writing.” What can Shakespeare’s writing teach us about writing today? The class will explore how The Bard ignites an audience, paces his plots, and constructs characters. 

Dr. Robin Field, associate professor of English, will teach the art of fiction writing class.  Whether penning a western or zombie apocalypse, students in this class will learn how to create compelling characters, describe the worlds they inhabit, and portray the dilemmas they face. 

The deadline to register is July 1. The cost of the three-day camp is $75. Lunch and snacks will be provided. The camp will be held in the McGowan School of Business located on N. River Street. Parking will be available at on-campus lots. 

For more information on the Aspiring Writers Camp or to register, visit the website http://wp.kings.edu/aspiringwriterscamp/ or contact Jennifer Yonkoski at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5487 or e-mail jenniferyonkoski@kings.edu.

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May 22, 2018 – Twenty-five King's College tutors recently received certification through the College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA).  Since 1989, over 1000 college tutorial programs have received certification through the CRLA. The King's College Tutorial Program is certified at 2 Levels: Regular/Level 1 and Advanced/Level 2. For Level 1 certification, tutors are required to complete 10 hours of training and 25 hours of tutoring. Level 2 requires an additional 10 hours of training and 50 hours of tutoring experience. This training enhances and develops their peer-tutoring abilities, and provides a means for practical application of theses skills.

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Pictured front row from left: Paige Reese (Level 1), Lauren Pham (Level 1), Sabrina Lijo (Level 1), Allison Davis (Level 1), Marlee Mierzwa (Level 2), Gabrielle Longchamp (Level 1), and Mikaela Hank (Level 1). Back Row: Andrew Davis (Level 1), Alyxandra Lockhead (Level 2), Laura McGovern (Level 1), Erich Weiss (Level 1), Courtneyanne Randall (Level 1), Ashley McManus (Level 1), and Brooke Lutz (Level 1). Absent from photo: Benjamin Baileys, William Cameron, Nathan Carl, Madeline Kumm, Zachery Lescowitch, Shantal Pelaez, Sarah Schultz, Jessica Sta.cruz, Ashley Strazdus (Level 1), Anneliese Romani (Level 2).

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May 22, 2018 – King’s College Athletic Training (AT) students Rachael DeTore and Connor Logoyda have been named recipients of the Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society (PATS) student scholarships. They will accept their scholarship awards at the PATS Annual Meeting and Clinical Symposium to be held in June. 

DeTore has also been awarded a 2018 National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Research & Education Foundation’s Hall of Fame Members Scholarship. She will be recognized at NATA’s Annual Clinical Symposium, which will be held in New Orleans in June.

DeTore received her bachelor’s degree from King’s in May and she will pursue a graduate degree in exercise physiology at the University of Miami.  A native of Asbury, N.J., DeTore was a member of the College’s softball and basketball teams and the Sports Medicine Society, which coordinates community service and social and fundraising activities to raise money to send members to annual professional conferences. 

Logoyda of Randolph, N.J., recently completed his junior year at King’s. He serves as historian of the Sports Medicine Society. He is a member of King’s golf team and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. He volunteers for several community organizations, including Big Brothers/Big Sisters and the Special Olympics. 

PATS is an progressive organization of licensed healthcare professionals who work under the direction of a licensed physician. The society continues to increase public awareness and education regarding the AT personnel and the profession while serving as the premier source of information for public safety, injury and illness prevention, early intervention, patient care, and healthcare delivery for the physically active in the Commonwealth.

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Two King’s College athletic training majors will receive Pennsylvania Athletic Trainers’ Society (PATS) student scholarships. Pictured from left: Dr. Christopher O’Brien, Dean of Health Sciences; PATS student scholarship recipients Rachael DeTore and Connor Logoyda; and Jeremy Simington, Program Director and Clinical Education Coordinator, Athletic Training Program.

May 22, 2018 - Father Thomas O’Hara, C.S.C., former president of King’s College and outgoing Provincial Superior of the United States Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross, provided the address at King’s 69th Annual Commencement exercises held  Sunday, May 20, at Mohegan Sun Arena. 

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A Hazleton native and 1971 graduate of King’s, Father O’Hara served as a faculty member, administrator, and ultimately the eighth president of the College.  He was the first King’s alumnus named president when his 12-year presidency began in 1999.  His term as Provincial Superior of the United States Congregation began in 2012.  During his six-year term, he stressed the internationality of the Province and made numerous visits each year to Holy Cross missions in South America and Africa. During his tenure, large houses of formation were built in Kenya and Chile. In addition, US Holy Cross Seminarians have had international experiences in Holy Cross missions in Peru, Chile, Mexico, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, India and Bangladesh. 

“Father O’Hara is a beloved teacher, a great colleague, and a very entertaining and insightful speaker,” said Father John Ryan, C.S.C., O’Hara’s successor as King’s president.  “I still sincerely believe that King’s College is Father O’Hara’s deepest love, and the place that I think means the most to him in terms of his ministry.”

Father O’Hara earned his master’s degree in theology from the University of Notre Dame and his doctorate in political science from The American University in Washington, D.C.  In addition to his faculty and administrative appointments at King’s, he was professor of English at Notre Dame College in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and professor of political science at the Philosophical Center of Jinja in Uganda. He worked in parish ministry in Brooklyn, New York, and Washington, D.C.  He will celebrate the 40th anniversary of his ordination as a Catholic priest in June.

Father O’Hara is a member of the Board of Trustees at the University of Notre Dame, Stonehill College, and King’s, serves on the Board of Regents of the University of Portland, and is a member of the board of Holy Cross Family Ministries.

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Father Thomas O’Hara, C.S.C.,

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May 28, 2018 – Artist Theodore Scazafabo will display photographs and a variety of digitally manipulated images during a free public exhibition titled “Ramblings of a Lost Ghost,” from Monday, June 11, through Friday, July 27, in the Widmann Gallery at King’s College.

Scazafabo will display approximately 30 pieces that are heavily influenced by the style and techniques of color field abstract expressionists of the 1950s, such as Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman. 

A native of Old Forge, Scazafabo previously displayed his work at Nimble Hill in Tunkhannock and during several First Friday’s exhibitions. He earned an associate’s degree in graphic design from Luzerne County Community College and graduated with honors in graphic design from Savannah College of Art and Design.   

Scazafabo will discuss his creative works from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, June 15, in the Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, located between North Franklin and North Main streets.

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The Gallery is closed on national holidays and during scheduled breaks throughout the academic year.  

For more information, contact Michelle Leonard, Widmann Gallery Coordinator, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5328.  

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“Tree,” digitally manipulated photograph with paint on canvas by artist Theodore Scazafabo will be on display during the “Ramblings of a Lost Ghost,” exhibition held June 11-July 27 in the Widmann Gallery at King’s College. 

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May 29, 2018 - Two rising juniors and a rising senior from King’s College will participate in semester-long study abroad programs this summer and fall. 

Irene Argiris, a rising senior psychology and Spanish major, will be participating in a Spanish studies program beginning in June in Alicante, Spain.  She is the recipient of the Marjorie Neusch Massey Scholarship.          

Cori Montgomery, a rising junior marketing and international business major, will study at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, beginning in June. The recipient of the Kelci Ever After Scholarship, Montgomery will be participating in a Korean language and business program.

David Emmett, a rising junior international business major, will study during the fall semester at the CAPA Global Business Institute in Sydney, Australia. 

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Pictured with Margaret Kowalsky, director of the Study Abroad Program, is, from left, Montgomery, Emmett, and Argiris.

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May 31, 2018 – Dr. Brian Mangan, director of the Environmental Program and professor of environmental science and biology at King’s College, has received a $10,000 research grant from the Degenstein Foundation. The grant will fund Dr. Mangan’s ongoing research of salamander use of riparian forests and mercury contamination of the Susquehanna River and various terrestrial ecosystems.  

Mangan’s research has been funded by grants totaling in excess of $900,000. In some of his previous research with King’s students, he has documented the crayfish species and their relative abundances along 400 kilometers of the Susquehanna River from the New York border to just north of Harrisburg, as well as the diets of crayfish and smallmouth bass.

A professor at King’s since 2000, Mangan earned his bachelor’s degree in biology and doctorate in ecology from Penn State University and a master’s degree in biology from Bloomsburg University. 

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Dr. Brian Mangan

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June 4, 2018 – As a tune up for elementary and secondary school teachers before the 2018-19 school year, the King's College Education Department will host their annual "Evidence-Based" Conference from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, Aug. 14, in the Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center. 

This year’s theme is “STEM and More…” seeks to move beyond STEM to include strategies and projects across grade and content levels. Participants will choose three from 12 one-hour workshops designed to aid Pre-K-12 teachers in the areas of science, technology, reading, writing, engineering, early childhood, arts and mathematics. 

King’s faculty, as well as teachers and administrators from local schools, will present each workshop. Featured speakers will provide information on STEM programs and products, the impact of trauma on students, parent involvement activities, vocabulary development, and classroom management strategies. 

The Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center is located between North Franklin and North Main streets. Registration is $25 and begins at 8 a.m. Registration for undergraduate students is $10. Early bird registration prior to July 31 is $20. Pre-registration is encouraged, however walk-in registration is accepted at the standard rate. 

For more information on the evidenced-based conference for elementary and secondary school teachers, contact Janice Gavlick, King’s College Education Department, at (570) 208-5983 or Dr. Deb Carr, assistant professor and Director of the Curriculum & Instruction Graduate Program at King’s, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5448 or e-mail deborahcarr@kings.edu.

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June 6, 2018 – Five King’s College faculty members recently received teaching awards or were named to established professorships.

Dr. Megan Lloyd, professor of English, was named the Manus Cooney Distinguished Service Professor. 

Dr. Denise Reboli, professor of education, was named the John H.A. Whitman Distinguished Service Professor. 

Dr. Tara Shawver, professor of accounting, was named to the John S. Davis Distinguished Service Professor.

Distinguished Service Professorships honor faculty who, because of their dedication to teaching and commitment to learning, serve as exemplary professors to their students.

Dr. Joel Shuman, professor of theology, was selected to receive the Hon. Max and Tillie Rosenn Award for Faculty Excellence.  The award is presented annually to an outstanding member of the faculty from among nominations by students and alumni.  

Jennifer Judge Yonkoski, instructor of English, was named the recipient of the Rev. Donald Grimes, C.S.C., Annual Award for Service-Learning Teaching Excellence.

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Pictured at the awards dinner are, first row from left: recipients Dr. Megan Lloyd and Dr. Denise Reboli; Rev. John Ryan, C.S.C., president, King’s College; and recipients Jennifer Judge Yonkoski and Dr. Tara Shawver.  Pictured in second row, from left, is recipient Dr. Joel Shuman; Dr. Joseph Evan, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; and Dr. Neal Bukeavich, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Arts and Sciences. 

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June 11, 2018 – Cynthia Mailloux, Ph.D, RN, CNE, professor of nursing at King’s College, recently co-authored an article, “Patient Navigators as Essential Members of the Healthcare Team: A Review of the Literature,” published in “Journal of Nursing & Patient Care” with Elaine Halesey, professor of Medical Imagining at Misericordia University.   

Mailloux was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Northeast Pennsylvania Division of the American Heart Association. On a national level, she has been appointed as a site visitor for the Commission of Colleges of Nursing Education and is a Wharton Executive Leadership Fellow. At the state level, she is a member of Pennsylvania Higher Education in Nursing State Association, where she has served on the executive board. She has been a board member of many community organizations such as the Crestwood School Board, Northeast Regional Cancer Institute and advisory boards to Luzerne County Community College, Erwine’s Home Health, and Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center.  

Mailloux earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Wilkes University and a master’s degree in nursing from Misericordia University. She completed her doctorate in nursing with a concentration in nursing education at Penn State University.

King’s Nursing Department offers a RN to Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing Program. In addition, King’s offers a 1-2-1 Dual Degrees in Nursing Program through a unique partnership with Luzerne County Community College. 

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Dr. Cynthia Mailloux

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June 11, 2018 - Twelve King’s College students will be participating in a three-week faculty-led study abroad program to the Los Amigos Biological Research Station in the lowland Amazon forest in Peru. This is the fourth summer that King’s students and faculty have conducted research in the Amazon.

During the 17-day course, King’s students will explore the biological diversity in tropical forests and the Amazon River Basin as well as learn about environmental issues related to the extraction of natural resources, cultural differences within and among nations, and the process of scientific research. 

The program, titled “Tropical Ecosystems: Forests of the Peruvian Amazon,” will feature a number of activities including independent research and excursions to Lima, Cusco, Puerto Maldonado, and Machu Picchu.

Dr. Garrett Barr, department chair and associate professor biology, and Dr. Tammy Tintjer, associate professor of biology, are the program directors. King’s College offers a variety of faculty-led study abroad programs as part of its commitment to global learning and student development.

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Pictured seated, from left, are student participants Audrey Williams, Grace Nadolski, Ariana Lizza, Tristino Altavilla, Luan Hoang, Laura Christman, and Isabella Gabriele.

Pictured standing, from left, is Margaret Kowalsky, director of the Study Abroad Program at King’s; program participants Olivia Alvarez Rhaesa and Michael Brandle, Jr.; Barr; student participant Michael Pacovsky; Tintjer; student participants Sara Wolbert and Sara Ahmed; and Renata Evan, coordinator of short-term faculty-led programs.

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June 28, 2018 – King’s College junior Marlee Mierzwa was awarded a $1,200 Delta Epsilon Sigma (DES) Honor Society scholarship. She was among 16 students from DES Chapters at colleges and universities across the country to receive these awards. DES, the National Honor Society for colleges and universities in the Catholic tradition, is open to students in all fields of study. 

A resident of Kingston, Mierzwa is majoring in physician assistant studies with minors in neuroscience and biology. She was awarded the DES Fitzgerald Undergraduate Scholarship for the 2018-19 academic year.

Mierzwa is a member of the DES honor society and Alpha Epsilon Delta, the national health pre-professional honor society.  

While at King’s, Mierzwa has served as a research assistant to Dr. David Glick of the Biology Department, working on microbiology and immunology research during her junior year. She is a biology and chemistry tutor, earning the certification as an advanced College Reading and Learning Association tutor. She is a certified EMT and Assistant Scuba Instructor. She is vice president of the Emergency Response Team and the Environmental Awareness and Outdoors Club. 

In 2017, she participated in a medical service immersion program in Ecuador, where she was among a group of King’s health sciences majors that provided healthcare at a medical clinic, assisted on home health visits to patients, and participated in other activities, such as health fairs and dental hygiene education for children at a local school.

Mierzwa is a cantor and choir member at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in Kingston, where she is a member of the church’s Art and Environment Decorating Committee and volunteers with Vacation Bible School each summer.  

She is the daughter of Lisa and Paul Mierzwa. 

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King’s College student Marlee Mierzwa was awarded a $1,200 Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society scholarship.