On Oct. 6, PSWS will join the rest of the Penn State community to kick off an ongoing University-wide initiative that brings students, faculty and staff together to show their commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment — respectful of everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, abilities, background, veteran’s status, political beliefs, and all the ways we differ.
Penn State Worthington Scranton hosted the 2016 Eastern Region Career Expo and Luncheon, which featured over 40 employers from around the region and connected students from five Penn State campuses to job and internship opportunities.
This week is advising week! Make sure to get in touch with your advisers to schedule a meeting in preparation for the upcoming spring semester, and be sure to participate in some of the fun events we have planned as well, including the Halloween party on Wednesday, with a costume contest and free food.
Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 was named Dr. Marwan Wafa Day in Lackawanna County by the county commissioners for his work in promoting diversity and acceptance in our region. The announcement was made by former Scranton mayor Jim Connors at the United Nations Day luncheon hosted by the United Nations Association of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Thursday, November 3, 2016
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Penn State Worthington Scranton, Study Learning Center, Sherbine Lounge
Penn State Worthington Scranton celebrates Military Appreciation Week with a week full of events aimed at honoring and welcoming veterans. The week will end with a special luncheon featuring PSWS alumnus and veteran Judah Whitney.
Last month, the Greater Binghamton Chapter, Greater Scranton Chapter, Penn State Worthington Scranton Alumni Society, and the Wayne-Pike Chapter were honored by the Penn State Alumni Association during a special Volunteer Awards ceremony at University Park with the Joint Activities Award.
Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs magazine, has named Penn State Worthington Scranton a Military Friendly School for its commitment to serving veterans.