} I I ! I | { Sunday, February 10, 2013 PAGE 7 THE DALLAS POST African American History Month noted The Misericordia University Multicultural Education De- artment has planned a series educational programming for eam Week 2013 (Feb. 18-21) in honor of African American History Month in February. All programming is open to the public and is free of charge. Dream Week 2013 begins Monday, Feb. 18 with the pre- sentation “The Taino: The Na- tive Americans Who Discov- ered Columbus” by Bobby Gon- zalez from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Catherine Evans McGowan Room of the Mary Kintz Bevevi- no Library. “Gonzalez is a nationally- known multicultural motiva- tional speaker, storyteller and poet. He draws on his Native American (Taino) and Latino (Puerto Rican) roots to offer a unique repertoire of discourses, readings and performances that celebrate his indigenous heri- tage. Roya Fahmy Swartz will pre- “Conflict Resolution nt ®-. Theater: Middle East Conflicts” from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wedneday, Feb. 20 in the Henry Student Lounge. Swartz has made a career of bringing together people of di- verse racial, cultural and reli- gious backgrounds, including Palestinian and Israeli youths, to promote peace. In her work- shops, she uses both fine and performing arts to promote multicultural awareness. “The Educational and Psy- chological Needs of HIV/AIDS Orphans in Kenya” will be pre- sented by Tata J. Mbugua, Ph.D, from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 21 in the McGo- wan Room of the Bevevino Li- brary. Dr. Mbugua is an associate professor education at The Uni- versity of Scranton. She worked as a social scientist and pro- gram director at the Interna- tional Center for Insect Physiol- ogy and Ecology in Nairobi, Ke- nya, after completing her bach- elor’s degree from the University of Nairobi. She has more than 19 years of teacher training experience at the colle- giate level, having taught at Ohio University where she com- pleted her master’s and docto- ral degrees. Dream Week 2013 also fea- tures the film, “Stonewall,” at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in the McGowan Room of the Bevevi- no Library. The 1995 film de- picts the 1969 riot by drag queens at the Stonewall Inn in New York City, N.Y. For more information about the slate of events scheduled for African American History Month at Misericordia Univer- sity, call Maria Cabrera, multi- cultural student outreach coor- dinator, at 674-6160 or e-mail her at mcabrera@misericor- dia.edu. WES STUDENTS DONATE TO SANDY RELIEF EFFORTS Students, faculty and staff from Wycallis Elementary School in the Dallas School District recently held a Hat Day and raised $575 for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. From left, are Sherry Williams, Red Cross Wyoming Valley Chapter exec- utive, Wycallis Elementary Principal Dr. Paul Reinert and Guidance Counselor Chris Baron. ROSS ELEMENTARY - JANUARY STUDENTS OF THE BUILDING January students of the Building at Ross Elementary School have been nominated for their honesty. From left, first row, are Alyssya Raczkowski, Lilian Raczkowski, Kylee Blazik, Kaelyn Hinkley, Sierra Vogan, Tyler Coenen, Rachel Derhammer, Aaron Stroud, Bayne Raspen. Second row, Donald James, principal; Jennifer Welby, fourth-grade teacher; Joshua Bonomo, Antoinette Canfield, Jacob Prest, Rylee Chapin, Chase Marie Purdy, Tristan Sheffler and Shannon Kreidler, kindergarten teacher. SEM STUDENTS RAISE MONEY Film series FOR MEDICAL ONCOLOGY ASSOCIATES is offered The Department of Contin- uing Education at Penn State Wilkes-Barre and the Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce announce the spring personal enrichment film and discussion series schedule. Penn State Wilkes-Barre is partnering with R/C Wilkes- Barre Movies 14 in downtown Wilkes-Barre to host a film and discussion series explor- ing The Unconquerable Hu- man Spirit: Five Degrees of Di- versity. All film screenings will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings beginning March 14 and continuing through April 18 at R/C Wilkes-Barre Mo- vies 14 in Downtown Wilkes- Barre. Bill Bachman is the instruc- tor for the spring movie series. He has taught a variety of TCCPECT & RESPONSIBILITY PROJECT communications course offer- § IF ings on the Wilkes-Barre cam- pus since 1986. He currently teaches basic public speaking, public speech writing, mass media and society, propaganda and persuasion, and media effects. For more information, call 675-9253. 0021 | 2,000.00 | ‘ 7 : A Prescription Assistance Fund DOLLARS Students at Wyoming Seminary Lower School and Upper School recently held fundraisers to benefit the projects and services of Medical Oncology Associates. The students collected $2,000 from the sale of Breast Cancer Awareness Month t-shirts and dress-down days. Seen during the check presentation are, from left, first row, Evelyn Mozeleski, fifth grade, Mountain Top; Anna Mozeleski, third grade, Mountain Top. Second row, Carol Greenwald, Medical Oncology Associ- ates; Melissa Saidman, Medical Oncology Associates; Peggy Zinkavich, Lower School cancer awareness coordinator; Dr. Claire Hornung, Lower School Dean; Avery Conyngham, eighth grade, Shavertown; and Josiah Cottle, eighth grade, Kingston. @c 001 BRIEFS Preschool sets Open House for today The Together We Grow Preschool program, a part of Wyoming Valley Children’s Association, at 1133 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, will host an open house for prospective students from noon to 2 p.m. today, Feb. 10. Parents will be able to tour the building, meet teachers and register their child. Families are welcome to schedule a visit during Open House Week, Feb. 11-15, or schedule a tour at anytime. For more information, call 714-1246. Poet will speak t diversity dinner imothy Seibles, M.F.A., an erican poet, and English and creative writing professor at Old Dominion University, will be the keynote speaker at the 22nd Annual Diversity Institute Dinner on Thursday, Feb. 14 at Misericordia Uni- versity. The Diversity Institute Din- ner begins with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:15 p.m. in Muth, Huntzinger and Alden Trust Rooms 217-219 of Sandy and Marlene Insalaco Hall. A limited number of tickets are available to the public. Call the Diversity Institute at 674- 6217 to reserve a ticket. King's presents “The 39 Steps’ The King’s College Theatre Department will host the re- gional premiere of Patrick Barlow’s comedy “The 39 Steps” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14-16, 21-23 and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17, in the George P. Maffei II Theater in the .administration building on North River Street. Adapted from John Buchan’s 1915 novel and the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film of the same name, “The 39 Steps” is a quick-witted “whodunit?” with a dash of Monty Python style comedy. Tickets are $12 for general admission and $7 for non- King’s students and senior citizens. DES THIRD-GRADERS VISIT MEADOWS RESIDENTS For more information or to reserve tickets, call the box office at 208-5825 or e-mail boxoff@kings.edu. Sem Players present “Twelfth Night’ The Wyoming Seminary Middle School Players will present Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Twelfth Night,” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15 and 16 in the Lower School Amato Auditorium, 1560 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort. Donations will be taken at the door and will benefit area charities. For more informa- tion, call 270-2192. Rummage sale set A rummage and bake sale to benefit the 2013 Dallas High School Lock-In will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sat- urday, March 9 at the Dallas Middle School. Dallas Elementary third-grade students in Mr. Michael Viglone's class recently spread holiday cheer for residents at The Meadows Nursing home in Dallas. The students made holiday cards and Danko named to dean's list to the dean’s list for the fall semester at The Ohio State University. The dean’s list recognizes students who have earned a PEOPLE BRIEFS Lindsay Danko, of Dallas, a pre-nursing major, was named decorations, a project led by class president Jake DelGaudio. The cards and decorations were delivered to the residents by DelGaudio, class vice-president Logan Paczewski and campaign manager Lily Lombardo. From left, are Paczewski, Barb Evans, Meadows resident; DelGaudio and grade point average of 3.5 and above for the semester. Lombardo. Danko is the daughter of Ron and Deb Danko. Bowman and Ann James and a Salve Regina University. Mar- 2010 graduate of Dallas High Marquart named quart is a senior majoring in Bowman on School, has been named to 2012 to dean’ S list Early Childhood Education. d ’ i t t J : t fall dean’s list at Juniata College. oo To qualify for the dean’s list, €an S 1st at Juniata The dean’s list recognizes Olivia Marquart, of Dallas, students must earn a minimum Taylor Ann Bowman, of grade point averages of at least has been named to the dean's grade point average of 3.6. Wyoming, daughter of Dr. Kevin 3.6 out of a possible 4.0. list for the fall 2012 semester at
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