Education

Winding down!

May 13, 2013

It is difficult to believe that this school year is coming to a close and there are less than 15 days remaining at the time of this board report this evening.
The students look forward to the end-of-the year and especially the last week of school, when there are several grade level activities, as well as the final activity day. more»

A family affair

May 13, 2013

After graduating this weekend, Olivia Tomeo will join her father as a Bucknell grad, with her two sisters not far behind.

Bob Bridgman Memorial Run Set for May 27

May 13, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA—The 13th annual Bob Bridgman 5K Memorial Run will be held on Monday, May 27, 8:30 a.m. at Shaute Field. Registration will begin at 7 a.m.

MU Student to Bike Cross Country to Help Battle Cancer

May 13, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA— When the school year ends, and most of his fellow Mansfield University students head to work and possibly take summer classes, Tom Grisanti will get in his last serious training

LTHS Youth Leadership Lycoming Wins County Challenge!

May 12, 2013

Congratulations to Ryan Loeh, Jared Kriner, and Abby Yates, who represented Loyalsock this year in the Youth Lea more»

National Honor Society Induction

May 12, 2013

In late April, the 2012-13 National Honor Society conducted its second induction ceremony.  Congratulations to the following students and their fa more»

Bucknell Compliments: An anonymous interview

May 10, 2013

A new Facebook page run by a mystery student features daily accolades for members of the Bucknell community.

Cinco de Mayo Festival

May 10, 2013

'Sock's Spanish Club held its first annual Cinco de Mayo celebration last week on the front lawn of the HS.  Games, food, music, zumba, face painting, a  Flamenco guitar player, and  piñatas breaking were all available for community folks and students to experience.  Special thanks to Miss Leid and her officers for putting on this fun and engaging celebration for all - and the weather was gr more»

AP World & AP Art Take Trip to Big Apple

May 10, 2013

Recently, Miss Beck (AP World History teacher) and Mr. more»

Plastics Symposium Draws National Interest on Both Sides of Podium

May 9, 2013

Fifty-two industry representatives from across the nation learned about market trends and improving quality and innovation at the 2013 Plastics Symposium: Sustainable Manufacturing & Recycling Markets Summit. more»

WAHS Mock Crash Program Delivers Heavy Message

5 weeks 5 days ago
The SADD mock "crash scene" depicts emergency responders working to extract the victims from the vehicle.

With prom season upon us and graduation right around the corner, the Williamsport Area High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club, in cooperation with a number of community agencies, delivered a heavy message on the dangers of drinking and driving to the student body this morning by conducting a mock DUI cras more»

Meeting engineering's grand challenges

May 9, 2013

The newest member of the Grand Challenge Scholars Program, Bucknell will develop a program for students to address engineering problems and opportunities of the 21st century.

Mansfield Icon honored for 65 Years of Service

May 9, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA— In September 1948, there were 48 states in the U.S.--Alaska and Hawaii wouldn’t gain statehood for another 11 years -- the price of gas was 26 cents

Cross Age Teaching

May 8, 2013

Each year, the Cross Age teachers from the high school work with sixth grade students in our middle school and teach them ab more»

Senior Nate Flexer Up for Lyco CTC Award

May 8, 2013

Senior Nate Flexer recently interviewed for Lyco CTC's student of the year after being nominated by faculty at Lyco.  Nate has been at L more»

Faculty Team Wins Lycoming County Fitness Challenge!

May 8, 2013

Loyalsock was well represented among the teams vying for the Lycoming County Fitness Challenge.  It turns out that the 1st place winners ("Mission Fitpossible") were members of our high school faculty!  The  team of  Heather Pipech, Linda LaCoe, Vida Saylor and Mark Peterman each earned a 1-year Gym membership to the gym of choice - up to $500!  Way to go team!

College YouTube Channel Adds Video From Penn State Coaches’ Visit

May 8, 2013

Video from Tuesday’s campus visit by the Penn State “Coaches Caravan.” a sold-out event that gave hundreds of people the opportunity to meet football coach Bill O’Brien and his counterparts in Nittany Lion field hockey and men’s volleyball, has been added to the Penn College YouTube channel. “These kids are students first,” O’Brien said of [...]

Botanical Society of America honors Bucknell researchers

May 8, 2013

Three Bucknell undergraduates will use research awards to study plant life from the banks of the Susquehanna River to the wilds of the Australian Outback.

Sigma Nu Strikes Meteorological Gold With Annual Car Show

May 8, 2013

More than 70 cars, trucks and motorcycles were entered in the Sigma Nu Fraternity’s fifth annual car show, held Saturday in the parking lot of Penn College’s Carl Building Technologies Center. more»

Sold-Out ‘Caravan’ Brings Nittany Lion Coaches to Penn College

May 7, 2013

A sold-out lunch at the Penn College Field House kicked off the second week of the Penn State Coaches Caravan on Tuesday morning. Nittany Lion football coach Bill O’Brien, who is headlining the bus tour on all 12 of its stops, was joined in his local visit by Char Morett, field hockey coach, and Mark [...]

‘Star Trek Voyager’ Actor to Close This Year’s Wildcat Comic Con

May 7, 2013

Tim Russ, a member of the “Star Trek Voyager” cast whose television and film appearances are just part of a three-decade performing-arts career, will be the closing speaker for the second Wildcat Comic Con to be held Sept. 28 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Russ portrayed Lt. Cmdr. Tuvok, the U.S.S. more»

Dinosaur Petting Zoo comes to Lewisburg May 31 and June 1

May 7, 2013

Erth's Dinosaur Petting Zoo will be held May 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Hufnagle Park in Lewisburg and June 1 at 2 p.m. on the lawn across from the Weis Center for the Performing Arts at Bucknell University.

Marriage of Two Events Leads to (Temporary) Honeymoon From Studying

May 6, 2013

For the second year in a row, the Off-Campus Housing Organization, Wildcat Events Board and Penn College’s Community Assistants combined two popular campus traditions – the former Vine Avenue block party and the WEBstock festival – to create one huge end-of-semester bash. Friday’s carnival-themed WEBstock Block Party attracted more than 560 students for corn dogs, [...]

Thousands returning for Reunion May 30-June 2

May 6, 2013

Bucknell University will host Reunion Weekend May 30 to June 2, with thousands of alumni and their families planning to return to the campus.

Student leaders honored

May 6, 2013

Bucknell student leaders were honored recently at the annual Student Leadership Awards presentation.

Enactus Team Heading for National Competition

May 6, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA— The Mansfield University Enactus team, formerly known as SIFE, will take part in the Enactus national competition in Kansas City, MO on May 21-23.

Bucknell hosting programs and conferences through Aug. 4

May 3, 2013

Bucknell University will host nearly 4,000 visitors participating in about 40 programs beginning May 30 through Aug. 4.

Pancakes, Pooches Hold Key to ‘Finals Week’ Stress Management

May 3, 2013

Students mired in the anxiety of Finals Prep had two opportunities for respite this past week, one of them a long-running campus tradition and the other a more recent addition to the Penn College stress-relief menu. Now in its 16th year,  Midnight Breakfast was held Thursday night in the Capitol Eatery. Hosted by Student Activities [...]

WAHS STUDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN EMPLOYABILITY DAY

6 weeks 4 days ago

On Tuesday, May 7, eight Williamsport Area High School students from Vikki Vollman’s and Patricia Cioffi’s classes will participate in the Lycoming County Transition Council’s EmployAbility Day. more»

Beat Bob Volleyball Action

May 3, 2013

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Alumni Weekend set for June 7-8

May 3, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA— Alumni, family and friends return to Mansfield University for Alumni Weekend 2013, June 7-8.

MU Mourns the Passing of Marylou Shaw

May 3, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA— The Mansfield University community is mourning the passing of Marylou Shaw, who died on April 28.

Respiratory Therapy Program Receives Honor

May 2, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA— The Respiratory Therapy Program at Mansfield University has received a special honor from its national accrediting agency.

Outstanding Seniors Honor Mentors

May 2, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA—Seventeen Mansfield University faculty were honored as 2012-13 outstanding senior mentors at a reception on April 29.

Legacy concert celebrates history and future of dance

May 1, 2013

Watch Dance Program alumni prepare to take the stage at Bucknell's Spring Legacy Dance Concert

WAHS Mock Crash Event to Deliver Heavy Message

6 weeks 6 days ago

For the first time in three years, the Williamsport Area High School’s Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club will deliver a heavy message to its peers by conducting a mock DUI crash program from 8 to 10 a.m. on May 8 in the high school auditorium. more»

Biology Students Excel at State Meeting

May 1, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA— Five Mansfield University Biology majors made a total of seven presentations at the annual meeting of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists (CPUB) at Clarion University on April 20.

Maren Hess named Director of Assessment

May 1, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA— Maren Hess has been named Director of Assessment, Institutional Effectiveness and Compliance at Mansfield University.

Social Work Students Connect with Individuals with Special Needs

May 1, 2013

MANSFIELD, PA— Mansfield University Social Work students worked with Partners in Progress (PIP) in Mansfield over the spring semester to improve the quality of life for individuals with special needs and challenges.

Bucknell President John Bravman to stay through 2020

April 30, 2013

Bucknell University President John Bravman has accepted an offer by the Board of Trustees to extend his contract through 2020.

From prisons to Congress, student documentary will have a wide audience

April 30, 2013

Bucknell Film and Media students took their cameras inside federal prisons and courts to examine an offender re-entry program.

One-day giving challenge nets $890K

April 29, 2013

A group of Bucknell alumni put forth the challenge: Raise $100,000 in 24 hours. Bucknellians answered the call, far exceeding expectations.

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