Tag: Misericordia University
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Edison student receives scholarship from university
Misericordia University presented the Father John Bendik Scholarship Award to Michael Diakunczak of Edison at its 36th annual Leadership Awards Dinner. Diakunczak is a student in the Mass Communications and Design Program with a specialization in sport communications. The Bendik Award is named after Monsignor John Bendik who was the university’s chaplain from 1981-87. The…
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Monroe student receives service award from Misericordia University
A Monroe student who attends Misericordia University in Pennsylvania recently received the school’s Service Award. The award recognizes students who have gone above and beyond to perform exceptional amounts of service to others on campus and in regional communities throughout their collegiate career. Pictured are Samantha Olcott of Monroe, far right, with Kiera Berrin, left…
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Edison student wins award for contributions to occupational therapy field
For Misericordia University student Julianna Norris, what started out as a one-semester project for a service-learning course in occupational therapy (OT) has become an ongoing community partnership for which she won a statewide service award. The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Pennsylvania (AICUP) presented the Edison resident with the 2018 Commonwealth Good Citizen…
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Edison student attends Biology Career Exploration Camp
Misericordia University sponsored the Biology Career Exploration Camp in June, offering rising high school juniors and seniors an opportunity to investigate molecular and cell biology, study anatomy and physiology, and gain a better understanding of aquatic and terrestrial ecology. Participating in the camp are Alana Start, seated from left, Abbey Sutzko, Christopher Talluto and Abbey…
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Monroe native involved in organizing benefit concert for those with special needs
A Monroe native is involved in organizing the fourth annual National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association Benefit Concert at 3 p.m. on April 8 at Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania. NSSLHA officers who organized the benefit are Alexis D’Amico of Riverside, vice president; Samantha Olcott of Monroe, treasurer; Megan Kieltyka of Scotch Plains, secretary;…
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East Brunswick native gives ‘back’ to students
Students in the Misericordia University Student Occupational Therapy Association recently participated in a Backpack Awareness Day educational program at the Wyoming Valley West School District’s Chester Street Elementary School. East Brunswick native Karen Spehalski helped provide students in third through fifth grades with information about how to properly pack and carry backpacks to reduce cumulative back…
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On Campus
Robert Rodgers of East Brunswick recently took part in the pinning ceremony at Misericordia University, Dallas Township, Pennsylvania, for completing the Part-Time Evening Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing Program (PTENP). Undergraduate nursing students received the Misericordia University Nursing Pin, a symbol of achievement in the nursing profession.
