Keystone to host three-day literary conference in July Jun 22, 2007
Keystone will host The Gathering: A Literary Conference for Readers, Writers and Thinkers July 26-29. Acclaimed authors Carlos Eire, Katherine Paterson and Molly Peacock will serve as keynote speakers at the conference, which will feature book discussions, lectures, and writing workshops conducted by published authors, poets, journalists and playwrights. (Scranton Times, PA)
N.J. woman due trial for drugs at school Jun 14, 2007
According to the criminal complaint, state police and Keystone College public safety officers searched Ms. Quakyi s room in Frear residence hall April 25 ... She allegedly was given the black bag by Keystone College sophomore Antonio Harrison, who was charged by state police with similar counts and scheduled for a preliminary hearing July 2. (Scranton Times, PA)
'Love Affair with Nature' exhibit will run this summer Jun 11, 2007
Both are graduates of Keystone College s art program. The show is DiGiorgio s first at Lizza Studios. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Cassie Bishop Named Elmira College Rookie of the Year Jun 8, 2007
The Eagles defeated Baptist Bible (4-2), Keystone College (8-0) and Alfred University (2-0) be-fore ever tasting defeat. Cassie recorded the first hit of her collegiate career in the opener versus BBC. Bishop's RBI single solidified her position in the starting line-up. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Legends of leadership Jun 5, 2007
We intend to party, said Sherry S. Strain, a communications professor at Keystone College who graduated from the program in 2002 and now serves as its board chairwoman ... - Ned Boehm, president of Keystone College. (Scranton Times, PA)
Entrepreneurs: Observers note they're on the horizon with more confident students Jun 5, 2007
Lisa Marie Hall, coordinator of the Center for Excellence and Leadership at Keystone College, explains that her school offers a less formal plan of entrepreneurship than the curriculum at Wilkes. As an example, the school's kitchen incubator program assists people looking to develop food-related businesses. (Pennsylvania Northeast Business Journal, PA)
Wildlife photo exhibit opens today Jun 4, 2007
Both are graduates of Keystone College s art program. The show is Mr. DiGiorgio s first at Lizza Studios. (Scranton Times, PA)
Tech-savvy grads storm the work force Jun 3, 2007
Students and graduates of East Stroudsburg University, King s College, local Penn State campuses, Keystone College, Marywood University, the University of Scranton and Wilkes University have all won or placed in the business plan contest. Technologically sophisticated and entrepreneurial by nature, these graduates will not only be good employees in existing firms, but will create the businesses of tomorrow that will assure our region s success. (Scranton Times, PA)
Tunkhannock gallery prepares for art exhibit on nature May 30, 2007
A recent graduate of Keystone College, Mark Chuck has already made a name in the NEPA art world. The vessels which Mark creates are used as a canvas to explore and convert his nature-based imagination into his three-dimensional window on life. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Pittston woman still missing one year later May 26, 2007
Her family last saw her the night before at Ms. Brant s graduation party from Keystone College. Ms. Rafte, 45, then went to her boyfriend, John Para s, house in Jenkins Township. (Scranton Times, PA)
Herzog cooking up quite a stir May 21, 2007
For Herzog, his next step will be at Keystone College, where he expects to learn some of the finer techniques that could serve him well on his career track. I was going to plan on doing my internship on a cruise ship and see how that works out, Herzog said. (Scranton Times, PA)
AT YOUR SERVICE ... May 21, 2007
Anytime you can increase communication and save a waitress steps, you improve service, said Brenda Lidy, of Keystone College s hotel and restaurant management program. Ms. Lidy said the system sounds promising, but expensive. (Scranton Times, PA)
Keystone celebrates graduation with 329 degrees May 20, 2007
Degrees were conferred upon 329 students, with 67 percent receiving baccalaureate degrees and the remainder receiving associate degrees or professional certificates. College President Dr. Edward G. Boehm Jr. presided over the ceremony. (Scranton Times, PA)
Keystone wins ECAC region title May 19, 2007
Jackie Kirby (Wallenpaupack) took seventh in the 3000-meter steeplechase with a personal-best and Keystone College record time of 11:46. 40 at the ECAC Championships at Oneonta State University. (Scranton Times, PA)
District Spotlight: Dukes rely on others for tournament bid May 17, 2007
No. 2 seed and defending champion W&J will play No. 3 Wesley College (29-13) and top seed Keystone (34-5) will meet No. 4 Alvernia College (27-13) in opening games tomorrow morning at Keystone College in La Plume, Pa. The winners will advance to the championship game in the afternoon. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Mullei due to address Keystone graduates May 14, 2007
She also attended Keystone College. The Times-Tribune 2007. (Scranton Times, PA)
Entertainment guide May 13, 2007
KEYSTONE COLLEGE SENIOR ART EXHIBITION I: through Saturday, Lizza Studios, 155 Bridge St., Tunkhannock. SIMONA GAVERN: The Magic of Color, through May 24, Art Gallery 408, Lackawanna Avenue, Olyphant. (Scranton Times, PA)
4 Dems seek 3 seats in Moscow New housing, road work seen as issues May 10, 2007
Education: Associate s degree from Keystone College, bachelor s degree from Mansfield University, master s degree from Marywood University. Family: Wife, Nancy, two grown children. (Scranton Times, PA)
Survey: Discounts may draw collegiate business May 4, 2007
Students from Baptist Bible College, Johnson College, Keystone College, Lackawanna College, Marywood University, Penn State Worthington Scranton and the University of Scranton participated. Asked what programs would be an incentive for using downtown Scranton, 90 percent of 1,041 students who responded to the survey cited a student identification discount by presenting a valid college or university ID card, a student is automatically given a discount for goods and services. (Scranton Times, PA)
Mock Emergency Provides Real Life Lessons May 2, 2007
Some of the other injuries assigned to the volunteer victims from Keystone College were bleeding from the nose and ears, having been impaled with a bomb projectile, broken limbs and unable to speak. The Tafton volunteer firefighter who found Tim, performed a visual and verbal evaluation of Tim's physical status. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Hospital Busied By Drill May 2, 2007
The first of the victims,' to arrive at 10:40 a.m. are volunteers from Keystone College clad in yellow plastic jumpsuits. Each victim bore a string necklace with a white card detailing name, age, and symptoms. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Full palette Apr 22, 2007
They came about because of Mr. Michalowski s teaching at Marywood University and Keystone College ... Professional: Teaches art at Marywood University and Keystone College. (Scranton Times, PA)
MOUNTAIN OF MORALE Apr 20, 2007
Christian takes classes part-time at Keystone College, one course at the campus and the others online. Next fall, he hopes to be a full-time elementary education student. (Scranton Times, PA)
THIS MORNING Apr 19, 2007
Keystone College plans service. LAPLUME TOWNSHIP A service of remembrance will be held at 1 p.m. in Evans Hall of the Hibbard Campus Center at Keystone College, said Fran Calpin, a college spokesman. (Scranton Times, PA)
Former Wildcat Ripping the Cover Off the Ball at Keystone Apr 18, 2007
FORMER WESTERN WAYNE STANDOUT DREW BOANDL photo courtesy of Keystone College Athletics. LaPLUME - Drew Boandl, a former multi-sport standout at Western Wayne High School, is continuing his baseball career at Keystone College. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Local colleges checking security Apr 18, 2007
At Keystone College in Factoryville, the Campus Response Team is looking at the school s existing emergency and communication procedures after the Virginia tragedy. One thing I think is going to come out of it is the need for immediacy, getting the word out to as many people as possible and fast as possible, Keystone spokesman Fran Calpin said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Local colleges tuition rising twice as fast as CPI Apr 8, 2007
Tuition increases at some local schools, including Keystone College and Wilkes University, have not been finalized. University of Scranton senior Samantha Barrett is glad she s graduating this year, after seeing tuition at the school rise an average of 5. (Scranton Times, PA)
People on the move Apr 8, 2007
She earned an associate s degree in physical therapist assistant and liberal studies at Keystone College. She has worked as director of a local senior center for the past six years. (Scranton Times, PA)
AROUND CAMPUS Mar 28, 2007
The softball team is scheduled to play its first game in 19 days today against Keystone College at Sloan Field. Several local players will try to help the Pacers duplicate their 20-win season of a year ago. (Scranton Times, PA)
Drew Boandl Named Player of the Week at Keystone College Mar 27, 2007
FORMER WESTERN WAYNE STANDOUT DREW BOANDL (photo courtesy of Keystone College) ... Former Western Wayne star Drew Boandl is continuing his diamond career at Keystone College ... The Keystone College varsity baseball team has enjoyed unprecedented success under current manager Jamie Shevchik. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)
Latino Project: Snapshot of culture Mar 26, 2007
After three years and more than 1,000 photographs, Mr. Ross debuted The Latino Project Sunday night in Keystone College s Linder Gallery. The collection, on display until April 29, chronicles the growing Lackawanna County Latino population. (Scranton Times, PA)
Around the towns Mar 25, 2007
Meanwhile, the Milford resident has opened a coffee house and restaurant near Keystone College on Route 6 called Kissam Coffee House. It opened about two weeks ago. (Scranton Times, PA)
Latino Project gives glimpses of local immigrant life Mar 22, 2007
Scranton artist Rolfe Ross photographed this little migrant girl at Eckels Farm, in Clarks Summit, as part of his new exhibit, The Latino Project, which opens Sunday at Keystone Colleges Linder Gallery ... What: The Latino Project: Photographs of Lackawanna County by Rolfe Ross Where: Linder Gallery in Miller Library, Keystone College, LaPlume When: Sunday through April 29 Details: An opening reception will be held Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. The college also will host the panel discussion, The... (Scranton Times, PA)
Weekend Guide Mar 22, 2007
DAVID LIEBMAN AVE LIEBMAN GROUP: Monday, 9 p.m., The Theatre at Brooks, Keystone College, LaPlume ... MACBETH: Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m., Theatre at Brooks, Keystone College, La Plume ... THE LATINO PROJECT: photography exhibit by Rolfe Ross, opening reception Sunday, 4 to 6 p.m., Linder Gallery, Keystone College, continues through April 29. (Scranton Times, PA)
Breaking away from tradition Mar 22, 2007
At Keystone College, after nine students worked at a homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., during spring break, they volunteered locally, said Maria Fanning, director of service learning. I think when you dare to do (something) a little different, it changes you. (Scranton Times, PA)
Businesses based in homes growing in Wyoming County Mar 19, 2007
Home-based businesses have reduced overhead costs and could grow in the long run, said Dave Jobson, Keystone College associate professor of economics. It s part of the American dream to build something that can outlive you, he said. (Scranton Times, PA)
Lakeland superintendent wants students to see possibilities Mar 18, 2007
I m proud of watching my own children succeed, but also watching the 1,700 students here (at Lakeland), said Dr. Billings-Jones, a part-time professor at Marywood University and Temple, and an advisory board member at the U of S, Marywood and Keystone College. I ve had an impact on helping these people achieve their dreams, she continued. (Scranton Times, PA)
Baseball Blue Jays lose three to start break Mar 14, 2007
The Blue Jays (2-5) fell to Keystone College 9-6 on Saturday evening, then dropped both games of a Sunday doubleheader against Simpson College, 13-3 and 9-8. In the first game, Keystone scored five runs in the top of the seventh to snap a 4-4 deadlock. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Chefs Table a culinary treat Mar 4, 2007
So he packed up his New York City life, moved to rural Northeastern Pennsylvania and enrolled in Keystone College s two-year culinary arts program ... Where: Hibbard Campus Center, Keystone College. (Scranton Times, PA)
Business Briefcase Feb 25, 2007
The Department of Environmental Protection is sponsoring the 13th annual Northeast Regional Contractors and Engineers workshop from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 7 at Keystone College. The Training Center for Sales ess Development is hosting a sales workshop, Negotiating with the Savvy Buyer from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 8. (Scranton Times, PA)
MiscellaneousEvents Feb 22, 2007
NOW through MARCH 9 -- Steve Novick: Objects and Artifacts an exhibit of conceptual art at Keystone College, LaPlume. INFO: 945-8000 ext. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Keystone eliminated from playoffs Feb 21, 2007
Keystone Colleges Marcus Spence gets past Keuka Colleges Todd Lincoln during their playoff game at Keystone College on Tuesday. JOHNSON BACHMAN / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER. (Scranton Times, PA)
Miseris season ends in double OT Feb 20, 2007
Both the Baptist Bible College and Keystone College men s basketball teams open the North Eastern Athletic Conference playoffs at home tonight at 7. The Defenders host Cazenovia in one North Division semifinal, while the Giants entertain Keuka in the other. (Scranton Times, PA)
Still digging' it Feb 19, 2007
Members of Keystone College s baseball team and Baptist Bible College s softball teams shoveled, along with members of youth soccer teams and members of bands that play at the dome. We ve had an amazing response. (Scranton Times, PA)
School delays and closings Updated 8:30 a.m. Feb 15, 2007
Keystone College: Closed; Thursday February 15. Kiddie Campus: 2 Hour Delay. (Scranton Times, PA)
Breaking News: School and community closings, delays Feb 14, 2007
Keystone College closed Wednesday. Lake-Lehman closed Wednesday. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
School notes Feb 12, 2007
Several students heading to Hershey in April for the state s Future Business Leaders of America competition competed in the regional competition at Keystone College. Six snatched first-place wins, four took seconds, one received a fourth place and one a sixth place. (Scranton Times, PA)
Keystone College breaks records Feb 5, 2007
Wallenpaupack s Jackie Kirby placed fifth in the women s 3000 meters in 11:18. 63, breaking the old record by 57 seconds. (Scranton Times, PA)
COLLEGE BRIEFS Feb 4, 2007
Keystone College has several events planned for this week. n Tuesday: Intercollegiate Leadership Wilkes-Barre, 1 to 7 p.m., Evans Hall, Hibbard Campus Center. (Scranton Times, PA)
Last-second three gives Keystone an overtime win Jan 31, 2007
4 seconds left in the game propelled Keystone College to a 68-66 come-from-behind victory over Keuka College on Tuesday in men s basketball. John Witzigman tied the score at 56-56 for Keystone with 1:08 left in the game by sinking a pair of free throws. (Scranton Times, PA)
Heating up a chilly weekend Jan 26, 2007
ART ABILIA LIVE AUCTION: presented by Ross Galleries and Keystone College, Feb. 10, 6 p.m., $15/$25, for tickets call Jamie 877-2544. PINK ELEGANCE ON PARADE FASHION SHOW: Feb. 11, 2 p.m., Radisson at Lackawanna Station hotel, $35, proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (Scranton Times, PA)
Jones powers Lackawanna past Passaic County, 86-64 Jan 19, 2007
Charles Edwards scored 19 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to lead Keystone College to a 68-61 NEAC victory at Keuka College. Arcadia 65. (Scranton Times, PA)
Royals tumble in final Jan 8, 2007
At Lincoln University, Khary Jones scored 12 points and Charles Edwards added 11 to lift Keystone College over Rutgers University-Camden at the Cyrus D. Jones Invitational. Jones and Edwards helped the Giants finish the three-team event with a 1-1 record and avenge an early-season loss to Rutgers-Camden. (Scranton Times, PA)
End of police coverage draws a varied response Jan 7, 2007
Stacey Wyland, assistant professor of criminal justice at Keystone College, said a municipality losing local police coverage may see a slight increase in crime, but usually not drastic. Response time may also increase. (Scranton Times, PA)
Carney discusses Iraq strategy with Bush Jan 7, 2007
Bush visited Keystone College in LaPlume in October to campaign for Carney s opponent, former Rep. Don Sherwood. (Wilkes Barre Citizen's Voice, PA)
First Friday art walk returns Jan 4, 2007
He first began studying photography as a student at Keystone College about a decade ago, then continued to pursue other art forms at Pratt University in Brooklyn, Philadelphia s University of the Arts, Vermont College and a small, private drawing atelier in Allentown. Much of his photography education came from the fashion industry in New York City, where Mr. DeNaples worked for five years. (Scranton Times, PA)