The Educators of Tomorrow will meet on Wednesday 10/16/24 at 1 pm in Building 3, room 312. If you cannot attend in person, please email kzielinski@luzerne.edu to request a Zoom link.

The Psychology Club will be meeting on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 1:15 p.m. in Building 3, Room 312. If you are interested in the club and available, please consider joining us!

We're excited to invite you to the AREI Program and Stay Strong! Student Support Club's 3rd Annual Diamond Project!

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, relaxation, and fun on Tuesday, October 22, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Campus Center, 3rd floor. Enjoy some delicious popcorn as you create and share your artwork and take a break from the stress of classes and exams.

If you are interested in the Stay Strong! Student Support Club, feel free to contact the AREI Program in Building 9, Office 904.

Good Morning,

The IT Department is completing a phone system migration project today. All college phone numbers including the main 800-377-5222 numbers are porting to a new carrier, so you may get service not available messages when you call our phone numbers until the carrier cutover is complete later today.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Please email us at helpdesk@luzerne.edu for any questions until phone service is fully restored.

Thank you.

Today's special in the Trailblazer Cafe will be:

Choice of Garlic Chicken Parmesan, Dill Pickle or Buffalo Chicken over Fries with a 16oz fountain drink for only $5.99 (without drink $5).

Soup of the day is Chili.

Hours of Operation: 7:30am - 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Thank you and enjoy your day!

Good Morning,

The semester is off to a great start! Please click on www.luzerne.edu/supportservices/tutoring.jsp to find out more information about our in-person peer tutoring sessions and our online professional tutoring system, Brainfuse. Both tutoring resources are free to all LCCC current students.

If you need help booking a tutoring session or have any questions about Brainfuse, please reach out to me at tstefanski@luzerne.edu.

All the best,
Tiffany Stefanski

All Pepsi vending machines on Main Campus and at the Centers are now in place and operational. Thank you for your patience as Pepsi worked through the vending machine upgrades and related issues.

If you have any issues with a machine moving forward, please call the toll free number on the face of the machine above where the payment is accepted and let them know the machine's asset number listed below the phone number as well as the problem that is occurring. Pepsi will, as needed, repair the machine or refund your money.

Thank you again for your patience and have a good day!

As the Water Line Replacement (Lower Main Campus) Project progresses, there will be water service interruption as follows:

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 - the Educational Conference Center (Building 10) will not have water; restroom facilities in adjacent buildings such as the Technology Center or Campus Center should be utilized for the day.

Thursday, October 17, 2024 - the Technology Center (Building 12) will not have water; restroom facilities in adjacent buildings such as the Educational Conference Center or Campus Center should be utilized for the day.

Monday, October 21, 2024 - the Public Safety Training Institute (Building 20) will not have water; restroom facilities in adjacent buildings such as the Educational Conference Center should be utilized for the day.

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we make these important improvements to our infrastructure.

Thank you and have a good day!

There will be a NAACP/Multicultural club meeting tomorrow (10/16) at 10:30 AM in the Gymnasium (Building 8). All are welcome.

"Stop The Bleed" training class will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 from 1-3pm at the LCCC/Public Safety Training Institute (PSTI) Building 20.

The course teaches the basic principles of bleeding control and tourniquet use until trained emergency providers arrive.

The program is a combination of lecture, video, demonstration, and hands on skill stations using direct pressure, wound packing, and
tourniquets.

Anyone interested in attending please contact Douglas Fawbush, Director of Public Safety and Security @ 570-740-0305 or dfawbush@luzerne.edu

Thank you and stay safe.

The Grill will be closed today, 10/14 at 1:00 pm--sorry for any inconvenience.

A variety of regular items such as made-to-order sandwiches and wraps, make-your-own salad, soup, fried items, grilled items, pre-packaged items, drinks and snacks are also available.

Hours of Operation: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM Monday Through Friday.

Have a great day!

20% Off Champion Clothing Instore and Online.

Esports Free play day on October 17 in the Esports Arena on the 3rd Floor of Building 14. Come by, hang out, and play some games!

The Philosophy Club will be holding its monthly meeting this coming Wednesday between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm. Topics to be discussed will be the upcoming "Philosophy and Film" night (be on the lookout for flyers and coming announcements), introducing our semesterly book reading Nietzsche's "The Birth of Tragedy" as well as ironing out any details pertaining to club business.

For the time being, questions can be directed to Professor Wasser.

A drive to provide items for needy animals affected by Hurricane Milton will be held from Oct. 14 to Oct. 28 in memory of Teddi Janosov. The LCCC Community Service Committee is partnering with JR & Son Recycling who will transport the items. Collection boxes will be placed at the Main Campus in the Health Science Center, Buildings 3, 5 and Student Life in Building 14 (Campus Center). The following items are urgently needed: cat and dog food (wet and dry), cat litter, litter boxes and scoops, new pet beds, gently used crates, new pet toys, and new pet flea collars.

Off Campus locations are invited to participate and are asked to deliver their items to the Health Science Center by Oct. 28 at noon.

For more information please contact Bonnie Lauer at 7734, or Maryann Kovalewski at 7409.

Starting Monday, October 14, the Fitness Center will be closing at 3pm until further notice.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

Week of October 13 - 19 Activities and Events

Wear Pink Week Raffle Winners Announced: Monday, October 14 - Check the Building Events/Announcements Section on the TV monitors to see if you are one of the Lucky Winners!

Fork Over Love Delivery: Tuesday, October 15 - Meals from Fork Over Love are anticipated to be delivered today!

Monthly Movie: Tuesday, October 15 - In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this month's movie we will be showing "Coco" - Starting at 2:00 PM, Room 102

For more information, please feel free to call us at 570-740-0780 or email us wbcenter@luzerne.edu.

The CIS Club will meet Thursday, October 24, at 9:45am in Room 725. During this meeting we will elect officers and have a crash course in Python programming.

All are welcome to attend.

Get Ready for a Fun-Filled October at the Northumberland Regional Center with excitement, learning, and plenty of treats!

Check out what's happening this month and beyond:

October 14-18: A Taste of Italy Week
Indulge in a bit of Italian culture all week long! On Wednesday, October 16, enjoy delicious cannolis and cookies throughout the day and join us at 4:00 pm for pizza and a movie showing of "Under the Tuscan Sun".

Tuesday, October 22: Join the locals in spooky fun at the Shamokin Halloween Parade!

Monday, October 28 at 6:00 PM: El Dia de Los Muertos Celebration
Discover the rich traditions of this Mexican holiday with our Spanish 101 class. Sample authentic Spanish foods, design colorful sugar skulls, and learn about the significance of El Di­a de Los Muertos.

Wednesday, October 30: "It's All Hocus Pocus" Celebration.
We're getting into the Halloween spirit with a magical afternoon featuring a Hocus Pocus movie showing, tasty treats, and fun potions!

Thursday, October 31: Trick-or-Treat! Join us for a super fun evening. We're partnering with the Senior Action Center to hand out treats, hot dogs, and balloons to trick-or-treaters. Stop by and share in the Halloween fun!

Friday, November 1: Nursing Career Fair and Health & Wellness Expo
Join us from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm for an exciting day dedicated to health and wellness! Local hospitals and agencies will be on-site, and you can enjoy activities like yoga, blood pressure checks, dental hygiene tips, art displays, and demonstrations on Aikido and Tai Chi. Don't miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and explore career opportunities!

Ablaze - the Digital Journal of Writing @ LCCC - invites you to GO POE!

Today is the 175th anniversary of Poe's death, so we thought it appropriate to make our call for submissions for our FALL ISSUE. This time around, we're going to try something a little different -- and that's to ask writers to emulate the master of the macabre and so much more.

True, Poe wrote many tales of the grotesque and arabesque, but he also wrote in other genres and styles, which means you can too!

*GENRES:
-Poetry: Romantic, Gothic, love poems
-Non-Fiction: Literary Criticism (research papers, reviews of literature OR movies OR music)
-Fiction: tales of Gothic Horror, Romanticism, Symbolism, Surrealism, -Psychological Realism, Adventure
-Detective Stories: Mysteries
-Science Fiction
--- Your tales can be SHORT STORIES or 6-WORD STORIES ---

HOW to SUBMIT YOUR WORK:
* FROM: your LCCC EMAIL ACCOUNT
* TO: ablaze@luzerne.edu
* SUBJECT: Your Full Name + "Work's Title"
* MESSAGE: your work

DEADLINE:
* November 22, 2024

Write on!

Hello! As you may know, the LCCC Alumni Association hosts a Craft Festival every year and we need volunteers to make this event a success! Proceeds from this event support our scholarship program so I hope you will seriously consider helping us out for this event.

The detail:

Event: 35th Annual Craft Festival
Location: Campus Center & Gymnasium, Main Campus, Nanticoke
Event Date: Saturday, October 19
Event Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Volunteers needed: Set Up on Friday, October 18 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm(ish) and/or Saturday, 8:am to 4:00 pm

Volunteers Needed for both times (sign up for one or both):
Friday: greeting vendors, helping them find their location, moving boxes, etc.
Saturday: two shifts from 8:30am- 12:30pm and 12:30-4:30pm - if you can't do the whole shift just let me know. We do ask volunteers wear an LCCC t-shirt/shirt if volunteering on Saturday. If you donâ??t have anything we may be able to help. Duties include Raffle ticket sales, door admissions, collecting raffle prizes, taking admission fees & stamping hands, assisting vendors locating their space, getting refreshment/lunch for vendors and more!

This is an upbeat fun event, and it is important to have our students represented and helping out!

Please consider volunteering with this very worthwhile community cause! Please let me know by Monday, October 14th if you are able to volunteer and what hours. Please feel free to bring a friend /family member or if you know someone who is looking for community service hours, they are welcome to join us too! If you have any questions please feel free to email me or call 570-740-0734. thank you!

Please join the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department on Monday, October 14 for the 32nd Annual Pennsylvania History Conference, where the topic will be "Pennsylvania Women in World War II".

It will take place in the large auditorium of the ECC from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and will feature speakers on such topics as the WACS, the WASPS, and the women who served as nurses. Find out all about them next week!!

It will also feature information on LCCC and its history program, and include swag, raffles, food, and more.

The conference is free and open to the public, so bring a friend!!

For more information, contact Martha Pezzino at mpezzino@luzerne.edu.

Please be advised the one-hour parking spaces on the side of Building 9 are not intended for students to use while in class. Students should use the student parking Lot B or Parking Lot A for parking during classes.

The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department is proud to sponsor the 32nd Annual Pennsylvania History Conference on Monday, October 14 in the large auditorium of the ECC on the LCCC campus.

It will run from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and is free and open to the public, so feel free to bring your students and your friends!

The topic is "Pennsylvania Women in World War II".

Please contact Martha Pezzino at mpezzino@luzerne.edu with any questions.

The 35th annual LCCC Alumni Association Craft Festival is coming up quickly on Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm on our Nanticoke campus. This longstanding event will feature more than 125 vendors selling a variety of handmade items, delicious food, a raffle and theme basket auction (donations welcome!) and much more. In addition, the Hi-Lites Car Club will host a car cruise and Trunk or Treat from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm in the employee lot near building 3.

Student Clubs are welcome to set up a table at no charge! Please contact me at blauer@luzerne.edu, 570-740-0734 (ext. 7734) or stop by my office, room 208G in the Campus Center for more information.

Volunteers are needed on Friday, October 18 from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm and Saturday, October 19 from 7:00 am - 4:30 pm. Please consider helping out at this Festival, it's a great event!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you!

The library now has Nintendo Switch Lite for checkout. Come to the front desk for more information.

The Student Success Center is seeking students to join our tutoring team! Please see the qualifications listed below. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in learning more about our tutoring program, please contact me at tstefanski@luzerne.edu.
Peer tutors are needed for the following Chemistry courses: CHE 151, CHE 152, and CHE 251.

Peer tutoring is an important and beneficial component to the overall academic achievement for many of our students. Tutors are paid $14.50 per hour. The hours are flexible and will be adjusted in accordance with the tutor's class schedule.

Qualifications to Become a Tutor:
-Have completed the course with a minimum of 3.3 GPA (B+)
-Have an overall GPA of 3.0
-Have a flexible schedule
-Be a highly responsible student
-Possess good interpersonal skills
-No prior tutoring experience is necessary

All the best,
Tiffany Stefanski

The Social and Behavioral Sciences Department is proud to welcome everyone to the 32nd Annual Pennsylvania History Conference on Monday, October 14 in the large auditorium of the ECC on the LCCC campus.
It will run from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

9:00 am - 9:30 am - Welcome Remarks by President John Yudichak and Vice President of Academic Affairs Mary Lou D'Allegro and Introduction by Richelle Smith, Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, LCCC.

9:30 am - 10:00 am - "Rosie's Realm: Pennsylvania Women in World War II", Jeff Schultz, LCCC.

10:00 am - 11:00 am - "The Women's Army Corps: Its Creation and Evolution, and the Women of Pennsylvania", Martha Pezzino, LCCC.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm - "Women Air Force Service Pilots and the WASPS of Pennsylvania", Ryan Clauser, Desales University.

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Break for lunch in the ECC cafeteria.

1:00 pm- 2:00 pm - "My Mother's Call to Duty: A Young Nurse in World War II", Dr. Janis Wilson-Seeley, LCCC.

The conference is free and open to the public. We welcome you to bring your students, friends, and colleagues! We will have gifts, raffle prizes, and provide lunch.

Please contact me with any questions.
Thanks,
Martha

Stop by the Trailblazer Cafe to see the display of Pepsi Zero Sugar, Wild Cherry Zero, Gatorade Water and Gatorlyte, as well as Celsius and Rockstar. There will also be flyers at each of the Centers - either by the vending machines or on the TV displaying LCCC Information.

STUDENTS can scan the QR code at the display or at checkout (Trailblazer Cafe) or the QR code at the vending machine or information TV (Centers) until October 20, 2024 for a chance to win a $200 Gift Card from Pepsi.

One (1) winner from Luzerne County Community College to be awarded by early November.

Good luck!

The members of the Alumni Association will host our second CASH bingo on Sunday, November 17 in the Trailblazer Cafe of the Campus Center. Tickets for the fundraiser are $25/each and can be purchased by visiting: www.luzerne.edu/alumni/bingo

The event will feature 20 games, specials, theme baskets, door prizes, and a 50/50. Food & drinks will be available for purchase and entertainment will be by our bingo caller, Rob Sax, Class of 2022! Seating is limited so buy your tickets today and plan to join us for this fun filled afternoon!

In addition we are looking for donations of theme baskets, gift cards or cash to be awarded as prizes. Please contact Bonnie if you would like to donate a prize.

If you have questions or need more information please contact me at ext. 7734.

The 32nd Annual Pennsylvania History Conference will be held on Monday, October 14 in the Educational Conference Center from 9am to 2pm.

The topic this year is "Pennsylvania Women in WW2".

All are welcome. It is free and open to the public.

We are delighted to invite you to the LCCC Northumberland Regional Center's Annual Holiday Open House!

Date: Thursday, December 12, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Today's special in the Trailblazer Cafe will be:

Breaded Fish Sandwich with side of pasta salad and fries with a 16oz fountain drink for only $5.99 (without drink $5).

Soup of the day is Italian Wedding.

Hours of Operation: 7:30am - 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Thank you and enjoy your day!

To all who have participated in the Flag Activity, we will be announcing winners on Monday, 10/14. If you have not turned in your card yet, please do so by tomorrow, 10/11, to either Deb Passarella or Kara Furman in the Counseling Area in Building 14.

Please pay attention to your emails as that is where we will announce the winners.

Attention ACT101 Students:

Please RSVP for which ACT101 Workshop(s) you will be attending for the fall semester. Remember that this attendance is mandatory and is attached to the emergency monies to be given out in the spring. Let Cindy or Eddy know if you have any questions.

Meet the Mentors-Peer Support Social
Thursday, October 10, 12:30-2pm
Campus Center- Building 14, 3rd Floor, Rotunda Area

Stop by, meet the Mentors, and test your LCCC knowledge! Receive a prize for LCCC trivia questions answered correctly.

Mentors will also be available to help you with your questions related to schoolwork and help with the following topics:
* Blackboard Learn Help
* Time-Management Resources
* Exam Readiness/Study Tips
* How to sign up for Tutoring
* Any questions related to being a new college student

All are Welcome, we hope to see you there!

The Photo Club will meet on Thursday 10 October at 11 am at Building 12 Conference Room 201C.

The Veterans Club will hold a meeting today, Monday, October 7, at 11 a.m. in the Patrick J. Solano Veterans Center in Building 14. All veterans and active military students are invited to attend.

The Math Club will be meeting Thursday October 10, at 1:00 PM in room 424 (Math Center). All are welcome to join!

Come by the Esports Arena on the 3rd floor of the Campus Center, Building 14 for Esports Free Play Day on October 9 from 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Come have fun and play some games.

During the week of October 7 through October 11, contractors will be working in/near sections of Parking Lot D. This parking lot is utilized by students and staff attending classes or working in the Technology Center (Building 12) or Educational Conference Center (ECC/Building 10).

Egress through the parking lot will remain however may be intermittently interrupted. Facilities Road from Prospect Street can be utilized on Tuesday, October 8, to access the parking areas in front of the Technology Center (Building 12) and along the side of the Educational Conference Center (ECC/Building 10).

We appreciate your continued patience and understanding as we make important improvements to our infrastructure.

Thank you and have a good day!

The CIS club will meet for our first meeting of the semester on October 9 at 12:45pm in room 725. Anyone is welcome to attend.

Week of October 6 - October 12 Activities and Events

Wear Pink Week: Wear Pink to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each day you wear pink earns you a raffle ticket!

Wilkes-Barre Center Open Forum: Monday, October 7 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Room 102

Welcome Back Pizza and Soda: Tuesday, October 8 - Starting at 5:00 PM, Lower-Level Lobby

National Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia: Wednesday October 8 - Starting at 1:00 PM, Room 102

Welcome Back Coffee and Donuts: Thursday, October 10 - Starting at 9:00 PM, Upper-Level Lobby

For more information, please feel free to call us at 570-740-0780 or email us wbcenter@luzerne.edu.

The fitness center will close at 5pm, today, Wednesday, October 2.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

We Will be having an Empanada Sale today in Building 14 in the Student Lounge starting at 11:00 a.m until 2:00 p.m or until we run out. Come get yours!

The Business Club will be meeting today, October 2, at 12:15pm in room 715. All are welcome to join!

We will be having our Staff/Student softball game tomorrow 10/2 at 5pm on the Softball field by the Greenhouse near Building 12, weather permitting. If it does rain, we will move the game to Thursday, 10/3 and will announce it if necessary.

Hope to see many of you there!

The Educators of Tomorrow Club is holding a bake sale to raise funds on Tuesday Oct. 1 from 12:30 p.m - 2:00 p.m in the Student Center. Stop by for a tasty teat!

Week of September 29 - October 5 Activities and Events

Career Services Meet and Greet with Ursula: Thursday, October 3 - 11:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Lower-Level Lobby

Cross Valley Federal Credit Union - Financial Literacy Information: Thursday October 3 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Lower-Level Lobby

World Teacher's Day Wall of Fame: Friday, October 4, Lower-Level Lobby. Celebrate World Teachers Day (Oct 5) early and let us know who your favorite instructor is and why!

For more information, please feel free to call us at 570-740-0780 or email us wbcenter@luzerne.edu.

THE ART OF MUSIC EXHIBITION will be presented in the Schulman Gallery of Luzerne County Community College and will run from Friday, September 27, 2024 through Friday, October 25, 2024. There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, September 27, 2024 from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. in the Gallery which will feature live piano music, a live string trio performing chamber music, light fare and refreshments. The Exhibition showcases an eclectic selection of visual artworks inspired by music and created by NEPA regional artists, in a variety of media.

Gallery Hours: Mondays - Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Holidays and College Closings)
Gallery admission is free.

The fitness center will close at 4pm, Friday, September 27.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

Just in case you missed it....the spring issue of ABLAZE -- the digital journal of writing @ LCCC -- was published in late June.

Please find it (and a few of our past issues) at: https://www.luzerne.edu/about/ablaze.jsp

Again, we want to thank ALL the amazingly brave and creative contributors. Special thanks go out to Kim Hess, Bob Bogdon, and Connie Norton.

Enjoy, share, and write on!

PS: We will soon post a call for submissions for our FALL ISSUE!

The last day for students to use Bookstore Financial Aid Accounts for the Fall 2024 Semester will be:
Online - Wednesday September 25

Instore - Friday September 27

Please make needed purchases before these dates.

The Veterans Club will meet on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the Patrick J. Solano Veterans Center located on the Main Campus in Building 14 at the rear of the College Cafeteria. Veterans and active military students at the College are invited to attend.

The Psychology Club will be meeting on Thursday, September 26, at 1:15 pm in Building 3, Room 312. Anyone interested is welcome to attend!

BASIC Club will be meeting Thursday, September 26 at 12:30pm in the Small Auditorium (AUD131), Bldg.10

All are welcome to attend!