Seats are still available for anyone interested in "Stop the Bleed" training on November 12, 1-3pm at the Public Safety Training Institute (building 20). To sign up please contact Doug Fawbush, Director of Public Safety and Security 570-740-0305 or dfawbush@luzerne.edu

Thank you and stay safe.

The Student Life and Athletics Office and Cross Country Coach, Miranda Costa, would like to acknowledge and congratulate Dana Saccone for her selection to the All-Region 19 Cross Country Team.

In route to her All-Region Team Selection, Dana finished 2nd in the Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) Championship, and finished 5th overall in the NJCAA Region 19 Championship with a time of 23:32.

The Student Success Center is seeking students to join our peer tutoring team! Please see the qualifications listed below. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in tutoring any of the courses below, please contact me at tstefanski@luzerne.edu.

Courses: BIO 121, BIO 122, and CHE 151

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 able to work a minimum of 5 hours per week and a maximum of 20 hours per week
-Provide a letter of recommendation from course instructor
-Provide a letter of interest which can be a simple paragraph stating academic and personal strengths.
-Be a highly responsible student
-Possess good interpersonal skills
-No prior tutoring experience is necessary

All the best,
Tiffany Stefanski

Fall into a New Career!

Career Services will be hosting its Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, November 6, from 11am-2pm. The Fair will feature employers looking to hire the LCCC students. This is your opportunity to speak with employers about FT, PT jobs, and internships. Get a jump on a new career and enter to win PRIZES!

November 6: Fall Career Fair, 11am-2pm, 3rd floor of the Campus Center

A list of participating employers for the Fair can be found on the upcoming events page for Career Services
https://www.luzerne.edu/career/events.jsp

The Psychology Club will be meeting Thursday, Nov. 7, at 1:15 p.m. in Building 3, Room 312.

Reminder for Students: Rob from Financial Aid is Visiting Today!
Need help with your financial aid questions or have concerns? Rob from Financial Aid will be on campus at the LCCC: NRC Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

If you'd like to meet with him, stop by Room 409, or call the office at 570-740-0290 to schedule a time.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get the support you need!

LCCC Transfer Day will be held on Thursday, November, 7 from 11am - 1pm located on the third floor of the campus center. The following colleges and universities will be available for our students to get information on and ask questions they may have regarding transfer.

The following colleges and Universities that will be attending as follows: Alvernia University, Commonwealth University of PA, East Stroudsburg University, Indiana University of Pennsylvania(IUP),King's College, Marywood University, Misericordia University, PA Army National Guard, Penn State, Shippensburg University, Susquehanna University.

Reminder for Students: Rob from Financial Aid is Visiting Tomorrow!
Need help with your financial aid questions or have concerns? Rob from Financial Aid will be on campus at the LCCC: NRC TOMORROW, Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

If you'd like to meet with him, stop by Room 409, or call the office at 570-740-0290 to schedule a time.

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get the support you need!

We will be hosting the Luzerne Regional College Fair on campus this Thursday, November 7, 2024 in the third floor and cafeteria of our campus center from 6pm to 7:30 p.m. The following college and universities and branches of the military will be in attendance:
Albright College
Cairn University
Cedar Crest College
Central Penn College
Commonwealth University of PA-Bloomsburg, Mansfield, Lock Haven
Duquesne University
East Stroudsburg University
Elizabethtown College
Elmira College
EOC
Harrisburg University Of Science and Technology
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Ithaca College
Junita College
Keystone College
King's College
Kutztown University
Lebanon Valley College
Liberty University
Luzerne County Community College
Lycoming College
Marywood University
Misericordia University
Moravian University
NEPA Army ROTC
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Northampton Community College
PA Army/National Guard
Penn State University
Shippensburg University
Susquehanna University
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh Bradford
University of Pittsburg Johnstown
University of Scranton
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Ursinus College
U.S. Military at West Point
U.S. Navy
Wilkes University
Widener University

Thank you to all who participated and supported our First Annual Nursing Career Fair and Health & Wellness Expo at LCCC NRC on Friday, November 1. Our guests left with an abundance of information and new resources. The day was a success!

WOOD, WATER, and STONE an art exhibition of watercolor paintings by Frank Wengen and Sculptures by David Green will be presented in the Schulman Gallery of Luzerne County Community College and will run from Friday, November 08, 2024 through Wednesday, December 18, 2024. There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, November 08, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (Snow Date: Monday, November 11, 2024 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.) in the gallery which will feature live piano music, light fare, gourmet coffee creations by Xpress-Oh! Catering, and refreshments.

The Exhibition showcases a selection of meticulously rendered watercolor paintings by FRANK WENGEN and exquisitely fashioned sculptures in a variety of stone and wood by DAVID GREEN.

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

The CIS club will meet in room 728 at 12:45pm on Wednesday, November 6. We will continue our discussion of Python programming during this meeting. In addition, we will discuss how software can be created to control LED lights.

All are welcome to attend.

Week of November 3 - 9 Activities and Events

Penn State Transfer Student Day: Monday, November 4 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Lower-Level Lobby. A representative from Penn State Wilkes-Barre will be onsite to discuss transferring with students. Time slots are limited, please sign up with the reception desk.

Wilkes University Transfer Student Day: Tuesday, November 5 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Lower-Level Lobby. A representative from Wilkes University will be onsite to discuss transferring with students. Time slots are limited, please sign up with the reception desk.

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

There will be an organizational meeting for the Adult Learners Association on Thursday November 7 at 2pm in the Student Lounge. This will be an informal meeting for adult students to learn a little more about the group and discuss the upcoming Toys for Tots drive.

As a reminder here is more info on the Adult Learners Association - provides a support group for adult students through community service projects, fund raising and yearly field trips. While adult learners are typically considered 24+ years of age, all interested students are invited to get involved.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email, phone 570-740-0734 or stop by my office room 208G in the Campus Center.

Thank you

If the spirit of HALLOWEEN possesses you this week and inspires you to Get Your Poe On, then ABLAZE - the digital journal of writing @ LCCC - invites you to submit your work to us for our fall issue.

If GOTHIC HORROR isn't your thing, then know Edgar Allan Poe wrote in other genres as well, and you can too:

* POETRY: Romantic, Gothic, love poems
* NON-FICTION: Criticism (research papers, reviews of literature/movies/music/art)
* FICTION: Adventure tales, Detective stories, Science Fiction

--- YOUR tales can be SHORT STORIES or 6-WORD STORIES ---

SUBMIT YOUR original WORK:
* TO: ablaze@luzerne.edu

DEADLINE:
* November 22, 2024

Write on!

Thank you to all who attended the History Conference last week and made sure we had such a great turn out!

Save the date for next year's conference, which will take place on Monday, October 13. The topic will be "Abolitionism in Pennsylvania".

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!

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

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

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!

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

Special for Today, November 4 will be a Sausage and Peppers Hoagie, macaroni salad and a 16oz fountain drink for only $5.99 or without a drink $5.00

Soup is Chicken Noodle.

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
Thank you and enjoy your day!

All are invited to a special lecture today on Dracula! Join us in room 119 at the Scranton Center today, at 2:15pm for a special lecture by Henry Hunsinger for a Halloween treat!

Be sure to come through the Halloween Trail leading to the Halloween Bash in Building 12. It all starts TODAY 10/31 at 11am and ends at 12:30pm sponsored by the Latino Alliance Club.

The fitness center will open at 7:30am, Friday, November 1.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

Halloween will be a day of fun and excitement here on the LCCC Campus.

Be sure to visit the Technology Center as the Latino Alliance Club presents their "SPOOKY HALLOWEEN WALK" through the hallways of Building 12. This maze is frightful fun for everyone.

Then, go downstairs in the Technology Center to the CUBE - TV Studio where you can experience the annual HALLOWEEN BASH. The Comm Arts Department presents live music by "Catchin' Yetis, free pizza, soda, candy and more.

IT'S HALLOWEEN. Come dressed in costume for a chance to win cash prizes.

Just a reminder that the orders for the alumni Association's candy sale are due on Monday, November, 4 by 4pm.

Through this special sale, you will get up to a 30% discount off the listed holiday catalog price. The catalog offers a variety of products including assorted smidgens, chocolates, nuts, and much more. This sale is open to all LCCC staff, students & graduates.

Order packets are available in my office, room 208G, on the 2nd floor of the Campus Center or the switchboard in Building 5 to pick one up. You can also call me at ext. 7734 or email blauer@luzerne.edu and I'll send one out to you.

Delivery will be the week of December 2. Payment must accompany your order form. Checks are to be made payable to "LCCC Alumni Association" and note on the memo line "GH Sale." If you prefer to pay by credit card just let me know and I will send you an online invoice.

Contactless pick-up will be available again and if you prefer your order can be shipped directly to you however there will be an additional shipping fee.

Support our local businesses while doing your holiday shopping!

The Photo Club will have a meeting on Thursday, October 31 at ATC Room 201C at 12:30 pm.

It's another Game Day at the library! Come stop by Building 6 for some board game de-stress time.

Normal circulation has resumed at the library. Thank you for your patience during this transition. :)

We are excited to announce a series of exciting events happening at LCCC Northumberland Regional Center this week! Here's what's coming up:

El Di­a De los Muertos Celebration
Monday, October 28
5:30 PM
Room 409

We're joining the Spanish 101 class for a vibrant celebration of El Dia De los Muertos! Enjoy tacos, salsa, and Mexican wedding cookies, paint sugar skulls and watch a movie to learn about this beautiful tradition. All students, staff, and instructors are invited. Let's take time to remember our loved ones.

It's all Hocus Pocus!
Wednesday, October 30
Join us for our annual: It's All Hocus Pocus Day! Prepare for some Halloween fun with a special screening of "Hocus Pocus"! Join us for treats, potions, and some educational magic! Come dressed as your favorite character!

Trick or Treat! Halloween Treats for the Community
Thursday, October 31 at 6:00PM
In collaboration with the Senior Action Center, we are offering students and area residents special Halloween treats, including hotdogs, cocoa, and more. Stop by for some festive fun!

Nursing Career Fair and Health & Wellness Expo
Friday, November 1
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Explore exciting career opportunities in nursing and enjoy wellness activities, including yoga and Tai Chi sessions. Fuel up at our trail mix bar and discover free health & wellness resources!

Week of October 28 - November 1 Activities and Events

Pumpkin Decorating: Tuesday, October 29 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Lower-Level Lobby. This is a Pumpkin Decorating event not carving!

Monthly BINGO: Wednesday, October 30 - Starting at 2:00 PM, Room 102

Halloween: Thursday, October 31 - Wear your best Halloween Costume/Colors for a chance at the raffle. Please, no masks.

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

The members of the Alumni Association Board will meet on Monday, November 4 at 5:30 pm in Room 130 of the Educational Conference Center. A TEAMS phone in option is available...please contact me by noon on Monday, 11/4 if you would like a link emailed to you or if you plan to attend.

The members will be planning for upcoming events including the Cash Bingo on Nov 17 and spring 2025 activities. Meetings are open to all graduates and staff of the college.

Monday, October 28- Bring in your decorated pumpkins and spooky stories today for display and judging this week!

Tuesday, October 29- Halloween Themed Movie Night and Treats in the lobby at 6pm.

Wednesday, October 30- Join us in room 04 on the lower level for the Escape Room Board Game, Theme- Enchanted Forest at 5:25pm for a chance to win a gift card. Treats in the Lobby!

Thursday, October 31- Wear your best costume. Pumpkin decorating contest and spooky story contest winners announced!

Danna Saccone finished second overall during the Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference (EPAC) Championship race on Saturday, October 12 and finished fifth overall at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region XIX Championship meet Sunday, October 27. Congratulations to Dana on a successful season!

The Nanticoke/W. Nanticoke bridge will be closed beginning Monday, 10/28 at 7 a.m. through 6 p.m. Wednesday for inspection.

Motorists are advised to use the nearby bridge on state Route 29/South Cross Valley Expressway as an alternate route to cross the river.

Thank you and stay safe.

Today and tomorrow we are in offline circulation mode. Please have your library card with you as we cannot look up patron information. Thank you for your patience with us.

Join us for some Get to Know YOU Bingo from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm today in the student life lounge, 3rd Floor, Building 14.

Prizes awarded to everyone that achieves BINGO! Hope to see you there!

The LCCC History Club invites you to join us Tuesday, Oct 29 @ 12:30pm in Room 917 for the second World War II lecture of the FA-24 Semester which discusses one of the critical WW2 campaigns, the bold September 1944 Allied air and ground offensive into Holland.

The library will be in offline circulation mode on Monday Oct 28 and Tuesday Oct 29. This means we will be unable to set up new library cards, extend book due dates or check in any items during this time. We ask that you bring your library card with you these two days as we will be unable to look up names and ID numbers. If you have any questions, please let Alyssa Coleman know at acoleman@luzerne.edu or at 570-740-0439

Hey ACT101 students! Just a reminder that Snack Day is today, Thursday, October 24 at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Campus Center, bottom floor, Room 118. Hope you can all attend!

Club Meeting: Join the Stay Strong! Student Support Club today to connect with fellow students who share your interests. Our club focuses on mental health awareness, addiction, recovery, stigma, and more.

Visit us in Building 9, room 905, at the Student Lounge to meet the AREI Program staff.

The meeting kicks off at 12:30 PM, so swing by and share your positive energy to help someone in need!

The Annual HALLOWEEN BASH will be held on Thursday, October 31 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Technology Center - Building 12 Television Studio.

There will be free Pizza, Soda and Candy with live music by the group "Catchin'Yetis." There will also be a costume contest with CASH PRIZES and lots more fun.

The show will be broadcast on The CubeTV, Comcast Channel 9, WSFX Radio and on YouTube. The Bash is sponsored by the Cube-TV and the Student Government Association. BE SURE TO JOIN US ON HALLOWEEN DAY.

The fitness center will open at 7:30am, Friday, October 25.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

Correction: The library will be hosting a game day instead of a game night (it will be happening from 8-5 during our normal business hours).

Meet the Mentors-Peer Support Social
Thursday, October 24, 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 library will be operating in offline circulation mode on MONDAY OCTOBER 28 and TUESDAY OCTOBER 29. If you wish to check any books out, we ask that you bring your library card with you, as we will NOT be able to look up patrons by name. We are also unable to do renewals during this time. If you have any questions, please contact Alyssa Coleman at acoleman@luzerne.edu or at 570-740-0439 for more information.

Come join us at the library for a fun game night. We will have chess, checkers and other games out for free play.

The Psychology Club will be meeting at 1:15 pm this Thursday, Oct. 24, in Building 3, Room 312.

Attention all ACT101 Students:

Please join us for Snack Day on October 24 (a Tuesday) from 11am to 1pm. in the ACT101 office, room 118 in building 14, Campus Center

Contact Cindy Malkemes or Eddy Hernandez with any questions.

Hope to see you there!

The fitness center will open at 7:30am, Wednesday, October 23.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

Join us today for the 3rd Annual Diamond Project, hosted by the AREI Program and the Stay Strong! Student Support Club!

Come visit our table from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Campus Center, 3rd floor. Indulge in some delicious popcorn while you create and share your artwork, and take a well-deserved break from the stress of classes and exams.

Thank you for your support! We can't wait to see you there!

Don't forget the AREI Program and Stay Strong! Student Support Club's 3rd Annual Diamond Project tomorrow!

Join us on Tuesday, October 22, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Campus Center, 3rd floor. Enjoy tasty popcorn while creating and sharing your artwork, and take a break from class and exam stress.

If you're interested in the Stay Strong! Student Support Club, reach out to the AREI Program in Building 9, Office 904.

Esports free play day on the 22nd of October. Come play play some games and have fun. On the 3rd floor of building 14 (Campus Center) in the esports arena.