The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Literacy Committee invite you to share in the magic of the Holiday Season with the children from our Head Start Program by "adopting" a child for whom to purchase Holiday presents. Faculty, staff, and student clubs can sponsor a child as an individual or as a group.

The ornaments with the information about each child are posted and available in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department in Building 3, Room 319 beginning on Monday, November 11.

When you choose your child, DO NOT remove the ornament from the wall. Take the photocopy of your child's corresponding ornament out of the corresponding folder on the door - look for either the gingerbread man, the Christmas tree, or the snowflake folder. They are all numbered. Write your name next to the number you chose, next to the file. You can keep the copy from the folder.

If no one is in the office suites when you choose your child, please email either Martha Pezzino at mpezzino@luzerne.edu, or Janis Seeley at jseeley@luzerne.edu.

We thank you in advance for your generosity and kindness. For many of these children, the gifts you give them will likely be the only Christmas presents these children receive.

We request that you choose your child no later than Tuesday, November 26 and return the wrapped gifts by Monday, December 9 to the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department, Room 319.

In honor of Veterans Day, the Wellness Committee will kick off the Winter Warrior Warmup Sock Collection for local veterans. The LCCC Wellness Committee has partnered with Heroes Hearthstone from Dallas, PA.

Heroes Hearthstone is a Pennsylvania-proud, registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, supported by volunteers and funded through donations and grants.

New, unworn socks can be dropped off at the Fitness Center Desk, second floor, building 14, in front of the Student Life office, third floor, building 14, and building 5. If you would like a basket for your area, please contact Miranda (mcosta@luzerne.edu)

Sock drive ends December 11.

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

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

The Trailblazer Cafe will close at 1 PM on Friday, November 15, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Gluten free hamburger buns are available. One fryer is dedicated to only French fries.

A variety of regular breakfast, snack and lunch options are available at a reasonable price with individual items ranging in price from $.75 to $5.99 with some salad bar items priced by weight.

Premade breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit, breakfast bars, fried appetizers, chicken tenders, fries, as well as salad bar with make your own and pre-made salad options, made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, and cheesesteaks are regular menu items. Daily made soups are also available.

Drink options include Ellis Coffee, Pepsi products - fountain and bottled, energy drinks, tea, Gatorade, milk, etc.

Daily Lunch Specials:
Friday - Fried Fish and fries with Italian Wedding as the Soup of the Day

See the Staff or Student Intranet, College social media, or visit the Trailblazer Cafe for full menu options and pricing.

BASIC Club will be meeting Thursday, 11/14 at 12:30pm in Building 12 room 211.

Everyone is welcome to join us!

Therapy Dogs will be at the Pittston Center this evening. Please visit them in Room 04 on the lower level from 5:15 to 6:15pm!

Stuck inside Area 51, with all of its strange, otherworldly mysteries, can you and your team figure out the clues needed to escape before the unthinkable happens?

Test your luck in our Extraterrestrial themed escape rooms.

Student Life invites all students/faculty/staff to participate in the Escape Room coming to Campus Center 3rd floor tomorrow, November 14.

Come with a group of friends or as an individual and we will find a team for you. First groups will be let into the escape rooms at 11:00 AM. End time will be 2:00 PM.

If you have any questions feel free to to reach out: trussell@luzerne.edu

The Luzerne Men's Basketball team had a tough match on the road last night.

Final Score:
Luzerne - 47
Williamson College of the Trades - 73

Melvin Egbeto-16 points, 3 assists, 2 steals
Kaprie Cottle-10 points, 2 assists
Current Record: 1-1

Next game Saturday (11/16) Home vs. RCSJ-Glouster 1:00 PM

The Grill will be closed today, 11/13--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!

Students, staff, and instructors are invited to a special event on Wednesday, November 13, to meet Chip, the Drug Dog!

Join the Survey of Drugs class in Room 403 at LCCC: NRC to learn about Chip's important role in working alongside law enforcement to detect drugs. This is a great opportunity to see how K9 units assist in keeping our communities safe and gain insight into their work.

We hope to see you there!

Date: Wednesday, November 13
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Room 403, LCCC: NRC

Club Meeting: Join the "Stay Strong! Student Support Club" today to connect with fellow students who share your interests. Stop by Building 9, room 905, at the Student Lounge to meet the AREI staff.

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

The Business Club will meet on Wednesday, November 13 at 12:15pm in room 715, Building 7. All are welcome to attend!

Be sure to stop by the library this Friday to play some games from our Board Game Collection!

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

Stop by Building 9, room 905, at the Student Lounge to meet the AREI staff.

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

Free Play Day tomorrow from 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m in the Esports Arena located on the 3rd floor of building 14! Come by, have fun and game on!

The LCCC Hazleton Center is running a Helping the Homeless Donation Drive to get items to assemble blessing bags to be donated to the local Homeless Shelter in recognition of Homeless and Hunger Awareness week, which occurs the week before Thanksgiving every year. The link to our Amazon wish list is included, if you'd like to donate:
www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1DSVL1WUL8Z8G?ref_=wl_share

Week of November 11 - 8 Activities and Events

Veterans Day: Monday, November 11

King's College Transfer Student Day: Tuesday, November 12 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Lower-Level Lobby. A representative from King's College will be onsite to discuss transferring with students. Time slots are limited, please sign up with the reception desk.

Expected "Fork Over Love" Food Delivery: Tuesday, November 12 - Time TBD

Monthly BINGO: Wednesday, November 13 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Room 102

Financial Aid Wilkes-Barre Center Visit: Rob from Financial Aid will be here to help students answer any questions about their financial aid. Thursday, November 14 - 12:00pm - 4:00 pm, Room 204

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

In search for Cafeteria trays you can return to cafeteria or contact Donna Sedlak at extention 7476 and she will be able to pick them up from your building.

Thank you and have a great day!

The Psychology Club will now be meeting on Tuesday, November 12, at 1:15 p.m. in Building 3, Room 312.

Congratulations to the Men's Basketball team on their home opening win last night!

Final Score:
Luzerne - 88
RCJS - 53

Vagiba Donzo-18 points, 15 rebounds, 4 blocks
Sedrick Beasley-19 points, 10 rebounds
Gabriel Preston-15 points
Tyler Collins-13 points

Current Record: 1-0

Next game Tuesday (11/12) Away vs. Williamson 7:00 PM

Specials in the Trailblazer Cafe for Thursday, November 7, 2024, include various chicken fries for $5.00 each - add a 16 oz drink to the chicken fries for $5.99 each:

Dill Pickle Chicken & Fries - chopped chicken tender over fries with dill pickle seasoning

Buffalo Chicken & Fries - chopped chicken tender over fries with buffalo sauce and blue cheese

Garlic Parm Chicken & Fries - chopped chicken tender over fries with garlic parmesan seasoning

Gluten free hamburger buns are available. One fryer is dedicated to only French fries.

Hours of operation are 7:30 AM until 2:30 PM Monday through Friday. Breakfast is available until 10 AM and lunch is available from 10 AM until 2:30 PM.

A variety of regular breakfast, snack and lunch options are available at a reasonable price with individual items ranging in price from $.75 to $5.99 with some salad bar items priced by weight.

Premade breakfast sandwiches, fresh fruit, breakfast bars, fried appetizers, chicken tenders, fries, as well as salad bar with make your own and pre-made salad options, made-to-order sandwiches, burgers, and cheesesteaks are regular menu items. Daily made soups are also available.

Drink options include Ellis Coffee, Pepsi products - fountain and bottled, energy drinks, tea, Gatorade, milk, etc.

Hope to see you there - Have a great day!

The College will hold a Veterans Day program on Monday, November 11, in honor of our College's students, faculty and staff, and all who have served our country.

The program will be held at 11 a.m. in front of the Patrick J. Solano Veterans Center, in Building 14, at the Main Campus.

The program also will be livestreamed at 11 a.m. on the College's website for those who cannot attend in person.

Please make time in your schedule to attend or view this special program in honor of all Veterans.

All are welcome.

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.

There will be an organizational meeting for the Adult Learners Association today, Thursday November 7 at 2pm in the Student Life 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

*Flash Sale starting 11/7/24-11/11/24*

25% off Campus United apparel online and in store.

The Peer Mentor program and Gaming Club are hosting a GAMING SOCIAL in the Student Life Lounge and Esports Arena on the third floor of Building 14 today from 11am - 2pm. Stop by in between classes or come take a break from schoolwork and play some exciting games!! A variety of board games, puzzles, and video games will be available to play. There will also be a few switch game tournaments such as heave ho, Mario kart, switch esports, Mario party, just dance, etc. We hope to see you there!

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.

Educators of Tomorrow Club will meet Wednesday 11-13 at 1:30 pm in room 312. All ECE and Education students are welcome to attend.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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!

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.