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First Posted: 12/2/2012

MU students tour Philadelphia exhibit

Misericordia University students Andrea Carr, Marina Painter, Maia Painter and Jacob Hebda, all of Dallas, and Nick Delmar, of recently toured the Maya 2012: Lords of Time exhibit at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology in Philadelphia for an Honors Exploration Seminar.

The special exhibit takes visitors back to the time of the ancient Mayans and their complex calendar system and civilization through various interactive experiences.

King’s students participate in forum

King’s College students Laura Panzitta, of Dallas, Lauren Parrish, of Trucksville, and Christopher Prater and Laurie Shevock, both of Shavertown, recently participated in the Eighth Annual Forum of the McGowan School of Business at the Union League of Philadelphia.

Panzitta is a senior majoring in accounting, Parrish is a junior majoring in business management, Prater is a junior majoring in finance and Shevock is a senior majoring in accounting.

The event consists of a one-hour mentoring session, many led by King’s alumni, followed by a meal in a professional business setting and a presentation by a guest speaker.

Thede is finalist for Sem Service Award

William Thede, of Dallas, was one of eight Wyoming Seminary seniors nominated for a 2012 Alumni Service Award during Sem’s recent Homecoming festivities.

The award recognizes exceptional student leadership and service to the campus community.