LCCC will be on a compressed schedule. https://www.luzerne.edu/compressed/

The Great American Smokeout is an important observance that reminds us of the value of good health and the steps required to help achieve it. Nov. 21 is a good day to quit and a good day to begin a healthier life.

The American Cancer Society is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to provide support, from the first steps of making a plan to living a healthy, smoke-free life. To find out more, visit
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/risk-prevention/tobacco/great-american-smokeout.html
or call 1-800-227-2345

A.F.T.E.R. 2025-2026
AFTER SCHOOL CARE AT THE GREATER PITTSTON YMCA

Active. Friends. Tutoring. Educational. Recreational.

An After School program designed for children grades K-5. The Program provides homework assistance, a healthy snack and dinner, active play/swim lessons, social interactions with peers and adults in a safe environment. The program is designed to keep kids active and engaged in activities that support learning and growth in and out of the classroom.

Homework Assistance
Supervised Athletic Play/Organized Games and Activities
Swim Lessons on Tuesday and Thursday
S.T.E.A.M. Curriculum
Arts and Crafts
Healthy Snack and Dinner Daily

This program is for children of parents who attend
LCCC Pittston Center night classes. This Program will run off the LCCC calendar. The Program hours are 3:30pm - 8:00pm and will run Monday through Thursday.

Closed :
March 3 - March 9
March 19
April 17 - April 21
Last Day May 16
* Closed on all LCCC snow days and cancellations*

WHEN: Spring 2025 Semester
TIMES: From 3:30pm to 8:00pm Monday to Thursday
COST: 4 Days Per Week $112
3 Days Per Week $90
2 Days Per Week $64

Contact:
Alexandra Dewey
Childcare Director
Email: Alexandra.Dewey@wvymca.org

or

Samantha Patterson
Pittston Center Director
Email: spatterson@luzerne.edu

Week of November 25 - 29 Activities and Events

Holiday Door Decorating Contest Begins: Monday, November 25 - Wednesday, December 11. Voting will be held on December 12. Door decorations must be removed by December 18. See the reception desk for more information.

Wilkes-Barre Center Open Forum: Tuesday, November 26 - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Room 102

Thanksgiving Recess - College Closed: Thursday, November 28 - Monday, December 2. Classes resume Tuesday, December 3.

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

The Luzerne Men's Basketball team had a tough home game yesterday.

Final Score:
Luzerne - 65
Sussex County Community College - 76

Sedrick Beasley-15 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
Vagiba Donzo-13 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists
Kaprie Cottle-10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists
Current Record: 1-3

Next game Saturday (11/23) Home vs. Northampton 1:00 PM

The water service will be disrupted between the hours of 1 PM and 5 PM at the Joseph A. Paglianite Culinary Arts Institute on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Restroom facilities during that time are available at the Francis S. and Mary Gill Carrozza, R.N. Health Sciences Center down the street.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding as we make this necessary repair to the water service.

Thank you and have a good day.

Join the members of the LCCC Alumni Association at the Mohegan Sun Arena to see the Wilkes-Barre / Scranton Penguins for two exciting FANtastic games! Your $22 ticket will include one lower level seat in the red zone (sections 102 & 103), a penguin's giveaway voucher and a chance to win a special incentive - either seats on the Pens bench for warm-up or a ride on the Fanboni.

Outing dates are:
Saturday, January 18 vs. Belleville Senators - (order deadline is 1/2/2025);
Saturday, March 8 vs. Belleville Senators - St. Patty's Day Celebration (order deadline is 2/20/2025);

Puck drop is 6:05pm for both games. Order tickets online at www.luzerne.edu/alumni or you can stop by the alumni office room 208G in the campus center or call 570-740-0734 (ext. 7734 on campus).

Hope to see you there!

Join us today at 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Campus Center, 3rd floor, as we share uplifting messages and spread positivity. Enjoy delicious popcorn while you write affirmation messages on cards to "pay it forward" to someone in need of a little extra support.

Want to learn more about the Stay Strong! Student Support Club? Visit the AREI staff in Building 9, Office 904, for more details.

"Inspire someone today, make a difference tomorrow."

This CIS club will meet at 12:30pm in room 725 on Wednesday, November 27. All are welcome to attend.

The members of the Adult Learners Assoc & The NAACP/Multicultural Club have set up collection boxes on the Main Campus to collect donations for local children through the Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign.

These boxes are located in the Gymnasium, Campus Center near the Student Life Lounge, Building 5 and the Technology Center. Please consider making a donation of a new unwrapped toy to benefit a child in Luzerne/Lackawanna county.

The drive will take place through Wednesday, December 11. Thank you.

Spend the afternoon with us on Wednesday, November 20, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM at the Campus Center, 3rd floor, as we share uplifting messages and spread positivity. Enjoy delicious popcorn while you write affirmation messages on cards to "pay it forward" to someone in need of a little extra support.

Want to learn more about the Stay Strong! Student Support Club? Visit the AREI staff in Building 9, Office 904, for more details.

"Inspire someone today, make a difference tomorrow."

The NAACP/Multicultural Club will be hosting their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday 11/21 from 10:30am to 1:00pm in the cafeteria. The cost will be $6.00. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit the scholarship fund.

The Photo Club will meet Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11 am in Building 12 Room 201-C.

Thank you to all who have "adopted" a Head Start child this holiday season, but we still have more that need to be sponsored.

The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the Literacy Committee invite faculty, staff, and student clubs to sponsor a child and purchase holiday gifts for them. Stop by the faculty suites in building 3, or email Janis Seeley or Martha Pezzino to sponsor a Head Start child.

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.

The DEADLINE for submissions for our fall issue = 11/22.

Remember, we're emulating Edgar Allan Poe this time, so make your POEMS or SHORT STORIES or 6-WORD STORIES about love, death, murder, science fiction, or ghosts. Non-fiction REVIEWS can also work.

Ask questions OR submit your work to ablaze@luzerne.edu.

Write on!

The fitness center hours are Monday - Thursday 7a - 7p and
Friday 7a -5p. Unless otherwise posted.

Thank you!!

Did you happen to sample the mystery flavor at the Welcome Back Bash in September?? Are you curious if your guess was correct??

The mystery flavor was released on the Pepsi and Mountain Dew websites and they revealed that the flavor for Mt. Dew VooDew 2024 was "Pink Fruit Candy".

Hope you had fun guessing and that you were correct.
Have a great day!

Week of November 18 - 22 Activities and Events

Spirit Week: Monday, November 18 to Friday, November 22: Visit the Wilkes-Barre Center for more information.

Wilkes-Barre Center Toys-for-Tots Collection Begins: Monday, November 18 to Friday, December 6 - Collection box can be found on the Upper-Level Reception Area. Students who bring in an item will receive one raffle ticket per item.

Misericordia University Transfer Student Day: Tuesday, November 19 - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Lower-Level Lobby. A representative from Misericordia University will be onsite to discuss transferring with students. Time slots are limited, please sign up with the reception desk.

Monthly Movie: Thursday, November 21 - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Room 102.

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

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 LCCC History Club invites you to join us Tuesday, Nov 19 @ 12:30pm in Room 917 for the third World War II lecture of the FA-24 Semester which discusses one of the critical WW2 campaigns, the massive October 1944 Allied effort to recapture the Philippines from a very determined foe, Imperial Japan.

Fall into a New Career in the Trades & Technology field!

Career Services will be hosting a Trades & Technology Career Fair on Wednesday, November 20, from 10am-1pm in building 12. The Fair will feature over 20 employers looking to hire LCCC students. This is your opportunity to speak with employers about FT, PT jobs, and internships. Get a jump on a new career and win PRIZES!

The Luzerne Men's Basketball team had a tough loss at home this past weekend, coming down to the final shot of the game.

Final Score:
Luzerne - 63
Rowan College of South Jersey-Gloucester - 65

Vinny Garrett-24 points, 6 rebounds
Sedrick Beasley-15 points, 5 rebounds
Current Record: 1-2

Next game Tuesday (11/19) Home vs. Sussex 6:00 PM

Free play day this Wednesday, November 20 from 10am-2pm in the Esports Arena on the 3rd floor of the Campus Center (building 14). Come by, have fun, and decompress!

Come out to support the math club at our bake sale today! We will be at the the Campus Center (3rd Floor) today from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM and tomorrow from 12:30PM - 2:00 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.