Thinking about joining the Alumni Association on the Irish Adventure in June 2026? Don't miss your chance to register by Thursday, July 17th to take advantage of our early incentive!

We already have 25 registered and paid travelers, and only a few spaces remain, so if you're serious about going, don't wait. Secure your spot today and get ready for an unforgettable journey!

To learn more about the trip including pricing visit our website at: https://www.luzerne.edu/alumni/travel/ or call me at ext. 7734. Thank you

Please join us in the Trailblazer Cafe, located on the upper floor of the Campus Center!

Todays Special: Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes with gravy, Green Beans with a 16oz fountain drink for only $7.00

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.

Have a Great Day!

Week of July 13 - 19 Activities and Events:

Monthly Movie: July 16, 2:00 PM in room 102. This months movie we will be showing "The Blind Side."

National Lottery Day: July 17, Center Wide. Stop by the front desk to get an exclusive Wilkes-Barre Center Lottery Ticket for your chance to win some cool LCCC prizes! Whiles supplies last.

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

Reminder to the college community that LCCC campus is a non smoking campus. All employees, students, visitors, and other College constituents are prohibited from using any and all tobacco and tobacco-related products on all College-owned and College-operated property. Additionally, please do not dispose any tobacco products on campus grounds.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Students, Faculty, and Staff;

Earlier this year, the Board of Trustees approved the adoption of a Student Financial Responsibility Agreement. Upon enrollment, all students are bound by the Luzerne County Community College Student Financial Responsibility Agreement.

Effective July 1, 2025, all students must electronically sign this agreement through their Self-Service account before registering for new classes. Continuing students will be required to sign a new agreement at least once per year, and completing this agreement will also be required as part of the initial College application process for new students.

For help accessing your Self-Service account, please contact the Help Desk: https://www.luzerne.edu/currentstudents/helpdesk.jsp.

Please contact the Business Office at 800-377-5222 option 3 with any questions specific to the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement.

We are preparing to place the next batch of dedicated commemorative brick at the College's Walk of Honor located near our Prospect Street entrance. These newly purchased bricks will be unveiled at this year's September 11th Remembrance Ceremony.

The bricks can be engraved with any sentiment you choose: you can recognize a loved one, add your name and grad year, or to honor a favorite faculty member. To view all sponsorship opportunities, visit the Walk of Honor website at www.luzerne.edu/woh or contact the alumni office for a brochure. The deadline to place your order to be included in this year's ceremony is Friday, August 8.

If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni office at 740-0734 or alumni@luzerne.edu

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 tutoring any of the courses that are listed, please contact me at tstefanski@luzerne.edu.

Courses: BIO 101, BIO 121, BIO 251 & Accounting Majors

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

Qualifications to Become a Peer Tutor:
-Have completed the course with a minimum of 3.3 GPA (B+)
-Have an overall GPA of 3.0
-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

The James T. Atherton Gymnasium will close on Monday, June 23, and is expected to reopen by Friday, August 22, 2025.

The closure will allow contractors, among other improvements, to remove the old bleachers and install new bleachers.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we make these important infrastructure improvements.

Health Science Center Blood Drive, July 22, 2025, 12:00pm-5:00pm
The LCCC EMS Program will be hosting a Blood Drive at the Corrozza Health Science Cente-Room 323. To schedule an appointment call Miller-Keystone at 800-223-6667 or visit GIVEaPINT.org and use code 8293. Thank you.

Hello Trailblazers!

Just to update and notify, there are NO bookstore accounts being used for FINANCIAL AID during Summer courses. Only for sponsorships.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the business office at 800-377-5222 or 570-740-0343 for more information.

Starting today (May 19th), we will be opening from 8 - 4pm during the week and closed on the weekends. We will return to our normal operating hours in the fall. Congrats to the class of 2025! :)

Starting Monday, May 5 the fitness center hours will be:

Monday - Thursday: 7am - 6pm
Friday: 7am - 5pm

*unless otherwise posted.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

It is not too soon to mark your calendars for the 33rd Annual Pennsylvania History Conference, to take place on Monday, October 13 in the large auditorium of the ECC.

The topic this year is "Abolitionism in Pennsylvania" and will feature esteemed historians from LCCC and the surrounding region who will together paint a picture of Pennsylvania as a hotbed of abolitionist activity.

All are invited as the event is free and open to the public.

Meter fees in the downtown Wilkes-Barre will be suspended for the holiday season. Suspension will begin Monday, November 25, 2024, at 8am through Monday, January 6, 2025. See article below.

https://www.timesleader.com/news/1674649/downtown-wilkes-barre-business-district-meter-fees-suspended-for-holidays

The LCCC Bookstore will be closed from 12:30 to 1:30 PM on Friday, July 11th, 2025.
We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you soon!

In the Cafe our special is 2 Hot Dogs with your choice of toppings, bag of chips and a 16oz fountain drink for $6 without drink $5

Soup today is Chili

Have a Great Day!

Join us in the Trailblazer Cafe for the lunch special for Tuesday, July 8, 2025:

Chicken Gyro with tzatziki sauce with 16 oz fountain drink for $7.00

Chicken Gyro with tzatziki sauce without a fountain drink for $6.00

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 (grill closes at 2 PM daily).

A variety of regular breakfast, snack and lunch options are available at a reasonable price with individual items ranging in price from $1.00 to $7.00 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.

Hope you have a great day!

The fitness center will open at 7:30am, Tuesday, July 8.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

Thursday Special wil be a Sausage with Peppers and Onion Hoagie, with Parsley Potatoes and a 16oz fountain drink for only $7

Have a Great Day!

Due to yesterday's gas leak much of the surrounding area is blocked off while they continue to resolve the issue. The Wilkes-Barre Center is open for business. We kindly ask faculty, staff, students and any visitors to use the back entrance.

If you have any questions, please call us at 570-740-0780.

Wednesday Special wil be a Italian Hoagie, bag of chips, pickle and a 16oz fountain drink for only $6

Hours of operation are 7:30 AM until 2:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Have a Great Day!

The fitness center will close at 4pm, Wednesday, July 2. Hours for Thursday, July 3 are 7:30am - 4pm.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

Please join us in the Trailblazer Cafe, located on the upper floor of the Campus Center!

Tuesday Special wil be a Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Mac and Cheese with a 16oz fountain drink for only $7.00

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.

Have a Great Day!

Special for today is a Fish Sandwich with side of fries, cauliflower and a 16oz fountain drink for $7.00

Thank you and have a great day!

Due to unforeseen circumstances the library is closed as of 1 pm on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Sorry for any inconvenience.

The Art Of Drawing Exhibition will be presented in the Schulman Gallery of Luzerne County Community College and will run from Friday, June 27, 2025 through Friday, August 01, 2025. The Exhibition features a spectacular array of original artistic drawings rendered by NEPA regional artists in a variety of drawing media.
The Opening Reception will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., which will include live piano music, light fare, and refreshments.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Gallery Hours: Mondays - Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Holidays and College Closings)

There will be an information session for Alumni Association's Irish Adventure Trip tomorrow, Thursday, June 26 at 6:30pm in the Educational Conference Center dining room. A representative from CIE Tours and Tucker Travel will be on hand to provide an overview of the trip and answer any questions. If you plan to attend please RSVP to blauer@luzerne.edu, ext. 7734 or 570-740-0734.

As a reminder here are some details:
The members of the alumni association are sponsoring a trip to Ireland in June 2026! The trip will include transportation from the college to airport*, airfare* and 9 days and 8 nights, 14 meals, transportation in Ireland and hotel stays. The group will travel the entire island with highlights including:

Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Ring of Kerry
Titantic Belfast
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Sheepdog Demo
...and much more!

For more information or a flyer contact the alumni office at ext. 7734 or https://www.luzerne.edu/alumni/travel/

*price is not factored into group rate -airfare will be released in July 2025.

Trailblazer Cafe Special for Wednesday, 6/25 will be Our Italian Stromboli with 16oz fountain drink for $5.50

Have a Great Day!

Trailblazer Cafe Special for Tuesday, 6/24

An All American Burger--Lettuce, tomato, onion, special sauce, and american cheese with french fries and a 16oz fountain drink for $7.00

Have a great day!

Stop up to the Trailblazer Cafe for the special today, 6/23, Baked Ham with choice of Pinneapple or Corn Bread Stuffing, Corn and a 16oz fountain drink for $7.00

Soup is Ham and Bean

Have a Great Day!

The Art Of Drawing Exhibition will be presented in the Schulman Gallery of Luzerne County Community College and will run from Friday, June 27, 2025 through Friday, August 01, 2025. The Exhibition features a spectacular array of original artistic drawings rendered by NEPA regional artists in a variety of drawing media.
The Opening Reception will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., which will include live piano music, light fare, and refreshments.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Gallery Hours: Mondays - Fridays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Closed Holidays and College Closings)

The LCCC Bookstore will be closed from Noon to 1 PM on Friday, June 20, 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you soon.

Week of June 23 - 27 Activities and Events:

Monthly BINGO: Tuesday, June 24 - 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Room 102. Come join us for a few rounds of BINGO. Win some cool prizes!

Financial Aid Onsite: Thursday, June 26 - 1:00pm - 4:30pm. Rob from Financial Aid will be onsite at the Wilkes-Barre Center to help students with any questions they have. Sign-up at the reception desk before all timeslots fill up.

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

Happy Taco Tuesday!
Today's soup of the day is Chili

The Trailblazer Cafe will be CLOSED on Wednesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 19, and reopen on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The Trailblazer Cafe will close early - at 1 PM - on Friday, June 20, 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you soon!

Happy Taco Tuesday!
Today's soup of the day is Chili

The Trailblazer Cafe will be CLOSED on Wednesday, June 18, and Thursday, June 19, and reopen on Friday, June 20, 2025.

The Trailblazer Cafe will close early - at 1 PM - on Friday, June 20, 2025.

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to serving you soon!

A new generation of artists will take center stage this week at â??40 Below: A Collection of Original Work From the Area's Best Whipper Snappers, a group exhibition.

The opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 20, at Marquis Art & Frame's 2nd Floor Gallery, 122 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre as part of this month's Third Friday Art Walk. Admission is free and open to the public.

The show features nearly 30 pieces from a diverse group of 10 artists, all between the ages of 25 and 40. There's no theme, just a wide mix of styles, mediums, and approaches under one roof!

There's also a strong LCCC presence in the lineup. Art instructors Keith Kratz and Joe Dillon will be displaying work alongside some recent alumni, including Kay Bruch, Shelby Ford, and Charli Lenz.

The show will remain open through July 18. For updates and additional information, follow Marquis Art & Frame on Facebook and Instagram.

Special today, Monday 6/16 in the Trailblazer Cafe will be Popcorn Chicken, homefries, vegetable and a 16oz fountain drink for $7

Have a Great Day!

The Berwick Center will be closed on Friday, June 20th. We will re-open on Monday ,June 23rd at 8:00 AM. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The fitness center hours for Friday, June 13 are 7:45am - 4pm.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

The LCCC Alumni Association Flea Market & Collectible Show is this Saturday, June 14 from 8:00am - 1:00pm in the Educational Conference Center parking lots. The show will feature more than 40 vendors selling a wide array of items from household items, flea market items, direct sales, food vendors, craft, jewelry and much more. We will have an alumni table with 50/50 raffles*, theme baskets and plenty of bargains. We've been keeping an eye on the weather and things are looking good at this point!

We're excited to welcome two new food vendors to this event!

All Belgium Waffles will be serving up delicious homemade waffles with a variety of sweet and savory toppings, along with fresh coffee.

United Flavors & Favors will feature beef or chicken empanadas, mac & cheese, and banana pudding. This stand is the creation of 2025 LCCC graduate Amanda Marrero, who will be debuting her culinary talents for the first time at this event.

Be sure to stop by and support both of these fantastic vendors!

The members of the Hi Lites Motor Club will have a car cruise from 10:00am - 1:00 pm in the adjacent parking lot near the Advanced Technology Center and feature a wide variety of cool cars! (weather dependent)

Plan to join us this Saturday from 8:00am - 1:00pm and do some bargain shopping and treasure hunting!

Bonnie

*It's not too late to buy your 50/50 raffles we have over $400 in prize money! Please give me a call if you need tickets - the drawing will be on June 16!

Week of June 16 - 20 Activities and Events:

National Mascot Day: Tuesday, June 17 - 11:00am - 1:00pm, Campus Wide. Blaze will be stopping by the Wilkes-Barre Center for a quick visit. Stop by and say Hi between 11am-1pm.

Wilkes-Barre Center Open Forum: Wednesday, June 18 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm, Room 102. Come join us for our open forum. Share your ideas on how to improve the center. Open to all students, faculty and staff.

Monthly Movie: Thursday, June 19 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm, Room 102. Come join us for this Months Movie. We will be showing "Mission Impossible."

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

Please join us in the Trailblazer Cafe, located on the upper floor of the Campus Center!

The special for today 6/11 is Stuffed Chicken Breast, mashed potatoes, vegetable with a 16oz. fountain drink for only $7.00

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.

Have a great day!

Week of June 9 - 13 Activities and Events:

National Flag Week: June 8 - 14, Center Wide. June 8th-14th is National Flag Week and June 14th is Flag Day. All week long we will be celebrating our flag. Stop by the reception area on the Upper-Level and fill out a Flag Day sheet. We will display these on Monday, June 16th.

National Ballpoint Pen Day: Tuesday, June 10 Upper-Level Lobby. Stop by the reception area and pick up a FREE LCCC Ballpoint pen. While supplies last!

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

There will be an information session for Alumni Association's Irish Adventure Trip on Thursday, June 26 at 6:30pm in the Educational Conference Center dining room. A representative from CIE Tours and Tucker Travel will be on hand to provide an overview of the trip and answer any questions. If you plan to attend please RSVP to blauer@luzerne.edu, ext. 7734 or 570-740-0734.

As a reminder here are some details:
The members of the alumni association are sponsoring a trip to Ireland in June 2026! The trip will include transportation from the college to airport*, airfare* and 9 days and 8 nights, 14 meals, transportation in Ireland and hotel stays. The group will travel the entire island with highlights including:

Blarney Castle
Cliffs of Moher
Ring of Kerry
Titantic Belfast
Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Sheepdog Demo
...and much more!

For more information or a flyer contact the alumni office at ext. 7734 or https://www.luzerne.edu/alumni/travel/

*price is not factored into group rate -airfare will be released in July 2025.

The fitness center will close at 5pm, Thursday, June 5 and the hours will be 7:30am - 4pm Friday, June 6.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

Join us in the Trailblazer Cafe for Parmesan Chicken and your choice of side plus a 16 oz fountain drink for $7.

Hope to see you there!

College Board is having a CLEP Exam Sale!

If you have or will take a CLEP exam between January 1, 2025, and August 31, 2025, you are eligible to purchase a 2nd CLEP exam at 50% off. The discount canâ??t be used on CLEP remote proctoring fees or on CLEP exams purchased prior to June 1, 2025. The discount cannot be applied to the on-site proctor fee ($15) at the college. The 2nd exam must be purchased between June 1, 2025, and August 31, 2025, and is limited to one CLEP exam per CLEP test taker.

When purchasing your 2nd exam, use promo code: CLEPSALE25 at checkout.

CLEP exams are a great way to save time, by not having to sit through a 15-week semester, and money, by earning credits at a much lower cost than the cost per credit for a 3 credit course at the college. For more information about the CLEP exams check out: https://www.luzerne.edu/career/clep.jsp

CLEP exams are given Monday â?? Friday, between 10am and 2pm. If youâ??d like to make an appointment to take a CLEP exam, either call Ursula at 570-740-0456 or email at uuhrin@luzerne.edu .

Please join us in the Trailblazer Cafe, located on the upper floor of the Campus Center! Our special for today, 6/03 will be Piggies, potato salad, roll with butter and a 16oz fountain drink for $7.00

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

Suggest/Request a special or soup and the staff will do what they can to add it to the rotation! Broadcast messages will announce any additional specials and/or soup of the day.

Hours of operation are 7:30am until 2:30am Monday through Friday. Breakfast is available until 10am and lunch is available from 10am until 2:30pm (grill closes at 2pm daily).

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.

Pre-made 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.

The LCCC Foundation Office is accepting scholarship applications through June 15, 2025. All interested students can apply on-line via the LCCC Scholarship Application website:

https://luzerne.awardspring.com

Students must be registered for Fall 2025 to apply. Questions about scholarships can be emailed to jyuhas@luzerne.edu

The Fitness Center will close at 5pm, Wednesday, May 28 and 4pm on Thursday, May 29.

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

Trailblazer Cafe Special May 22 will be Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and and Chefs choice vegetable for only $7

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

Hours of operation are 7:30am until 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Breakfast is available until 10am and lunch is available from 10am until 2:30pm (grill closes at 2 PM daily).

Pre-made 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.

The fitness center hours for Friday, May 23 are 7:45a-3p

Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience!

Week of May 26 - 30 Activities and Events:

Memorial Day: Monday, May 26 - College Closed

Commencement: Thursday, May 29 - Mohegan Sun Arena - 6:00 PM

Day After Graduation: Friday, May 30 - College Closed:

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

Trailblazer Cafe Special May 22 will be Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and and Chefs choice vegetable for only $7

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

Hours of operation are 7:30am until 2:30pm Monday through Friday.

Breakfast is available until 10am and lunch is available from 10am until 2:30pm (grill closes at 2 PM daily).

Pre-made 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:

Monday- Dollar Dog Day and Chicken Noodle as the Soup of the Day
Tuesday- Taco Tuesday and Chili as the Soup of the Day
Wednesday- Pasta with 2 sauce options and Chicken Tortellini as the Soup of the Day
Thursday- Meatball Hoagie with Chips and Beef Vegetable as the Soup of the Day
Friday- Fried Fish and fries with Italian Wedding as the Soup of the Day