2005
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The Fricchione Day Care Center is awarded a Four Star Designation from the Keystone Stars Program, a childcare initiative funded by the State Department of Public Welfare, January. The designation is awarded to childcare providers that exceed State health and safety licensing requirements.
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2005
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Dr. Ronald Bulbulian, Dean of the College of Health and Human Services, is appointed to the editorial board of the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, January.
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2005
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Non-traditional adult students form the Organization of Adult Returning Students (OARS) to assist adult students in dealing with the realities of combining family life, work and school, January.
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2005
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To celebrate the University's 90th year, the alumni sponsor a trip to Italy in honor of St. Alphonsus Liguori, tracing the University's spiritual roots and exploring the richness and beauty of its Catholic identity and I.H.M. heritage, February 27-March 6.
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2005
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Marywood University joins with the Church throughout the world in paying tribute to Pope John Paul II with events during the week beginning April 3. A special candlelight vigil, including quiet prayer and readings from his writings to young adults, celebrates the Pope s interest and devotion to young people.
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2005
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The Audit Committee function of the Board is removed from the Finance Committee and made a standing committee, April 16.
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2005
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Internationally renowned sculptor Richard Nonas gives a lecture and slideshow presentation in the Marywood University Comerford Theatre, April 17. The program is part of Marywood s Distinguished Visiting Artist Lecture Series.
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2005
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Marywood University celebrates Earth Week with a series of events, April 18-22.
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2005
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Science students at Marywood establish a Student Affiliate Chapter of the American Chemical Society,April.
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2005
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A Groundbreaking Ceremony is held for the Robert J. Mellow Center for Athletics and Wellness, April 28.
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2005
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An honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree is conferred on Rev. Edward A. Malloy, C.S.C., President of the University of Notre Dame, who delivers the 2005 Commencement address, May 8.
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2005
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The first Master of Science degree in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science is conferred on Ryan Hartz, May 8.
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2005
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The Graduate Student Council is reorganized, Spring.
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2005
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The Center for Assistive Technology is opened, Spring.
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2005
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Dr. Ann Henry, a trustee of the University, travels to Africa with Sister Anne Munley to prepare for a summer African Sisters Education Collaborative program, June.
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2005
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Bethany Hall is converted into a residence for male students, Summer.
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2005
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Sister Kathleen Burns, Webmaster, spends a month in Africa training twenty-four Sisters from Ghana and Nigeria in the use of Technology, August.
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2005
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Marywood s core curricular purpose, Living Responsibly in an Interdependent World, is celebrated on Interdependence Day with a presentation by Sister Margaret Gannon, "Interdependence and Spirituality,"September 12.
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2005
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Dr. Kurt Torell assumes the position of Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, September.
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2005
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In solemn convocation, the University marks end of the 90th Anniversary Celebration and the 40th anniversary of Gaudium et Spes; Rev. J. Bryan Hehir addresses the assembly on Gaudium et Spes After 40 Years ; honorary doctorates are conferred on Father Hehir and Carolyn Dooley Gianturco, September 16.
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2005
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The Paul J. and Virginia Collins Shields Center for Visual Arts is dedicated, October 22.
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2005
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Marywood University and The Ballet Theatre of Scranton celebrate the 30th year in production of The Nutcracker, an annual holiday gift to the community, December 26-28.
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2005
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Sister Mary Reap, I.H.M., becomes First Vice President, Middle States Association Board of Trustees.
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2005
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Marywood University is included in the Top Tier for the third consecutive year in the U.S. News & World Report annual guide to the best U.S. colleges and holds a position in the 2006 edition of Best Universities-Masters in the North" list.
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