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CU-Lock Haven to host comedian Ryan Erwin

LOCK HAVEN — Commonwealth University-Lock Haven will host comedian Ryan Erwin on Wednesday, Apr. 3 from 7-8 p.m. in the Sloan Auditorium on campus. Erwin describes himself as “sassy and gassy” and his first comedy special Vertical Claps is streaming with Dry Bar Comedy. He recorded his debut comedy album “Thank you, Thank you” with Helium Records and it debuted at No. 2 on iTunes Charts. Originally from Utah, he got his start at Wiseguys Comedy Club where he worked with greats like Fortune Feimster and Tom Papa. He performs at college campuses and corporate events across ...

3 Williamsport Area School District OM teams advance to state finals

Three of the five Williamsport Area School District Odyssey of the Mind teams that competed in the Regional Tournament in Berwick are headed to the State Finals — all on first-place wins. This year’s contending teams from WASD were represented by Cochran Primary School, Curtin ...

Montoursville places 10th in Academic Decathlon state finals

Montoursville Area High School placed 10th in the recent Academic Decathlon State Finals which were held at Carlisle High School, according to a press release. Montoursville also was fourth out of seven teams in the small-school division. Melody Rzeszotarski, senior, became the first ...

Lock Haven to host the program ‘Rethink Poverty’

LOCK HAVEN — Commonwealth University-Lock Haven will host the program, “Rethink Poverty,” a Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) experience in partnership with Northcentral Area Health Education Center, on Monday, March 25, from 4-7 p.m. in the Parsons Union Building Multipurpose Room. The event will be a hands-on learning session about poverty, where participants will have the opportunity to experience what life is like for thousands of low-income individuals and families. The interactive event will promote poverty awareness, increase understanding and inspire local ...

‘Let Her Voice Be Heard’ free event coming to Lock Haven

LOCK HAVEN — Commonwealth University-Lock Haven will host the event, “Let Her Voice Be Heard,” on Thursday, March 28, in honor of Women’s History Month. The event will begin at 6 p.m. in the Willis Health Professions Greenberg Auditorium, room 105. The event, which is free and open to the public, will include live readings, an announcement of the President’s Award for Distinguished Work in the Advancement of Women’s Issues nominees and winners and the winners of the Virginia Martin Gender Issues Essay Contest. Refreshments will be served. The event is sponsored by the ...

Lock Haven to host health, PE major showcase on April 2

LOCK HAVEN, — The Commonwealth University-Lock Haven Admissions Office will host a major showcase on Tuesday, April 2, which will include a behind-the-scenes look at health and physical education program faculty and current students at The Haven. The showcase on April 2 will be take place from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Durrwachter Alumni Conference Center, 10 Susquehanna Ave., first floor. During the event, attendees will explore departmental classrooms and facilities; learn more about coursework, projects and career development; connect with current students and faculty for ...