Robert P. Wolensky, adjunct professor of history and sociology at King's College, was recently awarded a Fulbright fellowship for a research project based at the University of Exeter in England. The study involves a comparison of the anthracite coal industry of Northeastern Pennsylvania and the British coal mining industry, specifically on the topic of labor relations and mineral rights access.  He will take up residency in Exeter for a period of five months where he will be joined in the study by faculty in the University's History Department.

A native of the Wyoming Valley, Wolensky has authored or co-authored books on the tropical storm Agnes flood of 1972, the Knox mine disaster of 1959, the garment workers industry between 1944-2000, and the Avondale mine disaster of 1869.

His most recent book is titled, "Anthracite Labor Wars: Tenancy, Italians, and Organized Crime in the Northern Coalfield of Northeastern Pennsylvania, 1897-1959."  A graduate of Central Catholic High School, Kingston, he earned an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Villanova University and an master's and doctorate in the same discipline from Penn State University.

Wolensky has been an adjunct professor at King's since 2005.  He has also lectured in several classes and engaged in research projects and historical preservation projects with King's faculty and staff.

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From salsa dancing lessons to Garba performances celebrating the Navatri Festival, the Office of Diversity at King’s College has brought a variety of cultural experiences to campus to enrich the lives of students, faculty, and staff, and the local community.

To continue this tradition of highlighting cultural performances from around the world, King’s Office of Diversity will host a free public performance of the Ngoma Dance Celebration by The Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in the George P. Maffei II Theatre.

“The Ngoma Dance Celebration will be one of the premiere culture enriched events offered this year,” said Nathan Ward, director of diversity. “It’s an exciting performance of African drum and dance.”

The Imani Edu-Tainiers African Dance Company is a non-profit organization in Lancaster. They travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, performing traditional African dancing at venues including college campuses.

The George P. Maffei II Theatre is located in the Administration Building on North River Street. For further information on the events, contact Nathan Ward, director of diversity at King’s College, at 208-5898 or e-mail nathanward@kings.edu.

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The Imani Edu-Tainers African Dance Company will perform traditional African music and dance during a free public performance on Dec. 5 at King’s College.

The Education Department at King’s College was recently reaccredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).  This accreditation covers the department’s initial teacher preparation programs and its post bachelor’s degree teacher preparation programs.

The Education Department offers bachelor’s degree programs in PK-4 (pre-school – grade 4), and specified secondary areas (grades 7-12) in biology, chemistry, citizenship, English, French, general science, mathematics, physics, social studies and Spanish. The department also offers special education courses to students who wish to obtain dual certification in either PK-8 or 7-12. Additionally, advanced degree programs are offered for reading specialist certification, English as a Second Language (ESL) certification and an autism endorsement. A post-baccalaureate program or “Fast Track” route to initial certification is available to all candidates who have earned a bachelor’s degree and who have an appropriate major.

King’s College’s Education Department remains the only Wyoming Valley institution of higher learning and one of only four private colleges or universities in Pennsylvania to earn this prestigious accreditation. The program received its initial five-year NCATE accreditation in 2008.

The accreditation does not include individual education courses that the institution offers to P-12 educators for professional development, relicensure, or other purposes.

The mission of the Education Department is to “prepare reflective practitioners who are recognized for their vision, motivation, knowledge, skills and dispositions as they develop, manage and monitor communities of learning in a diverse and complex world.”

The King’s undergraduate and graduate programs met every NCATE standard, including candidates knowledge, skills and dispositions; assessment system and unit evaluation; field experiences and clinical practice; diversity; faculty qualifications, performance and development; and, unit governance and resources.

NCATE (www.ncate.org) accredits more than 600 institutions of higher learning by insuring adherence to performance-oriented standards.  NCATE accredited institutions produce two-thirds of the nation’s new education graduates each year.

“This accreditation would not have been possible without the assistance of the local education community,” said Nicholas Holodick, Vice president for Academic Affairs at King’s.  “Many of the members of the local education community who we work with on student teaching and other projects were invaluable resources in sharing information on the King’s program with NCATE representatives."

NCATE accreditation standards incorporate the model state licensing principles developed by a task force of the Council of Chief State School Officers.  The U.S. Department of Education recognizes NCATE as a specialized accrediting body for schools, colleges, and departments of education. Founded in 1954 by the teaching profession and the states, NCATE is composed of more than 30 professional and policymaker organizations.

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King’s College faculty members Dr. Michelle Schmude, chair of the Mass Communications Department, and Dr. Scott Weiland, assistant professor of mass communications, co-wrote the academic article, titled "Non-Profits VS For-Profits in the Game of Social Media: Critical Observations and Reflections,” which was recently published in the “Journal of Mass Communications and Journalism.”

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Dr. Michelle Schmude

Dr. Scott Weiland

The King’s College Community recently recognized employees for their service during an annual Patron’s Day Mass held in conjunction with the Feast of Christ the King.

Four members of the faculty and staff were each recognized with the Christi Regis Award, which is presented to faculty and administrators completing 20 years of service to King’s.  The award was established by the King’s College Board of Directors in 1966, the 20^th anniversary of the College, and has been presented every year since.

Five members of the King’s staff were recognized with the Twenty Year Service Award.

Recipients of the Christi Regis Award pictured, from left, are Brian Pavlac, professor and chair of the history department; Joseph Rish, associate professor and chair of the political science department; Kim Cardone, major gifts officer; Rev. John Ryan, C.S.C., president of King’s and presenter of the awards; and Marc Marchese, professor of human resources management.

Recipients of the Twenty Year Award pictured, from left, include Joseph Sinavage, facilities department; Father Ryan; and Molly Saxton, facilities department.  Absent from photo were Cheryl Belles, business office and Robert Krispin and Jay Berry, both of the facilities department.

At a reception following the Mass, all employees who served King’s for at least 10 years and who are celebrating “milestone” anniversaries were presented with a pin.  Following are employees who were recognized for their service anniversaries.

45 years: Edward “Ned” McGinley and Robert Paoletti

35 years: Robert Doran, John McKeown, Lucyann Skvarla, and Mary Smith

30 years: Rita Cross, Lana MacGowan, Janet Mead, and Joanne Santarelli

25 years: Nick Holodick, Don Sipple, and James Wallace

15 years: Alix Besecker, Jean Denion, Joseph Evan, Janice Gavlick, Sue Henry, Marie Lendacky, Paul Lindenmuth, Joann Matt, Debra McCulloch, Marian Palmeri, Chris Pasquini, Donna Pegg, Denise Reboli, William Reynolds, William Shergalis, Robert Yenkowski, and Jennifer Yonkoski

10 years: Patricia Auker, Robert Bly, Melisa Ciocco, Kimberly Fabbri, Richard Gray, Mary Gruver, Jocelyn Hook, Lee Klemash, Linda Kline, John McAndrew, and Tara Shawver.

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Dr. Jennifer McClinton-Temple, professor of English at King’s College, published the article, titled “Expressing ‘Irishness’ in Three Irish American Autobiographies,” in “New Hibernia Review/Iris Eireannach Nua.”

She also recently presented the paper, titled “Negotiating Irishness Down Under in Peter Carey’s ‘True History of the Kelly Gang’,” at the American Conference on Irish Studies at the Community College of Rhode Island.

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Dr. Jennifer McClinton-Temple

The William G. McGowan School of Business at King’s Collegehas maintained its business accreditation by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International). Founded in 1916, AACSB International is the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools that offer undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degrees in business and accounting.

AACSB Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education, and has been earned by 687 colleges and universities in the United States and more than 40 foreign countries.  Fewer than five percent of the world's business programs receive the accreditation.

The William G. McGowan School of Business was established in 1990 and is named in honor of the late William G. McGowan '52, founder and CEO of MCI Communications Corporation. William G. McGowan's vision, energy and achievement distinguished him as a leader in the world of business and in the field of telecommunications. The McGowan School of Business stands as a sign of his commitment to the support of higher education and his love for his Alma Mater.  The School of Business offers students a comprehensive business education through its core curriculum and through majors in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources Management, International Business, Marketing, and Management.

“We are proud of the accomplishments of the William G. McGowan School of Business. Our talented faculty has worked together with a shared vision in creating a world-class Business School with unique programs that are second to none. Our students and alumni continue to achieve and have proven themselves competitive in their professional careers,” said Barry H. Williams, Dean of the William G. McGowan School of Business.

“It takes a great deal of commitment and determination to earn and maintain AACSB Accreditation,” said Robert D. Reid, executive vice president and chief accreditation officer of AACSB International. “Business schools must not only meet specific standards of excellence, but their deans, faculty, and professional staff must make a commitment to ongoing continuous improvement to ensure that the institution will continue to deliver the highest quality of education to students.”

AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) mission is to advance quality management education worldwide through accreditation, thought leadership, and value-added services. As the premier accreditation body for institutions offering undergraduate, master's, and doctorate degrees in business, the association also conducts a wide array of conferences and seminar programs at locations throughout the world. AACSB's global headquarters is located in Tampa, Florida, USA and its Asia Pacific headquarters is located in Singapore.

To learn more about The William G. McGowan School of Business at King’s College visit www.kings.edu. Or to learn more about AACSB International accreditation, visit the accreditation section of the AACSB International Web site at: http://www.aacsb.edu/accreditation/.

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Local artist Michael Hiscox of Dallas will convey the action and energy of human activity in a collection of works during an exhibition, titled “Spirited Energy,” in the Widmann Gallery at King’s College.

Hiscox will display a collection of works in a variety of media, ranging from watercolors to graphite, from Monday, Jan. 13, through Monday, Feb. 24, in the Widmann Gallery, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, located between North Franklin and North Main streets.

“Action and energy are infectious aspects of life that can be observed and felt through various occurrences, much of which stem from human activity,” Hiscox said. “My goal through my art is to convey this energy found in music, as well as running and other human movements, capturing the spirit, emotion, and craft of each outlet.”

Hiscox has earned awards in several competitions, including the Luzerne County Fair, Fine Arts Fiesta, and the Rossetti Memorial Art Exhibit. He earned a bachelor’s degree in illustration from the University of the Arts and a master's in Art Education from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania. He has taught at the Noble School of Kutztown, the Philadelphia Arts in Education summer program, and Sue Hand's Imagery, where he learned the craft as a student.

Hiscox will discuss his craft during a Meet-the-Artist reception from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, in the Widmann Gallery. The exhibition is free and open to the public. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, as arranged. The Gallery is closed on national holidays and during scheduled breaks throughout the academic year. For more information, contact Michelle Leonard, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5328.

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“Laid Back Bass,” a watercolor by Michael Hiscox will be on display in the “Spirited Energy” exhibition in the Widmann Gallery at King’s College.

Dr. Gregory Bassham, professor of philosophy at King’s College, recently published an essay titled “Virtue-Centered Approaches to Education: Prospects and Pitfalls” in Michael W. Austin, ed., “Virtues in Action: New Essays in Applied Virtue Ethics.”

Dr. Bassham also published an article titled “Mearsheimer’s Mistakes: Why Colleges Should (and Inevitably Do) Provide Moral Guidance” in the journal “Expositions,” as well as a review of Alister McGrath’s “C. S. Lewis: A Life” in the journal “Mythlore.”

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Dr. Gregory Bassham

Robert McGonigle, associate vice president for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at King's College, successfully completed the 2013 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Student Affairs Law and Policy Certificate Program, covering legal research, federal and state courts and statues, FERPA, Title IX, discrimination, employment issues, and academic fraud.

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Robert McGonigle

Rev. Anthony Grasso, C.S.C., professor of English at King’s College, recently presented a paper entitled, “Luther’s Theology of the Cross: Redemptive Suffering and Vivian Bearing’s Death in Margaret Edson’s Play, ‘Wit,’” at the Northeast Regional Meeting of the Conference on Christianity and Literature, held at St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights, N.Y.

This year’s conference theme was “Literature of Luther: The Individual, Freedom and Grace,” in advance of the upcoming 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. Father Grasso’s essay was accepted for publication in a volume to commemorate the conference, “Literature of Luther: The Individual, Freedom and Grace,” by Wipf & Stock Publishers, Eugene, Oregon.

Father Grasso also had his poem accepted in this year’s “Poetry in Transit” series, sponsored by the Luzerne County Transportation Authority. His poem, “Time Warp,” will appear in billboard advertising on the LCTA’s buses through next summer. Prior to Thanksgiving, the group held an event to launch the appearance of this year’s posters with a public poetry reading by contributors at the Barnes and Noble College Bookstore in downtown Wilkes-Barre.

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Rev. Anthony Grasso, C.S.C.

Students from King’s College recently swept all three prizes in an annual stock market contest sponsored by the Kingston office of Janney Montgomery Scott (JMS) which involved students from King’s, Wilkes, and Misericordia.

Gianna Cordasco, first row center, won first place and was awarded a $1,500 prize.  Robert Moulton, first row far left, won third place and was awarded $250.  Matt Elliot, first row far right, won second place and was awarded $500.

In the contest, the second annual sponsored by the local JMS office, students were asked to invest a hypothetical $250,000 and prizes were awarded for the three students to get the highest return on their initial investment during the contest period.  King’s students placed 17 students in the top 25 in the contest.

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Pictured in front row, from left, is Moulton; Peter Shelp, Certified Financial Planner, JMS; Cordasco; Keith Kleinman, First Vice President, JMS; and Elliot.

Pictured in top row, from left, is Tim Kearney, chair of the business department, Misericordia University; Barry Williams, dean of the McGowan School of Business at King’s College; Adam Shelp, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor and Stock Market Game coordinator, JMS; and Susan Whitesell, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, JMS.

The Campion Literary Society at King’s College will host free public events for creative writers. The events include open readings to share original work with the King’s community and public and a writing workshop on the craft of poetry, fiction and non-fiction.

The writing workshops will occur at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, and Monday, Feb. 10, in Room 117, Sheehy-Farmer Campus Center, located between North Main and North Franklin streets. The readings will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, and at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 19, in the Gold Room, sixth floor of the Administration Building on N. River St.

The open readings are an opportunity for students, faulty, and community members to present their original creative writing or that of a published author in an informal atmosphere.

For more information, contact Jennifer Yonkoski, instructor of English, at (570) 208-5900, ext. 5487.

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Forty-three King’s College students have begun a 14-week student teaching experience at area elementary, junior-high, and senior-high schools. The supervised student teaching experience is necessary to fulfill King’s degree requirements and to obtain a Pennsylvania Teacher Certificate.

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King’s College education majors student teaching in local elementary and high schools are, seated from left, row 1: Pamela Shaver, Dallas, Hazleton Area; Nicole Labenski, Nanticoke, Plains-Solomon Elementary; Francesca Klinger, Nanticoke, State St. Elementary; Yessica Robles, Wilkes-Barre, Kistler Elementary; Nicole Rogers, Moscow, Mid Valley Elementary Center; Lauren Suchecki, Old Forge, Riverside Elementary West; Renee Voith, Baltimore, Md., Plains-Solomon Elementary; Rev. Jack Ryan, C.S.C., president, King’s College; Jeffrey Hanadel, Swoyersville, Schuyler Ave. Elementary; Kayla Strach, West Wyoming, State St. Elementary; Amanda Carey, Exeter, Pittston Area Intermediate Center; Ashley Raspa, South Brunswick, N.J., Plains-Solomon Elementary; Elizabeth Redington, Dallas, Dallas Middle School; Lily Basu, Shavertown, Wilkes-Barre Academy; and Kimberly Zamonas, Hazleton, Valley Elementary.

Standing, row 1: Dr. Denise Reboli, chairperson of the education department; Lisa Anne Priest, Edgewater Park, N.J., State St. Elementary; Alecia Rella, Caldwell, N.J., Fairview Elementary; Brittany Ann Driscoll, Pittston, Pittston Area; Natalia Chinikaylo, Swoyersville, Dana St. Elementary; Aaron Keich, Tunkhannock, Tunkhannock; Faith Brown, Perkasie, Plains-Solomon Elementary; Olivia Walakovits, Whitehall, Coughlin; Ashley Varga, Nutley, N.J., Dodson Elementary; Sara Molitoris, Kingston, Wyoming Seminary; Sara Potteiger, Denver, Coughlin; Kathleen Frankenfield, Sellersville, Chester St. Elementary; Joel Rojas, Brooklyn, New York, Coughlin; and, Bob Richards, assistant professor of education.

Row 2: Holly Dee Spikol, Moorestown, N.J., State St. Elementary; Nicole D’Auria, West Chester, Chester St. Elementary; Jessica Kerrigan, Bronx, N.Y., Chester St. Elementary; Samantha Kishbach, Wilkes-Barre, Dodson Elementary; Kelcey Landis, Hazleton, Valley Elementary; Christina Davis, Lititz, GAR; Kevin Barry, Trucksville, Dana St. Elementary; Michael Potoeski, Hunlock Creek, Wycallis Elementary; Katelyn Kovaleski, Avoca, Pittston Area; Richard Schofield, Hanover, State St. Elementary; and Kevin Pryor, Wilkes-Barre, Meyers.

Row 3: Adam Kita, Mountain Top, Wyoming Valley West; Keith Hampton, Kingston, Valley West Middle School; Robert Moulton, Mountain Top, Wyoming Valley West Middle School; Christopher Longo, Clarks Summit, West Scranton High School; Matthew Malak, Wilkes-Barre, Plains-Solomon Elementary; and Tyler Ewell, Hamilton, N.J., Heights-Murray Elementary.

Gregory Janik, clinical professor of athletic training at King’s College, was presented the 2014 Jeffrey Stone Service Award from the Eastern Athletic Trainers’ Association (EATA). The award is provided to an EATA member for their unselfish and dedicated efforts to serve and advance the EATA student program.

The EATA is comprised of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Districts 1 and 2; the six New England states were designated as District 1, while Delaware, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania constitute District 2.

Janik was named the 2013 Head Athletic Trainer of the Year Award for Division III by the National Athletic Trainers' Association College/University Athletic Trainers' Committee. He was awarded the Max and Tillie Rosenn Award for Faculty Excellence by King’s in 2012, and the Young Professionals’ Committee National Distinction Award from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association in 2011.

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Gregory Janik

Eleven King's College students are studying or interning in foreign countries for academic credit during the spring semester.

Ashley Gomola is studying at University College Dublin in Dublin, Ireland.  She is a sophomore majoring in Physician Assistant Studies.

Kelsey James, a senior majoring in mass communications, is participating in a Wilkes University faculty-led program to London, England.

Kelsey Jones has been awarded a full-tuition scholarship through the Irish-American Scholars Program to study at Stranmillis University College in Belfast, Northern Ireland. She is a junior majoring in elementary education.

Alan John Krier is studying at La Trobe University in Melbourne, Australia. He is a sophomore majoring in psychology.

Jared Laino, a sophomore majoring in physician assistant studies, is studying at Murdoch University in Perth, Australia, through the Institute for Study Abroad – Butler University.

Janelle Marshallick is participating in a marketing and advertising internship with BYO Kids Travel in Tewantin, Australia through GlobaLinks Learning Abroad. She is a senior majoring in mass communications.

Samantha Raffaele is studying through Academic Programs International at L’Institut Catholique de Paris, in Paris, France. She is a sophomore majoring in international business and French.

Valerie Sheaman is studying at University College Dublin, Quinn School of Business, in Ireland. She is a junior majoring in marketing.

Seda Taskaya, a junior majoring in business management, is studying at City University in London, through the College of Global Studies – Arcadia University.

Nicholas Vera is completing an academic year of study at Universitat Pompeu Fabra and the ESCI International Business School in Barcelona, Spain, through Spanish Studies Abroad. He is a junior majoring in economics and Spanish.

Courtney Zukoski is studying through Webster University at Regent’s University in London, England. She is a junior majoring in early childhood education.

To learn more about King’s students study abroad experiences, visit the Study Abroad Blog at http://kingsstudyabroad.wordpress.com/. For more information on the Study Abroad Program, contact Mollie Farmer, director, at 208-5986.

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King’s students studying under the College’s Study Abroad program are, seated from left: Seda Taskaya, Samantha Raffaele, Jared Laino, and Courtney Zukoski.  Standing: Janelle Marshallick, Kelsey Jones, Alan John Krier, Ashley Gomola, Valerie Sheaman, and Kelsey James. Absent from photo: Nicholas Vera.

Michelle Giovagnoli has been named director of institutional and academic grants at King’s College. She will be responsible for identifying, obtaining, and managing grants from public and private sources, and working with faculty to help educate and assist with grant-related opportunities.

Prior to coming to King’s, Giovagnoli served in various capacities for Lackawanna County for the past 25 years, where she coordinated economic and community development initiatives and housing grant programs and projects for the county and on behalf of local communities and businesses. Her grant management experience includes identifying sources of grant funding, preparing and implementing grant applications, and collaborating with government entities, community and economic development organizations, businesses, and private foundations.

Giovagnoli earned her bachelor’s degree in political science and a paralegal certificate at Pennsylvania State University.

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Michelle Giovagnoli

King’s College students will have an opportunity to participate in two master’s degree programs with the University of Notre Dame’s prestigious Mendoza College of Business beginning in the 2014-15 academic year.  King’s is the only college in the country with this unique arrangement with the University of Notre Dame.

King’s students who earn a bachelor’s degree from King’s and who maintain a required grade-point-average and Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) score will be guaranteed admission to the University of Notre Dame’s one-year Master of Science in Business or Master of Science in Accountancy programs.  The guaranteed admission status will be granted to a maximum of two King’s students per program per academic year.

“King’s is very excited to offer these graduate degree cooperative programs with our Holy Cross Congregation ‘sister’ school, the University of Notre Dame,” said Father John Ryan, C.S.C., King’s president.  “The College’s ability to partner with the prestigious Mendoza College of Business provides King’s students from a wide variety of majors a wonderful opportunity to combine their bachelor’s degree with concentrated studies in business to accelerate their professional and personal development.  An added bonus is that the University of Notre Dame curriculum mirrors the emphasis on ethical behavior established at King’s.”

The Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA) Program is for students who receive an accounting degree from King’s.  Students successfully completing the program will also earn the minimum 150 credits necessary to earn a Certified Public Accountant license following successful completion of the CPA exam.

The MSA Program at the Mendoza College of Business was rated the top master’s program for its size in America by the 2013 “Public Accounting Report” and had a 100% placement rate for 2013 graduates with 83% of those graduates placed with a Big Four accounting firm.

Accounting majors at King’s are part of the College’s William G. McGowan School of Business, which is accredited by AACSB International, - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business - which represents the highest standard of achievement for business schools worldwide.  AACSB Accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education, and has been earned by less than five percent of the world's business programs, including King’s College and the University of Notre Dame.

“The education a student receives from the McGowan School of Business emphasizes an awareness of personal values, character development, and an understanding of liberal learning competencies applied in a business context,” said Barry H. Williams, dean.  “The MSA Program will build upon the successful outcomes received from an accounting bachelor’s degree from King’s with a master’s degree in accounting from the world-class Mendoza College of Business.”

The Master of Science in Business (MSB) Program will be open to King’s students who earn a bachelor’s degree in a non-business major.

The MSB program requires 44 credits over an 11-month period, with summer, fall and spring terms.  The curriculum provides students with an in-depth exposure to various aspects of business, such as finance, accounting marketing and management.  “A unique aspect of the MSB program is the ‘Bridge’ course sequence that allows students to integrate their non-business background into their business studies.  The students get to network with Notre Dame alumni with similar backgrounds, which helps them develop their own personal brand and career track,” notes Paul Lamore, program coordinator at King’s.

King’s College and the University of Notre Dame introduced a dual bachelor’s degree program in engineering which began with first-year students who entered King’s in August 2013.  The program attracted more than double its goal for student participants and continues to draw stronger than expected interest from prospective students who wish to earn degrees from both King’s College and the University of Notre Dame.

The Mendoza College of Business has been consistently ranked among the top 20 United States business schools and as the number one school for ethics and corporate social responsibility by “Bloomberg Businessweek”.

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Dr. William Irwin, chair and professor of philosophy at King’s College, has recently published the paper, titled “Writing for the Reader,” in “Essays in Philosophy.” He also published “’Fight Club’, Self-definition, and the Fragility of Authenticity,” in “Revista Portuguesa de Filosofia.”

Irwin is series editor of “The Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture Series,” former series editor of Open Court’s “Popular Culture and Philosophy” series, and the author of numerous articles on popular cultural topics.

A professor at King’s since 1996, Irwin currently teaches courses on aesthetics, eastern philosophy, existentialism and phenomenology, among others.

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Dr. William Irwin

The King’s College Theatre Department will stage the classic musical comedy, “Guys and Dolls,” based on the book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows, and featuring Frank Loesser’s timeless score, at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13-15 and Feb. 20-22, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in the George P. Maffei II Theatre.

From the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, “Guys and Dolls” introduces audiences to a cast of legendary characters: Sarah Brown, the upright but uptight "mission doll," out to reform the evildoers of Time Square; Sky Masterson, the slick, high-rolling gambler who woos her on a bet and ends up falling in love; Adelaide, the chronically ill nightclub performer whose condition is brought on by the fact she's been engaged to the same man for 14 years; and Nathan Detroit, her devoted fiancé, desperate as always to find a spot for his infamous floating crap game.

“Guys and Dolls” will feature actors John Bubul, West Pittston (Benny Southstreet); Elizabeth DeMichele, Wilkes-Barre (Miss Adelaide); Rev. Richard Hockman C.S.C (Arvide Abernathy); Matthew Kropp, Laurel Run (Sky Masterson); D.J. Nat, Plains (Rusty Charlie); Suzana Silva, Waterbury, Conn., (Sarah Brown); Lukas R. Tomasacci, Shickshinny (Nicely-Nicely Johnson); and Jonathan Vojtko, Wyoming (Nathan Detroit).

The George P. Maffei II Theatre is located in the Administration Building on North River Street. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $7 for senior citizens, and $5 for King’s alumni and non-King’s students. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the box office at (570) 208-5825 or e-mail boxoff@kings.edu. To purchase tickets online, visit the website http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/558433

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Members of the King’s College Theatre Department rehearse for an upcoming production of Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows’s musical comedy, “Guys and Dolls.” Pictured, first row from left, are: Kati Sudnick, Jon Vojtko, Beth DeMichele, Suzana Silva, Matt Kropp, and Natalie Pacileo. Second row: Jessica Mulligan and Cara Medwick.