Lackawanna College 2016 Graduation Booklet

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1 Lackawanna College 2016 Graduation Booklet 1

2 This commencement booklet contains important and detailed information for all graduation candidates. Please take the time to read the entire document and feel free to contact the appropriate department with any questions you may have. Table of Contents Commencement Events Schedule Important Information For All Graduation Candidates... 5 Applying for Graduation... 5 In Absentia Graduates... 5 Angeli Hall... 5 Commencement Attire... 5 Commencement Ticket Information... 5 Student Accounts... 5 Financial Aid... 6 Pre-Commencement Events in Detail... 6 Honors Convocation Rehearsal: Friday, April 29 at 1 p.m Honors Convocation Ceremony: Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m Athletic Banquet: Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m Graduation Fair/Commencement Packet Pick-up: Thursday, May 5 at 11:30 a.m Graduation Rehearsal: Friday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m Commencement Day Saturday, May 21 st, Graduation Breakfast: 11 a.m Class of 2016 Photo: 12 p.m Commencement Ceremony: 1 p.m Commencement Checklist... 9 General Information Location of Lackawanna College Arrival Time and Parking Seating of Guests and Special Accommodations Distribution of Diplomas Alumni Association Message Bookstore Flower Sale Frequently Asked Questions What about photographs during Commencement? Will there be a recording of the Commencement Ceremony available for purchase? What about hotel room reservations? How do I get to Lackawanna College s Scranton campus? Graduation Announcements to Newspapers News Announcement (Sample) Campus Map

3 Spring 2016 Dear Graduates: Congratulations! Barring any last-minute complications, the hard work and sacrifice you willingly devoted to your studies over the past several years are about to culminate in the formal conferral of your associate degree or certificate. This will occur at Commencement on Saturday, May 21 st, 2016 when the President of the College will hand you the credential that will confirm your status as a graduate and your freedom to enjoy thereafter all the rights and privileges your degree or certificate brings! This event is important not only to you and your family but also to the entire Lackawanna College community. All its members look forward to celebrating with you not just Graduation Day itself but each of the preliminary functions highlighting extracurricular achievements. If, for instance, you have qualified for membership in Phi Theta Kappa, have earned academic awards, participated in clubs and activities, you will certainly wish to take part in the Honors Convocation on May 1 st. Likewise, if you are a student athlete, you will be sure to attend the Athletic Banquet on May 4 th and receive recognition for your participation in the sports program. Commencement starts the morning of May 21 st, and the complete schedule of events and details can be found throughout this booklet. Even though you will no longer attend classes after graduation, you will still maintain your ties to Lackawanna College. As a member of the Alumni Association, you can take part in numerous social functions. If you decide to continue your education as a baccalaureate candidate, you can assist our faculty and administration by keeping us apprised of your progress and offering insights on where or how we can do better. And, of course, as you advance in your profession, you should not hesitate to inform us of promotions, transfers, additional degrees or certifications, and other recognitions. Your success is important to us! Occasionally, you may receive surveys from our office asking you about your experiences since graduating from Lackawanna College. Your carefully considered responses are vital in providing us with accurate data for use in our efforts to constantly improve as an institution. We thank you in advance! You have been, are, and will always remain important to us. For your family, friends, colleagues, and clients, Lackawanna College is identified with you. You are, in essence, our best advertisement. We take pride in all you have done and all you will do. Best wishes, Lackawanna College 2016 Graduation Committee 3

4 Commencement Events Schedule 2016 (Complete details are included on the following pages) Friday, April 29 th 1 p.m. Honors Convocation Rehearsal Honors Convocation & Phi Theta Kappa Induction Rehearsal The Theater 2 p.m. Phi Theta Kappa Photo The Theater Lobby Sunday, May 1 st Honors Convocation Ceremony 2 p.m. Scholarships and Awards Individual Pictures Boardroom (2 nd floor) 3 p.m. Honors Convocation Ceremony & Phi Theta Kappa Induction The Theater 4 p.m. Honors Convocation Reception Reception Hall (3 rd floor) Wednesday, May 4 th Athletic Banquet 6 p.m. Athletic Banquet Reception Hall (3 rd floor) Thursday, May 5 th Graduation Fair 11:30 a.m. Commencement Packet Pick-Up Boardroom (2 nd floor) Friday, May 20 th Graduation Rehearsal 10:30 a.m. Academic Procession Line-Up Rehearsal The Theater 11 a.m. Graduation Rehearsal Saturday, May 21 st Graduation Day Gym at The Student Union 11 a.m. Graduation Breakfast Reception Hall (3 rd floor) 12:15 p.m. Class Photo (in cap and gown) Children s Library 1 p.m. Academic Procession Line-Up The Theater 1:15 p.m. Academic Procession The Theater 1:30 p.m. Commencement Ceremony 3:30 p.m. Alumni Association Reception (Immediately following the ceremony) Gym at The Student Union Student Union Lounge 4

5 Applying for Graduation Important Information For All Graduation Candidates If you have received this graduation information booklet, it is likely that your application for graduation is already on file with the Registrar s Office. However, if you have not already submitted your application, contact the Registrar s Office immediately. Application for graduation is only the beginning in a number of processes leading to Commencement. Candidates for graduation who learn there is a problem with fulfillment of their graduation requirements must contact the Registrar s Office as soon as possible at (570) to discuss options. In Absentia Graduates If you are not planning to attend the Commencement Ceremony, you must write a letter or the Office of Academic Affairs (gallagherm@lackawanna.edu) requesting permission to graduate in absentia. Please contact Mary Clare Gallagher at (570) for more information. Angeli Hall Many of our graduation events take place in and around Angeli Hall, which is located at 501 Vine Street in Scranton. Within the building, one can find the follow locations: The Theater of Lackawanna College Ground Floor The Boardroom Second Floor (front of the building) The Reception Hall Third Floor (back of the building) Commencement Attire Each graduation candidate will receive a commencement packet that includes his/her commencement attire, including a robe with cap and tassel, which is required without exception. There is no cost for your graduation attire. Please remember that commencement is a formal academic event and attire under your robe should be appropriate. Please wear shoes that will enable you to navigate steps and the stage safely and comfortably. You may wish to use hairpins to secure your cap. Plan to leave any personal items with your guests, as there is no secure storage area. Commencement Ticket Information No tickets are required for admission to the Commencement Ceremony. Graduates are welcome to invite as many family members and friends who would like to attend! Student Accounts All account balances, including the Late Graduation Application processing fee (if applicable), must be settled prior to graduation in order to participate in the commencement ceremony. Please contact the Bursar s Office at (570) with any questions. 5

6 Financial Aid Financial resources that you borrow for higher education are often the key to a successful future, but managing your subsequent debt is also a serious obligation with specific responsibilities. It is important to remember that loans must be repaid. By handling your loan responsibilities correctly, you will build and maintain good credit. Before you graduate, regulations require that you attend an exit interview so that the Office of Financial Aid can explain your responsibilities. If you have not already done so, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at (570) If you plan to transfer between schools, and you maintain continuous enrollment, your loans can be deferred. Visit the Financial Aid Office of the college you will be attending for help. As you graduate, give yourself a big pat on the back; you ve made it! And as you step out, remember that the secret to handling college loans is the same as it is for getting through finals: prepare, and do your homework well in advance! Pre-Commencement Events in Detail Honors Convocation Rehearsal: Friday, April 29 at 1 p.m. A mandatory rehearsal for the Honors Convocation/Phi Theta Kappa Induction ceremony will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Theater. Graduates will meet in the Theater at Lackawanna College at 12:45 p.m. A photo of all Phi Theta Kappa inductees will be taken immediately following the rehearsal. All PTK inductees should dress appropriately. Honors Convocation Ceremony: Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. The Lackawanna College community takes pride in the outstanding achievement students have manifested during their years of study at the College. Honors Convocation brings together a number of students who have earned recognition in various forms for exceptional academic performance or extracurricular activity and is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. in the Theater (scholarship and award photos will begin at 2 p.m. in the Boardroom). In the course of the program, President Mark Volk will commend students who have merited scholarships and student service awards, and an induction ceremony for new members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and the International Honor Society of the Two-Year College will be conducted. A reception follows in the Reception Hall for those who have made reservations. Formal invitations for Honors Convocation detailing the reservation process will be sent to invited students. For specific information about Phi Theta Kappa, please contact Katherine Fisne, PTK advisor, at (570) or fisnek@lackawanna.edu. If you would like more information about Honors Convocation or reservations, please contact Mary Clare Gallagher at (570) or gallagherm@lackawanna.edu. 6

7 Athletic Banquet: Wednesday, May 4 at 6 p.m. The Lackawanna College Spring Athletic Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. in the College s Reception Hall. While the Winter Banquet, held in December 2015, honored football, soccer, tennis, and volleyball athletes, this Spring Banquet will honor Lackawanna College s baseball, men s and women s basketball, golf, and softball team athletes. These banquets pay tribute to all Lackawanna College athletes for their outstanding achievements as student-athletes and are enjoyable evenings for parents and guests who acknowledge the athletes many accomplishments. Coaches pay tribute to their team members by presenting awards for Most Valuable Player in each sport as well as announcing scholarships for academic and athletic excellence. Invitations for the athletic banquets detailing the reservation process will be sent to athletes by the Athletic Department. Graduation Fair/Commencement Packet Pick-up: Thursday, May 5 at 11:30 a.m. The Graduation Fair will be held until 2 p.m. in the hallway and Boardroom on the second floor of Angeli Hall. The Fair provides an opportunity for graduation candidates to ensure all of their graduation requirements are met and to pick up their commencement packets. Participants who have their Graduation Fair Passport stamped at each table will have an opportunity to win a VISA gift card. If any graduation candidate is unable to attend the Graduation Fair, they may pick up their commencement packets at the following locations. If any candidate is unable to pick up the packet in person, please call the respective number to obtain shipping information. Candidate Pick-Up Location Pick-Up Dates and Times Phone Number Scranton The Bookstore May 9 13; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (570) Hazleton Center Lake Region Center The School of PNG Towanda Center Hazleton Center Lake Region Center PNG Student Affairs Office (Building Five) Towanda Center May 9 12; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 9 12; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May 13; 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May 10 or May 17; 3 to 4:30 p.m. (or by appointment) May 9 12; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. May 13; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (570) (570) (570) (570) Graduation Rehearsal: Friday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m. A mandatory graduation rehearsal is held the day before the Commencement Ceremony. Eligible graduates should meet in the Theater at 10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m., students will line up alphabetically by their degree program then follow the two faculty marshals in a procession to the College s Student Union. At the rehearsal, graduates will be instructed on the order of the program, marching orders from their seats, how faculty marshals will assist them, crossing the stage, and more. It is very important that all graduates attend rehearsal so they understand the proper flow of events to 7

8 alleviate any added stress and ensure Commencement runs smoothly and is a time of celebration! If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Oliveri at (570) or oliverim@lackawanna.edu or Mary Clare Gallagher at (570) or gallagherm@lackawanna.edu. Commencement Day Saturday, May 21 st, 2016 IMPORTANT NOTE: Scranton Armed Forces Day Parade On the morning of May 21 st, Scranton s veterans organizations are sponsoring their annual Armed Forces Day Parade from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Although the parade route does not directly intersect the streets near the College, graduates, their families, and friends (particularly those attending the Graduation Breakfast) may encounter police blockades as they approach Angeli Hall. We strongly advise all to allow extra time for their trips into the city just in case they must use alternate routes. Graduation Breakfast: 11 a.m. Members of the Class of 2016 are invited to attend our annual Graduation Breakfast on the morning of graduation. The breakfast is held in the Reception Hall at 11 a.m. All graduates are invited to attend the breakfast at no cost but must reserve tickets in advance because seating is limited. Family and friends may purchase tickets in advance for an additional cost. As you may have seen, a separate letter with specific breakfast information and a ticket reservation form is located inside the front cover of this booklet. If you would like more information, please contact Lynn Mikelatis at (570) or mikelatisl@lackawanna.edu. Class of 2016 Photo: 12 p.m. All members of the Class of 2016 are invited to take part in the annual class photo, which is taken on the steps of the Children s Library, across the street from Angeli Hall, at 12:15 p.m. on Commencement Day. This photograph is a wonderful keepsake, and we encourage all members of the graduating class to take part. Please make every effort to be included by reporting to the Children s Library (in your cap and gown) no later than 12 p.m. All graduates will receive a copy of the class photo at no charge, and photographs will be mailed during the summer. Commencement Ceremony: 1 p.m. Graduates will begin lining up for the Academic Procession at 1 p.m. in the Theater, and the Academic Procession to the Student Union will begin promptly at 1:15 p.m. REMINDER: If you are not planning to attend the Commencement Ceremony, you must or submit a letter stating this intention to the Office of Academic Affairs. Information regarding graduating in absentia can be found on page 7. 8

9 After the procession and once everyone is seated, introductory remarks, the invocation, the National Anthem, welcome remarks, presentations, and various speeches follow. The presentation of diplomas takes place near the end of the ceremony after degrees are officially conferred. The Academic Deans will announce graduation candidates in alphabetical order by major. Be sure that you are in proper order according to the marching list that will be made available to you, and follow the directions of the faculty marshals as you approach the stage. As you proceed across the stage, you will receive a diploma cover containing a welcome announcement from the Lackawanna College Alumni Association. After all graduates have received diplomas, the alumni message and benediction will be given. When the ceremony concludes, the organist will begin to play the recessional, and the stage party, faculty, administration, and graduates will exit the gymnasium and continue downstairs to the Student Union Lounge, where they will join their families and friends for a reception given by the Alumni Association. Commencement Checklist Did you submit an application for graduation to the Registrar s Office? Did you notify the Academic Affairs Office by or in writing if you do not plan to attend the Commencement Ceremony? Did you clear your account balances with the Bursar s Office? Did you complete the Graduation & Alumni Questionnaire? (A link to this online survey was sent to your Falcons account upon completion of your application for graduation.) Did you complete your financial aid exit interview? Did you attend the Graduation Fair and/or pick up your commencement packet from the Bookstore (Scranton campus graduates) or the main office of your Center (Hazleton, Lake Region, The School of PNG, or Towanda graduates)? Did you R.S.V.P. for Honors Convocation or any banquets you may have been invited to? Did you make your reservations for the Class of 2016 Graduation Breakfast? Did you make plans to be a part of the 2016 Class Photo? 9

10 Location of Lackawanna College General Information Lackawanna College s main administrative building, Angeli Hall, is located at 501 Vine Street, in Scranton, PA. The Commencement Ceremony will take place in the gymnasium located in the Student Union (one block up from Angeli Hall, on the corner of Vine Street and Jefferson Avenue). Please arrange your own transportation. Arrival Time and Parking The gymnasium doors will open at 12 p.m. You may park in any of the College s lots listed below. There are a limited number of parking spaces designated for guests with disabilities directly behind the Student Union. Contact Public Safety at (570) as soon as possible to reserve these parking spaces as they are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to have your complete graduation attire with you, and be advised that smoking, eating, and drinking are prohibited inside the gymnasium. Lackawanna College has parking lots at the following locations: 500 block of North Washington Avenue 500 block of Wyoming Avenue 400 block of Vine Street (two lots) 300 block of Vine Street at the intersection of Oxford Court PLEASE NOTE: All Lackawanna College parking lots are clearly posted identifying them as College parking areas. Seating of Guests and Special Accommodations The gymnasium provides ample seating for family members and guests. Seating for guests with disabilities is available by request through Linda Durso at (570) or dursol@lackawanna.edu. No more than one person may sit with guests with disabilities and, in order to facilitate efficient seating, guests are requested not to save seats for later arriving family or friends. Individuals with disabilities and/or mobility issues can enter the Student Union via the 500 block of Moir Court and may be dropped off and/or picked up at this designated entrance. However, vehicles will not be allowed to park in Moir Court without prior written approval from Public Safety who can be reached at (570) Distribution of Diplomas Your actual diploma will be mailed to you the week following graduation, provided the Registrar s Office has determined that you have satisfactorily completed all degree requirements and you have received clearance from the Bursar s Office. Please make sure we have your current address so you receive your diploma promptly. Alumni Association Message Welcome and Congratulations! As your time at Lackawanna College comes to an end, the Alumni Association would like to welcome you as a full lifelong member. The Association is 10

11 planning a special reception in the lounge of the Student Union immediately following Commencement. Please plan to stop by and say hello to your friends and fellow alumni. Please stay in touch with Lackawanna and share your exciting news with us! Please visit with us often, whether you can do that in person or virtually on the College s website or our pages on Facebook and Linked-in. You can be very proud of the hard work and dedication it took to earn your Lackawanna degree. The Alumni Association is proud of your accomplishments. Congratulations on your wonderful achievement. Sincerely, Michelle McGloin Director of the Lackawanna College Fund Bookstore Flower Sale The Lackawanna College Bookstore at the Scranton campus will be open on commencement day and will be selling flowers at the Student Union. Please contact the bookstore directly at (570) for hours and specific information. Frequently Asked Questions Can I take photographs during Commencement? Family members and friends are welcome to take photographs before, during, or after the Commencement Ceremony from a designated location. We only ask that no one block graduates access to or from the stage. Will there be a recording of the Ceremony available for purchase? The College has contracted with a videographer to record the Commencement Ceremony. DVD purchasing information can be obtained from Mary Ann Oliveri after Commencement Day by contacting her via at oliverim@lackawanna.edu. A live stream of the Ceremony will also be broadcast directly through the College s website at Where can I make hotel room reservations? For your convenience, Lackawanna College has secured discounted hotel room reservation rates for Commencement Weekend (May 20 22). Please contact the hotels directly, and be sure to ask for the Lackawanna College graduation rates. Reservations should be made as early as possible, as rooms sell out rather quickly. Hilton Scranton & Conference Center (Within walking distance to the College) 100 Adams Avenue Scranton, PA (570) $ per night plus applicable taxes Mention: Lackawanna College to receive the discounted rate 11

12 Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel (Within walking distance to the College) 700 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton, PA (570) or (866) $ per night (single or double) Individual reservations can be made online at Mention: Code LACK16 to receive the discounted rate Sleep Inn & Suites Dunmore (Located at Exit 188 off I-81; minutes from the College) 102 Monahan Street Dunmore, PA (570) $72.99 per night (standard king or double queen room) Mention: Lackawanna College to receive the discounted rate Rate includes a complimentary hot breakfast served from 6-9 a.m. Microtel (Four miles from the College) 232 Main Street Dickson City, PA (570) $99.99 per night (double queen or suite) Includes continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi Mention: Lackawanna Graduation to receive the discounted rate How do I get to Lackawanna College s Scranton campus? From Syracuse, New York: Take Interstate 90W to Exit 6/I-481S. Follow I-481 to Exit 16A; bear left onto I-81S. Follow I-81S to Exit 185/Central Scranton Expressway (this is a long ramp). The ramp will come to a fork; bear left towards downtown Scranton. Get in the right lane for Jefferson Avenue. Follow Jefferson Ave through a total of 3 traffic lights. The 4 th traffic light is at the corner of Jefferson Ave and Vine Street. Turn left onto Vine Street. Go straight through the first light. Lackawanna College is on your immediate right. From the Holland Tunnel, New York City and Northern New Jersey: Follow Holland Tunnel to New Jersey/I-78/I-280. After the tunnel, keep left to US 1-9/I-280; keep left again for NJ-139W. Take US-1-9 Truck/Newark to I-280 Keep right to continue toward Newark-Jersey City Turnpike. Use the right lane to merge onto I- 280W. Merge onto I-80W; then stay left on I-80W into Pennsylvania Keep right at the fork to continue onto I-380N towards Scranton. Use the left two lanes to merge onto I-81S.Follow I-81S to Exit 185/Central Scranton Expressway (this is a long ramp). The ramp will come to a fork; bear left towards downtown Scranton. 12

13 Get in the right lane for Jefferson Avenue. Follow Jefferson Ave through a total of 3 traffic lights. The 4 th traffic light is at the corner of Jefferson Ave and Vine Street. Turn left onto Vine Street. Go straight through the first light. Lackawanna College is on your immediate right. From Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey: Pick up I-676W to I-76W. Travel west on I-76 towards Norristown to Exit 28/I-476N. Follow I-476N to Exit 115/ PA-315/Pittston/I-81. Keep right at the fork and follow signs for PA-315N/I-81/Scranton and merge onto PA-315N. Follow I-81N to Exit 185/Central Scranton Expressway (this is a long ramp). The ramp will come to a fork; bear left towards downtown Scranton. Get in the right lane for Jefferson Avenue. Follow Jefferson Ave through a total of 3 traffic lights. The 4 th traffic light is at the corner of Jefferson Ave and Vine Street. Turn left onto Vine Street. Go straight through the first light. Lackawanna College is on your immediate right. From Pittsburgh and Western PA: Pick up I-80E. Use the left lane to take Exit260B to merge onto I-81N towards Wilkes-Barre. Use the left lane to take Exit 185/Central Scranton Expressway (this is a long ramp). The ramp will come to a fork; bear left towards downtown Scranton. Get in the right lane for Jefferson Avenue. Follow Jefferson Ave through a total of 3 traffic lights. The 4 th traffic light is at the corner of Jefferson Ave and Vine Street. Turn left onto Vine Street. Go straight through the first light. Lackawanna College is on your immediate right. From Harrisburg, Maryland and points south: Follow I-83N to I-81N. Follow I-81N to Exit 185/Central Scranton Expressway (this is a long ramp). The ramp will come to a fork; bear left towards downtown Scranton. Get in the right lane for Jefferson Avenue. Follow Jefferson Ave through a total of 3 traffic lights. The 4 th traffic light is at the corner of Jefferson Ave and Vine Street. Turn left onto Vine Street. Go straight through the first light. Lackawanna College is on your immediate right. 13

14 Graduation Announcements to Newspapers Dear Members of the Class of 2016: Congratulations on your upcoming graduation from Lackawanna College. Your hard work and commitment to learning make your degree a well-earned reward. We would like to explain how Lackawanna College s Office of External Relations will handle graduation announcements in local newspapers. Our goal is to help you receive the recognition you deserve, whether you live in Northeastern Pennsylvania or reside in another state. On the day of Commencement, a description of the event and the names and hometowns of all of the graduates will be distributed to the daily newspapers in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. They normally carry the story with the names of the graduates within their circulation area. For graduates of our satellite centers (Hazleton, Lake Region, The School of PNG, and Towanda), we forward the story and names to the Directors of the Centers who adapt this information for local distribution. Unfortunately, due to space restrictions, they often omit the names of graduates from areas outside their circulation or those out of state. All newspapers are interested in publishing stories that reflect accomplishments of local residents. We encourage you and your family to contact your local newspapers and provide them with information about your graduation. Usually, they welcome information and listings of local graduates from area colleges and universities. Often, particularly in smaller communities, they will do a feature story. We have provided you with a sample news announcement on the following page. You can use this as a guideline for submitting the announcement to your local media. You can add interesting notes and accomplishments, but be advised that your submission may be edited for content and space. Before you submit, we recommend that you contact the paper to find out the contact name and preferred method of submission ( , Word document, etc.). An appropriate contact will also improve your chances for publication. For example, if you had an outstanding athletic career during high school, you may consider sending your information to the sports editor, especially if you continued participation at the collegiate level. If you have any questions, please call (570) Best wishes for your graduation and future. We hope you will always remain close to Lackawanna College. Sincerely, Wendy P. Hinton Director of External Relations Brian Costanzo Vice President for College Advancement 14

15 News Announcement (Sample) Lackawanna College, Scranton, PA announces that (Name) of (City, State) has earned a/an (degree or certificate) in (major) conferred during commencement ceremonies on May 21, (Name), a graduate of (name of high school and/or other higher education program), participated in (name of athletic team, club, honor society, student government, etc.) while attending Lackawanna College. (Name) also achieved (Dean s List, President s List, scholarship award, or other honors). (Name) s future plans include (attending ABC University example) to pursue a Bachelor s degree in (major). (Name) is the (son, daughter, husband, wife) of (Name) of (City, State). For more information about Lackawanna College, contact Campus Map 15