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East Stroudsburg University Announces Spring 2023 Dean’s List
A total of 1,244 students have been named to the Dean’s List at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU) for the Spring 2023 semester of the 2022-2023 academic year, according to Margaret Ball. D.M.A., interim provost and vice president for academic affairs.
Students eligible for the Dean’s List are those who have attained a 3.50 quality point average or better and are enrolled full-time. The letter grade “B” earns 3 quality points per credit, and the grade “A” earns 4 quality points per credit.
Madden Calls For Justice
At a rally Monday in support of Statute of Limitations reform for childhood sexual abuse, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, stood with fellow survivors, victims and advocates to call on the state Senate to pass statute of limitations legislation and open the window of justice that victims and survivors deserve. Healing cannot begin without justice, she said.
ESU Students Attend National Security Seminar in Washington, D.C.
Nine East Stroudsburg University students attended the program “Academic Seminar on National Security” through The Washington Center in Washington, D.C. The seminar, which was held May 16-24, gave college students from across the country a more in-depth understanding of the policy, operations, technology and risks surrounding cyber and national security in the United States. Discussions focused on such hot topics as global and domestic threats, prioritizing risks and action, the importance of diversity in national security, and strategic planning and analysis in national security.
Check out the Prom Photo Gallery
Gallery • 93 Photos
Stroudsburg Prom 2023 occurred May 27 at Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe!
Enjoy the photo gallery!
Waste & Recycling
The benefits of recycling and waste reduction include reduced pollution risks; conservation of natural resources, energy and landfill space; and reduced disposal costs.
Short Term Rental Hearing Date Change
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Public Hearing scheduled to consider Amendments to the Mount Pocono Short-Term Rental
Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on June 5th, 2023 shall occur at 6:15
P.M. on June 6, 2023, at the same location, the Mount Pocono Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono
Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania 18344.
Notice of the Public Hearing is set forth below. The Council shall consider adoption of the Amendments at their regular meeting to commence 6:30 P.M. on June 6, 2023.
BY ORDER OF MOUNT POCONO
BOROUGH COUNCIL
James V. Fareri, Esq., Solicitor
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ESU Student Trustee Takes Oath of Office
The newest member of East Stroudsburg University’s Council of Trustees (COT), Damali Jackson received the oath of office on Wednesday, June 1 from COT Chairperson, L. Patrick Ross ’67.
President Kenneth Long was on hand for the official ceremony. Jackson is a junior majoring in communication from Henryville, Pa.
In her role as a member of ESU’s COT, Jackson will now join the Council that represents ESU, and are responsible to make recommendations to the chancellor regarding critical University decisions such as the appointment and reviews of the president, and the approval of the University budget, new academic programs, contracts and fees other than tuition.
ESU Foundation to Host 32nd Annual Educational Scholarship Golf Classic, Benefitting the Prince Hall Endowed Scholarship
East Stroudsburg University’s Foundation will host the 32nd Annual Educational Scholarship Golf Classic benefiting the Prince Hall Endowed Scholarship on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Green Pond Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa.
In 1988, ESU adopted the Prince Hall Elementary School in Philadelphia, Pa. The partnership established the Prince Hall Endowed Scholarship Fund which is awarded to Prince Hall scholars who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and strong civic engagement. Because of this scholarship, 20 Prince Hall scholars have graduated from ESU.
Prince Hall scholar and ESU alumna Malaysha Clark ’23 will speak at the dinner reception about how the scholarship has impacted her education.
TikTok Captivates Stroudsburg High
TikTok.
I’m sure it needs no introduction. With its endless videos tailored explicitly to your interests, TikTok has captivated audiences, especially those of Millennials and Gen-Z.
TikTok and social media alike have become integral parts of everyday life. Teens have grown accustomed to this new digital world. TikTok has launched entire careers, not just of Content Creators or Influencers, but of Social Media Managers and aspiring business owners who use TikTok to promote their small businesses.
TikTok has inspired a renaissance of short, entertaining videos. Since its inception, there have been many copycats popping up. Youtube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and even Snapchat Spotlight have all followed in TikTok’s footsteps.
The app’s popularity is on full display within the halls of Stroudsburg High School.
ESU College of Education Announces Future Teacher Pathway Summit
East Stroudsburg University’s College of Education announced an upcoming Future Teacher Pathway Summit on June 7-8, 2023. The summit will be held on ESU’s campus.
“With the number of teacher candidates and certification drastically declining over the past 10 years in the state of Pennsylvania, it has become critical for institutions of higher education (IHE) and local education associations to think creatively about manning the future workforce,” said Dr. Brooke K. Langan, dean of the College of Education. With this goal in mind, Dr. Langan hosted a Future Teacher Pathway Kickoff in April to discuss a structured framework that would combine the efforts of ESU, Northampton Community College, and a dozen local school districts in solving the shortage long term.