When  Mayor Patty Lawler  initiated a project to develop a Pocket Park on Depot Street in Clarks Summit, she reached out to several community partners. A pocket park is developed land that can be publicly utilized by the community. These parks are commonly developed on irrgular land or a vacant lot. Mayor Lawler saw potential in the space on Depot St. to serve as a community gathering place. The Architectural Drafting & Design students, under the supervision of Mr. John Deangelis, created the drawing plans for the proposed pocket park and received an award at the Mayor’s brunch on April 18, 2015. Those who also contributed include the Lackawanna County commissioners, the Greater Scranton Board of Realtors, the State Street Grille, and the Clarks Summit Shade Tree Commission.

For more information, see the article written by Stephanie Longo in the Abington Suburban.

Johnson College’s Carpentry & Cabinetmaking Technology students recently built 40 lecterns to be utilized at the Yeshiva Beth Moshe School in Scranton. The partnership was organized by Mr. Joseph Musheno, Construction & Design Division Chair and Rabbi Tziporah Guttman, Principal of Yeshiva Beth Moshe. Johnson College prides itself in building community service into the curriculum of all program areas and focuses its service learning on local non-profits.

Johnson College has chosen Eugene A. DePasquale, Pennsylvania’s 51^st Auditor General,  to give their 2015 commencement address to graduates on Saturday, May 9th,  2015 at 10 a.m.

DePasquale was elected Auditor General in 2013. Prior to his service as Auditor General, he was a member of the State House of Representatives for six years. Born and raised in Pittsburgh, he received his law degree from Widener University School of Law, Master’s from the University of Pittsburgh and undergraduate degree from the College of Wooster in Ohio.

This will be the 96^th Commencement Ceremony for Johnson College. It will be held at the Scranton Cultural Center.

Johnson College’s Radiologic Technology Program recently began training students in Digital Radiography with the addition of an Alpha Imaging Digital Panel to their program area. Radiologic Technology courses have now expanded from instruction in conventional film screen & computed radiography imaging in the digital arena to this new method of imaging patients. Over the last few years, hospitals and large out-patient centers have expanded their x-ray departments with this digital technology because of more advanced speed and quality of x-ray images as well as being able to retrieve these images using less radiation than previously available technologies. The College’s technological programs train students on the latest equipment utilized in industry, providing students with the most hands-on experience and ensuring they are prepared to enter industry with the skills that are in demand by employers.

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Johnson College Power (JPOW), a student organization at Johnson College had an idea for a class gift that was not the purchase of something new, but the restoration of an existing space on campus. The group of students decided to start fundraising to renovate that space into a student lounge in the Moffat Student Center. Students from the 2014 and 2015 graduating classes raised $3,200 since the fall of 2013 to put toward the renovations. The funds went toward the painting of the room, décor, new furniture, and a TV. This new addition on campus now serves as space for commuters, student meetings and hanging out. The organizer’s advisor and Associate Director for College Advancement, Janine Tomaszewski, is proud of the work the students have completed over the last year and a half. “The students wanted to give back to the campus by providing a student lounge that will be utilized for years to come,” she explained. “Everyone at Johnson College is proud of their accomplishment.”

Students, faculty, and staff joined together on January 6, 2015 to celebrate Dr. Ann L. Pipinski’s 25th year of service to Johnson College.

Dr. Ann L. Pipinski, President & Chief Executive Officer of Johnson College celebrated her 25^th year with the College on January 6, 2015. In August 2002 she served as acting President and was appointed to her current role in February 2003. Dr. Pipinski began her tenure at Johnson College in 1989 as Vice President of Continuing Education.

Dr. Pipinski received her doctoral degree from Temple University, her master’s degree from New York University, and her bachelor’s degree from Marywood University.

Under Dr. Pipinski’s leadership, Johnson College completed its first Capital Campaign which has proven to be the largest and most successful fundraising initiative to date.  This success allowed for the construction of the largest building project to date, the Health Science Technology Center and initiated community engagement. The new programs introduced under Dr. Pipinski’s leadership are Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Welding Technology, Diesel Preventative Maintenance Technology Certificate, and Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Technology.  Campus development highlights under Dr. Pipinski include expansion of Woolworth Hall in 2010, renovation of the Moffat Gymnasium in 2013 and revitalization of the Moffat Café in 2009.

Johnson College has received a donation from C&G Custom Truck Parts, a Scranton business owned by alumni brothers Chuck and Gerald Garvey. These graduates and business owners provided their alma mater with over $1,400 to go toward the Diesel Truck Technology Program. “We are happy to support the students of Johnson College and hope to continue our contributions in the future,” said Chuck Garvey.  The donation included cash for a scholarship and an in-kind donation of equipment to help start the College’s Compressed Natural Gas curriculum.

The Grainger Foundation, an independent private foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois, has donated $10,000 to Johnson College, in support of industry-focused learning.

“This grant will be used to support students through scholarships as they pursue their academic goals,” said Katie Pittelli, Senior Vice President of College Advancement, Johnson College.  “The scholarships will serve students from the College that excel in their studies and have a financial need.  We are grateful to The Grainger Foundation for its generosity.”

This donation was recommended by Mindy Cronk, Market Manager of W.W. Grainger, Inc.’s, Dunmore location.  Grainger has been a part of the Scranton business community for more than 40 years as the leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products.  “We are proud to recommend the programs offered by Johnson College,” said Cronk.  “This is a wonderful opportunity to help students in need fulfill their dreams.”