LEWISBURG — Bucknell University ranks No. 23 on Peace Corps’ 2013 Top Colleges for small schools. The annual list recognizes the highest volunteer-producing colleges and universities in the U.S. for small, medium, large and graduate institutions. The 2013 list marks Bucknell’s first appearance on the national rankings since 2009.
There are currently 14 undergraduate alumni from Bucknell University serving overseas. Since the agency was founded in 1961, a total of 267 alumni have served in the Peace Corps.
Bucknell alumni are currently serving as volunteers in Burkina Faso, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Liberia, Mozambique, Nepal, Panama, Paraguay, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Vanuatu. They work in areas including agriculture, education, environment, health and youth development.
Currently, more than 8,000 volunteers are working with communities in 76 host countries on projects related to agriculture, community economic development, education, environment, health and youth development.
During Peace Corps service, college graduates make a difference in communities overseas. Volunteers return home as global citizens with cross-cultural, leadership, language, teaching and community development skills that position them for advanced education and professional opportunities in today’s global job market. Ninety percent of volunteer positions require a bachelor’s degree. Americans with backgrounds in agriculture, environment, teaching English as a second language, and other technical or language skills related to Peace Corps assignment areas are encouraged to apply for service one year in advance of their target departure date. The next application deadline is Feb. 28. Bucknell students interested in learning more should contact Peace Corps recruiter Kimberly Helm at khelm@peacecorps.gov.
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Relay For Life of the Lewisburg Area announces 2013 Honorary Chair
LEWISBURG — The 2013 Relay For Life of the Lewisburg Area has selected Robert “Bob” Harder to serve as the Honorary Chair for this year’s Relay For Life event.
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Union County Library System kicks off summer reading program
MIFFLINBURG — A summer reading kick-off celebration is planned for June 5 at the Mifflinburg Community Park.
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Bucknell to host programs and conferences June 8 through July 27
LEWISBURG — Bucknell University will host nearly 4,000 visitors participating in about 30 conferences beginning May 30 through July 27.
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Health 114 community service
Health 114 community service
NEW BERLIN -- The Health 114 class held a blanket drive to collect new and used blankets for Turkey Run Rescue local animal shelter located in Mifflinburg.
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American Red Cross Shreds for Disaster
From left, Karen Chianelli, Mindy Umstead, Kevin Hodrick, Chris Wallace, Karen Mertz, of Prudential Hodrick Realty Inc., and Tom Szulanczyk, chapter director for the American Red Cross NCPA chapter.
LEWISBURG — On a sunny Saturday at three locations in central and northern Pennsylvania, the real estate company of Prudential Hodrick along with the American Red Cross held an unusual event to raise money and awareness for the cause.
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Kelly Elementary School Participates in Fiber Arts Demonstration
LEWISBURG — The Susquehanna Valley Spinners and Weavers Guild and Shearer, Jack Smith provided a fiber arts demonstration for the second grade students at the Kelly Elementary School in Lewisburg on April 19.
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Union County’s 2nd Cemetery Tour Slated for Lewisburg Cemetery on Monday, May 27
LEWISBURG — A walking tour of Lewisburg Cemetery will be conducted by Diane Meixell and Nancy Neuman on May 27 at approximately 11:30 a.m., beginning at the cemetery chapel immediately following the Memorial Day parade and ceremony.
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Girls on the Run 5K spring race
More than 300 people participated in the Girls on the Run 5K spring race held recently at the MACC.
BEAVER SPRINGS — More than 300 people participated in the Girls on the Run 5K spring race recently at the Middlecreek Area Community Center in Beaver Springs.
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Cherry Alley will close two days for RR crossing work
LEWISBURG -- North Shore Railroad will fix a crossing on Cherry Alley between North Fifth Street and Bull Run Creek, closing down the road May 21 and 22, Buffalo Valley Regional Police announced Wednesday.
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Farm burning ban not essential for recycling grant
LEWISBURG — There will be no open burning ban for farmers in East Buffalo Township. Information from the state Department of Environmental Protection incorrectly included them in requirements for a recycling grant.
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Tuesday is last day to apply for absentee ballot
LEWISBURG -- Registered voters looking to cast their choices via absentee ballot in next week's primary election have until close of business Tuesday to get in their applications. Votes must be cast by close of business Friday.
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Burnham in marathon to support BILL
LEWISBURG — Ruth Burnham, coordinator with the Bucknell Institute for Lifelong Learning (BILL), is walking a marathon in Newport, Ore., on June 1 to raise money for BILL, a self-supporting affiliate of the University.
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Relay For Life of the Lewisburg Area announces 2013 Honorary Chair
