Grilli presents in Maryland
DALLAS TWP. — Misericordia University staff member Dr. Joseph J. Grilli, M.P.A., D.P.A., director, Corporate and Institutional Recruitment, CACE, recently presented at the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) Mid-Atlantic Region Conference in Annapolis, Md.
The theme of the conference was “Scanning the Horizon: Opportunities for Discovery in Continuing, Professional, and Online Education.” UPCEA is considered the leading association for university professionals in continuing and online education.
Grilli presented, “Case Study: A Partnership between a University and a Major Health Care System.” The presentation discussed how the Misericordia University industry partnership with Geisinger Health System achieves success by encouraging the integrated health system to identify needs based on organizational priorities, allowing the university to identify and offer specific academic programs in response to those needs and priorities.
He resides in Jenkins Township.
Musto selected as Kirby Scholar
WILKES-BARRE — James Musto, Pittston, has been selected to be a Kirby Scholar by the Allan P. Kirby Center for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
The Kirby Scholars are top-performers in accounting, marketing, legal, product development, and project management. The Scholars provide services to the businesses at the center’s business incubator, and receive valuable experience in their field of study and formal recognition of their work.
Musto is a senior at Wilkes University, pursuing a major in digital design and media art. He is also is currently a photographer at Knot Just Any Day and a freelance graphic designer and photographer.
Happy birthday wishes
Doreen Properisi Brown of Old Forge will celebrate her birthday Oct. 26.
Happy anniversary wishes
Patrick and Debbie Talipan of Pittston Township will celebrate their anniversary Oct. 26. They have four children, Brian, Justin, Kevin and Kaitlyn.
Birth announcements
A girl was born to Nichole and James Norris, Jenkins Township, on Sept. 29.
A boy was born to Tammy and Christopher Silinskie, Duryea, on Sept. 29.
A girl was born to Kristin and Michael Stella, Dupont, on Oct. 4.
A boy was born to Lindsey Heinzlmeir and Joseph Maslar, Exeter, on Oct. 5.
A girl was born to Jaimee Kupiec and Johnny Fixmer, West Pittston, on Oct. 7.
