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Students participate in Alternative Spring Break

A small group of Widener University students ventured to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago over Spring Break for a week-long exploration of Trinidadian culture and ecology. The goal of the trip was to expose students to the many "faces" of Trinidad.

Students in the Presidential Service Corps joined President Harris on a service trip to Belize.

Widener offers students a Spring Break opportunity with cultural immersion trips to Atlanta, Miami and West Virginia.

It takes more than classroom learning to succeed in today's job market. It takes practical know-how, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. The co-operative education program provides all three of these components to students.

Third-year Harrisburg students Talia Danon and Andrew Schneidman won the awards for best draft and best negotiation at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Transactional Law Meet.

Several Widener University undergraduate students recently presented the results for their research as part of the annual celebration of Honors Week March 17 to 21.

Students voted to executive board on SGA in 2014

A three-person team from Widener Law's Delaware campus was the finalist in the 51st annual Academy of Trial Lawyers Mock Trial Comp The event, at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Pittsburgh, occurred between Feb. 19 and 21. Students Caroline Donato and Jon Landua argued the defense side of the civil trial involving negligence and wrongful death claims stemming from a fatal accident between a motorcycle and a truck. Student John Henry, who was also part of the team, served as the defendant

Widener University's Chemistry Club has captured first prize in Chemistry Wars 2014 co-hosted by Temple University and the University of the Sciences. This inaugural competition pitted students from seven area institutions against one another in relay races and challenges that tested their knowledge of chemistry and their ability to work together as a team. The winning members of the Widener student team are as follows:

It takes more than classroom learning to succeed in today's job market. It takes practical know-how, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. The co-operative education program provides all three of these components to students. Co-op participants this semester include:

The following students from the area were named to the President's List for the Fall 2013 semester at Widener University in Chester, Pa.

Widener University students from the area have left campus for the Spring 2014 semester for a global experience.

Widener University School of Law Dean Linda L. Ammons today announced the fall 2013 dean's list of students for the Delaware campus. Students named to the list earned a grade point average in the top 20 percent of their class and division for the semester. They include:

Widener University School of Law Dean Linda L. Ammons today announced the fall 2013 dean's list of students for the Harrisburg campus. Students named to the list earned a grade point average in the top 20 percent of their class and division for the semester while pursuing Juris Doctor degrees. They include:

Six Widener University students attended EuroSim 2014, a four-day simulation event of the European Union. This year's EuroSim was held at the University of Twente in Enschede, Netherlands. EuroSim is the only simulation of its kind in the U.S. to involve European students. Host sites alternate each year between European and U.S. institutions. At EuroSim, students simulate the governing process of the EU, tackling a different topic each year that is predetermined by the conference's faculty advisers. Students come into the conference with assigned roles and must act in accordance with those roles throughout the event's proceedings. The following students represented Widener University at EuroSim 2014:

Ten Widener University students spent part of the winter break studying abroad in Costa Rica as part of the Special Topics in Sustainability Science course offered through the College of Arts and Sciences. The trip was designed to introduce students to unique sustainable development projects that have a significant economic and social impact on villagers and farmers who harness biological resources for a living. The following students traveled to Alajuela and Ostinonal during the eleven-day service learning trip to Costa Rica:

Widener University, one of the nation's premier universities for civic engagement and applied leadership, in partnership with WCAU-TV NBC10, today announced the winners of the Widener University High School Leadership Awards. In its third year, the program recognized 134 students from high schools in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware who demonstrate courage and leadership within their communities. Students were selected for their abilities to stand up for what is right, address a wrong and make a difference in their communities or schools. Among the winners selected, the Widener University High School Leadership Awards recognized students who: aEUR? Coordinated fundraising efforts to benefit a horse farm that provides a day program to adults with developmental disabilities aEUR? Founded a group that promotes safe teen driving and raises awareness about the dangers of distracted driving aEUR? Traveled to Haiti to live with local families and help construct schools for small Haitian towns aEUR? Raised and trained guide dogs to serve the blind "The turnout of nominations this year was remarkable and the level of civic engagement among the winners is truly inspiring," said Widener University President James T. Harris III. "Our mission at Widener is deeply rooted in service, leadership and community, making this program extremely special to the university. The winners are the next generation of leaders in our area and I look forward to personally meeting all of them at the awards ceremony." Winners are invited to a celebratory breakfast at the National Constitution Center on March 20, as well as a leadership conference at Widener University in fall 2014. Most notably, winners will receive a scholarship of $20,000 over four years should they enroll at Widener University for undergraduate studies. Winners include:

Six Widener University students spent part of the winter break studying abroad in Spain as part of the Principles of Marketing honors course offered through the university's School of Business Administration. Students from the area who participated include:

The following students from the area were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2013 semester at Widener University in Chester, Pa.

Some of the region's best and brightest new attorneys took their oaths and became full-fledged members of the Pennsylvania bar recently at the Judge Charles P. Mirarchi Jr. Pennsylvania Bar Induction Ceremony organized for graduates of Widener Law. The school celebrates the induction as a point of pride with special Widener-only events, where alumni assemble to take their oaths alongside friends they made during their years of study. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations coordinates the ceremonies, which are held in Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pa. The 24 new attorneys sworn at City Hall in Philadelphia on Wednesday, Dec. 4 heard remarks from Judge Paul P. Panepinto '76 of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Civil Trial Division. Other remarks were made by Judge George W. Overton '86 of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas Civil Trial Division, Supervising Judge Margaret T. Murphy, '77, of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Domestic Relations Division and Judge Joel S. Johnson, '91 of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Family Division. Widener Law Dean Linda L. Ammons also attended. "Witnessing the swearing-in of our graduates is a highlight of my role as dean," Ammons said. "I congratulate these fine new lawyers and look forward to hearing about the positive contributions they will make to the profession." Alumni who were sworn in to the Pennsylvania bar included:

Some of the region's best and brightest new attorneys took their oaths and became full-fledged members of the Pennsylvania bar recently in a ceremony organized for graduates of Widener Law. The school celebrates this point of pride with special Widener-only events, where alumni assemble to take their oaths alongside friends they made during their years of study. The Office of Development and Alumni Relations coordinates the ceremonies. Alumni who were sworn in to the Pennsylvania bar Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court courtroom included:

Nine Widener University freshmen have been named the first Apogee Scholars by the Oskin Leadership Institute at Widener for their high potential for leading change on campus and in their communities. The students are also recipients of the Widener High School Leadership Award and received a $20,000 scholarship to attend Widener. The Apogee Scholars include:

A number of Widener University students recently returned from a study abroad excursion.

Freshmen that enrolled into the School of Engineering at Widener University this fall that were among the top of their high school class were recipients of laptops thanks to the school's 2013 Engineering Laptop Scholarships.

A select group of Widener University students traveled to Greifswald, Germany over the summer for a unique study abroad opportunity. The following local students participated in Widener's 2013 summer exchange with the University of Greifswald:

Widener University students recently returned from a study abroad excursion to China.The following local students participated in Widener's 2013 China Exchange Program with Chongqing Technology and Business University (CTBU) in Chongqing, China:

Widener University has chosen 12 undergraduate students to participate in the highly selective Oskin Leaders Program. Students in the program receive leadership training and one-on-one coaching that guides them through identifying and developing a leadership project. The program is administered by the Oskin Leadership Institute at Widener. To be selected for the program, students need to demonstrate leadership potential, energy and passion, a commitment to learning and growing, the spirit of a trailblazer, and a commitment to the concept of a team. Area students selected for the program include:

Fifteen incoming freshmen at Widener University have been selected for the Presidential Service Corps/Bonner Leaders Program. Select freshmen are chosen each year for the Presidential Service Corps/Bonner Leader Program based on their high school academic record, commitment to serving their communities, and leadership potential. Students in the program volunteer 300 hours of service with a community partner in the city of Chester each year, and commit to an annual international service trip for alternative spring break. In addition, students participate in training and enrichment activities that help them develop leadership skills. The following incoming freshmen from the area were selected this year:

The following students from the area were named to the President's List for the Spring 2013 semester at Widener University in Chester, Pa.