September 26, 2017 - King’s College Professor of History Brian A. Pavlac will discuss fundamental problems of politics today in the light of the fictional troubles of the fantasy world created by George R. R. Martin in a free public lecture to be held from 12:00 to 12:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the Postupak Room, located on the first floor of the McGowan School of Business.  The McGowan School of Business is located at the corner of N. River and W. Union streets in Wilkes-Barre.

WHERE: McGowan School of Business, Burke Auditorium

WHEN: 7 p.m., Sept. 26

Jessie Owens overcomes racism to become a track and field legend during the 1936 Olympics hosted in Nazi Germany. Free public screening of “Race” is part of the Seventh Annual Diversity Festival. Free. INFO: (570) 208-8021.

September 25, 2017 - Lorena Beniquez’s photographs are designed to preserve the anthracite history of Northeastern Pennsylvania landmarks, including the Huber Coal Breaker in Ashley, St. Nicholas Coal Breaker near Mahanoy City, Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, and Eckley Miners Village in Weatherly. She will display her collection of photographs during a free public exhibition, “The Last Coal Breaker,” from Monday, Oct. 2, through Friday, Nov. 3, in the Widmann Gallery at King’s College. 

WHERE: King’s College, Burke Auditorium, William G. McGowan School of Business.

WHEN: 2 p.m., Sept. 22

Students, faculty, and members of the community can share creative works, including poems, short stories, drama, and creative nonfiction, or perform music or comedy. Free. INFO: (570) 208-5900, ext. 5487

WHERE: McGowan School of Business, Burke Auditorium

WHEN: Thursday, September 21, 7:00 p.m.

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