Donut Feel Good to Donate?

Throughout the month of March, Dunkin' Donuts joins the American Red Cross in a special promotion that asks: "Donut feel good to donate?"

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Now through March 31, donors coming to give blood at participating American Red Cross blood drives in specific regions will receive a coupon for a free Dunkin' Donuts donut. Through "Donut feel good to donate?" Dunkin' Donuts joins the Red Cross in celebrating Red Cross Month (which is March), and in encouraging more people to give blood. Collecting blood during the winter can be challenging since cold and snowy weather can sometimes prevent donors from making and keeping appointments - a downfall that many of us, myself included, may not be away of.

A statistic found on the American Red Cross website states that: "Despite all the medical advances due to biotechnology, there is still no substitute for human blood in many emergency situations. It is a simple truth that many lives depend on the generosity of the people who donate blood." With this said I think it is absolutely fantastic that Dunkin Donuts has donated their time and donuts to such a worthy cause. Athough this donation is only held within certain American Red Cross locations, that doesn't mean that one day it can't or won't be held right here in Wilkes Barre P.A. On Dunkin Donuts' website, they have set up a page specifically for people who are seeking donations, which can be found at https://www.dunkindonuts.com/aboutus/contact/DonationRequest.aspx.



Hey Dunkin, You've outdone yourself yet again :)

Chris Hughes comes to Wilkes University

On Thursday March 18th Chris Hughes, the online editor the Times Leader, spoke to my Social Media class about the newspaper, social media and how the Times Leader have combine the two. I would first like to start off my saying that Chris truly kept my attention the entire time he spoke (which was over an hour time period). Chris first stated that his hometown is Scranton, PA (about 7 minutes away from my home town) and previously worked as a reporter for The Abington Journal in Clarks Summit. He gave the class a brief story on how he moved up the chain from the Abington Journal to the Times Leader which I found to be extremely motivational to a Communications major whose about to graduate.

The information in which he shared with the class was very interesting to say that least. He shared many stories about how he used social media techniques in his every day adventures, and moreso, how crucial these networks are becoming. Chris showed the class how the Times Leader now has a Facebook, MySpace and Twitter account, with the number of 'friends', 'fans' and 'followers' increasing daily. I found his stories to be somewhat refreshing, for it basically proves that everything we're learning is in fact true - and that social media is definitely a must!

As a Communications major focused on Public Relations, I see the cruciality of social media and networking, for it is another way to promote a business or organzation as well as networking with others - but never did I think the Journalism aspect of Communications, especially newspaper and print media, would collaborate with the social media phenomenon.

Zebra Communication presents "Wing n' Sing" Event

Zebra Communications, Wilkes University’s non-profit, student-run public relations agency, will hold a fundraising event this Monday (March 29th) at 7:30 p.m. to benefit Luzerne County’s Victims Resource Center.

As stated on the Victims Resource Website (http://www.vrcnepa.org/)... The Victims Resource Center provides a wide range of services to men, women and children who are victims of crime. The services this center provides are a 24-hour hotline, support groups, counseling and advocacy for victims. The center is private, confidential and it's services are free.

The Spring Wing & Sing event will cost $5 at the door ALTHOUGH there are tickets on sale this week (The week of March 22nd) on the first floor of the Henry Student Center Building, on Wilkes University's campus. Each purchased ticket includes wings (which are donated from many multiple local venues) and refreshments. Also, you will have the opportunity to listen to participate in karaoke, listen to others, and of course to support a great cause.