Movers 9-18-11
Shallenberger graduates
Joshua Shallenberger of Connellsville has received his master’s degree in physician assistant studies from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, during the college’s recent summer commencement ceremony.
Al-Khattar participates in program
California University of Pennsylvania professor Dr. Aref Al-Khattar will travel to the Middle East as a participant in the Fulbright Specialist Program. Al-Khattar, a professor of criminology at Cal U and director of the graduate-level Applied Criminology program, has been selected to work with students and faculty at the University of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. There he will give lectures and conduct seminars for graduate and undergraduate students, and he will work with Sharjah’s faculty in the Department of Sociology and its criminal justice track in the Master of Applied Sociology program. He plans to depart for the UAE on Dec. 20. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government. Its goal is to increase mutual understanding between the United States and the people of other countries.
Garcher receives degree
Damian Garcher of Mount Pleasant graduated summa cum laude from Gannon University in Erie this spring. Garcher, a son of Joe and Janet Garcher, earned his bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy. He will continue his education this fall at the University of Toledo’s College of Medicine.
Merti earns scholarship
Claire Merti, daughter of Rick and Robin Merti, received the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary Post 103’s Eleanor Adams Scholarship. Merti is a 2011 graduate of Laurel Highlands High School and attends Millersville University where she is majoring in biology.
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