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Short Term Rental Hearing Date Change

PUBLIC NOTICE The Public Hearing scheduled to consider Amendments to the Mount Pocono Short-Term Rental Ordinance and Zoning Ordinance scheduled for 6:30 P.M. on June 5th, 2023 shall occur at 6:15 P.M. on June 6, 2023, at the same location, the Mount Pocono Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania 18344. Notice of the Public Hearing is set forth below. The Council shall consider adoption of the Amendments at their regular meeting to commence 6:30 P.M. on June 6, 2023. BY ORDER OF MOUNT POCONO BOROUGH COUNCIL James V. Fareri, Esq., Solicitor The post Short Term Rental Hearing Date Change appeared first on Mount Pocono, PA.

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ESU Student Trustee Takes Oath of Office

The newest member of East Stroudsburg University’s Council of Trustees (COT), Damali Jackson received the oath of office on Wednesday, June 1 from COT Chairperson, L. Patrick Ross ’67. President Kenneth Long was on hand for the official ceremony. Jackson is a junior majoring in communication from Henryville, Pa. In her role as a member of ESU’s COT, Jackson will now join the Council that represents ESU, and are responsible to make recommendations to the chancellor regarding critical University decisions such as the appointment and reviews of the president, and the approval of the University budget, new academic programs, contracts and fees other than tuition.

ESU Foundation to Host 32nd Annual Educational Scholarship Golf Classic, Benefitting the Prince Hall Endowed Scholarship

ESU Prince Hall Golf ClassicEast Stroudsburg University’s Foundation will host the 32nd Annual Educational Scholarship Golf Classic benefiting the Prince Hall Endowed Scholarship on Monday, August 7, 2023, at the Green Pond Country Club in Bethlehem, Pa. In 1988, ESU adopted the Prince Hall Elementary School in Philadelphia, Pa. The partnership established the Prince Hall Endowed Scholarship Fund which is awarded to Prince Hall scholars who demonstrate outstanding academic performance and strong civic engagement. Because of this scholarship, 20 Prince Hall scholars have graduated from ESU. Prince Hall scholar and ESU alumna Malaysha Clark ’23 will speak at the dinner reception about how the scholarship has impacted her education.

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TikTok Captivates Stroudsburg High

TikTok.  I’m sure it needs no introduction. With its endless videos tailored explicitly to your interests, TikTok has captivated audiences, especially those of Millennials and Gen-Z.  TikTok and social media alike have become integral parts of everyday life. Teens have grown accustomed to this new digital world. TikTok has launched entire careers, not just of Content Creators or Influencers, but of Social Media Managers and aspiring business owners who use TikTok to promote their small businesses.  TikTok has inspired a renaissance of short, entertaining videos. Since its inception, there have been many copycats popping up. Youtube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and even Snapchat Spotlight have all followed in TikTok’s footsteps. The app’s popularity is on full display within the halls of Stroudsburg High School. 

ESU College of Education Announces Future Teacher Pathway Summit

East Stroudsburg University’s College of Education announced an upcoming Future Teacher Pathway Summit on June 7-8, 2023. The summit will be held on ESU’s campus. “With the number of teacher candidates and certification drastically declining over the past 10 years in the state of Pennsylvania, it has become critical for institutions of higher education (IHE) and local education associations to think creatively about manning the future workforce,” said Dr. Brooke K. Langan, dean of the College of Education. With this goal in mind, Dr. Langan hosted a Future Teacher Pathway Kickoff in April to discuss a structured framework that would combine the efforts of ESU, Northampton Community College, and a dozen local school districts in solving the shortage long term.

Elizabeth Khrystenko- Norwich University

What are you doing after high school? 4-year college (bachelor’s degree) Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: Norwich University What major or career do you plan to pursue? Nursing

Benjamin Jones- Lackawanna College

What are you doing after high school? 2-year college, but planning to transfer to a 4-year college Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: Lackawanna College What major or career do you plan to pursue? Psychology

Ashlee Johnson- Lincoln University

What are you doing after high school? 4-year college (bachelor’s degree) Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: Lincoln University/ fall What major or career do you plan to pursue? Business Marketing

Emma James- Western Kentucky University

What are you doing after high school? 4-year college (bachelor’s degree) Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: Western Kentucky University What major or career do you plan to pursue? Political Science / Attorney

Bryan Irizarry- East Stroudsburg University

What are you doing after high school? 4-year college (bachelor’s degree) Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: East Stroudsburg University What major or career do you plan to pursue? Finance

Andrew Huntsberger- Ithaca College

What are you doing after high school? 4-year college (bachelor’s degree) Tell us the name of the college or career you’ll be attending/pursuing in the fall below: Ithaca College What major or career do you plan to pursue? Biochemistry

ESU Council of Trustees Scheduled to Hold Meeting June 7

The next meeting of the East Stroudsburg Council of Trustees is scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Committees and the full board will meet as follows: Committee Meetings Time: 10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 – 4:00 p.m. Council of Trustees Full Board Meeting Time: 4:00 p.m. The Council of Trustees will meet both in person and via zoom. In-person meetings will be held at the East Stroudsburg University Innovation Center, room 336. However, we continue to offer the option to participate via zoom.

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