Volunteers, Judges Needed for National History Day
Volunteers and judges are needed for National History Day at The University of Scranton.
National History Day Northeast PA Region 2 Competition will be held on campus on Saturday, March 2. Top winners will advance to the state competition, which will be held at The University of Scranton.This is the University's fifth year hosting the Regional 2 competition.
Interested in Volunteering For National History Day?
A training session for student volunteers will be held Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Loyola Science Center 133.
The National History Day event will take place on Saturday, March 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations: DeNaples Center, Brennan Hall and Saint Thomas Hall.
Contact Dr. Sean Brennan at nhdparegion2@gmail.com with questions or for additional details.
Volunteering can count for eight service hours for the event on March 2, and an additional two hours for the Feb. 29 training.
Invitation to Serve AS a Competition Judge
Dr. Sean Brennan, professor in the University's Department of History and director for the Pennsylvania Region-2 competition of National History Day on March 2, extends an invitation to staff and faculty who are interested in serving as judges.All those interested are invited to send an email to this address: nhdparegion2@gmail.com. Include any preference for a judging assignment. The contest is divided into junior (grades 6-8) and senior (grades 9-12) categories in five separate events, papers, websites, documentaries, performances and exhibits. Students enter either as individuals or in groups of two to five students.A judge's workshop will take place Thursday, Feb.15, at 6:30 p.m. at Loyola Science Center 133 (PNC Auditorium) at the University. Dinner will be provided. No previous experience is necessary. Visit the contest website for the Pennsylvania Region-2 competition, which features information for judges and all other participants. For information on the national organization visit National History Day.
