Category: COMMUNITY
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Hemp House from Kansas State stops at DelVal to showcase hemp’s construction benefits
A small traveling green house named the Hemp Casita visited Delaware Valley University to showcase industrial hemp as an eco-friendly material. Dr. Carla Garzon leads the Cannabis Research Program, offering courses and hands-on experience with hemp for horticulture majors. Despite its stigma, industrial hemp has diverse uses and has inspired DelVal graduates to pursue careers…
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United In Flowers: DelVal Students shine at Philadelphia Flower Show
Those of the words of a Delaware Valley University student taking in the beauty of the Philadelphia Flower Show. Five Delaware Valley University students seized the opportunity to showcase their school with a display at the Philadelphia Flower Show, deemed as the best overall event in the world by the International Festivals and Events Association.…
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DelVal Weekend Activities: 5 Affordable Spots in Doylestown
Delaware Valley University students facing weekend boredom can explore Doylestown to enjoy Central Books’ discounted selection, Peace Valley Park’s serene scenery and activities, Playa Bowls’ healthy dishes, Vampa Museum’s unique exhibits, and Marshalls’ trendy and affordable shopping. These options provide a refreshing escape from campus life.
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Unpacking the Crafted Pieces of the Mercer Museum: Bucks County’s very own Vision Through Time
By Imani Walker and Dacare Smith /Full360 Reporters The Mercer Museum is a historical artifact of Bucks County. Built by Henry Mercer between 1913 and 1916, it serves as a chest for Mercer’s collected treasure. Its design was handcrafted by Mercer from the concrete exterior down to the way the artifacts hang interiorly. Henry Mercer…
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‘Pushing through the pain’
For Steven Dale, the most rewarding moment lies at the finish line. The “don’t quit” mentality he embraces gets him through 24-hours of nonstop rucking, trekking for miles and miles with a 30-pound loaded backpack along the streets of Bucks County. It’s a mindset that extends far beyond the miles he’ll cover on foot —a…
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DelVal’s Colleges Against Cancer Club Launches Inaugural Relay for Life Event
The Colleges Against Cancer Club hosted their first Relay for Life event, attracting over 100 participants and raising $7,478 for cancer research. With ten teams from the university and local cancer survivors in attendance, the event featured activities like continuous track walking, a cornhole tournament, and a memorable luminary lighting ceremony.