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ASEC's 2025 Night of Storytelling: Igniting Hope – Dare to Dream

African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC)

African Sisters Education Collaborative invites you to attend

A Night of Storytelling: Igniting Hope – Dare to Dream

Please join us

Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 6:30 PM

at Marywood University's Fireplace Lounge in Nazareth Hall, Scranton, PA

Free & open to the public!

Guests will be inspired and invigorated by the personal narratives shared by guest speakers, who will recount their unique experiences with ASEC. Guided by emcee Stacy Lange, WNEP-TV anchor, the evening will also include opportunities for attendees to engage with the speakers by asking questions and gaining deeper insights.

BUY 50/50 TICKETS HERE

BUY GOLF SWAG & ROUND OF GOLF FOR 4 BASKET RAFFLE TICKETS HERE

This event is free to attend and all are welcome! Your participation helps us continue empowering sisters and creating lasting change in 11 countries across Africa.

Enjoy a relaxed evening with complimentary coffee and dessert, as well as exciting raffles.

Introducing our Night of Storytelling Speakers:

Dr. Yerodin Lucas- 2019 Service Learning participant, 2023 Service Learning mentor, ASEC Advisory Board member, Assistant Professor, School of Social Work, Marywood University

Madi Grose- 2024 & 2025 Service Learning participant, Marywood University student

James Sullivan- Professor of Architecture, School of Architecture, Marywood University

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Funds will be raised through the purchase of 50/50 and basket raffle tickets. 50/50 and Golf Basket Tickets can be purchased online, by visiting ASEC offices in Emmanuel Hall at Marywood University, by calling (570) 340-6089, or by emailing [email protected]. Individuals who wish to support the fundraiser but not attend the event may purchase tickets virtually to contribute to ASEC’s fundraising goal and enter for their chance to win the 50/50 raffle or Golf Basket. Guests are not required to be present to win the 50/50 or Golf BasketPurchases can be made digitally until Wednesday, April 23rd with tickets available at the door the night of for cash or check.

Basket raffle tickets other than the Golf Basket are available to attendees only. A ticket is not required for entry.


Directions and Parking Information

Guests should park in the large Nazareth commuter lot (labeled G on the Marywood University Parking Map). From the lot, walk up the outdoor concrete staircase. Continue past the outdoor seating area and proceed toward the building entrance located to the left of the Esports Center. Enter Nazareth Student Center (labeled 24 on the Marywood University Campus Map) through that door and take the staircase inside up. At the top of the stairs, the Fireplace Lounge will be on your left. 

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Read about ASEC's 2024 Night of Storytelling: Creativity here! 


For questions or more information please contact

Jake Stevens at (570)-840-7644 or [email protected]

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