Ethics Institute

Ethics Institute Board 2008

Dr. Charles Zola, Executive Director

The Ethics Institute was established in 1987 by Sister Siena Finley, RSM, and a group of community professionals and leaders from the Wyoming Valley who wished to foster more dialogue on ethical issues affecting the region. It is an institution directed by 15 regional leaders and educators who are committed to the discussion of ethical issues both theoretical and practical. The institute encourages responsible ethical action through informed rational deliberation, and it facilitates this process in the academic community as well as in the community at large through special workshops and forums. The institute also bestows the Sister Siena Finley Ethics Award upon a person or organization that has demonstrated exemplary ethical behavior in their personal, civic and/or professional life during its annual dinner in October.

The Ethics Institute of Northeastern Pennsylvania at Misericordia University is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Sister Siena Finley Ethics Award to be honored at its 18th Annual Dinner are:

Patrice and Joseph Persico

The theme of this year’s Award and Dinner is ethical professionalism and servant leadership. Attorney Persico and Ms. Persico have displayed exemplary ethical conduct in their careers and have given generously of their time, talent and treasure to improve the quality of life for the region through their leadership in community service and civic engagement.

This year’s dinner will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the Woodlands Inn in Plains beginning at 6:00 p.m. if you would like more information concerning the dinner or would like to attend, please contact the Ethics Institute at 674-6201.

The Ethics Institute of Northeastern Pennsylvania at Misericordia University is a proud Sponsor of WVIA Public Television Program "Religion & Ethics Newsweekly" that airs Sundays 12:30pm, Channel 44. For additional information about this program, please visit http://www.PBS.org./wnet/religionandethics

For More information about the Ethics Institute, Please contact:

Dr. Charles Zola

(570) 674-6201
E-MAIL: czola@misericordia.edu
301 Lake Street, Dallas, PA 18612-1090

or

E-MAIL: ethics@misericordia.edu