April 2023

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University Commemorates the Power of Trees image
General
April 27, 2023

University Commemorates the Power of Trees

Since the early 1940s, the University has been home to the Dawn Redwood, a deciduous conifer species that was once considered extinct.

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Community
April 27, 2023

Scranton’s Story Celebrated with Latin Grammy-Nominee

Latin Grammy-nominated composer Tony Alonso performed at The University of Scranton’s “Scranton’s Story” event in April.

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Announcement
April 25, 2023

Dr. Michael Bermudez To Present Fulbright Research

Zoom link is available for May 3 'Disruptive Innovation: Inclusive Educational and Community-Based Rehabilitation Practices in Uganda,' a Diversity + Inclusion = A Better U! program.

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Student
April 25, 2023

Club Spotlight: Asia Club Presents Holi Festival of Colors

Asia Club Social Media Coordinator Kapil Patel ‘25, a health administration major from Wyckoff, New Jersey discusses the fun, inclusive ' home away from home' that provided him with an instant 'sense of belonging on campus'.

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Student
April 25, 2023

Registration Ongoing for May 6 Student-Led Soccerfest

Interested teams, guaranteed to play four games, must register to participate by May 2 at soccerfest.org. Students in a sports event management course led by Dr. Ovidiu Cocieru assembled the 6v6 tournament.

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Student
April 25, 2023

Take Back the Night Event April 27

Student organizer Mackenzie Longo '23, said that everyone can benefit from attending to educate themselves on how to advocate for those who have experienced interpersonal, sexual and domestic violence.

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Announcement
April 25, 2023

Free Beach Ball BBQ April 27

All are welcome when the University's Center for Service and Social Justice hosts launches the End of the Year Drive at the BBQ on Thursday. April 27 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Arrupe House, corner of Mulberry and Clay.

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Announcement
April 25, 2023

Honor Society for Nursing Inducts 31 Students

Induction into the University's Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Omega Chapter is offered to undergraduate students in the upper 35 percent of their class and to graduate students who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or greater.

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General
April 25, 2023

May Events Planned at University

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned for May 2023.

Esprit Literary Magazine Reading and Award Ceremony May 4 image
Announcement
April 25, 2023

Esprit Literary Magazine Reading and Award Ceremony May 4

All are welcome to view artwork and listen to readings from the Spring 2023 edition of Esprit Literary Magazine at the Studio Theatre of the Joseph M. McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts, Room 104.

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Announcement
April 25, 2023

Food Drive Through April 28 To Benefit Local Veterans

Aramark, Student Life, ROTC and Student Veterans Organization will accept donations of non-perishable food items at DeNaples food court or market, Rock Hall or the Mulberry Pod, or donations using Flex or cash at Aramark locations.

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Announcement
April 19, 2023

Celebration of Student Scholars April 26 in LSC

Poster presentations will be displayed in the Loyola Science Center Atrium from 12:00 - 3:00 p.m., and two oral presentations will take place in Room 127 at 2:00 and 2:30 pm.

Refugee Resettlement Discussion Features William Canny '77, H'07 image
Announcement
April 25, 2023

Refugee Resettlement Discussion Features William Canny '77, H'07

Panelists will include Teddy Michel, Director of the Ignatian Volunteers Corps of NEPA, Ushu Mukelo ’22 of the Congolese Community of Scranton and Fikile Ryder, Director of Community for Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton.

University’s World Premiere Concert Set for May 6 image
Community
April 25, 2023

University’s World Premiere Concert Set for May 6

Philip Kuehn, conductor and co-director of Performance Music, is the featured composer at the 40th Annual World Premiere Concert.

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Community
April 24, 2023

Local High School Students Art Displayed

The University’s Hope Horn Gallery hosted a post-COVID art exhibition from West Scranton and Scranton High School students.

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Community
April 24, 2023

Environmental Health Discussed with Scranton Community

The University hosted a Spring Community Based Learning talk for environmental health as part of its Earth Day events.

University Answers Call of Pope to Care for Our Common Home image
Community
April 25, 2023

University Answers Call of Pope to Care for Our Common Home

The University of Scranton begins seven-year process for Vatican designation of essential and extensive sustainability efforts.

Greenhouse Project at Nay Aug Park Clean-up April 22 image
Announcement
April 19, 2023

Greenhouse Project at Nay Aug Park Clean-up April 22

All are invited to join the Commuter Student Association, Community Relations and the Greenhouse Project for a clean-up at The Greenhouse at Nay Aug Park this Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m.-1.p.m.

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Student
April 18, 2023

Relay for Life Dunk Tank Fundraiser Event April 21

A Dunk Tank fundraiser April 21 in support of The University of Scranton Relay for Life event is set to make a splash at the DeNaples Center Patio. Cost is $5 for three throws and all proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

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Announcement
April 19, 2023

Applications Due April 28 for Community-Based Learning Faculty Workshop

The Office of Community-Based Learning is now accepting applications for the annual Community-Based Learning Faculty Summer Workshop, which will be held on Tuesday, May 23 from 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Announcement
April 19, 2023

Center for Service and Social Justice hiring for work study positions

For the 2023-24 academic year, the Center seeks rising sophomore and junior students who have a genuine interest in volunteering and serving the community.

James M. Murray II to Speak at 2023 Commencement image
Student
April 19, 2023

James M. Murray II to Speak at 2023 Commencement

Chief security officer for Snap, Inc., and former director of the U. S. Secret Service to deliver the principal address at Commencement.

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General
April 18, 2023

The University of Scranton Singers and Symphonic Band Will Perform

The University of Scranton Singers and Symphonic Band will perform a concert, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton. The free concert will begin at 7:30 p.m., inside the University’s Houlihan-McLean Center.

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Announcement
April 18, 2023

The University of Scranton Players Presents 'Emilie La Marquise Du Chatelet Defends Her Life Tonight'

The production will run April 27-30 and will take place in the Studio Theatre in the McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts on The University of Scranton campus.

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Student
April 18, 2023

Student Government Announces Election Results

According to election results for the 2023-2024 academic year, Karla Shaffer '24, will serve as president and Maria Stephen '25, will serve as vice president.

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Faculty
April 25, 2023

Graduate Programs Ranked Among Best by U.S. News

Four University of Scranton graduate programs ranked in the top 50 nationally in U.S. News 2023-2024 Best Graduate Schools.

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Faculty
April 17, 2023

Virginia Pichietti, Ph.D. Offers Insight Into the Importance of Learning a Language

Dr. Virginia Pichietti said language helps people learn a different way of thinking and enables them to see possibilities for solving problems.

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Announcement
April 17, 2023

PILLAR Program Faculty Applications Due April 21

All full-time faculty are invited to apply for the Partners In Learning, Leadership, and Reflection (PILLAR) program by April 21 deadline.

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Announcement
April 17, 2023

Upcycle Plastic Bag Mat-Making Workshop April 21

In celebration of Earth Week, Weinberg Memorial Library invites attendees to drop in Friday between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. to learn to upcycle plastic shopping bags into useful sleeping mats for unhoused individuals.

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Announcement
April 17, 2023

Volunteers Needed for Trail Cleanup Service Opportunity

The cleanup in celebration of Earth Day will take place on Sunday, April 23 at 10 a.m.

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Community
April 10, 2023

'The Regeneration Revolution' To Discuss Future Of Food

How we produce, process, sell, consume and dispose of food and it impact on human and planetary health will be central to an April 17 The Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Humanities Lecture by Nicole Negowetti '02.

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Student
April 12, 2023

Students Advance to FBLA National Competition

Eight students qualified for the FBLA National Leadership Conference through strong performance at the FBLA State Leadership Conference.

World Languages and Cultures TA Talk: Taiwan and Germany April 25 image
Announcement
April 12, 2023

World Languages and Cultures TA Talk: Taiwan and Germany April 25

Hear unique perspectives on the home countries and cultures of the Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants and visiting instructors. The World Languages and Cultures Department will host the TA Talk Tuesday, April 25.

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Announcement
April 12, 2023

Taiwanese Night Market April 17

Make a Taiwanese lantern with Yun (Lily) Chiang, visiting instructor of Chinese, learn about night market traditions and experience a taste of delicious boba (bubble) tea and Chinese snacks.

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Student
April 11, 2023

Mock Trial Team Inspires Friendly Competition

Team co-captain Kathleen Wallace ‘23, said mock trial team members lift each other up no matter a mock trial’s outcome.

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Faculty
April 10, 2023

Fulbright Scholar Presents Next Global Insights On Kuwait

Join Global Insights on Thursday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m., for a special presentation by visiting Fulbright scholar, Dr. Badoor Albuloushi, Ph.D.

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Community
April 11, 2023

Leigh Pilzer to Perform April 15 at University

Guest baritone and bass saxophonist Leigh Pilzer will perform with the University Jazz Band and Saxophone Ensemble Saturday, April 15.

Evening of Environmental Science Set for April 20 image
Community
April 11, 2023

Evening of Environmental Science Set for April 20

The Evening of Environmental Science will showcase the nearly 200 Earth Day Essays received from area middle and high school students.

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Community
April 11, 2023

Sister Nathalie Becquart Receives Arrupe Award

The University of Scranton hosted a lecture with Sister Nathalie Becquart, XMCJ, the highest-ranking woman official at the Vatican.

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Faculty
April 6, 2023

Ellacuria Initiative Teach-In Held at University

The University of Scranton hosted a day-long “Ellacuría Initiative: Women’s and Gender Justice Teach-In” in March.

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Student
April 1, 2023

High School Students, Teachers Comment on Language Immersion Day

Every semester, over 50 high school students visit The University of Scranton to experience Language Immersion Day. There they receive a campus tour, attend an interactive language class and take part in Language Center activities.

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Announcement
April 5, 2023

Incarnating Hispanic/Latinx Theology in Song April 19

The next theme of the Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story University and community partner-led project focuses on 'The Religious Tapestry of Scranton: Past and Present.'

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Announcement
April 5, 2023

Shoe Drive to Benefit International Service Trips

A $100 cash prize will go to the group or individual with the most shoe donations. Deadline for donations is May 31.

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Staff
April 11, 2023

Thomas Cody is Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner

Thomas Cody receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for April 2023

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Alumni
May 1, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Phyllis Reinhardt '78

Alumna blazes trail in early days of coeducation for daughter and granddaughter to follow.

Alumnus Filmmaker To Screen 'Tito' At NEPA Film Festival April 15 image
Alumni
April 5, 2023

Alumnus Filmmaker To Screen 'Tito' At NEPA Film Festival April 15

"Tito," a short film co-written, co-directed and produced by Andy Tworischuk '09, will screen at the Northeast Pennsylvania Film Festival April 15.

Chemistry Professor Wins DOE Faculty Award image
Faculty
April 5, 2023

Chemistry Professor Wins DOE Faculty Award

Chemistry faculty member Gerard Dumancas, Ph.D., selected to Visiting Faculty Program by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science.

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Alumni
April 5, 2023

Day Of Service Returns April 22

Show your community the meaning of #Royals4Others.

University To Hold 50 Years of Coeducation Panel Discussion April 12 image
Alumni
April 5, 2023

University To Hold 50 Years of Coeducation Panel Discussion April 12

Hear first-hand accounts of the early days of coeducation from Scranton alumnae and Rev. Bernard R. McIlhenny, S.J., Dean Emeritus of the University.

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Alumni
April 5, 2023

University To Hold Wall Of Fame Weekend April 28-29

Honor the Wall of Fame Class of 2023 with your fellow Royals.

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Alumni
April 5, 2023

University Opens Virtual 5.06K Registration

Exercise between Saturday, April 29, and Saturday, May 6, to support 5.06, Scranton's ninth annual Day of Giving.

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Alumni
April 5, 2023

Register Today For Reunion 2023 June 9-11

Reconnect with your friends and classmates.

University Book Club To Discuss 'Walking Together: The Way Of Synodality' by Pope Francis April 25 image
Alumni
April 5, 2023

University Book Club To Discuss 'Walking Together: The Way Of Synodality' by Pope Francis April 25

Join The University of Scranton Book Club to participate in lively virtual discussions.

Scranton Club of NY To Meet at Yankee Game July 26 image
Alumni
April 30, 2023

Scranton Club of NY To Meet at Yankee Game July 26

Watch the Yankees take on the Mets with your Royal Family.

University To Host Harrisburg Networking Reception At Lancaster Brewing Company May 3 image
Alumni
April 5, 2023

University To Host Harrisburg Networking Reception At Lancaster Brewing Company May 3

Alumni, parents and friends of the University to meet up in the capital city.

University To Host Annual Pre-Law Advisory Program Banquet May 1 image
Alumni
April 6, 2023

University To Host Annual Pre-Law Advisory Program Banquet May 1

Annual event to feature keynote address by the Hon. Mary Walsh Dempsey '88, Judge of the Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas.

Reminder: CAL To Hold Philadelphia Networking Reception With Pre-Law Students April 21 image
Alumni
April 5, 2023

Reminder: CAL To Hold Philadelphia Networking Reception With Pre-Law Students April 21

Connect with current students and alumni lawyers in the City of Brotherly Love.

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Alumni
April 5, 2023

Alumni Class Notes, April 2023

Share your story with your Royal Family.

 Scranton’s Story April 19 Event To Feature Composer and Scholar Tony Alonso image
Community
April 4, 2023

Scranton’s Story April 19 Event To Feature Composer and Scholar Tony Alonso

Latin Grammy-nominated composer Tony Alonso to lecture and perform at University of Scranton for next “Scranton’s Story” event on April 19.

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Student
April 2, 2023

CLUB SPOTLIGHT: Liva Arts Company

Amanda Lamphere '23, president of Liva Arts Company, and actor Thomas Kennedy '24, discuss the upcoming musical comedy whodunnit 'Curtains'. Performances will take place April 20 - 22 at the Royal Theater, McDade Center.

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Community
April 5, 2023

Visual Study of Mass Incarceration Presented

'Pyrrhic Defeat: A Visual Study of Mass Incarceration' by Mark Loughney will be presented at The Hope Horn Gallery April 21 to May 12.

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Community
April 5, 2023

Roots of Wealth Discussed at Henry George Seminar

Economist whose research focuses on the role of early life experiences on the long-term outcomes to discuss where wealth comes from April 20.

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Student
April 3, 2023

Register for a Summer 2023 Course Today

Looking ahead to summer? Scranton’s on-campus and online summer courses, at a reduced tuition rate, can help students fulfill a requirement or just get ahead.

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