University Announces March Events
The University of Scranton announces calendar of events for March.Several March events have been cancelled due to concerns about COVID-19
Through Mar. 6 Art Exhibit: “Sharon Cosgrove: A Change of Vision.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.
Feb. 28-Mar. 1, Mar. 6-8 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. “Carrie: the musical” by Lawrence D. Cohen presented by the University Players. Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4353 or email players@scranton.edu.
Mar. 4 6:30 p.m. Understanding Yazidi Refugees: Screening and Discussion of the Documentary “On Her Shoulders,” sponsored by the University’s Office of Equity and Diversity and Ellacuría Initiative. Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-6645 or email jennifer.pennington@scranton.edu.
Mar. 5 5 p.m. Task Force on Healing, Reconciliation and Hope Lecture: “Clergy Sexual Abuse: Lessons Learned in the Diocese of Scranton” presented by Monsignor Thomas Muldowney, vicar general and moderator of the Curia, Kathleen Bolinski, safe environment coordinator, and Mary Beth Pacuska, victim assistance coordinator, of the Diocese of Scranton. Kane Forum, Edward Leahy Hall. Free. Call 570-941-4546 or email hrhtaskforce@scranton.edu.
Mar. 6 noon. Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Seminar: “Navigating in an Uncertain World: Global Challenges, Populism and Brexit” presented by David Donoghue, Ph.D., Ireland’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, 2013-2017. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-6206 or email alicen.morrison@scranton.edu.
Mar. 10 7 p.m. Film Screening: “Romero” to mark the 40th anniversary of the assassination of St. Oscar Romero in El Salvador. Introduction to film and discussion led by University of Scranton theology professor Will Cohen, Ph.D. Sponsored by the University’s Ellacuría Initiative and the Department of Theology and Religious Studies. Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-7659 or email teresa.grettano@scranton.edu.
Cancelled - Mar. 11 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “General Recital” featuring University of Scranton Performance Music students. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
Cancelled - Mar. 23 through Apr. 24 Art Exhibit: “Women in Art: Selections from the Everhart Museum.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.
Cancelled Mar. 24 12:05 p.m. Mass Celebrating St Oscar Romero to mark the 40th anniversary of his assassination in El Salvador, sponsored by the University’s Campus Ministries and Ellacuría Initiative. Madonna della Strada Chapel. Free. Call 570-941-7659 or email teresa.grettano@scranton.edu.
Cancelled - Mar. 25 4:30 p.m. Schemel Forum Collaborative Program with the Jesuit Center, The University of Scranton: “A Schemel Legacy: The Engineer and the Monk” presented by Christopher F. Schemel, Ph.D., president Delta Q Consultants, Inc., and courtesy professor chemical engineering, University of South Florida, and Brother Mario Joseph, Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. $30 fee. Registration required. Call 570-941-6206 or email alicen.morrison@scranton.edu.
Mar. 28 9 a.m. Preview Day for accepted students to The University of Scranton’s class of 2024. Various locations on campus. Call 570-941-7540 or email admissions@scranton.edu.
Cancelled - Mar. 29 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring the Scranton Brass Orchestra and The University of Scranton Concert Choir. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
Cancelled - Mar. 31 4 p.m. 25th Annual ACHE Healthcare Symposium. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Includes dinner, presentation and panel discussion. Fees vary. Call 201-669-0902 or email sarah.novak@scranton.edu.
