The University of Scranton's Weinberg Memorial Library is one of the select rare-book libraries in the United States to feature original and rare writings by Samuel Johnson in celebration of the 300th anniversary of his birth.
The University has appointed the following 32 full-time faculty members for the 2009-2010 academic year, according to Harold W. Baillie, Ph.D., provost and vice president for Academic Affairs.
The University of Scranton's Schemel Forum will host a special session of its course on the separation of church and state.
More than 180 University of Scranton students, faculty, staff, family and friends participated the 17th Annual NEPA Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on September 12.
The more than 100 people who attended the Schemel Forum's University for a Day program learned that "The Best Way to Rob a Bank is to Run it." The lecture, by University of Scranton Sociology/Criminal Justice Professor David Friedrichs was one of four lectures given by distinguished professors on September 12 in the DeNaples Center.
The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) Agribusiness and Food Specialty Program was among the just 63 centers in the country, and the only center in Pennsylvania, to receive the national Association of Small Business Development Centers' 2009 State Star Award. The award, given to centers demonstrating exemplary performance and a strong commitment to small business, was presented at a reception on September 17 in Orlando, Fla., in conjunction with the organization's 29th Annual Conference.
The University of Scranton has appointed Tashika Smith as program coordinator in the Office of Multicultural Affairs. Smith's responsibilities include enhancing multicultural awareness and education among students, faculty and staff. She will be responsible for facilitating programs and workshops focusing on cultural awareness and differences.
Ann and Leo Moskovitz will receive the 2009 Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Award at the third annual dinner, which will be held on Friday, Oct. 30, at The University of Scranton. The award recognizes regional community leaders who most reflect the late Monsignor McGowan's legacy of spirit, leadership and service.
Linda Ledford-Miller, Ph.D., chair and professor of world languages and cultures at The University of Scranton, was awarded the John L. Earl III Award for service to the university, the faculty, and the wider community. This award is presented annually to a member of the university community who demonstrates the spirit of generosity and dedication that the late Dr. John Earl, a distinguished professor of history, exemplified during his years at Scranton from 1964 to 1996
Nobel Prize-winning physicist Murray Gell-Mann, Ph.D., who earned the prestigious award in 1969 for his work on the theory of elementary particles, will deliver the annual Harry Mullin, M.D., Lecture at The University of Scranton on Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m., in the Houlihan-McLean Center.
Performance Music at The University of Scranton will present The Wycliffe Gordon Quintet In Concert on Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is free and open to the public.
J. Bradford DeLong, Ph.D., will discuss "Macroeconomic Policy When Bubbles Matter" at The University of Scranton's 24th annual Henry George Lecture on Tuesday, September 22. Funded by a grant from the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation, the lecture will be presented to the public free of charge at 7:30 p.m. in the fourth floor Rev. Bernard McIlhenny, S.J., Ballroom of the Patrick & Margaret DeNaples Center at The University of Scranton.
The University of Scranton's Community Outreach Office is looking for local non-profit organizations in need of volunteers.
The University of Scranton's Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library will present this year's Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award to William Bernhardt for his prolific and varied writing career.
