Scranton Students Burst Political Bubbles
The University of Scranton held a political dialogue “Freedom and Our Founding.” Front row from left: Jenny Gonzalez, local advocate; Lia Richards-Palmiter, Ph.D., director of the Office of Diversity Efforts at Marywood University; Alejandra Marroquin, Scranton Immigrant Inclusion Committee co-chair; Teresa Grettano, Ph.D., associate professor and director of First-Year Seminars; and Julie Cohen, assistant vice president for Community Engagement and Government Affairs. Back row front left: Carolyn M. Bonacci, Community and Civic Engagement Coordinator of External Affairs; Chris Norton, chief content officer, WVIA; and Gus Fahey, president of Valley in Motion.The University of Scranton held a political dialogue titled, “Freedom and Our Founding: What do they mean for us today?” In small mediated groups, students discussed the concept of freedom, the founding of the United States, and the role of citizens in democracy. Students then shared their experiences and listened to the perspectives of others.
Front row from left: Jenny Gonzalez, local advocate; Lia Richards-Palmiter, Ph.D., director of the Office of Diversity Efforts at Marywood University; Alejandra Marroquin, Scranton Immigrant Inclusion Committee co-chair; Teresa Grettano, Ph.D., associate professor and director of First-Year Seminars; and Julie Cohen, assistant vice president for Community Engagement and Government Affairs. Back row front left: Carolyn M. Bonacci, Community and Civic Engagement Coordinator of External Affairs; Chris Norton, chief content officer, WVIA; and Gus Fahey, president of Valley in Motion.
