Class of 2023 Graduates Choose Long-Term Service

Nine members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2023 have committed to post-graduation long-term service projects with nonprofit organizations and underserved populations. Their service begins this summer at programs run by the Jesuit Volunteer Corps and other organizations.

The following is a list of members of the University’s class of 2023 who committed to long-term service projects and their places of service.

Joseph T. Barry, Blue Point, New York, will serve in education in Portland, Oregon, as part of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both political science and philosophy. Barry was also a member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

Kaitlyn E. Franceschelli, Spring Brook Township, will serve at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, California, with the Sisters of St. Joseph. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communication.

Elisabeth E. Johnson, Scranton, will serve in community education in Spokane, Washington, as part of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both political science and philosophy. Johnson was also a member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

Sarah A. Liskowicz, Wilkes-Barre, will serve as a case manager at the Alcott Center for Mental Health as part of the St. Joseph Worker Program in Los Angeles, California. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both neuroscience and biomathematics. A recipient of the University’s Presidential Scholarship, Liskowicz received the J. Timothy Cannon Award for Excellence in Neuroscience at graduation. She was a member of the University's Undergraduate Honors Program.

Lauren X. McGuire, Pearl River, New York, will serve with children and youth services in San Diego, Califronia, as part of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology.

Abigail M. Rzucidlo, Garnet Valley, will serve in education in Portland, Maine, as part of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematical sciences.

Mia G. Sandy, Scranton, will serve at Maggie’s Place in Phoenix, Arizona. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in counseling and human services.

Julia E. Turnak, Hingham, Massachusetts, will serve in housing services in Portland, Oregon, as part of the Jesuit Volunteer Corps. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both biology and philosophy. Turnak was also a member of the University’s Undergraduate Honors Program, its Magis Honors Program in STEM and its Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

Kathleen I. Wallace, Bowie, Maryland, will serve at Homeboy Industries in Los Angeles, California with the Sisters of St. Joseph. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in both philosophy and theology and religious studies. A recipient of the University’s Presidential Scholarship, Wallace received the Excellence in Philosophy Award and the Alumni Loyalty and Service Award at commencement. She was a member of the University’s Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Honors Program.

Nationally recognized for its commitment to service, The University of Scranton was among just 29 elite colleges in the nation selected to the Catholic Volunteer Network’s 2020 “Top Schools for Service.” The University is also among the nation’s top producers for Jesuit Volunteer Corps.

Each year, more than 2,800 Scranton students volunteer for more than 175,000 hours of service.