Announcements

"Psychological safety is a critically important topic for university administration, classroom management, and DEI efforts." - Dr. Ovidiu Cocieru

All faculty and staff are invited to the next Diversity + Inclusion lunch and learn on April 11 at 12:00 p.m., in the Kane Forum, Leahy Hall 235, featuring Ovidiu C. Cocieru, Ph.D., assistant professor in management and marketing, for 'Psychological Safety in Organizations and Classrooms.' Registration is required.

Register for lunch and learn.

Dr. Cocieru will discuss why it is important to prioritize psychological safety in teams and classrooms, explore how to create a culture where it’s safe to share ideas and ask questions, and learn how to implement step-by-step frameworks to establish psychological safety.

"Many organizations suffer from an epidemic of silence, with devastating effects on learning, innovation, safety, engagement, and performance. Meanwhile, higher education institutions like ours are increasingly dealing with challenges, including economic uncertainty, emerging technologies, and demographic changes. Thus, our university must discuss ways to increase psychological safety on our campus to prepare for an increasingly complex and uncertain future," said Dr. Cocieru.

Dr. Cocieru's research interests are mainly focused on experiential learning and psychological ownership.

He earned a doctorate in management from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, a master’s degree in sports management from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Romania.

Dr. Cocieru has co-authored six peer-reviewed journal articles.

This program is hosted by the Office of Equity and Diversity, and sponsored by the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategic plan fund. For more information, contact diversity@scranton.edu or call 570-941-6645.

Faculty and staff are invited to join the Jesuit Center and Dr. Daniel Cosacchi, vice president for mission and ministry, for the March Spirituality Luncheon, "Jesuit Schools and March Madness."

The event will take place on Thursday, March 30, at 12:00 p.m., in the Rose Room, Brennan Hall 509.  Lunch will be served.

Participants are invited to share a meal and conversation with colleagues and friends.

Please RSVP to Bryn Schofield at bryn.schofield@scranton.edu by end of the day Monday, March 27.

The University of Scranton Political Dialogues Working Group will offer a student political dialogue on Monday, April 3 from 7-9 p.m. in The Kane Forum, 2nd Floor, Leahy Hall. The spring dialogue topic: guns. Attending students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own values surrounding this issue while also listening to learn from others.

Registration is required at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Dialogue2023

This dialogue is part of an ongoing “Bursting Our Political Bubbles” Dialogue Initiative, which blends the reflective, structured dialogue methods of national non-profit Essential Partners with St. Ignatius of Loyola’s teachings of discernment and reflection. It will present University students the opportunity to engage in open discussion. 

During this event, students will have a chance to engage and encounter each other's experiences and views - not debate or persuade - through structured dialogue to build understanding. Interested students can learn more by visiting the Bursting Our Political Bubbles Civic Dialogue website. 

The University has organized similar discussions on campus since 2017 as part of an ongoing “Bursting Our Political Bubbles” Dialogue Initiative. For tips on how to engage constructive dialogue that involves both listening to and learning from others, click here. 

Questions about the student political dialogue can be directed to community@scranton.edu.

 

 

University of Scranton MHA students and Geisinger MBA students recently accompanied Dr. Steven Szydlowski and Dr. Daniel West on a 10-day international trip to Brazil in Intersession 2023.

During the trip, the group visited several hospitals to gain firsthand knowledge and insight into the Brazilian healthcare system. In addition to the hospital visits, the group also presented their research at the INCA (Brazilian National Cancer Institute), where they engaged with students, physicians and other healthcare executives.

The presentations covered a diverse range of topics, including primary care, infectious diseases and long-term care in Brazil. This immersive and collaborative experience provided the MHA and MBA students with a unique opportunity to expand their understanding of global healthcare systems and develop valuable relationships.

The study abroad course also focused on social justice and cultural tours in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The group visited the Favelas neighborhoods and talked with underserved and at-risk communities related to cost, quality, and access to health services.

The University of Scranton has a 14-year partnership with the Pontifical Universidad Catholica (PUC-RIO) which is a Jesuit University in Rio de Janeiro.
 
Photo caption from left, Dr. Daniel West, Arielle Malatesta, Kelly Sones, Deniya Thompson, Pamela Gagliardi, Linda Rowe, Dr. Steven Szydlowski, a university guest and Dr. John Lynott.

The University community is invited to attend the University Palm Sunday Liturgy on Sunday, April 2 at 5 p.m. in the Byron Center.

All are welcome to gather in prayer as we mark the start of Holy Week.

Weather permitting, the event will begin on the DeNaples Patio. Mass will begin with a procession to the Byron.

Please note: The 5 p.m. liturgy will be on the ONLY Mass on campus on April 2.

The Weinberg Memorial Library is seeking physical and digital submissions for its annual exhibit of environmental art. Submissions are open to all; submissions by University of Scranton students, staff, faculty and alumni are encouraged. The deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, March 31, 2023.

For additional information, visit the link below:
https://sites.scranton.edu/library/2023/02/10/environmental-art-show-call-for-art-5/

To submit digital art show for the virtual exhibit visit the link below:
https://form.jotform.com/wml_admin/environmental-art-show

All physical works of art can be dropped off at the Library Services Desk on the 1st floor of the Library. All artwork is returned after the art show ends.

The Environmental Art show will be held in the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room on the 5th floor of the Weinberg Memorial Library from April 14-25, 2023. In addition to the physical exhibit, the Library offers the option to exhibit virtually. The virtual exhibit will debut online on April 14, 2023.

If you would like to submit, but have questions or need assistance with your submission, please contact Marleen Cloutier at marleen.cloutier@scranton.edu.

The Ellacuría Initiative Teach-In will focus on women's- and gender-related justice during the annual program. All university community members are invited to participate for all or part of the day on Tuesday, March 28, from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Loyola Science Center, Room 133. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are also most welcome.

Register for the teach-in.

Program Schedule:

• ALL DAY: Registration Booth: Call for Global Justice for Women Advocacy Letters led by Shelby Traver (she/her/hers), International Business and Political Science Student, SJLA Honors Program, Kania Student Advisory Board Alumni Chair

• 8:00-8:20 a.m. Opening Remarks on Women’s & Gender Justice & Leadership, Dr. Michelle Maldonado, Provost, The University of Scranton

• 8:20-8:30 a.m. The Women’s & Gender Studies Program at The University of Scranton: Brief History & Mission, Dr. Marzia Caporale, Professor of French and Italian, World Languages and Cultures; Director, Women’s and Gender Studies

• 8:30-9:45 a.m. Sex, Gender, Race and U.S. Citizenship, Dr. Jean Wahl Harris, Professor, Political Science

• 10:00-11:15 a.m. Wisdom Cries Aloud: Religious Women of Scranton, Dr. Christian Krokus, Professor, Theology/Religious Studies Speakers: Rev. Rebecca Barnes, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church; Sister Donna Korba, Sisters of IHM; Dr. Melinda Krokus, Islamic Center of Scranton; Shivani Pandya, BAPS Hindu Mandir; Rabbi Miriam Spitzer, Temple Israel

• 11:30-11:45 a.m. The Ellacuría Initiative and Women’s and Gender Justice 2023, Ryan Sheehan, JD – Executive Director of the Jesuit Center, University of Scranton

• 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Who Belongs at Scranton? Exploration of the 2020 Campus Climate Survey, Dr. Jessica M. Nolan (she/her), Professor, Psychology and Dr. Paul Datti (he/him/his), Professor and Director, Counseling and Human Services Program

• 12:15-12:30 p.m. Gender-Based Violence & Global Impact for Gender Justice Media Presentation, Dr. Tiffany Bordonada (she/her), Associate Professor and Co-Program Director, Clinical and Mental Health Counseling

• 12:30-12:45 p.m. Anniversary of Title IX & Gender Justice, Elizabeth Garcia, JD, Executive Director, Office of Equity and Diversity, Title IX Coordinator

• 1:00-2:15 p.m. What We Get Wrong about Intersectionality, Dr. Nicole Hoskins (she/her), Assistant Professor, Theology/Religious and Black Studies

• 2:30-3:45 p.m. Women Challenged Globally, Dr. Gretchen Van Dyke, Associate Professor, Political Science

• 4:00-5:15 p.m. Separate & Together: Co-education & its Historical Implications, Dr. Susan Poulson, Professor, History

• 5:30-6:45 p.m. Drag me! Ethics & Politics of Performing Masculinities in Mexico Dr. Roxana Ariadne Curiel (she/her/ella), Assistant Professor, World Languages and Cultures and Latin American and Latinx Studies

Questions? Contact: lori.walton@scranton.edu or billie.tadros@scranton.edu.

On Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m., Performance Music at The University of Scranton will present “In Recital” featuring the Caleb Hudson and Achilles Liarmakopoulos Trio. The 7:30 p.m. recital will take place in the Houlihan- McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue, downtown Scranton. Admission is free, with seating on a first-come, first-seated basis.

The recital will feature a virtuosic set of music, according to Performance Music Conductor and Co-Director Philip Kuehn.  Hudson and Liarmakopoulos will be joined by pianist Ahmed Alom.

Hudson and Liarmakopoulos will also offer a free masterclass for brass players at 4:30 p.m. the same day; participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent.

For further information on the concert, call 570-941-7624 or visit scranton.edu/music. Masks are currently optional, but please check Performance Music’s website, scranton.edu/music, within 24 hours of the recital for the most current information on additional required audience COVID-19 mitigation measures (e.g., masking, vaccination, distancing, etc.).

The Francis P. Boland, MD Memorial Scholarship application deadline is May 15.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Candidates for this award must be considered juniors in 2023-2024 and intend to graduate in May 2025.

2. First consideration will be given to sons and daughters of the Regional Hospital of Scranton (formerly the Mercy Hospital family). Family is intended to signify persons affiliated with the hospital. If there is no candidate associated with the Regional Hospital of Scranton (formerly the Mercy Hospital), consideration will then be given to Lackawanna County residents.

3. Candidates for the award should intend to pursue a medical degree. The award recipient will be a declared pre-med student.

4. Candidates must submit a profile including G.P.A., class work and extracurricular involvement.

5. Candidates must also submit a one-page typed essay expressing their goals in medicine.

6. The candidate will be selected based on merit. Financial need will only be used as the determining factor for a final decision when there is a tie.

Deadline for submitting applications is Monday, May 15, 2023.

Applications are available online at www.scranton.edu/financialaid 

Click on Scholarship and Grants, then Additional Scholarship Opportunities.

The program is to provide University of Scranton students with financial assistance to pursue summer internships in public policy and to honor the memory of long-time professor of history and political science, Timothy H. Scully.

Eligibility:

* All full-time University of Scranton students who will have completed at least two full years of study by May 2023 are eligible.

* Applicants must have identified a potential summer internship sponsored by a Member of the United States Congress, a congressional committee, a state legislator, a state legislative committee, a federal or state agency (including the White House or a governor’s office), a think tank, a national political party, or a public policy organization.

Academic Requirements:

The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences will determine the number of credit hours to be awarded for the internship. The recipient must submit a paper of scholarly quality, on a public policy subject, during the semester following end of the internship. The paper’s topic must be approved by the chairperson of the University’s Political Science Department, although approval is not required prior to commencement of the internship.

Application available on the Financial Aid website at www.scranton.edu/financialaid. Click on Scholarship and Grants, Additional Scholarship Opportunities.

Deadline to apply is Monday, May 15, 2023.

The Multicultural Center is excited to announce its annual Donning of the Stole Ceremony. The Donning of the Stole Ceremony was established as a graduation celebration in the Spring of 2019 to recognize and celebrate the personal and academic accomplishments of students from historically marginalized identities approaching graduation.

Over these past four years, the Donning of the Stole Ceremony has become a truly multicultural celebration and an official Commencement event at The University of Scranton. This year the Donning of the Stole Ceremony will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Byron Center, followed by a reception in the Long Center.

The Multicultural Center is pleased to offer a variety of stoles to represent a variety of identities, as described below.

• Kente Stole: Stole chosen for Black, African American and African descent ancestry identities

• Hispanic/Latino Stole: Stole chosen for Hispanic/Latino/Latinx/Latina, Afro-Latino, African descent ancestry identities

• Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Red Stole: Stole chosen for identities of all of the Asian Continent, Pacific Islands and Desi American identity "a person of South Asian descent or those who traces their heritage to the Indian subcontinent"

• Native American Stole: Stole chosen for Native American and Alaskan Native heritage and ancestry

• Multiracial Stole: Stole chosen for two or more races identities

Students in the Class of 2023 who would like to participate in the Donning of the Stole Ceremony are requested to complete the Donning of the Stole Application by March 24, 2023. 

Application to participate in the Donning of the Stole Ceremony

For questions or more information about the Donning of the Stole Ceremony, visit the website: scranton.edu/multicultural or email Jose Sanchez at jose.sanchez@scranton.edu.

WUSR-FM, 99.5, recently celebrated its 30th anniversary with a reception at the newly-renovated studios.  The event included special programming and was featured on WNEP-TV with General Manager Sam Durante '24. Staff, faculty and alumni were in attendance. 

View the WNEP-TV interview.

WUSR signed on as a full power FM station February 27, 1993 and remains a centerpiece of the Communication Department. Shows are open to all, regardless of experience or academic major.  Contact wusrfm@scranton.edu

Join the World Languages and Cultures Department at the 2023 TA Talks. These events feature the department’s Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants and Visiting Instructors from around the world who come to The University of Scranton to teach their languages. This is an opportunity to hear their unique perspectives on their home countries and cultures. 

These events will take place in Brennan Hall, Room 509 and meals will be provided, so registration is required using the links below.  These events are free and open to students, faculty, and staff:

* Thursday, March 30
4:30-6:30 P.M.
Argentina, Kuwait, & France
https://bit.ly/2023TATalk1  

Featuring Paula (Magalí) Ferrer, Spanish Fulbright Teaching Assistant from San Rafael, Mendoza, Argentina, Dr. Badoor Albuloushi, Arabic Fulbright Teaching Assistant from Kuwait, and Audrey Lecerf, French Fulbright Teaching Assistant from Lille, France.

* Thursday, April 25
11:30 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.
Taiwan and Germany
https://bit.ly/2023TATalk2

Featuring Yun (Lily) Chiang, Chinese visiting instructor from Taipei, Taiwan, and Celine Seeger, German Fulbright Teaching Assistant from the Black Forest region of Germany.

If you have questions or suggestions about the program, please contact Hannah Jackson at hannah.jackson@scranton.edu. These events are sponsored by the World Languages and Cultures Department and the Office of Equity and Diversity.
We look forward to seeing you there.

 

 

Numerous scholarship opportunities for 2023-2024 are available.

Deadline to apply for the following scholarships is May 1:

• Purple Club

• Cinram

• Fleet/Bank of America

• Irving Grossman

• James Burns Memorial

• John and Lucille Guzey

• Joseph P. Gallagher

• Leslie Fay

• Neal Fasula

• Times Shamrock

• TRL

• United Gilsonite Lab (UGL)

For more information on scholarship criteria and application process, please visit www.scranton.edu/financialaid. Click on Scholarship and Grants, Additional Scholarship Opportunities.

The Edward J. Spitzer Scholarship 2023 deadline for application is approaching.

The Edward J. Spitzer Scholarship was endowed to The University of Scranton by the estate of Marian Robling to be awarded to a University graduating senior who will be attending a graduate program in Business Administration at any college. The award will be made on Class Night.

Application is available online at www.scranton.edu/financialaid. Click on Scholarship and Grants; Additional Scholarship Opportunities.

Deadline to apply is Monday, APRIL 21.

Application deadline approaches for The Rev. J.J. Quinn, S.J. Achievement Award for Demonstration of Excellence in English Studies for 2023. This award is a merit-based and will be presented on Class Night.

ELIGIBILITY:

* The Rev. J.J. Quinn, S.J. Achievement Award was established by the late Fredrick A. Hensley, Jr., M.D. ’75 to be awarded to a University graduating senior majoring in any discipline who is accepted at an accredited U.S. medical school.

Deadline to apply is Friday, April 21, 2023.

Applications are available online at www.scranton.edu/financialaid. Click on Scholarships and Grants; Additional Scholarship Opportunities.

The Congressman and Mrs. Joseph McDade Program for Public Service Scholarship is awarded based on the following guidelines:

• The applicant must be a University of Scranton sophomore or junior who intends to do an internship in her/his junior or senior year. The internship could be any academic session (summer, fall, intersession, or spring).

• First preference is for students majoring in political science. Consideration will be given to students majoring in other fields traditionally linked to public service such as, but not only, criminal justice.

• Student must have an overall GPA of at least 3.3.

• The student will be responsible for arranging a 3 credit (120 hour) internship with an agency in the local area and identifying a specific project on which to work at the agency. The agency may be at the city or borough level, county level, state level, or federal level. The local office for the 10th Congressional District is an eligible assignment, as is Tobyhanna Army Deport and the Veterans Hospital in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

• A University committee will review applications for internship support. A representative from Political Science Department will coordinate selection.

• The selected candidate must have final approval by the office of Financial Aid.

• The scholarship award may be used for tuition, out of pocket expenses or any other appropriate purpose related to completion of a public service internship.

Application deadline is Friday, April 21.

Applications available online at www.scranton.edu/financialaid 
On the webpage, click on Scholarship and Grants; Additional Scholarship Opportunities.

The Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library at The University of Scranton are sponsoring a Book Sale on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday, April 30 from noon until 4:00 p.m.

The sale includes used non-fiction and fiction hardcover and paperback books, CDs, and DVDs. The sale takes place in the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room on the 5th Floor of the Weinberg Memorial Library, with all proceeds benefiting The Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment.

A Preview Sale will be held on Friday, April 28. This is open to all students as well as current Friends of the Library members. Please contact Kym Fetsko (kym.fetsko@scranton.edu) if you are unsure about your membership status.

Applications for Pi Gamma Mu, the International Honor Society in Social Sciences, are now being accepted. Applications are available in the Psychology Department, Alumni Memorial Hall, Room 200, or by emailing donna.rupp@scranton.edu.

Online application is the preferred and can be found at the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/gVbZcvyGtR

Eligibility details are listed below. Applicants must:

• have completed a minimum of 45 credit hours

• achieved an overall GPA of at least 3.66

• earned a grade of “B” or better in seven graded courses in any combination of Economics, History, Human Services, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology.

NOTE: AP and TC courses are not considered for eligibility

Applications must be returned by March 23, 2023.

Staff, faculty and students are invited to attend the film screening of "Fair Play," a documentary discussing the challenges of work-life-family balance, on March 2, 6:00 p.m. in Rose Room, Brennan Hall, 509.

Refreshments will be served at the event, which is free and open to all. The film screening is sponsored by Women's and Gender Studies and Diversity Initiatives

Please register at the link below or contact Dr. Marzia Caporale for information: marzia.caporale@scranton.edu

Register at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/gGBYPAk1Y8

 

Recommendations for the 2023-2024 Peter S. Graybar Memorial Scholarship are being solicited. The scholarship will provide assistance for students entering their junior year in the fall.

The Peter S. Graybar Memorial Scholarship was created by the class of 1993 to honor a beloved friend and classmate. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is active in extracurricular and community service activities and demonstrates personal impact on fellow students.

For more Information visit www.scranton.edu/financialaid. Click on Scholarships and Grants, Additional Scholarship Opportunities.

Application deadline is Friday, March 24, 2023.

On March 7, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Leahy 235, the University community is invited to French Game Night. This cultural event is being led by the French Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant, Audrey Lecerf.

During this event, guests will be able to play a multitude of games including: Loup-garou, 7 Familles and French Pictionary. Their knowledge of the language will also be tested, with a short quiz and other activities. French snacks and sweets will be provided as well.

Don’t miss out on this immersive French experience!

 

The Office of Human Resources presents 'For Your Benefit: A Series of Information Sessions on Benefits Topics"

The learning series, "For Your Benefit," continues with sessions geared toward resources, planning and guidance on topics including our various employee benefit plans and life issues, such as University Compensation program, Tuition Remission benefit, University benefit package overview and more. 

Session 2, "Back by Popular Demand! 'Using your Tuition Benefit'," will take place March 7, 2:30-4:00 p.m., The DeNaples Center, 401 - Theatre

The Tuition benefit is one of the most significant benefits of working at the University, and we encourage employees to take advantage of it. Employees can pursue an undergraduate degree, learn for their own enrichment, or pursue a graduate degree. This workshop will be presented by a team to provide a full overview of all of the benefits associated with remission:

• BethAnn McCartney, Benefits Manager, will provide an overview of the many ways eligible employees can take advantage of this benefit for themselves, and for their dependents,
  
  
• Jonathan Kirby, Assistant Director of Financial Aid, will share information about the Tuition Exchange program, and
  
  
• Melissa Afshari, Associate Director, Graduate Admissions, will join the conversation to provide information about the Admissions process for both undergraduate and graduate level coursework, as well as High School Scholars.

Session 3 will take place April 18, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. BRN 228

The University of Scranton fosters a spirit of caring, grounded in Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, by providing an outstanding benefits package to its employees. Our comprehensive benefits and resources are designed to promote and sustain the health and wellness of employees and their families, and to help employees invest wisely in their future.

Session 1 was hosted Feb. 28 by Patti Tetreault, Vice President for Human Resources with an overview of The University of Scranton's staff compensation program, which has been in place since 2017 and provides a structure for pay grades and pay adjustments. 

University benefits package includes:

• Health care plan choices that include medical, dental and vision
  
  
• A University-supported retirement savings plan
  
  
• Tuition remission and tuition exchange plans for employees and their families
  
  
• Short and long-term disability programs
  
  
• Life Insurance
  
  
• Generous paid time off
  
  
• An employee assistance program
  
  
• Mission and Community Service Leave
  
  
• Alternative work schedule program

Join BethAnn McCartney, Benefits Manager and Eileen Notarianni, Benefits Specialist, for an overview of the University’s benefit package and important steps to access the benefits.

In partnership with the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies, the Weinberg Memorial Library has acquired a selection of books and media for the collection. This generous gift from Sherman and Cindy Wooden will be called the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies Collection. The resources include important works on Black Pennsylvanians and will enhance our collection in the areas of Black history and culture, the underground railroad, the abolition movement, and the civil rights movement.

The entirety of this collection can be discovered in the Weinberg Memorial Library's online catalog by keyword searching "Center for Anti-Slavery Studies Collection."

Fifteen titles have been added to the Media Collection.

One-hundred and sixty-nine titles have been added to the Weinberg Memorial Library's collection, with select items added to Special Collections and the EdLab.

The Center for Anti-Slavery Studies (CASS) works to promote historical research, preserve relevant history, and educate the public on the activities surrounding the Anti-Slavery Movement in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Since its founding in 1996, CASS works closely with interested individuals, families, and partner organizations to find the physical documentation and historic sites relevant to the Anti-Slavery Movement in Pennsylvania’s northeast. CASS is housed in a historical 1816 home and the site of the former Silver Lake Bank in Montrose, Pennsylvania.

A film series sponsored by the Office of Community Relations, the Black Scranton Project, and WVIA as part of the Scranton's Story, Our Nation's Story project will conclude this Sunday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. in the Moskowitz Theatre with a screening of "Jim Crow of the North" that explores northern cities' promulgation of racialized housing policies that continue to reverberate today.

Discussion and Q&A to follow with Glynis Johns of Black Scranton and Julie Schumacher Cohen, University of Scranton AVP for Community Engagement and Government Affairs regarding the national and especially local implications of these practices and policies, including reflections and highlights from Johns' recent presentation on "Black History and Housing in Scranton."

To register, please email community@scranton.edu or call 570-941-4419. No registration required. Light refreshments available.

Soup for the Soul, a program hosted by The Center for Service and Social Justice, asks the University community to donate the cost of a bowl of soup each Thursday during Lent, beginning Feb. 23. Donations will be accepted in the first floor food court DeNaples Center.

The donations are given in bulk each week from Dining Services and the soup is distributed as part of a meal prepared by the We Care program at Arrupe House. The students will be collecting donations from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and can be made via Flex, Royal, cash or CC/Debit by scanning a bar code given to the cashier at check out.

Questions? Patricia.Vaccaro@scranton.edu

Announcing the most important recognition of student scholarship at The University of Scranton: 2023 Celebration of Student Scholars.

The University of Scranton will hold its annual Celebration of Student Scholars during the afternoon of Wednesday, April 26, at the Loyola Science Center.

All University of Scranton students and their faculty mentors are encouraged to consider participating in this showcase of the outstanding and unique scholarly work of our undergraduate and graduate students. Share the date with family, friends, teachers, and others interested in your scholarly growth.

Watch for a call for submissions of poster and oral presentations to be issued in late March.

Celebration of Student Scholars is coordinated by The Office Research Support & Sponsored Programs, O'Hara Hall, 4th Floor. They can be contacted at 570.941.5824 or via orsp@scranton.edu.

University employees are invite to learn more about the policies overseen the Office of Equity and Diversity on Monday, March 6 at 3:00 p.m. via Zoom.

The following topics and University policies will be discussed at three upcoming information sessions:

• Requests for Accommodations for disability, pregnancy and religious reasons

• Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy including violations as defined in the policy and information on your role as a responsible reporter of sexual misconduct, and the policy complaint procedures

• Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy including the protected classes as defined by the University policy, and the related complaint process

Zoom link.

Questions may be sent in advance to: diversity@scranton.edu.

The Community Based Learning Faculty Fellows Program at The University of Scranton seeks to recognize, reward, and support faculty who are eager to fully integrate CBL as an intentional pedagogical strategy and community engagement activity into their course and/or curricular-based/discipline-oriented project. The fellowship can involve substantively revamping existing CBL activity or creating a new course or project. Each fellowship will last for the academic year, and there will be up to four fellowships per academic year. Each fellow will earn a $2,000 stipend for completing the program.

This program is an excellent opportunity to strengthen our academic community engagement in ways that align deeply with our Jesuit and Catholic mission to promote the common good in the area that the University calls home.

Applications are available here: https://www.scranton.edu/academics/provost/cbl/faculty-resources/cbl-faculty-fellows-program.shtml

Please review the application documents and consider applying for the CBL Faculty Fellows Program for the 2023-2024 academic year. Deadline for applications: Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact Debra Fetherman, CBL Faculty Coordinator (debra.fetherman@scranton.edu) or Julie Schumacher Cohen, Chair of CBL Board (julie.cohen@scranton.edu).

Through Mar. 10                   Art Exhibit: “A New Understanding: Paintings by Travis Prince.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.

Mar. 3-5          8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. Performance: “Little Women; the Broadway Musical” music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, book by Allan Knee presented by The University of Scranton Players. McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary. Call 570-941-4318 or email players@scranton.edu.

Mar. 4     Following 8 p.m. performance: Talk Back immediately after the performance of “Little Women; the Broadway Musical” by The University of Scranton Players as part of the University’s year-long “Celebrating Women: 50^th Anniversary of Coeducation” series of events. McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary. Call 570-941-4318 or email players@scranton.edu.

Mar. 5      7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton Concert Choir and The Scranton Brass Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.

Mar. 7      6 p.m. Salary Negotiations Workshop offered by The University of Scranton’s Career Development Office and the Jane Kopas Women’s Center as part of the University’s year-long “Celebrating Women: 50^th Anniversary of Coeducation” series of events. Room 405, The DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-6194 or email jkwc@scranton.edu.

Mar. 8    3 p.m. Women of Vision and Courage Award Presentation offered by The University of Scranton’s Jane Kopas Women’s Center as part of the University’s year-long “Celebrating Women: 50^th Anniversary of Coeducation” series of events. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Reservations required. Call 570-941-6194 or email jkwc@scranton.edu.

Mar. 8             7 p.m. Humanities Lecture and Discussion: “Black Patience and Emancipation: A Conversation,” with author Julius Fleming Jr, author of “Black Patience: Performance, Civil Rights, and the Unfinished Project of Emancipation;” discussion follows with Glynis Johns, Black Scranton, and Melissa Anyiwo, Ph.D., associate professor of African American history at The University of Scranton. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Free. Registration requested at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BlackPatience23. Call 570-941-4419 or email community@scranton.edu.

Mar. 13           noon. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Seminar: “The Courage to Care” presented by Carol Rittner, RSM, D.Ed., distinguished professor emerita of Holocaust and Genocide Studies and the Dr. Marsha Raticoff Grossman Professor Emerita of Holocaust Studies at Stockton University, New Jersey. The luncheon is part of the University’s year-long “Celebrating Women: 50^th Anniversary of Coeducation” series of events. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email brooke.leonard@scranton.edu.

Mar. 20 through Apr. 14       Art Exhibit: “Post COVID: Art by Students for the Scranton School District.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.

Mar. 23           11:45 a.m. Community-Based Learning Talk “Environmental Health” presented by Tonyehn Verkitus. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-4419 or email community@scranton.edu.

Mar. 24           5 p.m. Art Gallery Lecture: “Post COVID: Art by Students for the Scranton School District” presented by Darlene Miller-Lanning. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Reception to follow at the Hope Horn Gallery. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.

Mar. 25           9 a.m. Preview Day for accepted students to The University of Scranton’s class of 2027. Various locations on campus. Call 570-941-7540 or email admissions@scranton.edu. 

Mar. 28           noon. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Seminar: “A Foreigner Called Picasso” presented by Annie Cohen-Solal, writer and social historian, distinguished professor at Bocconi University, Milan, Italy. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email brooke.leonard@scranton.edu.

Mar. 29           5:30 p.m. Schemel Forum with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Collaborative Program: “Mozart: The Mind and Music of a Genius” presented by Richard Kogan, M.D., professor of psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College and artistic director, Weill Cornell Music and Medicine Program. Sordoni Theater, WVIA Public Media Studies. Reception to follow. Registration required. $35 per person. Call 570-941-4740 or email brooke.leonard@scranton.edu.

Mar. 29           7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “General Recital” featuring flute choir, percussion ensemble, steel drums and more. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu

Mar. 30           5 p.m. 26^th Annual ACHE Healthcare Symposium: “Bedside and Administration: A Strategic Alliance.” McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Includes dinner, presentation and panel discussion. Fees vary. Call 570-709-9892 or email scarlet.alexander@scranton.edu. 

Mar. 30           7:30 p.m. Office of Sustainability film and panel discussion “The Seeds of Vandana Shiva.” Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-7520 or email mark.murphy@scranton.edu.

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday on Feb. 22. All services on Ash Wednesday will be held in the DeNaples Center Ballroom (4th floor). Ashes will be distributed at the following times:

Mass at 12:05 p.m.; Prayer Services at 4:40 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of human mortality and the need for reconciliation with God. This day marks the beginning of the penitential Lenten season and is commonly observed with ashes and fasting. The practice includes the wearing of ashes on the head, which symbolizes the dust from which God made us. As the minister applies the ashes to a person's forehead, he or she speaks the words: "Repent and believe in the Gospel."

Keep reading if you're a Royal interested in a work-study position that will prepare you for your first job in marketing, communications or social media. 

Want to work closely with the University's Marketing Communications team to engage prospective students, students, alumni, faculty and staff with your favorite University? 

The Department of Marketing Communications is seeking social media interns beginning this summer and continuing through the 2023-2024 academic year.

We're looking for creative self-starters who have a talent for writing copy and who understand the importance of social media in establishing a strong brand identity. You'll plan and schedule social media posts across various channels, work with statistics (an important skill in this field!) and analyze news to help us improve and innovate!

Contact kristie.ceruti@scranton.edu to request the full job description. Read on to find out about preferred experience and requirements! 

Depart­­­­ment of Market­ing Communications – Social Media Correspondent

Preferred Experience

• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Willingness to be creative and collaborate closely with a team to plan content.
• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn,Twitter, Snapchat,  YouTube, Flickr and emerging social media channels.
• Good working knowledge of social media in general, as well as an awareness of how it can be part of a brand marketing strategy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Requirements

• Involvement in campus activities, clubs, etc.
• Available to work 7-10 hours per week in the fall and spring semesters.
• Rising junior preferred.

NOTE: This is a paid internship and, in the past, has qualified for credit (dependent on faculty approval). 

Interested students should submit their resume and the name of a faculty member who will recommend them to: socialmedia@scranton.edu by March 1, 2023.

 

 

You may have noticed that the Royal News e-newsletter and home page both have a fresh, new look!.

We've made a few changes, with the biggest being that all the latest campus news - community, faculty, general, staff and student - is now found at the top of the home page. 

Looking for the most recent student news? or which faculty earned an intersession research grant? You can still find news grouped by our audience categories - alumni, athletics, community, faculty, general, staff and student - by using the "Categories" top navigation menu.

Alumni and athletics news still have dedicated sections, as do Royals in the News, Announcements and Events. And stories from recent University publications, and from our social media sites, can still be found at the bottom of the home page.

The e-newsletter has been redesigned as well to bring you more content in a streamlined format.

HELPFUL TOOLS

• Squeezing the latest news into a jam-packed schedule? Our new "time to read" function (based on 225 words per minute) helps make it happen. Have ten minutes on a lunch break, three minutes waiting for class to begin, or under 60 seconds in the elevator to get your update? A helpful toolbar at the top of each article provides the details to help you decide what you've got "time to read".

• Want to share news with colleagues, classmates, friends and family, or save an article to read later? In the toolbar above the article, click on the "copy link" icon and you're set. The current link copies to your clipboard. The text changes to “Link Copied!” and reverts to its default after three seconds. 

EXPANDED ACCESSIBILITY

• Small changes make a big impact. Each article title is now outside the accompanying image and no longer overlays it, which improves accessibility. Subheads offer more context to share quick overview.
  
  

We value your feedback  

Please tell us what you think of the new Royal News experience and share any suggestions for design and content you'd like to see in the future. Email us at royalnews@scranton.edu. 

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An Ellacuría Initiative-sponsored event, "Title 42: Justice at the Border" will take place March 2, from 4 to 6:00 p.m. in The Kane Forum, Edward Leahy Hall (ELH), 2nd Floor. The event will begin with an introduction to Title 42 and the KINO Border Initiative, followed by a background of the historical context of migration in Scranton and the impact on people at the U.S.- Mexico border.  Discussion will be facilitated by The University of Scranton graduate students from the Counseling and Human Services Department.

The purpose of this campus community event is to raise awareness of the various perspectives and issues related to migration, border restrictions, and the impact on the lives of humans at the U.S.-Mexico border. These discussions are meant to explore human issues of (in)justice from various disciplinary perspectives seeking to understand and emanate cura personalis, and to continue our work toward a more just and inclusive society. 

Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome on the day of the event. 
Register HERE. 

Faculty are invited to bring their classes if taught on Thursdays, and to encourage students to attend part or all of the session.  Royal Card readers will keep attendance.  

Contact lori.walton@scranton.edu or tiffany.bordonada@scranton.edu with questions. 

SESSION SCHEDULE FOR 'Title 42: Justice at the Border'

Sessions at the "Title 42 and Justice at the Border," event on March 2 from 4 - 6:00 p.m. are scheduled as follows:

• 4 - 4:20 p.m., Introduction to Title 42 and The KINO Border Initiative, with Ryan Sheehan, JD, executive director of the Jesuit Center
  
  
• 4:20 - 5:00 p.m., Historical Context of Migration in Scranton and Experiences of Migration, with Julie Schumacher-Cohen, AVP for Community Engagement and Government Affairs, and Jenny Gonzalez, Marywood STARS program director
  
  
• 5 - 5:30 p.m., Title 42's Impact at the U.S.- Mexico Border, with Dr. Mike Allison, professor and chair, department of Political Science
  
  
• 5:30- 6 p.m., facilitated discussion by graduate students from the department of Counseling and Human Services, with Dr. Tiffany Bordonada, associate professor and co-director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program, and Dr. Lori Walton, Ellacuría Initiative

Celebrate Kuwait National Day with Kuwaiti coffee and sweets, Henna, Arabic calligraphy, and more on Feb. 22. The University community is invited to "Kuwaiti Coffee and Henna," a cultural event led by Badoor Albuloushi, Arabic Fulbright scholar and Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) in the World Languages Department.

Learn about and experience Kuwaiti traditions, such as serving coffee as a sign of generosity and hospitality. On Feb. 22, from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in Leahy Hall, Room 235 (the Kane F orum), Albuloushi, will share the celebration of Kuwait National Day and Liberation Day, which are noted annually at the end of February.

Albuloushi will also teach attendees to apply Henna, and to write their names in Arabic. Kuwaiti coffee from Badoor’s hometown will be served to guests, as well as sweets Kuwait is famous for. Activities will include a selfie station to capture photographs of guests in traditional Kuwaiti outfits, quizzes and games.

She invites everyone to experience Kuwaiti celebrations for themselves!

Sponsored by the World Languages and Cultures Department, this event is open to students, faculty, and staff.

With buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, "Little Women: The Musical," embodies the complete theatrical experience: laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. The University of Scranton Players will present "Little Women: The Musical," based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Mindi Dickstein, book by Allan Knee and directed by Michael O’Steen this month and next.

The production will run February 24 to 26 and March 3 to 5. Shows will be Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. All performances are in the Royal Theatre in the McDade Center for the Literary and Performing Arts on the University of Scranton campus.

Reservations can be made HERE. 

Louisa May Alcott’s beloved story of the adventures of the four March sisters is brought to vivid musical life in "Little Women". The Civil War is in full swing, and the March sisters - Meg, the oldest, a romantic; the spirited and tomboyish Jo; sweet and loving Beth; and irascible, playful Amy - live in Concord, Massachusetts with their Marmee while their father is on the battlefield.

With buoyant, joyful melodies, memorable characters, and a big-hearted message, "Little Women" embodies the complete theatrical experience: laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit. Filled with heartbreak, and a deep sense of hope, the struggle of these “Little Women” to find their own voices mirrors the growing pains of a young America. 

The company of "Little Women" features: Samantha Burton of Syracuse, New York, Samantha Gurn of Montrose, Pennsylvania, Matthew Valunas of Dunmore, Pennsylvania, Keenan Beveridge of Warminster, Pennsylvania, Gabriella Palmer of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Thomas Kennedy of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Molly McGuinness of Stewart Manor, New York, Mackenna Percy from Sussex County, New Jersey, Erin Horan of Massapequa, New York, Geoff Pizzuto from Green Ridge, Pennsylvania and Seraphina Stager from Rhode Island.

There will be talkbacks, in collaboration with the Jane Kopas Women’s Center, on Feb. 25 and March 4. The audience will get a chance to discuss the stereotypes of women presented within the performance, and how these stereotypes have impacted  societies today.

Shown above, from left: cast members Geoff Pizzuto, Thomas Kennedy, Samantha Burton, Molly Mcguinness, Mackenna Percey, Gabriella Palmer, Erin Horan. 

Ticket and reservation details  

Tickets are $10 for general admission and $7 for senior citizens, students and University of Scranton faculty and staff. Tickets are free for first-year students during the first weekend of performances. The box office opens 30 minutes before performances and accepts cash, checks or Royal Card only.

Reservations can be made HERE. 

For more information, contact the University Players box office at 570-941-4318, visit their website at www.thescrantonplayers.com or connect with them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The University of Scranton Players is an academic theatre program that brings exceptional theatre to Northeastern Pennsylvania every season. The Players’ productions feature University of Scranton students in a mix of classical and contemporary works under the direction and mentorship of award-winning faculty and guest artists.  

The University community is invited to join for the grand opening of the Multicultural Center new space  Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. at the first floor of the DeNaples Center. Events will include an opening ceremony and blessing.

All are welcome to celebrate, tour the new space, and learn about the work of the Cultural Centers. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Jose Sanchez, Assistant Director of the Cultural Centers at 570-941-4160 or jose.sanchez@scranton.edu

Mark your calendar to attend an upcoming event sponsored by Latin American and Latinx Studies (LALS), the Spanish Cultural Society, and the Multicultural Center. El Carnaval will offer attendees the opportunity to sample Latin American food, listen to Latin American and Latinx music, and participate in games and crafts from the region.
Those interested can also take part in the Rep Your Culture desfile, or pageant, by signing up HERE.

The event will take place on Friday, Feb. 17, from 8 to 10 p.m., in the DeNaples Center ballroom.

Home to one of earth's oldest civilizations, the Indus Valley Civilization, Pakistan features a host of ancient ruins and culture combined with modern living and technology.

All faculty, staff and students are invited to join the opening Global Insights program for Spring 2023, featuring Ramsha Siddiqui, graduate student, MBA business analytics, on Feb. 21, at 11:30 a.m., in the Rose Room, Brennan Hall, Rm. 509. The luncheon presentation will feature Pakistani cultural cuisine. Registration is required. Register for the Global Insights Pakistan presentation.

Mount Godwin-Austen, better known as K2, the world's second highest peak, towers over the mountainous region of Pakistan at 28,251 feet. The country, about the twice the size of California, is primarily a Muslim state. Pakistan holds over 207 million people living in terrain between the highest peaks and sea level; most reside along the Indus River Valley. 

Siddiqui will discuss the cultural differences between Pakistan and the United States, especially with regard to food, and will touch upon public services such as medical facilities.

"I'd definitely advise people to try the food of Pakistan and (visit) Karachi, which is also the hub of trade and business in Pakistan," said Siddiqui, referencing the most active coastal city that is responsible for more than half than Gross Domestic Product of the southeast Asian country.

Siddiqui said she misses the nightlife, restaurants, her family, and the rights and freedom she had there.

"I would highly recommend a visit to the northern areas of Pakistan. They are replete with scenic beauty and raw and untampered natural resources...all Pakistanis go there during the summer vacations and winter breaks," said Siddiqui.

Please join Siddiqui as she shares photos of Pakistan's natural wonders, and its rich history and culture.

This program is being offered by the Office of Global Education, the Cultural Centers, Residence Life and the Office of Equity and Diversity. For more information, please contact international@scranton.edu or 570-941-4841.

Nearly 900 campus members have already registered for the University's Center for Health and Wellness (CHEW) 16th Annual Fitness Challenge. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to participate in the four-week challenge, and to do so must register by end of day, Wednesday, Feb. 8.

Join CHEW in committing to 150 minutes of exercise per week and earn a Dri-Fit T-shirt if challenge is completed. The program launches Feb. 13.

Get fit, earn prizes, feel good! Help spread the word about this campus tradition. Last year, over 1,110 campus members registered for the Center for Health and Wellness four-week Fitness Challenge.

Register here: Fitness Challenge Webpage or visit us @uofschew on Instagram to register.

Let's get fit together, Royals!

The Office of Equity and Diversity, along with the Provost and Office Human Resources, is hosting a book club in recognition of Black History Month and the 50^th Anniversary of Coeducation at The University of Scranton. 

All faculty and staff are invited to join the Scranton Inclusive Books for Employees club (SCRIBE) in reading "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks." 
Author Rebecca Skloot tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, her family, and the immortal human cell line harvested from this mother of five, a tobacco farmer and descendant of slaves. Author Skloot presents the Lacks’ family story in a compelling examination of human dignity, human rights, and bioethics. 

The club will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 12 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, Room 405.

Books are provided for participants who register for the discussion/luncheon meeting. A limited number of books/seats remain available. Registration is required.

Register for Spring book club.

The Office of Equity and Diversity is pleased to announce the upcoming Diversity + Inclusion = A Better U! lunch and learn programs for staff and faculty.

Each event will be held in the Kane Forum, Leahy Hall, Rm. 235 beginning at noon. Registration is required for each lunch and learn. 

March 8, "All These Isms: Understanding Privilege, Power, and Oppression" will be presented by Dr. Paul Datti, Counseling / Human Services. Register for the March 8 event.

• Learn about "Isms” including racism, sexism, heterosexism, cisgenderism, classism, ableism, and religism.

• Explore examples of privileges including white, male, straight, cisgender, middle-upper class, ability, and Christian and learn how they create power for some and oppression for others.

• Recognize the importance of social justice and its significance in Jesuit education, learn ways to promote it, and reduce discrimination and oppression for many.

April 11, "Psychological Safety in Organizations and Classrooms" will be presented by Dr. Ovidiu Cocieru, Management and Marketing. Register for April 11 event.

• Understand why it is important to prioritize psychological safety in teams and classrooms

• Learn how to create a culture where it’s safe to share ideas and ask questions

• Use step-by-step frameworks to establish psychological safety

MAY 3, "Disruptive Innovation: Inclusive Educational and Community-Based Rehabilitation Practices in Uganda" will be presented by Dr. Michael Bermudez, Occupational Therapy. Register for May 3 event.

• Discuss experiences and reflections as a Fulbright US Scholar in the uses of “disruptive innovation”—relatively new technologies, pedagogies, and other “powerful ideas”—as part of learning and research in Uganda

• Understand implementation of makerspaces and constructionism—learning by building—as part of educational experience in Uganda.

• Explore experiences and reflections on the creation of community projects for children with disabilities in the marginalized communities of Uganda.

These programs are sponsored by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan fund to enhance and promote diversity awareenss and a welcoming campus community.

Questions? Contact diversity@scranton.edu or 570-941-6645.

The Greater Scranton MLK Commission will host the Annual Community Celebration and Awards Dinner on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, beginning promptly at 1:30 p.m. The event will take place at The University of Scranton, DeNaples Center, McIlhenny Ballroom, 4th floor, 900 Mulberry Street, Scranton.

The Commission focuses on the effects of anti-semitism, othering and belonging, inspired by words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter...” 

A virtual keynote presentation will feature Sr. Mary C. Boys, Ed.D., Dr. Theology, Dlitt, Union Theological Seminary, Columbia University, Skinner McAplin Professor of Practical Theology and author of six books and hundreds of articles.

A panel discussion will follow the keynote. Panelists include:

Rabbi Daniel Swartz, spritual leader, Temple Hesed

Reverend Mark Alexander, Pastor, Bethel A.M.E. Church

Mother Rebecca A. Barnes, Reverend, St. Lukes Episcopal Church

Pastor Eric Wahner, Member Care and Descipleship Pastor, Steamtown Church

Tickets for this event are $25 each, $150 per table reservation of six. Event sponsors are greatly appreciated! Go to https://safdn.org/mlk-event/ Questions? Email gsmlkcommission@gmail.com.

 

The Jesuit Center invites you to enjoy daily inspiration and reflection this holiday season by registering for its Advent Daily Devotional emails.

Each day of the season of Advent, enjoy a few moments of reflection, learning, prayer and inspiration by registering to receive this collection of daily essays written by our Jesuits, alumni, students, faculty and staff.

The holidays can often be a busy, stressful time. The Advent Daily Devotional emails offer a great opportunity to intentionally take a few moments each day for spiritual renewal. Click here to sign up to receive the Advent Daily Devotional emails.

On Monday, Dec. 5, The University of Scranton community is invited to experience a German Christmas Market. This German cultural event is being led by Celine Seeger, the German Fulbright Teaching Assistant, who is teaching German at the University for the 2022-2023 academic year.

The event will take place in the Kane Forum of Leahy Hall, room 235, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Various cultural activities will take place including sampling Children’s Punch and Christmas cookies, engaging in German Christmas songs, and learning a bit of history.

Everyone is encouraged to attend and experience a German Christmas market. 

Author, educator and Association of Marquette University Women (AMUW) Chair of Humanistic Studies Mariana Ortega will present a guest lecture on Thursday, Dec. 1 at The University of Scranton. Her topic, "Listening to Sorrow in Border Cantos," engages the exhibit "Border Cantos" by Richard Misrach and Guillermo Galindo, which illustrates the process of honoring and mourning those who perish crossing the Mexico-U.S. border in search for better lives.

On Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall 228, Ortega will discuss the importance of both visuality and sound in the mourning process. All are welcome to attend, and light refreshments will be available.

The Latin American and Latinx Studies Program and the Department of English and Theatre at the University have made this event possible, with support from the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s office and a Diversity Initiatives Grant from the Office of Equity and Diversity and The Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities.

What can attendees expect to learn?

"Listening to Sorrow in Border Cantos" explores how the aesthetic may serve as a response to abjection, violence and marginalization, and how photographic practices open the possibility for re-orienting our cognitive, sensory, and affective ways of being in the world. 

In addition to her role at Marquette University, Ortega has authored "In-Between: Latina Feminist Phenomenology, Multiplicity, and the Self" (SUNY, 2016),  and serves as Associate Professor of Philosophy; Women’s Gender, and Sexualities Studies; and Latino/a Studies at Penn State University. She works on Latina/x Feminisms, Phenomenology, Critical Philosophy of Race, and Aesthetics.

Ortega serves as co-editor with Andrea Pitts and José Medina of "Theories of the Flesh: Latinx and Latin American Feminisms, Transformation and Resistance" (Oxford University Press, 2020); and co-editor with Linda Martín-Alcoff of "Constructing the Nation: A Race and Nationalism Reader" (SUNY, 2009). She is the founder and director of the Latina/x Feminisms Roundtable.

For additional detail, visit: "Listening to Sorrow in Border Cantos".

 

The month of November is the traditional time in the Church's calendar for remembering those who have died. During this time, the Scranton community will pray in a particular way for those we love and to whom we owe so much: the deceased members of our families, our benefactors, and our alumni.

We invite all members of the University family to remember your family members and friends with us, and to have their names included in our prayers. You may submit the names of those to be remembered at Masses throughout the month of November via this link: https://forms.office.com/r/C0MwWsCCiQ

We also invite the University community to join our annual Mass of Remembrance on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. in Madonna della Strada Chapel. Family members and friends of our University community who have died in the past year will be remembered in a special way at this Mass.

With any questions, please contact the Campus Ministries office at 570-941-7419 or campusministries@scranton.edu.

Department and organizations on campus are invited to submit their latest publication for the Royal News "Featured Publication" spotlight.

How to submit? Send an email to royalnews@scranton.edu with a PDF of your newsletter or publication. 

In conjunction with the exhibition "Mayan Narratives: San Lucas Toliman. Photographs by Byron Maldonado," a Campus Coffeehouse will be held on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Leahy Room 235 from 7 to 8:00 p.m. 

Please join for conversation about Mayan culture and the San Lucas Mission, refreshments, and a friendship bracelet activity. Refreshments will include Guatemalan coffee and apple crisp.

Produced in conjunction with the Multicultural Center, this show is supported in part by a University of Scranton Diversity Initiatives Grant. Please contact Darlene Miller-Lanning at darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu or 570-941-4214 for further information.

The University of Scranton Strategic Plan 2020 highlights diversity and inclusion as one of the five main goals: “Diversity & Inclusion - A Welcoming and Supportive Community: Reflect and understand the diversity of the world by demanding that diversity be a priority as we build an inclusive community and campus culture, develop and deliver our education and shape our student experience.”

The Diversity Initiatives Review Board is accepting applications for grants to support creative, educational programs that promote diversity, provide opportunity for inter-cultural engagement and expand opportunities for multicultural experiences for our community.

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With the strategic plan goal in mind, we have committed to “expand both required and in-time orientation, training and leadership programming and resources for students, faculty, and staff that promote inclusion and cultural understanding, furthering our collective ability to be a more welcoming and respectful campus community.”

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Some of the campus initiatives that have been made possible by this grant are:

• TA Talks, featuring the teaching assistants in the World Languages and Cultures department; 
  
  
• Safe Zone Training through the Cultural Centers; 
  
  
• Festival of Nations hosted by the Multicultural Center; 
  
  
• Holi Festival of Colors through the Asia Club and Asian Studies department; 
  
  
• Justice on Tour through Office of Community Outreach;
  
  
• the Annual disAbilites Conference keynote speakers, including RJ Mitte, through the Panuska College;
  
  
• the Weinberg Library International Film Festival;
  
  
• Hope Horn Gallery exhibitions and lectures; 
  
  
• art exhibits, multicultural music events and many more.

The Diversity Initiatives Fund is available to students, faculty and staff, campus groups, departments or individuals seeking to promote a greater understanding of diversity through inclusive pedagogies, educational opportunities, multicultural activities and community outreach programs. The grant is intended to launch new, innovative, or educational opportunities for the University community. Applications will also be accepted for recurring projects.

Please visit the Diversity Initiatives webpage for a full list of recent award winners, and to access the guidelines and application.

Applications will be accepted, reviewed and approved on a rolling basis. Semester deadlines for applications are November 30 and April 30. Questions on the application process may be sent to Jennifer.pennington@scranton.edu.