December 2009

Former Secretary of Education for the Society of Jesus Joins Scranton as Rector

University of Scranton Recognizes Top Students

The University of Scranton Announces New Assistant Vice President for Development

The University of Scranton has named Marise Garofalo as assistant vice president for development. In this new position, she will be more actively involved in the university’s $100 million Pride, Passion, Promise Capital Campaign and facilitate the development of the Campus Development Council. Garofalo will continue to manager many of the university’s development functions including The Royal Fund, corporation and foundation giving, the development field staff, development research and operations, and planned giving.

The University of Scranton Appoints New Assistant Vice President for Finance

The University of Scranton has named Robert J. Thomas, CPA, as assistant vice president for finance. Thomas is a Certified Public Accountant and has experience in public accounting.

Honors Program Award Named After Professor Ellen Casey

When Ellen Miller Casey, Ph.D., arrived at The University of Scranton in 1969, she was one of just three female faculty members teaching at what was then an all-male institution. Even after her two female colleagues left the University shortly thereafter, Casey was too focused on teaching to feel out of place.

University Lacrosse Coach Brings Sport to Uganda

Coach Kevin Dugan understands the importance of service, especially the way it functions for The University of Scranton. His first service trip to El Salvador as part of Scranton’s International Service Program trip solidified this passion for him.

The University of Scranton Appoints New Assistant Vice President for Facilities Operations

The University of Scranton has appointed James Devers as the assistant vice president for facilities operations. Devers will oversee all University facilities, academic buildings and residence hall operations, grounds care and landscaping, and construction, renovations and facilities project management.

University of Scranton Holds Third ‘Blessing of the Books’

The University of Scranton’s Panuska College of Professional Studies held the third annual “blessing of the books” on campus recently. This year’s book collection is expected to exceed 2,000 books. Students in the Panuska College of Professional Studies will deliver the donated books to laundromats, shelters for displaced women and children, the Leahy Clinic for the Uninsured and other local agencies throughout the year

Clinical Liaison Nursing Program Produces Win-Win Situation

To address some of the complications associated with providing nursing students with clinical experience in an efficient and safe manner, two professors from The University of Scranton’s Nursing Department have piloted a Clinical Liaison Nursing Program with Mercy Health Partners. In conjunction with Mercy, Sharon Hudacek, Ed.D., professor of nursing, and Catherine Lovecchio, Ph.D., assistant professor of nursing, developed the pilot program, which has proven to be highly beneficial to both sides.

U.S. Senator Arlen Specter Visits Campus

U.S. Senator Arlen Specter Visits CampusUnited States Senator Arlen Specter held a Student Town Hall meeting at The University of Scranton’s Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center in November. Greeting Senator Specter (second from left) upon his arrival to campus are, from left, Patrick Leahy, vice president for university relations, Robert Farrell, Esq., executive director of community relations and public safety, and University of Scranton senior Thomas J. (T.J.) Yablonski of Moscow, a political science and history double major and president of Scranton’s College Democrats.

University of Scranton Hosts Community Christmas Day Breakfast

Friends and family can always lend comfort in troubled times. That was the inspiration for The University of Scranton and ARAMARK to hold their first Community Christmas Day Breakfast.

Exercise Science Undergraduates Exposed to Unique Learning Experience

Exercise Science 229 - Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology - provides undergraduate students with basic scientific information and an understanding of human motion within the areas of anatomy and neuromuscular physiology.