February 2010

Free Competitions Help High School Students Prepare for AP Exams

Talented local high school students are invited to test their knowledge of physics, math and computer programming - and prepare for Advanced Placement tests - in three separate competitions at The University of Scranton.

Scranton Establishes The Honesdale National Bank Center for Economic Education

Teaching local high school students about economics is the focus of an initiative forged by The Honesdale National Bank (HNB), The University of Scranton’s Kania School of Management and EconomicsPennsylvania, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving economic education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Jazz Trio Swings into Scranton

World-renowned jazz pianist Antonio Ciacca will take the stage with his band at The University of Scranton for a concert that is free and open to the public. The group, who “swings with a sense of fun,” according to Backbeat Magazine, will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10 at the University’s Houlihan-McLean Center.

Healthy Heart Fair Planned at The Mall at Steamtown

Library Exhibits Contemporary Work of Japanese Artist

The contemporary artwork of award-winning Japanese artist Ritsuko Sato will be on display in the fifth floor Heritage Room of the Weinberg Memorial Library through April 25.

University of Scranton Physical Therapy Program Earns CAPTE Accreditation

Months of meticulous preparation paid off as The University of Scranton's Department of Physical Therapy recently received reaffirmation of accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

Scranton Students Participate in March for Life

Several members of The University of Scranton’s Students for Life Club gathered in front of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., at the culmination of the March for Life held in January.

Panel Discusses Social Justice from a Faith Perspective

The Greater Scranton Martin Luther King Jr. Commission and The University of Scranton's Office of Equity and Diversity hosted a panel discussion regarding "Social Justice from a Faith Perspective" on campus recently.

Office of Equity and Diversity Hosts Hot Cocoa Social to Raise Awareness Regarding Mistreatment of Others

University Hosts Series to Celebration of Chinese New Year

Donations and Volunteers Sought for Weinberg Memorial Library Book Sale

University of Scranton Plans Spring Events

Free Income Tax Assistance Service Being Offered at The University of Scranton

New Business Center Champions the Cause of Women Entrepreneurs

Second Annual Gene Yevich Memorial Concert Set at Scranton

Schemel Forum Serves Foreign Affairs Discourse for Luncheon Series

University of Scranton Graduate Students Earn Awards