December 2011

Nine University of Scranton Students Named Scholars in Service

Multicultural Exhibit Featured at Area Children’s Museum

The University of Scranton to Conduct Financial Aid Workshop

Ready to Run Conference Prepares Women to Enter Politics

Women in northeastern and central Pennsylvania who want to run for office or get involved with public service now have a place to turn for valuable training. On Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, The University of Scranton will host its inaugural Ready to Run™ conference in Brennan Hall on campus.

University Community Donates Hundreds of Gifts to Those in Need This Christmas

More than 350 University of Scranton students, faculty and staff donated more than 700 individual holiday gifts, including clothing and toys, to those in need, in addition to “adopting” 88 children, through the “adopt an angel” program in which sponsors provide multiple gifts for a child.

University Plans Christmas Day Breakfast for Community

University Community Donates Thousands of Children’s Books This Christmas

UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The University of Scranton Targets Students with ‘Shop Scranton, Shop Local’

University Announces Class of 2015 Presidential Scholars

The University of Scranton has awarded 10 incoming students four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships.

Ready to Run Changing the Landscape of Regional Politics

Research shows that women who hold public office focus more on issues of concern to women, children, and disadvantaged groups of citizens; build more consensus; and are more connected to their constituents than their male counterparts; according to Jean Wahl Harris, Ph.D., professor and chair of the Political Science Department at The University of Scranton.

Book by Scranton’s Sondra Myers Featured in Rwanda

Sondra Myers, senior fellow for international, civic and cultural projects and director of the Schemel Forum at The University of Scranton, has received national and international recognition for her efforts to make education, culture and democracy accessible and relevant to all citizens.

Seventeen University of Scranton Faculty Receive Promotions

The University of Scranton granted the following 17 faculty promotions and/or tenure effective with the beginning of the 2011-2012 academic year.