University Announces April Calendar of Events
Through April 5
Exhibit:
Alphabets from the Zaner-Bloser Collection. Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial
Library. Free during library hours. Call 941-6341.
April
1, 7:30 p.m.
“In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton Singers with a chamber
ensemble from the Manhattan School of Music Brass Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean
Center. Free. Call 941-7624.
April 3, 7 p.m.
Education
for Justice lecture by Karen Greenberg, director of the Center on National
Security, Fordham University. Pearn Auditorium of Brennan Hall. Free. Call
941-4051.
April 10, noon.
Schemel Forum Luncheon Series: “The
Greening of Democracy? The Arab Spring and its Outcomes” presented by Elbiet
Matynia, director, Transregional Center for Democratic Studies, the New School.
Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Pre-registration required. Fees vary. Call 941-7816.
April 12, 7 p.m.
Education
for Justice film “Restrepo” followed by discussion facilitated by Professor
Erin Leach, military science. Pearn Auditorium of Brennan Hall. Free. Call
941-4051.
April 12, 8 a.m.
Second annual Conference on Aging Research
featuring keynote address by renowned molecular biochemist and geneticist Bruce
Ames, Ph.D., professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the University
of California. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 941-6353.
April 12-15, 8
p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday.
“Spring Awakening” presented by
the Liva Arts Company. Jefferson Auditorium, Leahy Hall. Ticket prices vary.
Call 941-7462.
April 14, noon.
Earth Week Hill
Section Street Sweep and Alumni Day of Service. Clean-up organized by The
University of Scranton Student Government. Call 941-7520.
April 15, 7:30
p.m.
“Love Songs, a Concert in
Memory of Joan Sylvester” featuring guest artist Wycliffe Gordon and the
University’s Jazz Ensemble. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 941-7624.
April 16 through May 4
Exhibit:
“The Visiting Nurse Association of Scranton: One Hundred Years” Hope Horn
Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 941-4214.
April 16-25
Exhibit:
Earth Week Environmental Art Show featuring student art and photography concerning
environmental themes. Heritage Room,
Weinberg Memorial Library. Free during library hours. Call 941-7520.
April 16, 7 p.m.
Earth Week Environmental Art Show
reception. Free. Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Call 941-7520.
April 17, 7
p.m.
Education
for Justice film “Taking the Heat” about Brenda Berkman, retired Captain of the
N.Y.C. Fire Department, followed by discussion facilitated by Political Science
Professor Jean Harris, Ph.D. Pearn Auditorium of Brennan Hall. Free. Call
941-4051.
April 19, 8
a.m.
Seventh Annual Kane
Competition for high school students. Byron Recreation Complex.
Pre-registration required. Call 941-7509.
April
19, 4:30 p.m.
Campus Take Back the Night Pre-Rally.
Dionne Campus Green. Call 941-6194.
April 20, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Earth Week Fair Trade Vendors’ Fair.
Free. Dionne Campus Green. Call 941-7520 for more information.
April 24, 10
a.m. – 1 p.m.
Earth Day Fair with interactive games and information related to the
environment, sustainable practices and faculty/student projects related to
environmental issues. Local green businesses and organizations will also
participate. Patio, DeNaples Center.
Free. Call 941-7520.
April 25, 3:30 p.m.
Math Integration Bee, McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call
941-6580.
April 25, 7
p.m.
Education for Justice lecture presented by Brenda Berkman, former NYC fire
captain, founder of the
“United Women Firefighters” organization in New York City and Director of Women
First Responders of 9/11. Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call
941-4392.
April
26, 4
p.m.
Henry George Spring Lecture: “The Economic Causes
and Consequences of AIDS in Africa” by Ann
Case, Alexander
Stewart 1886 Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, Princeton University. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call
941-7475.
April 26, 7:30 p.m.
Judaic Studies Institute Lecture
“Israel: Dangers and Opportunities in the Days Ahead” by Bret Stephens, foreign
affairs columnist and deputy editor of The
Wall Street Journal. Free. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Call 941-7956.
April 27-29 and May 4-5, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
“A Year
with Frog and Toad” music by Robert Reale, book and lyrics by Willie Reale,
based on the books by Arnold Lobel, presented by The University of Scranton
Players. McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary.
Call 941-4318. Note: Additional performances
May 1-2. through Times-Tribune Lunchbox Series at Scranton Cultural Center.
Performance times and ticket prices vary. Call 346-7369.
April 28, 7:30
a.m.
Schemel Forum Springtime in
the Hudson Valley bus trip: visits to the Roosevelt Library at Hyde Park and
the Storm King Sculpture Park with lunch at the Culinary Institute of America.
Departs from Linden Circle. Pre-registration required. Fee: $70.00. Call
941-7816.
April 28-29, 9
a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday.
Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Annual
Book and Plant Sale. Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Call 941-4078.
April 28, 7
p.m.
Urban Beats Dance Show.
McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Proceeds from the $5 ticket price will be donated to a charity. Call 941-5441.
April 28, 7:30 p.m.
“29th Annual World Premiere Composition Series Concert”
featuring The University of Scranton Concert Band and Concert Choir with guest
composers/conductors Joseph Pilafian and Joseph Boga. Houlihan-McLean Center.
Free. Call 941-7624.
April 30, 6
p.m.
Earth Week Lecture by William
Brady, President and CEO of Mascoma Corporation and University of Scranton
Trustee. MosKovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call
941-7520.
