University Announces October Calendar of Events
Through Nov. 16
Exhibit:
“The Lackawanna Iron Furnaces of Scranton, Pennsylvania: History, Art,
Heritage” featuring an exhibition of nineteenth-century paintings, drawings,
maps, and photographs. This project is produced in partnership with the
Lackawanna Historical Society and Anthracite Heritage Museum and Scranton Iron
Furnaces. Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 941-4214.
Oct. 1, 5:30
p.m.
Taiwanese Film and Cultural
Festival: “The Moon Also Rises,” based on the novel “The Lotus in the Western
Paradise” followed by discussion with author, Ang Li, on whose novel the film
is based. Presented by the Taipei Cultural Center, Asian Studies Program at The
University of Scranton, in collaboration with the Schemel Forum and Women’s
Studies. Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 941-6333.
Oct. 2, 5:30
p.m.
Taiwanese Film and Cultural
Festival: “The Song of Cha-Tian Mountain,” follwed by a discussion with
director Yu-shan Huang. Presented by the Taipei Cultural Center, Asian Studies
Program at The University of Scranton, in collaboration with the Schemel Forum
and Women’s Studies. Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 941-6333.
Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m.
President’s Business Council 10th Annual Awards
Dinner honoring the Lynett/Haggerty family with the President’s Medal. The
Pierre, New York City. Proceeds from the dinner support the University’s
Presidential Scholarship Fund. Tickets required to attend. Call 941-5837.
Oct. 5, 6
p.m.
In conjunction with “The Lackawanna Iron Furnaces of Scranton,
Pennsylvania: History, Art, Heritage” Nighttime Illumination of the Scranton
Iron Furnaces at the Diva Theater; concert by Cabinet at Scranton Iron Furnaces
and Hayrides by Brookvalley Farm from Iron Furnaces to University. Free. Call
941-4214.
Oct. 5, 7
p.m.
Tours of the Scranton Estate
held in collaboration with the Hope Horn Gallery, the Anthracite Heritage
Museum and Scranton Iron Furnaces. Free. Call 941-4214.
Oct. 5-7, 8
p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday
“Prelude to a Kiss” by Craig Lucas, presented by The University of
Scranton Players. McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Fees vary.
Call 941-4318.
Oct. 7, 7:30
p.m.
Performance Music presents New York Trumpet Ensemble, directed by Mark
Gould. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 941-7624.
Oct. 10, 7:30
p.m.
“In Recital” by University of Scranton Performance Music students.
Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 941-7624.
Oct. 11, noon
Schemel World Affairs Luncheon Series:
“How Cities Make the World Better: Past, Present and Future” presented by Owen
D. Gutfreund, Ph.D., associate professor of urban affairs and planning, Hunter
College. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call
941-7816.
Oct. 20
Schemel
Forum Bus Trip “New York North: the Bronx & Harlem.” Registration required.
Fee $75.00. Call 941-7816.
Oct. 21, 9:30
a.m.
Open House for high school juniors and seniors. Various locations on
campus. Call 1-888-SCRANTON.
Oct. 22, noon
Schemel World Affairs Luncheon Series:
“Why We’re Like This: The American Impulse to Intervene” presented by Stephen
Kinzer, author and visiting professor, Boston University. Rose Room, Brennan
Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 941-7816.
Oct. 22, 7:30
p.m.
Henry George Lecture by Edward Glaeser, Ph.D., professor of Economics at
Harvard University. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 941-4048.
Oct. 25, 5:30
p.m.
Weinberg Memorial Library 20th
Anniversary Lecture: “Libraries and the Moral Life” by Carolyn Brown, director
of the Library of Congress’ Office of Scholarly Programs. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Reservations
required. Call 941-7816.
Oct. 25, 7:30
p.m.
The Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute Lecture “Pope John Paul II and the
Jews” by David Dalin, Ph.D., scholar of American Jewish
History and Politics and Jewish-Christian relations and professor at Ave Maria
University. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 941-7956.
Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m.
Weinberg Memorial Library 20th
Anniversary Lecture: “Native Son: Stephen Karam in Conversation with Paul
Holdengraber.” Karam is a prize-winning playwright and Holdengraber is director
of public programs at the New York Public Library and "LIVE from the NYPL."
McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Free. Call 941-7816.
Schemel Forum Courses
Wednesdays Oct. 3-Nov. 7, 6
p.m.
Seminar Series: “Chaucer’s
Chivalry: Knights and the Ladies Who Love Them” presented by Rebecca Beal,
Ph.D., professor of English at The University of Scranton. Weinberg Memorial
Library. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 941-7816.
