University of Scranton November Calendar of Events
Through Nov. 13
Art Exhibit “Northeastern Biennial Twenty Thirteen.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214.
Through Dec. 15 Pride, Passion, Promise: Celebrating the 125th Anniversary exhibit of photographs, documents and other materials about the University from 1888 to present. Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Free during library hours. Call 570-941-6341.
Nov. 1 6 p.m. Scranton First Fridays Exhibit of selected images of award-winning photojournalist Don Doll, S.J., whose work has been featured in National Geographic and eight “Day in the Life” books. Second and Third Floor of Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570-941-7401.
Nov. 1-3 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. “We Won’t Pay, We Won’t Pay,” presented by The University of Scranton Players McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4318 or email players@scranton.edu.
Nov. 3 9:30 a.m. Open House for prospective students and their families. Various locations on campus. Free. Call 888-SCRANTON.
Nov. 6 5:30 p.m. Academic Theatre and Schemel Forum collaborative program “Speaking of Broadway: A conversation between Douglas Carter Beane and Paul Holengraber.” McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Free. Reservations suggested. Call 570-941-7816 or email emily.brees@scranton.edu.
Nov. 7 Noon. Schemel Forum Luncheon “Transformation” by Michael Edwards of the Civil Society and Social Transformation. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Fees vary. Call 570-941-7816 or email emily.brees@scranton.edu.
Nov. 7-10 8 p.m. Thursday though Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. “Godspell” presented by Liva Arts Company. Elm Park Church. $10 general admission; $5 University of Scranton students, faculty or staff. Call 570-941-7401
Nov. 9 7:30 p.m. In Recital: Andrew Gonzalez, viola, and Christine Wu, piano, presented by Performance Music. Houlihan McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
Nov. 13 Noon. Schemel Forum Luncheon “Taiwan-The Wedge Issue in the U.S. China Relationship” by John Copper, Ph.D., professor of international studies, Rhodes College. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Fees vary. Call 570-941-7816 or email emily.brees@scranton.edu.
Nov. 14 5 p.m. Feminist Fair: Rethinking Work/Life Balance featuring interactive student displays. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-4075 or email sharon.meagher@scranton.edu.
Nov. 14 5:30 p.m. Schemel Forum Collaborative Program “Engaged, Integrated, Global: Jesuit Education in the 21st Century” a lecture by Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., president of The University of Scranton. Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Fees vary. Call 570-941-7816 or email Emily.brees@scranton.edu.
Nov. 15 7 p.m. United Color Organization Fashion Show display of wardrobes and fashion from around the globe. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. $5 admission fee. Call 570-941-5904 or email paul.porter@scranton.edu.
Nov. 15 7:30 p.m. In Concert: The University of Scranton String Orchestra presented by Performance Music. Houlihan McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
Nov. 16 8 a.m. Ready to Run Northeast Pennsylvania. Day long conference prepares women who plan to seek office. Brennan Hall. $50 registration fee. Call 570-941-7520.
Nov. 21 8 p.m. Clothing Swap sponsored by Jane Kopas Women Center. Women’s men’s and children’s clothes, all sizes. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Must bring an item of clothing to participate. Call 570-941-6194.
Nov. 21 7:30 p.m. The Weinberg Studies Institute lecture “The Menorah and the Cross: Jewish-Christian Relations in the Christian Roman Empire” by Steven Fine, Ph.D. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570-941-7956 or email marc.shapiro@scranton.edu
Nov. 22
3 p.m. Lecture by Edward Kravitz, Ph.D., neurobiology professor at Harvard Medical School, “Genetic manipulations in the fruit fly fight club: how do amine neurons work.” Room 133, Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-4324.
Nov. 24 7:30 p.m. In Concert: The University of Scranton Concert Band presented by Performance Music. Houlihan McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
Nov. 25 8 p.m. Astronomy Observation of the Comet Ison. Meet at Atrium of Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-6289 or email Nicholas.truncale@scranton.edu.
