November 2017

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The Worship Schedule for December and January image
General
November 30, 2017

The Worship Schedule for December and January

The University of Scranton's Worship Schedule for December and January!

2017 Holiday Gift Guide - #OurScranton image
Community
November 30, 2017

2017 Holiday Gift Guide - #OurScranton

Get all of your Christmas shopping done in #OurScranton. We rounded up some gifts for every

The Staff Senate Welcomes You to a Christmas Luncheon! image
Staff
November 29, 2017

The Staff Senate Welcomes You to a Christmas Luncheon!

It's that time of year again! You're invited to the 2017 Staff Senate Christmas Luncheon

10-Year for Mark for Leahy Clinic image
General
November 29, 2017

10-Year for Mark for Leahy Clinic

On Nov. 17, 2007, The Edward R. Leahy Jr. Clinic for the Uninsured opened not only their doors to the underserved in the Greater Scranton community but also their hearts.

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General
November 29, 2017

Ignatian Pilgrimage and Leadership Program

The Jesuit Center is pleased to offer the Ignatian Leadership Program and Footsteps of Ignatius Pilgrimage for 2018 for faculty and staff.

Bringing Ghana to Local Students at Scranton image
Student
November 28, 2017

Bringing Ghana to Local Students at Scranton

The University of Scranton held a lecture about Ghana for local elementary and middle school students during International Education Week.

University Presents 50th Annual Noel Night Concert image
General
November 28, 2017

University Presents 50th Annual Noel Night Concert

The University of Scranton Singers will present the 50th annual Noel Night on Saturday, Dec. 2.

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Staff
November 28, 2017

University Organizes Disaster Relief Efforts

The University established a Disaster Relief Steering Committee to help organize and guide its response to those impacted by natural disasters.

University Announces 2017 Christmas Parties image
Alumni
November 28, 2017

University Announces 2017 Christmas Parties

The University of Scranton Will Hold Several Christmas Parties This Year.

$500 Faculty Mini Grants Available image
Faculty
November 28, 2017

$500 Faculty Mini Grants Available

CHEW has received a grant from the PA Liquor Control Board to fund an Alcohol Curriculum Infusion (CI) Project with faculty partners.

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Student
November 28, 2017

Students Participate in Sports Medicine Conference

University of Scranton students present research at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for the American College of Sports Medicine.

Scranton Among Nation’s ‘Best Business Schools’  image
Community
November 28, 2017

Scranton Among Nation’s ‘Best Business Schools’

The Princeton Review included The University of Scranton’s Kania School of Management among the nation’s “Best Business Schools” for 2018.

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Community
November 28, 2017

Community Events - Holiday Market!

ScrantonMade will be holding their annual Holiday Market at the Globe Store this weekend.

University Hosts Fall Judaic Studies Lecture image
Faculty
November 27, 2017

University Hosts Fall Judaic Studies Lecture

“The Theologies of Bruce Springsteen” was discussed at The University of Scranton Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute lecture in November.

Global Get Together 'Beyond Amazing' for All image
Student
November 27, 2017

Global Get Together 'Beyond Amazing' for All

Domestic, exchange, and international students share their experiences during a Global Get Together at the Chapman Lake Retreat Center.

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Faculty
November 27, 2017

One Department's Recent Faculty Achievements

Read about some recent faculty achievements in the Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Criminology Department

Schemel Forum, Jim Remsen: Nov. 29 image
General
November 27, 2017

Schemel Forum, Jim Remsen: Nov. 29

The Schemel Forum in collaboration with The Lackawanna Historical Society Embattled Freedom Jim Remsen, journalist & author.

The MC Presents: Global Food Bazaar  image
Student
November 27, 2017

The MC Presents: Global Food Bazaar

The Multicultural Center would like to cordially invite you to its 2nd annual Global Food Bazaar!

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Student
November 27, 2017

Royal Weekends 11/27

#RoyalWeekends is your weekly list of events going on on campus

Lockheed Martin Supports University’s Veterans image
Community
November 27, 2017

Lockheed Martin Supports University’s Veterans

Lockheed Martin’s Archbald Operations presented a check to support The University of Scranton’s Veterans Advocacy Committee and student club.

University Hosts Talk by Leading Cultural Theorist image
Community
November 27, 2017

University Hosts Talk by Leading Cultural Theorist

Sociologist Elijah Anderson, Ph.D., discussed “White Space and the Iconic Ghetto” at The University of Scranton in November.

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Staff
November 27, 2017

Students Are Engaging In Interreligious Dialogue

Research completed by Dr. Helen Wolf, Executive Director of Campus Ministries, was published in the latest issue of the Journal of Catholic Higher Education.

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Staff
November 27, 2017

Staff Spirit Award - November 2017

The University Staff Senate Recognition and Excellence Committee has picked the winner of the Staff Spirit Award for November.

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Faculty
November 27, 2017

IMA Endorses Scranton’s Accounting Program

The University of Scranton’s undergraduate accounting program has earned endorsement by the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA).

Ways to Promote Innovation Discussed at Scranton image
Student
November 20, 2017

Ways to Promote Innovation Discussed at Scranton

Michael Fairbanks presented “Scholarship, Service and Integrative Thinking” at the University’s Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Series.

Mobile App Survey Winners Announcement image
Student
November 20, 2017

Mobile App Survey Winners Announcement

Congratulation to the winners of the recent Mobile App Survey!

REMINDER: Diversity Grant 2nd Deadline - Dec. 2 image
General
November 20, 2017

REMINDER: Diversity Grant 2nd Deadline - Dec. 2

The second fall deadline for diversity grants is Dec. 2.

PCPS Thanks Those Who Upon Death Became Teachers image
Student
November 20, 2017

PCPS Thanks Those Who Upon Death Became Teachers

University of Scranton Panuska College of Professional Studies students, faculty and staff reflect on those ‘who upon death became teachers’

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Community
November 20, 2017

Community Events in Downtown Scranton - Nov. 22-26

There is so much to do in downtown Scranton this week!

Community Business Alert - Burlap and Bourbon image
Community
November 20, 2017

Community Business Alert - Burlap and Bourbon

Located at 530 Spruce St., Burlap and Bourbon is just a short walk from the University of Scranton campus.

2017 Alumni Survey Reveals Alumni Opinions image
Alumni
November 20, 2017

2017 Alumni Survey Reveals Alumni Opinions

Alumni Participants Share Their Thoughts On The University.

University Conducts Annual Holiday Drives image
Community
November 20, 2017

University Conducts Annual Holiday Drives

The University’s holiday drives began with the donation of 225 Thanksgiving food baskets to area families in need.

University Students Tutor Local Refugee Children image
Community
November 20, 2017

University Students Tutor Local Refugee Children

In order to foster an ongoing commitment for the refugee populations in the Scranton area, student members of the University's Refugee Solidarity Committee initiated a tutoring program for children of local refugee families to help them learn and practice English language skills as well as assist with homework help.

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General
November 20, 2017

Middle States Self Study 2017

Read more on the results of the 2017 Middle-States Self Study

Worship Schedule for Thanksgiving Week image
General
November 20, 2017

Worship Schedule for Thanksgiving Week

Worship schedule during Thanksgiving break 2017.

DeNaples Mailroom Closing  image
General
November 20, 2017

DeNaples Mailroom Closing

The DeNaples Mailroom will close Wednesday, 11/22, at 1:30 p.m.

2018-2019 Guidelines for the Financial Aid Process image
General
November 20, 2017

2018-2019 Guidelines for the Financial Aid Process

The 2018-2019 Academic Year Guidelines for the Financial Aid Process, a renewal Financial Aid newsletter, is now available.

Holiday Vendor Fair, Nov. 29 image
General
November 20, 2017

Holiday Vendor Fair, Nov. 29

Come do all of your holiday shopping at the annual Holiday Vendor Fair!

Passionist China Collection Finds Home at Scranton image
General
November 20, 2017

Passionist China Collection Finds Home at Scranton

In July 2012 the Weinberg Memorial Library became the permanent home for the Passionist Historical Archives of the St. Paul of the Cross Province.

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Student
November 21, 2017

International Student Thanksgiving

While most students will return home, one group of students — our international students — won’t. We asked some of our international students how they plan to celebrate the holiday.

Leahy Center Reflection by Professor Renee Hakim image
Faculty
November 21, 2017

Leahy Center Reflection by Professor Renee Hakim

Renée M. Hakim, PT, Ph.D., NCS, a professor in the Physical Therapy Department, write a reflection about 10 years of the Leahy Center.

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Community
November 18, 2017

University Chaplain Offers Talks About Finding God

University of Scranton Chaplain Rev. Rick Malloy, S.J., will present a series of Advent mission lectures on December 5, 6 and 7.

Lecture Examines North Korea, U.S. and Asia  image
Faculty
November 18, 2017

Lecture Examines North Korea, U.S. and Asia

The University of Scranton’s Asian Studies Program recently presented a public lecture about North Korean relations with the U.S. and Asia.

Fall Campus Communication Symposium Held image
General
November 18, 2017

Fall Campus Communication Symposium Held

The Staff Senate and Human Resources were proud to present the University staff and faculty with its Fall Communication Symposium last month.

Winter Clothing Donations Wanted!  image
General
November 18, 2017

Winter Clothing Donations Wanted!

We are seeking donations for the 9th Annual Community Christmas Day Breakfast!

Schemel Forum Lecture: Sami Adwan  image
General
November 18, 2017

Schemel Forum Lecture: Sami Adwan

The lecture will focus on the dual historical narrative approach to teaching history in times of conflict.

9th Annual Community Christmas Day Breakfast image
General
November 18, 2017

9th Annual Community Christmas Day Breakfast

Held on Christmas morning in the Fresh Food Company, 3rd floor DeNaples, the breakfast is open to all, especially those who are alone on Christmas and want to spend the morning with some joyful companionship.

Staff Vacation Carry Over Request Forms image
Staff
November 18, 2017

Staff Vacation Carry Over Request Forms

Completed carryover request forms must be submitted to Human Resources no later than Friday, Dec. 1, 2017.

Lecture with Visiting Professor Elijah Anderson image
General
November 18, 2017

Lecture with Visiting Professor Elijah Anderson

Elijah Anderson, a renowned urban ethnographer at Yale, will speak about race in American public life.

Employees - New Check Voucher Form image
General
November 18, 2017

Employees - New Check Voucher Form

We're replacing the current paper check form with a new, web-based application on Dec. 4, 2017.

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK-Take our Mobile Survey! image
Student
November 14, 2017

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK-Take our Mobile Survey!

Take our Mobile Survey and let your voice be heard!!

Concert Band performance Saturday! image
Student
November 14, 2017

Concert Band performance Saturday!

The University of Scranton's Concert Band will be performing this Saturday.

Hygiene Item Collection to Benefit GALLS Program image
General
November 14, 2017

Hygiene Item Collection to Benefit GALLS Program

The Exercise Science senior class is holding a hygiene items collection.

Kania Service Society Coat Drive image
General
November 14, 2017

Kania Service Society Coat Drive

The Kania Service Society is running a Thanksgiving Coat Drive!

Royal Ride Martz Bus Run for Thanksgiving Break image
Student
November 14, 2017

Royal Ride Martz Bus Run for Thanksgiving Break

The Royal Ride Van Service will run to and from the Martz Bus Station for Thanksgiving Break.

Prof. Scahill Discusses Henry George Lecture image
Faculty
November 14, 2017

Prof. Scahill Discusses Henry George Lecture

One-on-one with associate professor Edward Scahill, chair of the Henry George Committee in the Department of Economics and Finance.

Elementary School Students Visit Campus image
Community
November 14, 2017

Elementary School Students Visit Campus

The 5th grade class from McNichols Plaza Elementary School in South Scranton visited campus on Monday, November 13.

Talk Explores Springsteen Songs  image
Student
November 14, 2017

Talk Explores Springsteen Songs

“The Theologies of Bruce Springsteen” was presented at The University of Scranton Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute lecture in Currently viewing Site:Go to a Site November.

Faculty Pilot Study Published Online by Menopause image
Community
November 14, 2017

Faculty Pilot Study Published Online by Menopause

University faculty research the effectiveness of HIIT, wearable technology and balanced diet in weight loss in postmenopausal obese women.

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Community
November 14, 2017

Pennsylvania Environmental Council Awards University

The University of Scranton’s Sustainability Office received a Pennsylvania Environmental Council 2017 Partnership Award.

Community Business Alert - AOS Metals image
Community
November 14, 2017

Community Business Alert - AOS Metals

AOS Metals, located at 527 Bogart Court, Scranton, is where high quality metals and classic designs meet the art of simplicity for jewelry that will stay in style for generations to come.

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Alumni
November 14, 2017

Alumni, Students Turn Out for Beyond the Commons

Fifteen Alumni Host 55 Students

Students Demonstrate Knowledge in TV Interviews image
Student
November 14, 2017

Students Demonstrate Knowledge in TV Interviews

University of Scranton exercise science undergraduates demonstrated their academic training and knowledge during interviews for WNEP-TV news.

University Announces December Events image
Community
November 14, 2017

University Announces December Events

The following is a list of University of Scranton events that are open to the public for the month of December 2017

ATTN: 2017-18 PENNSYLVANIA STATE GRANT RECIPIENTS image
Student
November 14, 2017

ATTN: 2017-18 PENNSYLVANIA STATE GRANT RECIPIENTS

PHEAA has made an eligibility determination for your 2017-2018 Pennsylvania State Grant application.

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Student
November 14, 2017

Royal Weekends 11/9

#RoyalWeekends is your weekly list of events going on on campus! Make sure to watch for emails every Thursday!

Boland Scholarship for Pre-Med Students  image
Student
November 14, 2017

Boland Scholarship for Pre-Med Students

1. Candidates for this award must be considered juniors in 2018-2019 and intend to graduate in May 2020.

25% off cold weather gear,accessories, and more  image
General
November 14, 2017

25% off cold weather gear,accessories, and more

25 % off outerwear The University of Scranton Bookstore

String Orchestra Concert Fri., Nov. 10 image
General
November 14, 2017

String Orchestra Concert Fri., Nov. 10

Friday, Nov. 10, 2017 7:30 p.m. Houlihan McLean, Admission FREE

SCHEMEL FORUM- Foreign Policy in the Age of Trump image
General
November 14, 2017

SCHEMEL FORUM- Foreign Policy in the Age of Trump

This talk will address how foreign policy is being made by the Trump administration and its impact on our relationships with the rest of the world.

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General
November 14, 2017

Liva Opens 'Little Shop of Horrors'!

Liva Arts Company presents 'Little Shop of Horrors' this Friday and Saturday

A Reflection: President's Business Council D.C. Trip image
Student
November 14, 2017

A Reflection: President's Business Council D.C. Trip

Abby Hatch '17, G'17, reflects on her experience connecting with alumni on the PBC marketing trip to Washington D.C.

Hilton Scranton Sponsors Basketball Tournaments image
Community
November 9, 2017

Hilton Scranton Sponsors Basketball Tournaments

The Hilton Scranton and Conference Center will sponsor basketball tournaments for The University of Scranton’s men’s and women’s teams.

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Student
November 9, 2017

International Fellows Meet Scranton ROTC Cadets

The ROTC program at The University of Scranton hosted international fellows from the U.S. Army War College on campus in October.

Lecture on ‘White Space and Iconic Ghetto’ Nov. 16 image
Community
November 8, 2017

Lecture on ‘White Space and Iconic Ghetto’ Nov. 16

Sociologist Elijah Anderson, Ph.D., will present “White Space and the Iconic Ghetto” on Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. at The University of Scranton.

Annual Safety Walk image
General
November 8, 2017

Annual Safety Walk

Please join the Workplace Safety Committee for their annual safety walk.

3 on 3 tournament with free pizza - Nov. 11! image
Student
November 7, 2017

3 on 3 tournament with free pizza - Nov. 11!

Student Government and Late Night are hosting a Basketball 3 on 3 women's and men's tournaments!

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Community
November 7, 2017

Global Tastes of Scranton Wins SAGE Award

On Nov. 2, 2017, the Global Tastes of Scranton collaborative initiative was recognized by the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce with a Scranton Award for Growth and Excellence (SAGE) in the category of Hometown Star.

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Student
November 6, 2017

Addressing Trust in Today’s News Media

The University of Scranton Department of Communication hosted a panel discussion about “Trust, Credibility and the News” in October.

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Faculty
November 6, 2017

Sweet Songs Rock WUSR Thanks to Education Professor

Darryl De Marzio, Ph.D., a professor in the University’s Education Department, has transformed a three-decade-long hobby into a weekly radio show featured on the University’s student-run radio station, WUSR 99.5.

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Community
November 6, 2017

Impact of China’s Economic Rise Discussed

The University of Scranton’s 32nd Henry George Lecture, presented by MIT economics professor David Autor, Ph.D., will be held Nov. 17.

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General
November 6, 2017

Wheelchair Basketball!

Join the Physical Therapy Club and Individual Abilities in Motion (I AM) for the Annual Abilities Tip Off on Saturday November 18th!

Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Lecture 11/10 image
General
November 6, 2017

Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon Lecture 11/10

Are there any limits to the theorem that creative power rises through integrative thinking: that is, by applying the insights and tools of one domain onto another?

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Student
November 6, 2017

Networking Opportunity This Friday!

This Friday there will be 7 Beyond the Commons Dinners. Beyond the Commons is a dinner series where an alumni host or hosts take a group of students out to dinner.

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Student
November 6, 2017

Global Insights presents Colombia

Global Insights presentation on Tuesday, November 14 at 11:30 a.m in Brennan Hall Room 509

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Student
November 6, 2017

Women's Soccer in NCAA Tournament

The women's soccer team takes on Rowan in an NCAA Tournament first-round matchup on Saturday, Nov. 11.

University Seeks 2018 O'Hara Awards Nominations image
Alumni
November 6, 2017

University Seeks 2018 O'Hara Awards Nominations

Nominations Will Be Accepted Through Dec. 11

Alumna Judge Swears In Alumna Lawyer image
Alumni
November 6, 2017

Alumna Judge Swears In Alumna Lawyer

Royal Administers Oath Of Admission To Fellow Royal.

ATTENTION STUDENTS! Your Opinion Matters to Us! image
Student
November 7, 2017

ATTENTION STUDENTS! Your Opinion Matters to Us!

Watch your email for information from Rev. Herbert Keller, S.J., Interim University President, inviting you to complete the Student Satisfaction Inventory survey.

Christmas Giving Tree on DeNaples 2nd floor image
General
November 7, 2017

Christmas Giving Tree on DeNaples 2nd floor

The Giving Tree, set in the lobby of the 2nd floor of the DeNaples Center, gives individuals the opportunity to choose an age-appropriate gift for a child in need.

Kickball, Krispy Kreme Donuts and Ice Cream Bar! image
Student
November 7, 2017

Kickball, Krispy Kreme Donuts and Ice Cream Bar!

Come out for a fun night of kickball, donuts, and ice cream - Nov. 10.

Students Begin New DBA Program at Scranton image
Alumni
November 7, 2017

Students Begin New DBA Program at Scranton

The first cohort of students began the new doctor of business administration (DBA) at The University of Scranton this fall semester.

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General
November 7, 2017

University Recognizes Mulrooney and Sporer

The University of Scranton named Mulrooney and Sporer Electrical Contractors, Scranton, as its 2017 Business Partner of the Year.

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Faculty
November 7, 2017

Scranton Hosts Google News Lab Training

The University of Scranton Department of Communication and The Society of Professional Journalists hosted Google News Lab Training on campus.

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Staff
November 7, 2017

2018 Staff Benefits Open Enrollment

The University of Scranton’s 2018 Open Enrollment Period will be held November 3rd through December 1st, 2017. The purpose of Open Enrollment is to allow plan participants to make changes to their health plan election.

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General
November 7, 2017

WE NEED YOUR FEEDBACK-Take our Mobile Survey!

Take our Mobile Survey and let your voice be heard!!

University Plans Veterans Day Events image
Staff
November 7, 2017

University Plans Veterans Day Events

The University of Scranton has planned several public events on campus to celebrate Veterans Day Nov. 10.

Music and Medicine Performed and Discussed Nov 16 image
Community
November 7, 2017

Music and Medicine Performed and Discussed Nov 16

The Schemel Forum, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and WVIA will present “Music and Medicine: George Gershwin” Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at WVIA.

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Alumni
November 7, 2017

Alumni Class Notes, November

Read about members of your class here.

Professional/Paraprofessional Roundtable Event image
Staff
November 7, 2017

Professional/Paraprofessional Roundtable Event

Please join us for a round-table discussion providing you with the opportunity.

Community Business Alert - Salon a Go Go image
Community
November 7, 2017

Community Business Alert - Salon a Go Go

Salon a Go Go, a new addition to downtown Scranton, is just blocks away from campus!

ORSP October Raffle Winner - Dr. Michael Jenkins image
General
November 7, 2017

ORSP October Raffle Winner - Dr. Michael Jenkins

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs October raffle winner is Dr. Michael Jenkins.

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Student
November 7, 2017

Leahy Scribe Applications

Applications are open for the Leahy Scribe Program, which trains students in medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, and the skills necessary to navigate an electronic medical record

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Student
November 7, 2017

This Week Dean Rivera's Drop-in Hours on Thursday

This week only, Dean Rivera's Student Drop-in Hours will be held on Thursday, Nov. 2, from 12-2 p.m.

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General
November 7, 2017

Feast on Facts; GMO Organic

Food Evolution - a film from Academy Award Nominee Scott Hamilton Kennedy.

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General
November 7, 2017

Interested in learning more about personal safety?

Are you interested in learning more about personal safety and basic self-defense skills? If so please join UPD and register for the S.A.F.E. program!

DRSC To Hold Community Gathering Nov. 8 image
Alumni
November 1, 2017

DRSC To Hold Community Gathering Nov. 8

DRSC To Raise Money For Those Affected By Natural Disasters.

Spinning Classes Now Offered at Scranton image
Student
November 1, 2017

Spinning Classes Now Offered at Scranton

After months of campaigning, spin classes are officially offered through recreational sports.

Silent Retreat Reflection: Anna Giannantonio '18 image
Student
November 1, 2017

Silent Retreat Reflection: Anna Giannantonio '18

Senior Anna Giannantonio reflects on her experience on the 3-day Silent Retreat at Chapman Lake.

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Community
November 1, 2017

State of Scranton Series

This semester the State of Scranton series is taking it on the road.

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