January 2018

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Is it Time to Update your Faculty Photo?  image
Faculty
January 31, 2018

Is it Time to Update your Faculty Photo?

Faculty members who wish to update or retake their University photo may do so prior to the University’s Spring Convocation on Thursday, Feb. 1, from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the McDonnell Room (room 405) on the fourth floor of the DeNaples Center.

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Staff
January 31, 2018

Submit a Story to Royal News!

Staff - did you know you can submit an announcement or a story to Royal News? Read on!

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Faculty
January 31, 2018

An Intersession Course with Bruce Lanning

We talked with Bruce Lanning about teaching a course during intersession. Read the Q&A here.

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Student
January 31, 2018

University Student Officer Program

Student Officers are on campus year-round and support University Police in performing many public safety functions.

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Community
January 31, 2018

Support DACA Students Feb. 1!

This Thursday, Feb. 1, is National Call-In Day for students on the Dream Act.

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Student
January 30, 2018

Auditions for Legally Blonde: The Musical!

Come audition for Liva Arts Company's spring production of Legally Blonde: The Musical!

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Alumni
January 30, 2018

Men's Lacrosse To Hold Alumni Day Feb. 3

Men's Lacrosse alumni will return to campus Feb. 3 for the team's annual Alumni Day celebration.

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Student
January 31, 2018

A Day of the Life of an Intern: Junior Brian Price

Q&A with junior Brian Price, an intern at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Philadelphia this intersession.

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Student
January 31, 2018

Shuttle Service for University Students

Did you know the University of Scranton offers a special bus service run by Colts Bus for University of Scranton students?

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General
January 31, 2018

Fitness Challenge: Get Fit, Earn Prizes, Feel Good

Join the 2018 Fitness Challenge (Feb. 11-March 11) sponsored by The Center for Health Education & Wellness to earn a performance T-shirt and weekly raffle prizes!

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Student
January 31, 2018

Class of 2017 Successful Within Six Months

Ninety-six percent of the undergraduate class of 2017 and 98 percent of the graduate class were successful in obtaining their career goal.

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Community
January 31, 2018

Students Engage in Community-based Course Projects

University students forge connection to Scranton residents through community-based oral history projects in college coursework.

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Community
January 29, 2018

Michael Davis and the New Wonders Perform Feb. 10

Michael Davis and the New Wonders to perform night of vintage jazz Feb. 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center at the University.

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Community
January 25, 2018

Schemel Forum Courses Planned for Spring

Scranton professors in philosophy, history and criminal justice will lead Schemel Forum courses this spring at the University.

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General
January 25, 2018

University Announces February Events

The following is a list of University of Scranton events that are open to the public for the month of February 2018.

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Student
January 25, 2018

Performance Music First Rehearsals Info

Interested in Performance Music? Find out more info about the first rehearsals of the semester.

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Student
January 25, 2018

Be part of The Multicultural Awareness Program!

The Multicultural Center would like to cordially invite you to be part of The Multicultural Awareness Program (The M.A.P.) this Spring 2018.

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Faculty
January 31, 2018

Dr. Ileana Szymanski Talks Herbs and Plato

Philosophy professor Dr. Ileana Szymanski reflects on her intersession research on “Medicinal Plants and Spices in Plato and Aristotle".

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Student
January 23, 2018

Study Abroad in Mexico

Student Lauren Coggins write about her experience studying abroad in Mexico in the Department of Latin America and Women's Studies newsletter.

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Staff
January 23, 2018

January Staff Spirit Award Nominations

If you haven’t already done so, there is still time to submit your nomination for next month’s Spirit Award. Please forward your nominations by Jan. 26!

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Faculty
January 23, 2018

Dr. Mulhall's Speed of Light Experiment

What is an oscilloscope and how do you make it work? Dr. Mulhall conducts an experiment measuring the speed of light while demonstrating the proper way to use an oscilloscope.

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Student
January 23, 2018

University Announces Fall 2017 Dean’s List

Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the 2017 fall semester.

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Student
January 23, 2018

Basketball Players Reach Milestones

Ethan Danzig, a member of the men's basketball team, and Bridgette Mann, a member of the women's basketball team, reached milestones this past week.

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Faculty
January 23, 2018

Faculty Attend Training Workshops

Workshops planned this week for faculty include training in political dialog facilitation and portfolio and capstone course assessment.

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Community
January 23, 2018

Berenice D’Vorzon’s Art Exhibit

“Berenice D’Vorzon: Works on Paper” will be on display Feb. 2 through March 9 at the University’s Hope Horn Gallery in Hyland Hall.

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Student
January 23, 2018

Students Added to Spring 2017 Dean’s List

Students added to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the spring 2017 semester.

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General
January 23, 2018

University Announces Spring Semester Events

The following is a list of University of Scranton events that are open to the public for the months of February, March, April and May 2018

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Student
January 23, 2018

Student Nursing Service Trip Reflection

Senior Joe Kampfe reflects on the meaning of privilege after his service trip to the Dominican Republic.

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Student
January 23, 2018

Games & Coloring Night with Cross Cultural Centers

Join the Cross Cultural Centers for a night of coloring and board games.

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General
January 23, 2018

Interested in Meeting with a TIAA Representative?

The Office of Human Resources is pleased to announce that a representative from TIAA will be on campus for individual retirement counseling sessions.

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Community
January 18, 2018

Library Requests Book Donations for Annual Sale

The University’s Weinberg Memorial Library is accepting book and tag sale donations for its annual spring sale the last weekend of April.

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Community
January 18, 2018

Performance Music 2018 Upcoming Events

All events take place in The Houlihan-McLean Center (Mulberry Street at Jefferson Avenue) and are free of admission charge, unless otherwise noted.

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Community
January 16, 2018

Luncheon Seminars Analyze America’s Place in the World

The Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Seminars aim to bring the world to Scranton.

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Community
January 15, 2018

Scranton Online Master of Accountancy Ranked No.4

The University of Scranton’s online Master of Accountancy degree program ranked No. 4 in the nation in a newly published online guide.

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Student
January 15, 2018

Study Abroad Barcelona by Kassie Dunn '19

Junior Kassie Dunn reflects on her intersession study abroad trip to the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain.

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Student
January 15, 2018

NYC Internship Q and A: Carolyn Giordano '19

Junior Carolyn Giordano reflects on her internship at Tri Coastal Designs in NYC.

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Staff
January 15, 2018

Where Angels Get Their Wings - A Staff Reflection

Alex Maier, assistant director of annual giving, reflects on her intersession service experience.

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Faculty
January 15, 2018

Dani Arigo, Ph.D., Discusses her Research

Arigo researches the ways that women use information from their social environment to inform their health behaviors.

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Student
January 15, 2018

Recognition for Student Pro Bono Services

A recent PCPS graduate writes about student service.

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General
January 15, 2018

Poster Making Workshop: Art and Activism

Make your own activist art with Guerrilla Girl Donna Kaz! Sign up now for a hands-on workshop this Wednesday, Feb. 28, from 5:00-7:30 in BRN 509.

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Community
January 15, 2018

University Makes Voluntary Contribution to City

The University of Scranton increased its voluntary contribution to the City of Scranton to $200,000 for 2017.

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General
January 15, 2018

Scranton’s Online Programs Among Best in U.S.

U.S. News & World Report ranks Scranton’s online graduate-level programs in business, MBA and education among best in nation.

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Alumni
January 15, 2018

University Announces Scranton Day Of Service 2018

Royals To give Back April 14.

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Alumni
January 15, 2018

Alumni Class Notes, January 2018

Share Your Story with Your Royal Family.

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Alumni
January 15, 2018

University Announces 2018 Florida Receptions

Join Your Fellow Royals In The Sunshine State

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Alumni
January 15, 2018

A Retreat for University Alumni

Retreat To Offer Concrete Ways To Find God In All Things.

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Community
January 15, 2018

Scranton School District Students Get Christmas Surprise

As part of an ongoing community partnership program, the University of Scranton connects with students at McNichols Plaza

Two Students Create Company to Provide Clean Water image
Student
January 15, 2018

Two Students Create Company to Provide Clean Water

Seniors Marissa Frank and Jaclyn Campson created True Thabo to provide clean water to schools in Africa.

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Student
January 5, 2018

Embattled Freedom and the Tale of William Fogg

Historic local case of black voting rights discussed at the Schemel Forum’s collaborative program with the Lackawanna Historical Society.

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Faculty
January 5, 2018

Faculty Members Research During Interession

Find out what some faculty members are doing during intersession here.

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Alumni
January 5, 2018

Support The MAC Medical Mission To Haiti

Support Students And Alumni Doctors

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Community
January 5, 2018

Brain Bee Competition for High School Students

The University of Scranton will host the 19th annual Northeast PA Brain Bee on Saturday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m. in the Loyola Science Center.

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Alumni
January 5, 2018

Join Us: Lehigh Valley Phantoms Vs. Wilkes-Barre Scranton Penguins January 26

Join Your Fellow Royals In The Lehigh Valley

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Student
January 5, 2018

AFROTC Registration through Wilkes

We are excited to share our new registration system to help students finalize their enrollment in AFROTC for the Spring 2018 semester.

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Alumni
January 5, 2018

New York Christmas Reception 2017

University Celebrates Christmas In The Big Apple.

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Staff
January 5, 2018

ORSP December Raffle Winner

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs' December raffle winner is Dr. Darlene Miller-Lanning, Director of the Hope Horn Gallery.

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Alumni
January 5, 2018

New Jersey Christmas Reception 2017

University Celebrates Christmas In The Garden State.

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Staff
January 5, 2018

January 2018 Staff Spirit Award

The Counseling Center's Sherry Dougherty is awarded January's Staff Spirit Award.

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Alumni
January 5, 2018

Washington, D.C., Christmas Reception 2017

University Celebrates Christmas In The Capital.

Scranton Brass Orchestra to Perform Sunday, Jan. 14 image
Community
January 5, 2018

Scranton Brass Orchestra to Perform Sunday, Jan. 14

The Scranton Brass Orchestra will perform on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center at The University of Scranton.

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Community
January 4, 2018

Media Impact Highlighted at MLK Award Dinner

The Greater Scranton Martin Luther King Commission will hold its annual awards dinner on Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2:30 p.m. at the University.

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General
January 9, 2018

University of Scranton Names New Provost

Interim President Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J., announced the appointment of Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D., as provost effective July 1, 2018.

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