April 2020
Behavior Analysis Faculty Member Hired
Michael E. Kelley, Ph.D., BCBA-D, was hired as a faculty member in the counseling and human services department.
McDade Program for Public Service Scholarship
Congressman & Mrs. Joseph McDade Program for Public Service Scholarship calls for applications.
Faculty Pedagogy Workshop on Veteran Students
The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence along with the Office of Equity and Diversity are excited to offer four pedagogy development workshops for faculty.
Faculty Workshop: Pedagogical Partnership
Finding and Forging Brave Spaces: The Theory and Practice of Co-creating Inclusive and Equitable Learning Opportunities through Pedagogical Partnership
Scranton Isolation 'Informances' No. 4: Lawrence Wolfe
Scranton Isolation Informances: Episode 4 featuring bassist, composer, conductor, and educator LAWRENCE WOLFE.
Remote Royals Newsletter, Week 5
Student Life has shared a new #RemoteRoyals Newsletter to highlight opportunities for students to connect with others.
Hope Horn Presents the Student Exhibition Online
The Hope Horn Gallery is please to present the University of Scranton Student Exhibition Online 2020.
Virtual Festival of Nations - Share a Video with Us!
We are planning a virtual version for FON, and with that, we are looking for student participants to showcase countries represented in our Scranton community via a 3-5 minute video.
IT Matters: Tech Tips from IT Staff
For this edition of the IT Matters newsletter, we have gathered tips and suggestions from our IT staff regarding various technologies that we thought may be helpful to you.
Virtual Study Abroad Fair on April 30
The Office of Global Education has organized a virtual study abroad fair to highlight faculty-led study abroad courses scheduled for January Intersession 2021.
Scranton Among Nation’s Top Schools for Service
The University is among just 29 colleges in America named among the Top Schools for Service by the Catholic Volunteer Network.
Get Scranton-themed Virtual Backgrounds
Hey #RemoteRoyals, if you're using the Zoom app on your desktop, download our custom University of Scranton backgrounds to help you feel more at "home" while you're video conferencing.
Remote Royals Newsletter, Week 4
Student Life has shared a new #RemoteRoyals Newsletter to highlight opportunities for students to connect with others. Students are encouraged to check out Community Connections for more information.
Scranton Isolation 'Informance' with Joshua Rosenblum
Composer, conductor, songwriter, pianist, author and educator Joshua Rosenblum will be featured at the next Scranton "Informance" on April 25.
Class of 2020 Spotlight: Fahad Ashraf
Meet Fahad Ashraf, a member of the Class of 2020.
Class of 2020 Spotlight: Amy Kaiser
Meet Amy Kaiser, a member of the Class of 2020.
Post-pandemic Clinical Nursing Education
A newly-published article by three nursing professors looks at the benefits of academic-practice partnerships through the lens of COVID-19.
Earth Day Essay Contest Awards Announced
Nearly 150 students in grades six through 12 participated in the University’s Earth Day Essay Contest on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
Jesuit Community Award for Outstanding Service -- Call for Nominations
A note from Father Herb Keller, S.J., vice president for Mission and Ministry, calling for nominations for the Jesuit Community Award for Outstanding Service.
Two Virtual Dialogues April 27 and 29
A set of virtual civic dialogues will be offered during the week of April 27 to engage students in conversation and foster community.
State of Scranton Goes Virtual with Mayor Cognetti
The spring semester’s State of Scranton series goes virtual on Tuesday, April 28 at 1 p.m. with Paige Gebhardt Cognetti, newly elected Mayor of the City of Scranton and the first female to hold the position.
Collaboration to Ignite Humanistic Flame of Autism
The Slattery Center for the Humanities and Panuska College of Professional Studies collaboration will inspire sharing stories of autism.
Student Participants needed for Virtual FON!!!
The Multicultural Center is planning a virtual version for Festival of Nations, and we need student participants to showcase countries represented in our Scranton community via a 3-5 minute video!
Special Faculty Pedagogy Workshop Event May 8
Finding and Forging Brave Spaces: The Theory and Practice of Co-creating Inclusive and Equitable Learning Opportunities through Pedagogical Partnership
Something Found in COVID-19: Human Moments
Jack Lynch '83 writes about his experience during the COVID-19 crisis as president and CEO of Main Line Health.
Electric City Connection Project Becomes Model for Other Cities
The Electric City Connection, a collaboration led by The University of Scranton, Scranton Tomorrow and Friends of the Poor was launched on March 20.
Tips for Virtual Career Event Participants
The University’s Center for Career Development posted some tips for students planning to participate in this week’s Virtual Career Event.
Facebook Live 'Informance' with Eddie Barbash!
Join Performance Music as Eddie Barbash offers an online clinic on embellishing and improvising on a melody.
STUDENTS!! The City of Scranton needs your help!
If you have 5 minutes, please fill out this survey made by students in MKT 361 (Marketing Research) to help make the City of Scranton a more attractive place for students!
Professor Puts Hobby to Good Use
Professor turns to hobby to answer call for cloth masks needed for Covid-19 pandemic responders.
CHEW's Virtual Weekly Wellness Class Offerings
The Center for Health Education & Wellness is thrilled to be able to continue Weekly Wellness classes in a creative way and invite you to join our virtual classes, which are offered in both live and recorded formats.
For Faculty and Staff: Intercultural Dialogue in a Diverse World Zoom presentation
The Office of Equity and Diversity is pleased to present Dr. Tiffany Bordonada in a special Zoom session of the D+I + A Better U! lunch and learn series, next Wednesday, April 22, 2020, from 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Accounting Faculty Article Wins National Award
An article written by four University of Scranton accounting professors wins national Ethics Feature of the Year award.
Virtual Help for Parents of Children with Autism
Virtual town hall sessions are planned for parents with ASD individuals in their families and caregivers during Autism Awareness Month.
Class of 2020 Spotlight: Jack Garvey
Meet Jack Garvey, a member of the Class of 2020.
Vote for Teacher of the Year!
Attention graduating seniors! Vote for the 2020 Teacher of the Year Award
Class of 2020 Spotlight: Nora Boussatta
Meet Nora Boussatta, a member of the Class of 2020.
University of Scranton SBDC Offers Free Support and Programs
The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers services at no cost to assist small businesses in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
Holy Week Mass, April 8
The entire University community will be invited to join together for a Holy Week Mass on Wednesday, April 8, at 7 p.m. EST
University Honors Royals Responding to Pandemic
Honor Roll recognizes Royals serving as ‘men and women for and with others’ by their selfless response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virtual Virtuosos’ Informance Set for April 9
Performance Music will present a Facebook Live event with acclaimed musicians Peter and Will Anderson about their World Premiere compositions.
Earth Day Essay Contest Still Open for Submissions
Area students in grades seven to 12 can still participate in The University of Scranton Earth Day Essay Contest.
Remote Royals Newsletter
Student Life will share a new edition of the #RemoteRoyals Newsletter on Tuesday to highlight opportunities for students to connect with others
Unpacking the Experience with CSSJ
Join the Center for Service and Social Justice for a series of virtual gatherings to connect, reflect, and share stories about service, community, justice and solidarity.
Francis P. Boland Scholarship Update
Information for the Francis P. Boland, MD Memorial Scholarship.
Remote 'Informance,' April 9
The world premieres “Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone” compositions for The University of Scranton Concert Band and Choir, (originally scheduled for April) will take place in the fall of 2020.
Lauren Carosi '16: Being the Light
Lauren Carosi '16 is a physician assistant working in the emergency room at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey. She had been working in the ER for about a year and a half before the COVID-19 crisis. Hear from her, here.
Still Time to Apply for Programming Grants!
The Diversity Initiatives Review Board is accepting applications for the funding of diversity education programs through April 30, 2020.
Virtual Spring Career Expo
The Spring Career Expo, previously scheduled for April 2, will now be a virtual career event on April 16 and 17.
University Promotes Autism Awareness in April
University’s Autism Collaborative Centers of Excellence executive hub will promote Autism Awareness Day and Month.
Geisinger CEO Speaks at University
Geisinger President and CEO Jaewon Ryu, M.D., spoke to Business Leadership Honors Program students at The University of Scranton.
Schemel Forum Update
A note from Sonda Myers, director of the Schemel Forum at Scranton, on the remainder of the semester.
Frank Gilmartin to Retire
A note from Chris Whitney, director of Career Development, to staff regarding the retirement of Frank Gilmartin.
PCPS Newsletter Highlights Call to Care
The Panuska College of Professional Studies has created a biweekly newsletter to share the stories of those who answer the "call to care." Here are just a couple of highlights from the newsletter.
National Doctors' Day Tributes
The University's Medical Alumni Council collected tributes to doctors on National Doctors' Day on Monday, March 30. Read a selection of the tributes here.
Brittany Piatt ‘12, DPT ‘16 Gets Video Thank You
Brittany Piatt ‘12, DPT ‘16 is providing physical therapy to patients during the COVID19 pandemic. Here, her family recognizes her for her work.
Meg Cullen Brown Magis Award - April
Congratulations to Jennifer Kretsch, our April Magis Award winner!
April 1 is Census Day! Off-Campus Students Can Complete the Census Online
The 2020 Census is only nine questions and all you need is your address to fill it out at my2020census.gov.
University Honors and Thanks Pandemic Responders
The University thanks those responding to COVID-19 through Royals Respond which includes a St. Thomas Gateway tribute, honor roll and more.
Royals Recognize Alumni Doctors On National Doctors' Day
Royals recognize the alumni physicians in their lives through the Medical Alumni Council.
Captain Vincent Solomeno '07: I Find Myself in the Hands of God
Captain Vincent Solomeno '07 is assistant operations officer for New Jersey National Guard's Joint Task Force 57, which is responsible for the New Jersey Army and Air National Guard's support of COVID-19 statewide.
Isabella Dolente '17 is Honored by her Parents
Isabella Dolente '17 is a nurse who is working to combat COVID-19 in Philadelphia. Her parents, who were so proud of their daughter on the front line of the pandemic, made shirts for their family and friends to honor her.
Cat Munzing '05: A Scranton Connection Inspires the Making of Masks
It all started when her freshman year floormate asked her for sewing advice to make masks. That gave Cat Munzing '05, from Oceanside, New York, an idea.
Taylor Kerrane '16: Brother Pays Tribute
Conor Kerrane '12 writes a tribute to his sister, Taylor Kerrane '16, an ER nurse for Northwell Health in Long Island, New York.
Nursing Department Thanks Alumni RoyalRNs
The University of Scranton's Nursing Department thanks all the alumni RoyalRNs out in the world doing work to combat COVID-19 in this video tribute.
A Family Fundraising Effort from Behind the Frontlines
The work of Melissa Schnipp ’96, site finance controller at Hackensack Meridian Health’s Palisades Medical Center, inspires her 10-year-old son to get involved in the fight against COVID-19.
Colonel Richard H. Breen, Jr. ’77: A New Mission
Colonel (R) Richard H. Breen, Jr. ’77, director of Strategic Communications for the Military Health System, guides his team through COVID-19. He talks about the challenges of his new normal, here.
PCPS Students, Faculty and Alumni Respond
The Panuska College of Professional Studies has created a biweekly newsletter to share the stories of those who answer the "call to care" during the COVID-19 crisis. You can read the entire April 17 issue here.
Video: Maria Vital G’11 Thanks Health Care Providers
Maria Vital G’11, operations manager of the Leahy Clinic, thanks health care providers.
Ask the Expert: Kelly Sarti Wroblewski ‘02
Hear from Kelly Sarti Wroblewski ‘02, director of infectious disease programs for the Association of Public Health Laboratories, about the COVID-19 testing landscape.
Slideshow: Meet Some of our Royal Responders
Meet some of our Royal Responders in this slideshow.
