January 2021

Faculty and Staff Event: Ignatian Values Demand Anti-Racism Efforts
Faculty and staff are invited to the next diversity and inclusion lunch and learn workshop on Feb. 25.

What's New with the Royals Safe Together Plan
The Royals Safe Together Plan has been updated for the spring semester. Find out what's new and what's not, here.

University to Begin Competition in Several Winter Sports
The University of Scranton department of athletics announced on Jan. 12 that they plan to move forward with details laid out Monday by the Landmark Conference to begin competition in several winter sports beginning in early February.

Spring Semester Plans Adjust to Latest Guidelines
The University announced plans for the safe return of students to campus for the Spring 2021 semester, which begins on Monday, Feb. 1.

Two Authors to Speak at Virtual Events in February
Gail and Francis Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities to host authors of Joe Biden and Catholicism in the U.S. and The Ignatian Adventure.

Nursing Students Help Administer Vaccine Shots
A Scranton Times-Tribune photo taken by Christopher Dolan ’14 of nursing student Glen Johnson giving a COVID vaccine shot appeared nationally.

Information About Masses During the Spring Semester
Access to our campus continues to be restricted this Spring due to the COVID-19 health crisis. Therefore, our weekday and Sunday Masses on campus are limited to current students, faculty and staff of the University. Royal Card access is required.

University to Host Youth Dialogue in Partnership with Scranton Reads
Scranton Reads 2021 announces February events.

Faculty: We Want to Feature Your Scholarship
Did you publish a book in 2020-21? Tell us about it!

ORSP December Raffle Winner - Dr. Charles Pinches
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) has a monthly and once during the summer raffle for members of the University who submit external grant proposals.

REMINDER: Sursum Corda - Call for Nominations
The award information sheet, a list of past recipients and the award nomination form were sent to staff members via email.

Schemel Forum Virtual Seminars Set for Spring
The Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Seminars feature eight renowned speakers discussing current topics ranging from the pandemic to Russia.

Isolation 'Informance' No. 16: Synesthesia and The Artist
Are synesthetes more drawn to the arts? Or are more artists synesthetic by virtue of what they do?

Chinese Courses in Spring 2020 and Beyond
Why learn Chinese? Find out in this session on Jan. 28.

TIAA Individual Retirement Counseling
Representatives from TIAA-CREF will be available to staff via Zoom on March 24, March 30, April 28, May 26 and June 2.

University’s Gateway Makes National Appearance
Scranton’s Class of 2020 Gateway’s amber lighting in honor of a national moment of remembrance appeared in national Inauguration coverage.

A Prayerful Reflection on Inauguration Day
University of Scranton President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., shares A Prayerful Reflection on Inauguration Day.

Video: Examen at the Time of National Transition
The Office of Campus Ministries invites you to pray reflectively together on the state of our country before the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States.

University Announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List
Students were named to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the 2020 fall semester.

Students Added to Spring 2020 Dean’s List
Students added to The University of Scranton Dean’s List for the spring 2020 semester.

University Among Nation’s Best Business Schools
The Princeton Review has included Scranton among the nation’s “Best Business Schools” for 16 consecutive years.

SBDC Offers Business Start-Up Training with City
The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center Offers Business Start-Up Training with the City of Scranton.

University President Statement on National Unity
University of Scranton President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., sent a Statement on National Unity to the University community.

Student Teaching in the Age of COVID-19
This semester, 12 student teachers from The University of Scranton braved unchartered territory: the PreK-4 classrooms of local school during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Video: Happy New Year from Father Pilarz
University President Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. wishes the University community a Happy New Year in this video.

University To Hold Alumni Career Development Webinar Jan. 27
Learn how the Center for Career Development can help advance your career in this exclusive webinar.

Royals Submit Recipes To Virtual Christmas Cookie Swap
Enjoy a taste of your fellow Royals' kitchens.

Announcing the January 2021 Meg Cullen Brown Magis Award Winner!
The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for January 2021 is Tom Miller, Mailing Services.

MLK Day Event with Dr. John Amaechi, OBE
In celebration and continuance of the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., The Greater Scranton MLK Commission will host a live webinar given by psychologist, international speaker and bestselling author Dr. John Amaechi, OBE.

Electric City Connection Project Reboots for Winter
Program established at the onset of pandemic has provided thousands of meals to area residents in need.

Students Work on Real-world Projects in Courses
Multiple community-based learning projects partnered students with area organizations and brought real-world experiences into the classroom.

Dr. Norcross' Research Cited Again in New Year
Research on how people succeed with their resolutions and behavior change by University of Scranton Distinguished Professor John C. Norcross, Ph.D. is often cited in the new year. Here are some highlights from the news that quoted Dr. Norcross or cited his research recently.