April 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Held on Campus
Students, faculty and staff were able to get a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic held in the Byron Recreation Complex on April 23.

Faculty and Staff: Jesuit Community Award Nominations
This note was sent by Father Herb Keller, S.J., rector, Jesuit Community, to faculty and staff.

Staff and Faculty: Walk for Wellness
The Employee Wellness Program is excited to introduce a new Walk for Wellness 3- week program for staff and faculty beginning May 3 asking participants to challenge themselves to walk 30 minutes/5 days a week or 150 minutes a week.

End of the Year Drive
The University of Scranton's annual End of the Year Drive, hosted by The Center for Service & Social Justice, collects all the items that students would normally discard at the end of the academic year.

How Languages Impact Lives for the Better
On April 17, The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children students and their families joined Mary Ann Stefko to celebrate Earth Day and plant flowers and trees.

Open Discussion on Gender at the University!
To help identify concerns related to gender issues on campus, the Committee on the Status of Women invites all members of the University community to its next meeting.

'Giving Voice to the Silenced' University Vigil
The University community is invited to gather at an all faiths prayer vigil for reflection and prayer regarding recent deaths that underscore the tragic consequences of systemic racism and oppression.

English and Theatre Professor Receives Earl Award
Leonard G. Gougeon, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of English and Theatre, received The University of Scranton’s John L. Earl III Award.

The Manresa Retreat: From Love, Of Love, and For Love
The eighth installment of the Manresa Retreat occurred the weekend of April 17 at the Bryn Mawr Retreat Center in Honesdale.

Series Provides University Students With Insights into Scranton Community
Community-Based Learning “CBL Talks” Series provides students with the opportunity to learn about Black history, economic insecurity and immigrant inclusion.

Fortune Best Online MBA Programs Includes Scranton
Fortune ranked The University of Scranton’s online MBA program at No. 72 in the nation.

Earth Day Essay Contest Awards Presented
More than 60 students in grades six through 12 participated in the University’s Earth Day Essay Contest. Awards were announced on Earth Day.

Upcoming Community Events for Observe Scranton Jane Jacobs Festival
University is among the community organizations partnering for The Center for the Living City’s Observe Scranton Jane Jacobs First City Festival.

Reminder -- TIAA Individual Retirement Counseling
Representatives from TIAA will be hosting individual retirement counseling sessions via Zoom on April 28, May 26 and June 2.

Teams Raise Over $1,000 for Pilarz Scholarship During D3Week
The University of Scranton Department of Athletics once again celebrated NCAA Division III Week from April 5-11, which for the second straight year was done virtually online due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Statement on Verdict in Chauvin Trial
The University of Scranton’s statement on the verdict in the Chauvin trial.

Virtual Earth Day Events
While the in-person Earth Day fair is not taking place due to the pandemic, the University is holding several Earth Day events.

Students, Faculty: Ramadan Events
Ramadan Around the World, a Zoom event organized by the University’s Department of World Languages and Cultures, will take place on April 29.

Students, Faculty: Dragon Boat Festival
The University of Scranton’s Department of World Languages and Cultures invites you to join us in celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival Thursday, April 22, at 7 p.m.

University Student Teachers Serve at Area Schools
University graduate and undergraduate education majors served as student teachers at 15 area schools in fall and spring semesters.

Professor Publishes Book on Leadership
Communication and media faculty member Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D., publishes new book on leading change in higher education.

University Hosts Panel Reflecting on Anti-Asian Violence
oin us on Tuesday, April 27 at 11:30 a.m., for an important panel discussion reflecting on the roots of anti-Asian violence, discriminatory immigration acts and laws, and harmful stereotyping that continues to impact the Asian community today.

Professor Among Researchers for NASA Project
Nathaniel Frissell, Ph.D., is among the physicists researching ionospheric disturbances through NASA and International Space Science Institute projects.

Field Hockey's Megan Gallagher Earns Landmark Senior Scholar Athlete Honors
Senior Megan Gallagher of the field hockey team capped off an impressive career with the Royals on Tuesday morning as she was named the 2021 Landmark Field Hockey Senior Scholar Athlete.

Staff Senate Election Results
The Staff Senate Election and Membership Committee would like to thank all the staff members who put their names forward for this year’s election.

Student Government Results
The results of the 2021-2022 Student Government Elections are in.

Senior Spotlight: Ashley Fischetti
With commencement approaching, the reality is beginning to set in for seniors. Their time at Scranton is coming to an end. Read our next senior spotlight here.

What Students from Jesuit Colleges Across Globe Share
Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities event allows students from Jesuit schools across the globe to learn from and with each other.

Paris v. Pittsburgh: A Conversation on the Paris Climate Agreement
Join The University of Scranton Office of Sustainability, Political Science Department and Environmental Studies on April 14 at 7 p.m., for a special virtual discussion in honor of Earth Day.

Agreement with Indian Institute of Management Signed
Indian Institute of Management, Jammu, and The University of Scranton signed agreement for academic exchange and research collaborations.

Nonpartisan Student Political Dialogue to Explore 'Cancel Culture'
Upcoming April 20 student political dialogue to explore the phenomenon and impact of “cancel culture.”

Book by English Professor is Award Finalist
A book by Professor Joe Kraus, Ph.D., was a finalist for Union League Club of Chicago’s Outstanding Book on the History of Chicago Award.

Grant Supports Turning a Career into a Vocation
The University received a NetVUE grant to extend efforts that encourage students to reflect on their chosen career paths as a vocation.

Getting to Know Father Marina: First Things List
What's will President-elect Joseph G. Marina, S.J., do first when arrives on campus this summer? Find out here.

University Athletics Celebrates NCAA D3 Week
The University of Scranton is joining with more than 440 schools across the country in celebration of NCAA Division III Week, which officially runs from Monday, April 5 and runs through Sunday, April 11.

WVIA Call the Doctor Features University Professor
University of Scranton professor Michael E. Kelley, Ph.D., will be a guest on WVIA’s Call the Doctor.

University To Hold Carlesimo Golf Tournament And Award Dinner June 14
University to honor Ed Karpovich '76, G'86 at this year's Carlesimo Golf Tournament & Award Dinner.

University Releases 'Bridges To El Salvador: A University of Scranton Documentary'
New video examines the University's 20-year relationship with the people of El Salvador.

Reminder: University To Hold Day Of Service April 24
Show the world what it means to be men and women for and with others.

University To Hold Annual Prelaw Society Banquet Virtually May 3
Alumnae duo to give keynote address.

University Continues Alumni Career Development Webinar Series April 28
Learn how the Center for Career Development can help you achieve your goals.

University To Hold MAC Symposium Oct. 2
Medical alumni to present and field questions.

For Your Benefit: A Series of Information Sessions on Benefits Topics
The Office of Human Resources presents "For Your Benefit."

Graduating Seniors: Vote for Teacher of the Year
Beginning Monday, April 26, please vote for the full-time faculty member who you believe best exhibits the following characteristics.

Career Development Begins Year One at Scranton
Incoming students can begin to develop their career prospects as early as they start their first classes at Scranton.

Virtual Social Justice Retreat
The Multicultural Center in partnership with the Office of Campus Ministries Center for Service and Social Justice and the University Minister for Service and Social Justice at the University of Detroit Mercy are hosting a Virtual Social Justice Retreat.

Schemel Forum, April 16
The Schemel Forum presents "A Jesuit Education and Integrative Thinking in Biotechnology (fighting Tuberculosis) and Economics (eradicating poverty)."

Virtual Pet Therapy, April 30
We would love to feature your pet on our social media outlets on Friday, April 30!

Manresa Retreat - April 16 to 18
Join us for a refreshing weekend in the mountains at Bryn Mawr Retreat Center for the Manresa Retreat from Friday evening, April 16 to Sunday afternoon April 18.

Donning of the Kente Stole Ceremony Application
The Multicultural Center is excited to announce its Donning of the Kente Stole Ceremony, which follows its Inaugural Ceremony last year.

Scranton Programs Ranked Among Best in Nation
Multiple online education sources have ranked several of The University of Scranton’s online and on-campus programs among the best in the nation.