October 2021
Foreign Language Honors Society Accepting Applications
Alpha Mu Gamma, the Foreign Language Honors Society, now accepting applications new members.
Dia de Los Muertos Celebration, Oct. 29
Join the celebration, Friday, Oct. 29, as the Multicultural Center in partnership with the Office of Campus Ministries, hosts their annual celebration of the Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the DeNaples Center Ballroom.
Adopt A Family: Challenge Accepted!
The Center for Service & Social Justice has accepted the challenge of finding donors for 40 individual family members from 8 separate families for the annual Catherine McAuley's Adopt a Family program.
November—The Month of All Souls
The month of November is the traditional month in the Church’s calendar for remembering those who have died. Send the names of those to be remembered in our Masses throughout the month of November.
One More Chance to Join Us for Open House
Still unsure whether or not to register for Nov. 7? Let attendees from our previous Open House convince you: "The Open House was a fabulous experience! The school really gave an incredibly positive impression on so many fronts. Your student ambassadors are incredible as well -- HUGE shout out to them."
Schemel Forum Plans Collaborative Programs
University’s Schemel Forum to explore timely, fascinating topics at annual Collaborative Programs in November.
Professors Awarded NSF Grant for Research Equipment
Chemistry professors received a $362,773 NSF grant to purchase state-of-the-art research equipment.
Honoring Veterans Day: All Faiths Prayer Vigil
The University community is invited to the Veterans Day all faiths prayer vigil, Nov. 11, 2021, followed by a reception.
Royal Review - October 26, 2021
It was another successful week for Royal Athletics highlighted by the women's soccer team remaining unbeaten, the men's golf team winning the Landmark Conference Fall Preview and the women's swimming & diving team starting the season with a pair of dominant victories.
All Saints Day – Nov. 1
Join us for Solemnity of All Saints, Monday, Nov. 1.
Recent Graduate Spotlight: Jeffrey Colucci '21
Jeffrey Colucci '21 recently embarked on his career in accounting. Here, he shares what he's learned on his first month on the job at KPMG as an audit associate.
Father Columba Stewart Receives Honorary Degree
Father Columba Stewart, O.S.B., received an honorary degree at the University’s Fall Lecture in the Humanities.
Currencies, Bonds and Bitcoin Topic of Lecture
The University of Scranton’s 35th Henry George Lecture, presented by Yuliy Sannikov, Ph.D., is set for Nov. 17.
Annual Conference on disABILITY Turns 20
“Every human being has creative value,” said AJ Paron-Wildes in her presentation at 20th anniversary of the U.S. Conference on disABILITY.
Alumnus Gives Ignatian Values In Action Lecture
University hosts Ignatian Values in Action Lecture for members of class of 2025 as part of Royal Reads and First Year Seminar program.
New EV Charging Stations Installed on Campus
The Office of Sustainability, a part of the Facilities Management Division, and the University Police Department have installed three new Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations.
String Orchestra to Perform with John-Morgan Bush
Performance Music at The University of Scranton will welcome guest artist John-Morgan Bush for a concert with the String Orchestra Oct. 30.
Public Policy and Service Major Added
The University of Scranton now offers a new undergraduate major in public policy and service, which will prepare students for careers in the public, nonprofit and private sectors or to pursue specialized graduate training in public administration, public policy and nonprofit studies and nonprofit management.
Spanish Game Night! All Are Welcome
Join Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant Julia Illarramendi for Spanish Game Night on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. in the Kane Forum (Leahy 235).
Global Insights Fall Finale: South Africa
Fall's final Global Insights will feature Ikechukwu Z. Igbokwe, "Zitha," a sophomore accounting and finance double major, on Nov. 18.
Students Hear Firsthand Account of Space Programs
University alumnus Thomas Tate, Esq. ’56, spoke to students and toured the collection of aerospace memorabilia he donated to the University.
Asian Studies Fall Lecture, Oct. 20
Please join us for this Interdisciplinary Asian Studies Fall Lecture, "Moral Psychology of Confucian Shame -- Shame of Shamelessness," Wednesday, Oct. 20, 4:30 p.m.
Hope Horn Gallery Zoom Lecture
In conjunction with the exhibition "Trespassing on the Domain of Ghosts: Paintings by Andrea Kastner," the Hope Horn Gallery invites you to a Zoom lecture with the artist on Friday, Oct. 22, 2021.
Free Local Bus Service for Students, Faculty and Staff
COLTS has streamlined its service by adding earlier and later service to make routes more efficient!
Royal Review - October 19, 2021
The nationally-ranked women's soccer team remains unbeaten and women's golf completes its fall season with high finishes at three invitational events.
University Players to Present Three Classic One Acts in One Sitting
The University of Scranton Players will return to live performances in the Royal Theatre with a bill of three classic one-act plays that celebrate the nature of theatre.
Students Preparing for the Sacraments
Campus Ministries will spend the next several months preparing students to receive the Sacraments of Initiation of the Catholic Church.
Open House Dates Set for Oct. 24 and Nov. 7
The University’s in-person Open House events are planned for Sunday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 7. Registration and tours begin at 9 a.m.
University Announces November Events
The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned in the month of November 2021.
Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service Opens
The University of Scranton opened a Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service that will serve 13 counties in NEPA.
Acclaimed Cellist Mark Kosower to Perform Oct. 24
Performance Music at The University of Scranton will welcome Cleveland Orchestra’s Mark Kosower will perform “Bach for Humanity,” on Sunday, Oct. 24.
Scranton in the Popular Imagination, Oct. 19
Scranton in the Popular Imagination Keynote Lecture with author Jay Parini & Panel and Audience Discussion: Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center.
Fall Lecture in the Humanities Set for Oct. 21
The University’s Fall Lecture in the Humanities will feature Father Columba Stewart, O.S.B., on “Recovering the voices of our ancestors.”
Organist Alexander Pattavina Will Perform Oct. 15
Performance Music at The University of Scranton will welcome acclaimed organist Alexander Pattavina on Friday, Oct. 15.
Jane Jacobs Walk to Explore Downtown Scranton’s Lackawanna Avenue, a Living City
A Jane Jacobs Walk on Oct. 23 will observe the features, history and identity of downtown Scranton.
Asian Studies Asia Club Open House
Asia Club Open House: All participants will be entered for a free raffle of a $25 e-card.
Scranton Names Class of 2025 Presidential Scholars
Eighteen students from The University of Scranton class of 2025 have been awarded four-year, full-tuition Presidential Scholarships.
Scranton Among Top 25 Catholic Colleges in Nation
The University of Scranton was again ranked among the top 25 Catholic colleges in the nation by three online college resource companies.
Royal Review - October 12, 2021
Despite the University going on fall break, it was another busy week for Athletics, highlighted by the field hockey and women's soccer teams remaining unbeaten in the year.
Who are YOU Following?
Follow the University's clubs, organizations, departments and teams on social!
Spring 2022 Domestic Travel Course
English Literature 184: Shakespeare in Staunton, will meet for one week at the American Shakespeare Center in VA.
Access Your Highmark Plan Information Anytime
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Virtual Career Expo, Oct. 21
A virtual event for all majors to explore opportunities, internships, jobs and grad/professional schools.
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Raffle Winner
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) has a monthly raffle during the academic year for members of the University who submit external grant proposals.
Royal Review - October 5, 2021
It was another big week for The University of Scranton athletics department last week, as three teams remained unbeaten, one extended their current winning streak to 11 games, and another finished off their fall schedule strong.
Video To Share With Your Favorite College Applicant
Open House is around the corner! Share this video with someone you think would like to join us on Oct. 24 or Nov. 7.
MAC Symposium Premieres Virtually
Alumni and students attend virtual CME conference.
University To Present 'New Frontiers: The Thomas N. Tate, Esq. '56 Collection' Oct. 14
Journey through the New Frontier with a Royal who helped make it possible.
Alumni Society Announces Fall Regional Service Projects
Show your community what it means to be "men and women for and with others."
October 2021 Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner
The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award winner for October 2021 is Maureen Carlton-Financial Aid.
Students Join Magis Honors Program in STEM
Twenty members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2025 began the Magis Honors Program in STEM.
Mass Schedule During Fall Break
No Masses will be offered from Saturday, Oct. 9 through Monday, Oct. 11.
Students' Hike and Pray Retreat with Campus Ministries
On Saturday, Oct. 1, the Office of Campus Ministries sponsored a fall hiking retreat, 'All Things New,' at Top of the World in Dunmore.
Event Explores Perception of Scranton in Nation
“Scranton in the Popular Imagination” will look at how Scranton has been and is portrayed in America on Oct. 19.
DIRB Now Accepting Grant Applications
The Diversity Initiatives Fund is available to campus groups, departments or individuals seeking to promote a greater understanding of diversity through inclusive pedagogies, educational opportunities, multicultural activities and community outreach programs.
Virtual Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar: Jane Jacob's First City: What Comes Next?
Mayor Paige Cognetti, City of Scranton, will discuss Scranton's reputation as a city, as seen by Jane Jacobs in the 1930s. The Mayor will then address some of the issues facing the city, and her visions for Scranton's future.
