April 2022

Romeri Duo to Present Organ-Flute Recital May 7
The father-son duo of organist John A. Romeri and flautist John Romeri will perform May 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-Mclean Center.

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

Former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief on Russian Media
CNN’s former Moscow Bureau Chief Jill Dougherty discusses “Russia and the Post-Truth Society” in light of Russian-Ukraine war.

Royal Review: Men's and Women's Lacrosse Teams, Softball Extend Winning Streaks
The University's men's and women's lacrosse teams both extended their winning streaks with a pair of Landmark Conference victories last week, while the softball team has now won six straight.

Speaker Announced for 2022 Commencement
Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J., vice president for Mission and Ministry, will serve as the principal speaker at the undergraduate commencement.

University to Open Campus to General Public Again
University announces plans to reopen campus to the general public in May, and announces its COVID vaccine requirements for the fall semester.

Newly Elected Student Body President and Vice-President
The student body has elected Clara Downey, junior political science and policy student, and Thomas Elias, sophomore philosophy and theology student, as the newest president and vice-president for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Competition Tests Students’ Knowledge of Physics
University hosts its annual Hayes Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students.

Foreign Language Honors Society Inducts New Members
The World Languages and Cultures Department inducted 29 new members into the Theta Iota chapter of Alpha Mu Gamma, the Foreign Language National Honor Society.

Fulbright TA Talk Features Oktoberfest
On Monday, April 11, the World Languages Department and Cultures held its final Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) -led event.

Inaugural Pine Brook Arts Festival Saturday, April 30
New community event to offer art, fun, music and food in Pine Brook.

Senior Spotlight: Chris Nevins
Meet Chris Nevins '22, an occupational therapy major from Staten Island, New York.

Record Number Participate in Earth Day Essay Contest
The University of Scranton hosts numerous Earth Day events in April inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical “On Care for Our Common Home.”

HOLI: Hindu Festival of Color
The once-a-year Hindu Festival of Color, HOLI, will return to campus this Saturday, April 23, outdoors on the Dionne Green from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Royal Review: Record-Breaking Performances Highlight Successful Week for Athletics
Four members of the University's men's and women's track and field teams put together record-breaking performances at the Bison Outdoor Classic, while three members of the men's golf team earned All-Landmark Conference honors.

CBL Project with Children’s Advocacy Center to Raise Awareness During Child Abuse Prevention Month
University courses partner with local nonprofits and businesses to help prevent child abuse and raise awareness.

Senior Spotlight: Dante Malleo
Meet Dante Malleo '22, a psychology major and business minor from West Caldwell, New Jersey.

Professor Makes News for Pysanky Workshops Benefiting Ukraine
Fourth-generation Ukrainian-American Amelia Randich, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biology, recently led two Pysanky workshops on campus to raise money for World Central Kitchen.

Pre-Law Society and Criminal Justice Club Host Judge
The University of Scranton Pre-Law Society and Criminal Justice Club hosted The Honorable Janine Edwards of the Wayne County Court of Common Pleas, 22nd Judicial District, on Thursday, April 7 in the Leahy Forum.

Festival of Nations Table Signups
The United Cultures Organization and the Multicultural Center are putting a call for members of our campus community who would like to host a country table at our Festival of Nations event.

Transamerica - Individual Retirement Counseling
Transamerica will be hosting virtual individual retirement counseling sessions April 6 through June 4.

TIAA Individual Retirement Counseling
TIAA is inviting participants to schedule one-on-one retirement planning sessions with a representative from TIAA for Tuesday, April 26 and Tuesday, May 17.

Graduating Seniors: Vote for Teacher of the Year
Each year the Graduating Senior Class selects its "Teacher of the Year." Beginning Monday, April 25, please vote for the full-time faculty member who has inspired you.

Fortune Picks Scranton Among Best Online MBAs
Fortune ranked The University of Scranton among its 2022 listing of the “Best Online MBA Programs” in the nation.

Accounting Professor Named Distinguished Scholar
Douglas M. Boyle, D.B.A., chair of the Accounting Department, named IMA’s 2022 Research Foundation Distinguished Scholar.

Program to Explore Life of George Schemel, S.J.
The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum Collaborative Program on April 25 will pay tribute to its namesake.

University Students Meet With Legislators To Advocate For Higher Education
During AICUP Advocacy Week seven University of Scranton students met with local legislators to share their stories and impact of state funding for independent nonprofit higher education

Faculty, Staff, Students: Mass Schedule, Holy Week and Easter Break
The following is the Mass schedule during Holy Week and Easter break for students, faculty and staff of the University.

Broaden Your Cultural Horizons with a Diversity Project!
The Diversity Initiatives Review Board is accepting applications for grants in support of creative, educational programs that PROMOTE diversity!

Library Will Create Self-Service Food Market
The Weinberg Memorial Library will replace the Java City Cafe with the Scranton Market, which will feature to-go food items and beverages.

Global Insights Features the Cayman Islands
Dive into crystal waters, swimming with sting rays, and harboring mysterious shipwrecks when visiting the Cayman Islands.

Re-Membering Blackness: History as a Call to Action
Members of the University’s Black History subcommittee of the Council on Diversity and Inclusion will present on Re-Membering Blackness at The University of Scranton: History as a Call to Action.

Professor NSF Grant Supports Future STEM Teachers
University chemistry faculty member receives a five-year $1.158 million National Science Foundation grant to aid future STEM teachers.

Scranton Students, Residents Discuss Freedom
University of Scranton students and community members attend “Freedom and the Founding” March 22, 2022.

University Announces Planned May Events
The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned in the month of May 2022.

World Premiere Composition Series Concert April 30
Two new commissioned works by Javier Nero will be performed at the 39th annual World Premiere Composition Series Concert April 30.

University Holds Spring Convocation
Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards and the State of the University Address were presented at the Spring Convocation on campus.

Nomination Period for Staff Senate Now Open Through April 20
If you and/or one of your colleagues is interested in serving on the Staff Senate, please submit your/their name as a nominee for the Staff Senate's upcoming election!

Announcing the April 2022 Meg Cullen Brown Magis Award Winner
The Meg Cullen Brown Magis Award Winner for April 2022 is Dylan Popien - Facilities!

VIDEO: Faculty Spotlight: John Norcross, Ph.D.
Meet John C. Norcross, Ph.D., ABPP, Distinguished Professor & Chair of Psychology, who loves the science of human behavior. Here, he talks about the broad and diverse field and the student internship program.

Staff Senate Communications Symposium, April 19
The Staff Senate Communications Committee and Department of Human Resources invite you to attend this semester's Communications Symposium on Tuesday, April 19.

VIDEO: Students Talk Business Analytics
We sat down with business analytics students Matthew Duffy '25 and Sean Smith ’23 to ask them about their experience at The University of Scranton. Here's how it went.

Senior Spotlight: Meg McGrath
This week's senior spotlight is with Meg McGrath '22, Drexel Hill, a biology and philosophy major and French and biochemistry minor, in the SJLA Program.

University Announces Honorees For PBC 21st Annual Award Dinner
University to honor Patricia A. Byrnes Clarke ’86, P17,’19 and Thomas P. O’Brien ’86, P’19 at its 21st Annual Award Dinner Thursday, Sept. 29, at Gotham Hall in New York City.

University To Hold Day of Service April 23
Serve your community with your fellow Royals.

University To Hold Annual Pre-Law Society Banquet May 2
Annual event to feature keynote address by the Hon. Paul B. Matey ’93, United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

University To Establish Edward R. Leahy Award
Award will be presented annually to rising junior or senior in the Panuska College of Professional Studies.

University Campus-wide Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Released
After more than a year of research, discussion and discernment, The University of Scranton has released its new campus-wide plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

See Where a Degree in Human Resources Can Take You
Scranton is educating new generations of human resource professionals to manage the demands of a changing corporate work environment.

Alumni Cancer Survivors Invited To Relay For Life Survivorship Ceremony April 29
Discuss your experiences with your fellow cancer survivors.

CBL Walk to Explore West Scranton
The Office of Community-Based Learning will offer a new way for students to experience Scranton.

In-person Lectures/Events Return to Campus
In recent weeks, The University of Scranton hosted an array of in-person speakers and events.

Ignatian Volunteer Corps To Hold Luncheon And Info Session at University May 24
Learn about volunteer opportunities for people aged 50 and above offered by IVC.

Scranton-Taiwan Joint International Symposium: 'Self and Other'
The 2nd Joint International Conference 'Self and Other,' co-hosted by National Taiwan University and The University of Scranton, via in-person or Zoom.

Scranton Students Burst Political Bubbles
Scranton students participate in political dialogue to engage in dynamic conversation, share perspectives and reflect on freedom.

Icelandic Culture Discussed at Nathan Lecture
University hosts Icelandic Ambassador and Classic Violinist at the 2022 Nathan Jay Lecture Series.

Book Discussion and Signing with Scranton Alumnus
Alumnus Neal Thompson ’87 returned to campus to discuss his new book “The First Kennedys: The Humble Roots of An American Dynasty.”

Free Document Shredding for Employees
The University will offer free document shredding on Tuesday, April 19.

Schemel Forum: Russia and the Post-truth Society
Jill Dougherty, former CNN Moscow Bureau Chief, explores the new paradigm, what it means for Russia, and what it could mean for America.

Climate Change Expert Michael Mann to Speak April 21
Recognized leading expert on climate change to speak at University April 21 about “The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet.”

Spring Henry George Lecture Set for April 20
The University’s 2022 Spring Henry George Seminar will be presented by Andrew Schotter on for April 20 at 4 p.m. in the DeNaples Center.