May 2022

Educating a New Generation of Educators
A degree in secondary education at The University of Scranton prepares students for state licensure exams.

Hispanic Studies Majors Discuss Scranton Experience
The World Languages and Cultures Department asks its seniors what it is like to major in Hispanic studies.

Mental Health Awareness Month, ENI Newsletter
ENI is your Employee Assistance Program provider here at The University of Scranton. Here is the Total Wellbeing Newsletter - May Edition.

Tickets Now on Sale for This Weekend's Landmark Baseball Tournament
Tickets are now on sale for this weekend's Landmark Conference Baseball Tournament that will be held at Volpe Field in Scranton.

Accepting Donations for End-of-the-Year Drive 2022
The Center for Service & Social Justice is collecting donations for area nonprofit agencies in need in boxes throughout the residence halls, 1st and 2nd floors of DeNaples and the parking garage.

Commencement Events Celebrate Class of 2022
The University of Scranton will host numerous events to celebrate its class of 2022 May 20-22.

PCPS and KSOM Deans Appointed
Victoria Castellanos, Ph.D., will serve as dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies, effective immediately, and Mark Higgins, Ph.D., will serve as dean of the Kania School of Management beginning July 1.

Panuska College of Professional Studies Dean Named
The University of Scranton named Victoria Castellanos, Ph.D., dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies, effective immediately.

Kania School of Management Dean Named
The University of Scranton named Mark Higgins, Ph.D., as Dean of the Kania School of Management, effective July 1.

Students Pick 2022 KSOM Professor of the Year
Accounting professor Ashley L. Stampone ’10, G’11, DBA’22, was named Kania School of Management Professor of the Year for third year.

University Faculty and Students Collaborate with Bhutanese Community to Offer Health Fair
PCPS Community-Based Learning Faculty and Students offered health information sessions and screenings as part of the CBL partnership with the Bhutanese Cultural Foundation Association of Scranton.

Indigenous History of NEPA Discussed by Authors
Newly minted 2022 Pulitzer Prize winner for history, Nicole Eustace, Ph.D., and author Samantha Seeley, Ph.D., to speak May 11 and May 18.

May Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner
The Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award Winner for May 2022 is Jacob Harris, facilities.

Timeless Value of a Degree in History
History majors at The University of Scranton learn essential literacy skills that are beneficial in a wide range of careers.

Athletic Department to Host Senior Student-Athlete Celebration and Iggy Awards on May 11
The Athletics Department will host the third annual Iggy Awards along with its annual Senior Student-Athlete celebration on Wednesday, May 11, at 7 p.m. in the McIlhenny Ballroom in the DeNaples Center on campus.

University To Celebrate 5.06 Day Of Giving May 6
Celebrate Scranton’s eighth annual Day of Giving by supporting your favorite campus cause.

University to Hold Carlesimo Golf Tournament And Award Dinner June 27
Tournament and award dinner to be held at Canoe Brook Country Club in Summit, New Jersey.

Students Inducted into National Honor Societies
Hundreds of University of Scranton students were inducted into national honor societies during the 2022 spring semester.

Students Inducted into Jesuit Honor Society
Scranton students were inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the national honor society for students in Jesuit colleges and universities.

Carl Hurst Named Associate Vice President
Carl Hurst has been named associate vice president for information technology and Chief Information Officer at The University of Scranton.

Scranton Club of Lehigh Valley to Meet at Iron Pigs Game June 24
Enjoy a ballgame with your fellow Royals in the Lehigh Valley.

Scranton Club of New Jersey to Host Day at the Races July 24
Enjoy a day at Monmouth Park Racetrack with your Royal Family.

Two Will Receive Honorary Degrees from University
The University will bestow honorary degrees upon two recipients at its 2022 undergraduate commencement ceremony May 21.

Reminder: IVC to Hold Luncheon and Info Session May 24
Learn about volunteer opportunities for people aged 50 and above.

PA House Primary Candidate Debates Set for May 9
PA House Primary candidate debates for 113th (Democrats) and 118th (Republicans) districts set for May 9 in Brennan Hall.

May Humanities Lectures and Discussions to Focus on Indigenous History of NEPA
Scranton’s Story project continues with its third theme, Indigenous History of NEPA, this May with a pair of humanities events.