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Community

December 21, 2023

On Sunday, Jan. 28, Performance Music at The University of Scranton will kick off their spring concert season with a performance by ELEW, master of the piano and creator of “Rockjazz” and “Counterbop.” The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public, with seating on a first-come, first-seated basis.

“I am very much looking forward to offering our students and audiences the opportunity to hear this creative genius in a live concert setting – few artists spin my head with their virtuosity and creativity as consistently as ELEW,” said Cheryl Y. Boga, conductor and director of Performance Music.

A native of Camden, New Jersey, Eric Lewis began his musical studies at 2 years old and received the Rodgers and Hammerstein full merit scholarship to the Manhattan School of Music. Upon graduation, he toured the world, recorded, and performed with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Elvin Jones, Cassandra Wilson, Roy Hargrove and John Hendricks, among others. In 1999, he won the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition, at the time the most coveted prize in jazz.

A decade into his career, Lewis reemerged as ELEW and began fusing his piano techniques with rock guitar-based ideas and experimental prepared piano methods, generating a powerful crossover brand he coined “Rockjazz.” Over the course of multiple award-winning, critically-acclaimed albums, ELEW has re-imagined songs by The Killers, Nirvana, Coldplay and Michael Jackson to name a few. Throughout his career he has built an elite fanbase of distinguished leaders and celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio, Gerard Butler, Barack and Michele Obama, Prince Albert II, Will Smith, Eli Roth, Al Pacino and many others.

Inspired by the European masters of Baroque counterpoint, ELEW has innovated the technique of simultaneously executing two independent melodies which precisely detail harmonic forms bursting with idiomatic verisimilitude and wide-ranging historical references, all while flawlessly maintaining the idiosyncratic Afrocentric timing at the core of jazz improvisation. He has named this technique “Counterbop.” His album Cubism - ELEW plays Rosenwinkel, a solo piano exploration of contemporary jazz legend Kurt Rosenwinkel, provides perspective an insight into the nature of what Counterbop is and how it may be implemented.

In addition to performing on piano and appearing in and scoring for films, ELEW is a prominent international DJ. He has created disco infernos for multiple events such as The World Economic Forum, TED, Art Basel, A-list Oscar parties, the Monte-Carlo Gala, the Cannes Film Festival and multiple celebrity birthdays and weddings. This has led to him creating yet another innovation he calls “Piano Turntablism,” literally playing two different yet recognizable songs simultaneously as a DJ would, but on the piano.

For further information about the January performance, call 570-941-7624, email music@scranton.edu or visit the Performance Music website. For more info on ELEW, visit elewrockjazz.com.

Artistic Genius ELEW Live Performance Set for Jan 28

Hear acclaimed pianist and artistic genius ELEW, the creator of Rockjazz and Counterbop, in a live concert setting to open the Performance Music Spring Concert Season at Scranton.

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Community

December 13, 2023

Christmas Gift Drives Held at Scranton

Annual giving programs provide hundreds of gifts to local children at Christmas.

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Announcement

December 12, 2023

My.Scranton.Edu is Getting a Makeover in January

Starting Jan. 16, 2024, the University community will notice an updated design when logging into my.Scranton.edu. Benefits will include a more intuitive, easier-to-navigate layout.

Student

December 11, 2023

Six University of Scranton Master of Health Administration graduate students presented research at the 10^th Annual International Conference of Hospice and Palliative Care in Slovakia in the fall semester.

The graduate students who traveled to Slovakia were: Brandon DaGrosa ’23, Hazle Township; Rutu Gandhi, Scranton; Abigail Lynott ’23, Dalton; Prutha Patel, Tunkhannock; Rebecca Reynolds ’23, Bradley Beach, New Jersey; and Christopher Talocka, White House Station, New Jersey.

At the conference, DaGrosa and Gandhi presented research on “cervical cancer screening and addressing nursing shortage in end of life care;” Patel and Reynolds presented research on “COPD and cardio vascular diseases in acute and palliative care differences;” Talocka presented research on “medical applications of artificial intelligence within Slovakia;” and Lynott presented research on “mental health services in hospice care,” which she conducted with Scranton Master of Health Administration graduate student Liam Mead ’23, Montrose, who did not attend the conference.

Traveling abroad allowed the students the chance to learn firsthand about new cultures and hospital settings, and also exposed them to different perspectives around important relevant healthcare issues, according to Dr. Steven J. Szydlowski, MBA, MHA. ’98, G’00, G’01, professor and chair for the Department of Health Administration and Human Resources.

Dr. Szydlowski, Michael M. Costello, J.D., faculty specialist and assistant program director for Online Graduate Health Administration, and Daniel J. West Jr., Ph.D., professor, Department of Health Administration and Human Resources, accompanied the students on the trip.

While abroad, the students also had the opportunity to visit other countries, including the Netherlands, Czech Republic and Austria.

The University of Scranton offers a bachelor’s and master’s degree in health administration, as well as an accelerated BS/MHA program. The program holds full undergraduate membership in the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA), and the graduate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME).

MHA Graduate Students Present Research in Slovakia

Students pursuing master of health administration degrees present research at international hospice and palliative care conference in Slovakia.

Staff

December 10, 2023

A long-standing event sponsored by The University of Scranton Staff Senate serves as a hallmark of the season each December. On Dec. 13, the Senate's Holiday Luncheon united 268 members of the staff at DeNaples Center McIlhenny Ballroom. Seating began at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

The festivities, organized by co-chairs Melissa Eckenrode and Lucy Grissinger and committee members, in addition to volunteers, gathered staff for a celebratory -- and complimentary meal -- and the opportunity to give back. In lieu of a fee to attend, Staff Senate requested that each person in attendance donate non-perishable items in support of the Royal Restore Food Pantry.

"Each year the committee selects an organization to receive donations. This year, we are collecting for the Royal Restore food pantry, and the cash proceeds from the (raffle) tickets sales will be donated to the Domestic Service Trip Programs," Co-chair Lucy Grissinger said.

"Every year, the staff members are always very generous with their donations!"

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The two co-chairs attributed the success of the event to creativity and dedication of committee members Lori Flynn, Autumn Forgione, Kristi Klien, Meghan Nowakowski, Daniela Teneva and Traci Vennie, and volunteers Melisa Gallo and Rebecca Dzikowski.

They noted that Staff Senate organizes a number of events throughout the year, including roundtables, symposiums, informational events and a special award.

"The monthly spirit award/Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award is also organized through the Staff Senate, and every semester a Staff Senate newsletter is posted," Grissinger said.

Staff Senate operates as a part of the University governance system to provide a forum for open communication and ongoing dialogue among staff and between staff and the administration, faculty, students, and the University community.

"It's a great organization to participate in. You will have a chance to meet other staff across campus and be part of a governance that can propose new initiatives for the benefit of the entire staff."

Find upcoming Staff Senate meeting dates at this link.

Staff Senate Luncheon Is an Opportunity To Celebrate and Give Back

Attendees donate non-perishable items in support of the Royal Restore Food Pantry.

Student

December 10, 2023

In an occasional series, Royal News spotlights clubs from the university’s 100+ student organizations on campus, speaks to members and offers information on how to connect with the clubs.

To suggest a club for a future Royal News article, to share ideas or to inform us of any upcoming club events, please email RoyalNews@scranton.edu or Robert.Correas-Rivera@scranton.edu

GET INVOLVED

Club: Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Student Chapter

Connect: @uofs_ima

Meet: Madelyn Ronan '24, an accounting and finance major with a business leadership minor from Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Role in the club: Advertising officer

Q: We’ve read that over the past several years, The University of Scranton’s (Institute of Management Accountants) IMA Student Chapter has been recognized as one of the top student chapters in the nation. Please share a bit about your recent successes.

"With the support and help from Dr. (Ashley) Stampone, The University of Scranton’s IMA Student Chapter has been recognized as one of the top chapters throughout the nation. Our chapter has achieved the Gold level of achievement in the Award for Excellence and Outstanding Student Chapter program for the past five years. This award is presented to the top student chapters in the nation. Additionally, many students have received scholarships to take the CMA Exam and scholarships for tuition. This year, Annalisa Mechanick, the chapter’s social media coordinator, was a Memorial Education Fund (MEF) Scholarship recipient.

Students have participated in the IMA Case Competition. Last year a group of students made it to the elite eight and the final four in the previous year. We have another group of students putting on the finishing touches to their presentation in hopes that they will make it to the final four and attend the IMA Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas. Finally, we have had four students selected for the Jimmie Smith Student Leadership Experience, with the most recent being Charles Csaszar last year. This is a highly selective experience where five students participate in the governance process with the IMA."

Q: What is the IMA mission?

“The University of Scranton IMA Student Chapter’s mission is to provide students with educational networking and professional opportunities in accounting and finance while promoting the IMA professional network. Additionally, we are devoted to upholding the tradition of excellence, fostering intellectual curiosity and lifetime learning, promoting ethical decision making, inclusivity and encouraging impactful community service to all of those who share its proceeding.”

Q: Regarding the current fundraiser – light-up LED Scranton ornaments – would you share a bit about how/when people can purchase and other details, as well as which activities the fundraiser supports?

"The Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Student Chapter is currently selling light-up LED Scranton Ornaments to raise money for the student chapter. Each ornament is $10.00, and proceeds will help cover the costs of IMA memberships, certificate programs and travel for students. Next year, our officers have the opportunity to attend the IMA Student Leadership Conference in Anaheim, California. We are hoping to use the money raised from the fundraiser to support the travel to and from the conference. This is an amazing opportunity for students to network with professionals and students from other chapters."

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Q: What, in your opinion, are the most exciting events or activities you present as a club?

"The most exciting events we host as a club are the opportunities to travel and be recognized on a national level. The IMA hosts a Case Competition and a Manuscript Competition each year for students to show off their accomplishments. Last year, I participated in the Case Competition and my team made it to the elite eight. Unfortunately, we did not make it to the final four, but I have confidence in the team that is submitting to the Case Competition this year.

Additionally, if you become an officer for the IMA you get to travel to new locations. It is so much fun to visit a new location and connect with professionals and students. I have attended two student leadership conferences and I have learned so much at each one. In November, we traveled to Detroit, and we got to go to a Pistons game and watch them play the Sixers. At last year’s conference in Pittsburgh, we were able to tour the Pittsburgh Penguins stadium and learn more about their accounting and finance functions. Some Scranton students even attended the Penguins game that night! That was super cool and something I will always remember."

Q: Why would you recommend someone join?

"I would recommend that a student join the club because it provides countless opportunities for them to grow. Since becoming a member of the IMA, I have been able to complete two certifications, in Robotic Process Automation and Sustainability, at no cost. I was able to leverage these certifications to help me secure an internship this past summer.

Additionally, I have been able to travel to Pittsburgh and Detroit to attend the IMA Student Leadership Conference. At the conference, I attended insightful presentations and was able to connect with the IMA CEO and President. This was so cool, and I learned so much! The IMA Student Chapter provides students with so many unique opportunities."

Q: Please share the format of a typical club meeting. What topics do you discuss?

"The IMA typically meets once a month to host speakers and discuss important topics in managerial and corporate accounting and finance. This semester we co-hosted an internship panel and young alumni panel with BAP (Beta Alpha Psi) and SAS (Society of Accounting Students), had an informational session with Gleim discussing the CMA exam, and sponsored a toiletry drive for Clothesline for Men and the International Service Trip Program.

Next semester, we are hosting an ethics night with an alumnus, site visit, and an Easter Basket Drive. We are always changing the format of our meetings. In previous years we have hosted movie nights, virtual sessions with both governmental agencies and public accounting firms, and have presenters come to campus."

Q: When and where does the IMA meet?

"The IMA’s meetings typically take place in Brennan Hall. The exact location varies depending on meeting size and time."

Club Spotlight: Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) Student Chapter

Madelyn Ronan '24, an accounting and finance major, discusses educational networking and professional opportunities available through University's IMA Student Chapter, which has been recognized as one of the top throughout the nation.

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Student

December 10, 2023

By: Felicia Domiano '25, student correspondent

Poppy Tinsel, a festive scout elf, discusses her role in spreading holiday joy throughout The University of Scranton’s Physical Therapy Department at the Panuska College of Professional Studies. From running a PT clinic to engaging students with hide-and-seek games, Poppy reflects on her experiences with the department and highlights the magical connection between the North Pole and Scranton.

Q: It seems like you arrived at The University of Scranton in 2020, is that correct? Is that when you became a social media influencer or were you posting from the North Pole prior to that?
"You are correct. Santa delivered me to the PT department in 2020 to help connect the students to the University while they were on break after the Thanksgiving holiday. Scout elves do not get our magic until we are named, so once I received my name of Poppy Tinsel, I got to work opening my clinic and treating patients. It took me a little while to get used to the social media thing after I arrived, but I am slowly getting used to it."

Q: Why did you select the PT Department to partner with and what have you liked most about working with the students, faculty and administration there?
"I didn’t select the PT department per se, but I am very happy that Santa assigned me here. I have been able to use my skills as a PT to serve patients after seeing all of the good work that the PT faculty and students do. My favorite part about working with the Department of PT is seeing the smiles on the students’ faces as they watch me do my work. I really hope that me and my staff are spreading holiday joy for the whole department, University, and PT community."

Q: Your most recent posts involve the opening of the PT clinic Dec. 4. Who does the clinic provide services to, what are the hours of operation, what are the fees, and how can someone receive care? "The clinic opened on Monday, Dec. 4, and is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. every day. We serve very special populations that cannot be served by our human counterparts. With a little elf magic, anything is possible. As for fees, all patient care is covered by the North Pole. Just like the Leahy PT Clinic, all of our services are offered pro bono."

Q: The Physical Therapy Department seems to keep you busy. We have seen a few of your recent events, like the Wheelchair Races and vaccine clinic for PT Department students, among others. Tell us about which you and the students enjoy most and why.
"The week before our clinic opens every year we try and have a little fun before getting down to clinic business. Of course, we also need to complete our healthcare requirements like vaccines and some education before being able to serve our patients. Our favorite event is the PT formal, where we get to celebrate with the students, and faculty. It’s also fun to get dressed up for the event. We clean up good!"

Q: How long did you have to study for the APTA- Level 1 CI Credentialing Course?
"The training for the American Physical Therapy’s Level 1 CI Credentialing Program is three days of intense education, presentations and evaluation. PT faculty member Dr. Janette Scardillo has taught me everything she knows as a Train the Trainer faculty for the CI Credentialing Program."

Q: Is this the busiest time of the year? What does the PT Department do when you’re back at the North Pole next semester?
"This is the busiest time of year for our PT elves, with the traveling back and forth to Scranton. However once we get back to the North Pole, our clinic re-opens on Main Street. There are many injuries to treat, including workplace injuries from all the toy-making. As for The University of Scranton PT department, we know that they are doing amazing work here in Scranton serving the local community in many ways."

Q: Tell me about your Hide-and-Seek Game and share the rules. How does it help people learn more about the PT Department?
"At least once a week, we like to do something fun to engage the PT students, so we hide throughout Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall and leave clues for the students to find us. The first student who finds us and posts a selfie with us on our Facebook page Hide and Seek post wins a prize from the department. Students cannot interrupt any classes or meetings that are occurring. You may see students running around the building to find us first."

Q: You have incredible fashion sense. Where do you get your custom-designed clothing? Also, how was the PT formal -- and where/when was that hosted, how many people attended?
"Thank you so much for the compliment! All my clothing and the clothing of the other elves are curated by Dr. Scardillo. She has a closet in her office that we can use whenever we need it. Some of the clothing has been donated by Dr. Scardillo’s young nieces’ Barbies or designed by Dr. Scardillo herself! My favorite shirt was gifted to us by Dr. Scardillo’s cousins because they are some of our biggest fans!

The PT formal is such a fun event that is hosted by the PT Club in the DeNaples Ballroom. I am not sure how many people attended, but it looked like they all had a lot of fun. This year we also had the band Light Weight perform that includes a PT department alumnus as the keyboardist."

poppy-frankenstein-2023-12-13-at-12.53.57-am.png Q: We have seen that you've treated A-listers before, like the Grinch and Frankenstein. Doesn't that violate HIPAA? JK. But seriously, celebs are people, too. What have been some of the PT strategies you've shared with the public thanks to the celebs allowing you to share the treatment plans?
"We make sure to get consent from all our patients to post them on social media. Last year we even had a meetup with the University’s president Father Marina. One of our goals is to just spread awareness of all of the different diagnoses that PT can address, and the interventions that we use to treat them. Once a week we also do a #wellnesswednesday post to promote resiliency techniques in our students and followers. Our first wellness Wednesday this year highlighted the benefits of color therapy and gave the students an opportunity to stress less with some creative coloring."

Q: Anything you'd like to share that I haven't asked about?
"We just want to thank the PT students, faculty, alumni, family and friends for all of the support over the last few years. It is hard to believe that this is our fourth year with The University of Scranton’s PT Department and we wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!!"

Follow the fast-paced life of Poppy Tinsel and her team daily on Facebook at U of S Department of Physical Therapy and at Instagram @poppytinsel_ptelf.

Meet Department of Physical Therapy Elf Poppy Tinsel

At the University's Panuska College of Professional Studies, Scout elf Poppy Tinsel joins the Department of Physical Therapy for a fourth year. In a Royal News interview, she reflects on her experiences and highlights the magical connection between the North Pole and Scranton.

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Announcement

December 8, 2023

Join the Social Media User Group on Campus Today

Do you manage a social media account for the University? It's time to join the Social Media User Group (SMUG) on campus.

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Alumni

December 6, 2023

University To Hold Regional Christmas Receptions

Celebrate the season with your Royal Family.

Announcement

December 5, 2023

Wright Center Presents Dec. 8 Panel Discussion at Kane Forum

A panel discussion presented by The Wright Center on 'Identity-Based Disparities: Accessing Needed Health Care,' will take place Friday, Dec. 8 from 2-5 p.m. at the University of Scranton Kane Forum, Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall.

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Alumni

December 5, 2023

University Community Celebrates Record-Breaking Giving Tuesday 2023

More than 300 alumni, parents and friends of the University donate more than $115,000 to Scranton causes.

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Alumni

December 5, 2023

University To Host Pre-Game Reception in Philadelphia Jan. 14

Meet up with your fellow Royals at New Deck Tavern before the big game at the Palestra.

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Alumni

December 5, 2023

University Establishes New Central American Graduate Scholarship Program

The University of Scranton received a generous gift from Gerhard and Marlene Ertingshausen for the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund for graduate students from Central America.

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Alumni

December 5, 2023

University To Hold Florida Events In February and March

Meet up with your fellow Royals in the Sunshine State.

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Alumni

December 5, 2023

Save The Date For Shamrockin' Eve March 8

Return to campus to celebrate with the Class of 2024.

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Community

December 5, 2023

A University of Scranton delegation led by President, Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., explored collaboration possibilities with presidents and senior officials at a dozen universities in Taiwan during his visit there in November. The trip was sponsored by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education in cooperation with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York.

Together with Ann Pang-White, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and director of Asian Studies at the University, and Gerry Zaboski, senior vice president for the Office of the President, Father Marina discussed options for mutually beneficial partnerships, including degree collaborations, or collaborations to advance the respective missions of the schools.

“We are deeply grateful to the Ministry of Education of Taiwan for their outstanding support throughout the week,” said Father Marina. “With their help, we had excellent and productive discussions with every school we visited. We also gained a deeper appreciation for the people of Taiwan and their rich history and culture.”

The itinerary included a meeting with Nicole Yen-Yi Lee, director-general, Department of International and Cross-strait Education, at the Ministry of Education, Taipei, Taiwan.

The first university on the itinerary was Fu Jen Catholic University, a Jesuit university in Taiwan. that signed an articulation agreement for a 4+1 MBA degree partnership with The University of Scranton last year. Father Mariana met with Han-Sun Chiang, M.D., Ph.D., president, other Fu Jen administrators and the first students enrolled in the 4+1 partnership.

Throughout the remainder of the trip, Father Marina met with Ming-Je Tang, Ph.D., president, Chang Gung University; John S. Kuo, M.D., Ph.D., vice president, senior consultant neurosurgeon, China Medical University; Tsai-Yen Li, Ph.D., president and professor of computer science, National Chengchi University; Yuan-Chen Liu, Ph.D., vice president, dean for academic affairs and distinguished professor of Computer Science, National Taipei University of Education; Shu-Fang (Vivienne) Wu, Ph.D., president, National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences; Sea-fue Wang, Ph.D., president and chair professor, Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology (Taipei Tech); Stone Shih-Torng Ding, Ph.D., executive vice president and director of the Center for Bilingual Education and distinguished professor of Animal Science and Technology, National Taiwan University; Chao-Hsun Yang, Ph.D., executive vice president and distinguished professor of Cosmetic Science, Providence University; Mai-Szu Wu, M.D., president and professor of nephrology, internal medicine, Taipei Medical University; and Kuo-En Chang, Ph.D., president, Tunghai University.

During the visit, Dr. Pang-White and Gerry Zaboski met with Nai-Wei Lo, Ph.D., dean of the School of Management at National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (Taiwan Tech).

The University’s long-established partnership with Taiwan began in 2010 with several divisions in the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in New York, including the Foreign Affairs Division, the Education Division (Ministry of Education), the Government Information Office and the Council for Cultural Affairs (now combined to form the new Ministry of Culture).

Programming established through the University’s international partnership with the Education Division of TECO-New York and Taiwan Ministry of Education includes university-level faculty- and student-exchange programs. Through the partnership with the Taiwan Ministry of Culture, the University has hosted numerous programs in Scranton, including performances by the Taiwan Bangzi Opera Company, the Chai Found Music Workshop and the Taiyuan Puppet Theater, in addition to hosting several lectures and film festivals with meet the author and director discussions.

In 2014, the University became the only higher education institution in the world to receive a replica of the Kinmen Peace Bell. The gift, on display in the atrium of the Loyola Science Center, was given as a gesture from Taiwan in honor of the University’s charter membership in the Taiwan Academy and its success with its Taiwanese cultural programming and Asian Studies program.

Taiwanese Ceremonial Ritual of the Gift Exchange

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The Taiwanese tradition of honoring guests with a formal exchange of gifts dates back thousands of years. Meeting agendas at each school visited included a “gift exchange.”

“Taiwanese culture regards gift-giving as an art that contributes to social harmony and friendly human relations, a symbolic gesture that honors both the guests and the host,” explained Dr. Pang-White of the tradition that dates back thousands of years. “When visiting relatives or friends that you have not seen for a while or visiting someone significant or more senior than you, presenting a gift is quite usual. In meeting someone in business for the first time especially, a gift presentation is expected, and, very often, a gift exchange is included on meeting agendas.”

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At the gift exchanges, Father Marina presented gifts from the University that included a framed campus photo, a hard-cover book of the history of The University of Scranton and a sampling of Gertrude Hawk chocolates. Gifts presented to Father Marina included ceremonial plaques and plates and commemorative banners.

“Presenting a gift and a gift exchange is considered a ceremonial ritual. This custom was passed down for thousands of years dated back to the Book of Rituals/Rites, composed around the first century, regarding how to honor a guest and visiting a host – but the practice began several hundred years earlier than the first century,” said Dr. Pang-White. “Gift-giving is considered a gesture of respect and hospitality and a symbol of gratitude. It is the spiritual significance of gift-giving that matters, not how expensive the gift is.”

A photo gallery of the gift exchanges with universities in Taiwan can be seen below.

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Scranton President Visits Universities in Taiwan

Taiwan’s Ministry of Education hosts Scranton delegation for meetings at a dozen universities to explore mutually beneficial partnerships.

Student

December 5, 2023

More than 60 University of Scranton students participated in the PwC’s Case Competition, which models real-world business scenarios focusing on the strategic issues currently being faced by companies all over the world. PwC professionals judged the competition and provided input to the students about their business presentations and case solutions.

Scranton alumna Ihysisha Simms ’08, tax director at PwC, was among the judges for the completion that was open to all freshmen and sophomores.

University of Scranton accounting professors Jeh-Hyun Cho, Ph.D., and Ashley Stampone, Ph.D., helped organize the competition.

Members of two student teams were designated as co-winners of the competition. Members of the teams that won the competition were: Team Royals members Luke Roberto (captain), Matthew Capretto, Patrick Connors, Brendan Donohue and Katelyn Flanagan; and Pink Ladies members Rebecca Boyle (captain), Alyssa Campbell, Camia Capalongo, Deanna Holbert and Olivia Ulrich.

Boyle, Sugarloaf, is an undeclared major and member of Scranton's class of 2027. Campbell, Farmingville, New York, is a marketing major and member of Scranton's class of 2027. Capalongo, Scranton, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027. Capretto, Hockessin, Delaware, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2027. Connors, Smithtown, New York, is a business analytics major and member of Scranton's class of 2027. Donohue, Pearl River, New York, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027. Flanagan, Morris Plains, New Jersey, is a management major and member of Scranton's class of 2027. Holbert, Simpson, is an engineering management major and member of Scranton's class of 2026. Roberto, Howell, New Jersey, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.Ulrich, Aberdeen, New Jersey, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Students who participated in PwC’s Case Competition were:

Jessieca Moira C. Aguasin, Honesdale, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Harry R. Allison, New Fairfield, Connecticut, is an undeclared major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Matthew J. Almonte, East Stroudsburg, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Victoria E. Aslin, Cranford, New Jersey, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

John Paul Baran, Norristown, is a marketing major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

John F. Biondi, Lynbrook, New York, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Anthony J. Blake, Endwell, New York, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Owen L. Boison, Rockville Centre, New York, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Andrew H. Carotenuto, Floral Park, New York, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Robert A. Casey, Rockville Centre, New York, is a management major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Matthew D. Clark, Phoenixville, is a management major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Nathan F. Clarke, Malvern, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Connor J. Farrington, Washington, New Jersey, is a business analytics major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Caden N. Faulk, Corning, New York, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Mason Z. Fischer, Hoboken, New Jersey, is an undeclared major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Julian M. Francis, Knoxville, is a business administration major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Phoebe A. Glidewell, Clarks Summit, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Robert A. Hoffelder, East Rockaway, New York, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Benjamin R. Holicky, Kirkwood, New York, is a business administration major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Charles N. Howley, Putnam Valley, New York, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Joseph A. Kilpatrick, Philadelphia, is a business analytics major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Joseph M. Kulikowski, Moosic, is a business analytics major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Daniel M. Leighton, Binghamton, New York, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Jackson E. Lunati, Oakdale, New York, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Faith A. McKeon, Lake Ronkonkoma, New York, is a business administration major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Gianna M. Natale, Scranton, is an economics major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Megan N. Neary, East Stroudsburg, is an economics major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Margaret I. Noonan, Morristown, New Jersey, is a business administration major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Sophia M. Norum, Washingtonville, New York, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Ryan M. Pardo, Rochelle Park, New Jersey, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Rebecca Paterson, Havertown, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Yeraiza N. Pena Alicea, Scranton, is an international business major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Dylan J. Port Vliet, Fair Lawn, New Jersey, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Brian Readie, Cranford, New Jersey, is an information technology major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Michael L. Redmond, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey, is a mathematical sciences major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Timothy R. Rogel, East Stroudsburg, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Matthew J. Ruffler, New Milford, Connecticut, is an undeclared major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Morgan D. Ryan, Fords, New Jersey, is a marketing major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Alexandra M. Salina, Scranton, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Brandon M. Sanchez, Staten Island, New York, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Zachary A. Sanchez, Floral Park, New York, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Matthew F. Schade, Haddon Heights, New Jersey, is a mathematical sciences major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Alexandra B. Schaul, Holmdel, New Jersey, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

William R. Shallow, Havertown, is a management major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Daniel P. Sheahan, Yonkers, New York, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Chanyoung So, Seoul, Korea, is an undeclared major.

Nicholas S. Tollefsen, Rockville Centre, New York, is an undeclared major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Lucas J. Tomko, Dallas, is a finance major and member of Scranton's class of 2026.

Davalyn J. Ursich, Honesdale, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Avianna M. Voglino, Carbondale, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

Alayna M. Wocniski, Camp Hill, is an accounting major and member of Scranton's class of 2027.

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Students Participate in PwC Case Competition at Scranton

More than 60 students actively learned about real-world business scenarios by participating in PwC’s Case Competition at Scranton in November.

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Community

December 5, 2023

A week after its beloved Noel Night, Performance Music at The University of Scranton will keep the holiday cheer going at its annual Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert on Sunday, Dec. 10. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the University’s Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue.

The event is open to the public, with attendees asked to bring either a new unwrapped toy, new piece of child’s clothing, new toiletry items (toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, comb/brush, etc.), or a cash donation. All donated items will directly benefit local families in need this holiday season.

At the concert, Performance Music student musicians will perform solo, duet, trio and small group renditions of a variety of Christmas favorites. The smaller groups are made up of members from within the large ensembles, and include Steel Drum Band, Tuba Quartet, Flute Trio, Saxophone Ensemble, Ladies Choir, Men’s Choir, a vocal quartet and solo vocalists, according to Assistant Director of Performance Music Janelle Decker.

The Empty Stocking Fund concert traces its origins back to 1999, when Director of Performance Music Cheryl Boga’s friend, Alan Drake, the former chairman of the music department at Georgia’s Augusta State University, told her about a benefit Christmas concert held there. Boga was intrigued, and Drake gave his blessing for her to bring the concept back to Scranton.

For the inaugural year, she and Drake waged a friendly competition to see which concert could raise the most money. Scranton won, and an annual tradition was born.

The concert’s charitable mission makes it particularly special, and Decker and Boga and their students are always moved when they see the donated items out on display the night of the show. Meanwhile, the performance itself never fails to produce an abundance of yuletide cheer – by the end of it, “you can really see people starting to feel the Christmas spirit,” Decker said. Audience members are encouraged to wear their Santa hats, reindeer antlers and other accessories of the season.

For those who are unable to attend the concert but would still like to drop off a toy or other donation, they will be accepted at Houlihan McLean Center on Wednesday and Thursday, Dec. 6 and 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Jefferson Ave. entrance.

The primary focus of Performance Music at The University of Scranton is its student choral and instrumental performing ensembles. Because there is no music major at the University, all enrolled Scranton students – undergraduate and graduate – are eligible for membership in the University bands, choirs and string ensembles, with neither an audition nor enrollment fee required for membership. Hundreds of students participate in the ensembles each year.

For more information on the Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert, call 570-941-7624, email music@scranton.edu or visit the Performance Music website.

Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert Set for Dec. 10

Audience member donations for admittance to the Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert will benefit local families in need this holiday season.

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Alumni

December 5, 2023

Save The Date For The SJLA Reunion April 6

Graduates of the Special Jesuit Liberal Arts program to return to campus for a day of learning, reflecting and reuniting.

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Alumni

December 5, 2023

Reminder: Save The Date For Reunion June 14-16

Add your name to the "Planning to attend" list today.

Alumni

December 5, 2023

What's new with you? To submit a Class Note, visit the Class Notes Submission Page.

James D. Moran ’66, Philadelphia, recently donated his library of books about Franklin Roosevelt to the Weinberg Memorial Library. The collection consisted of more than 200 volumes.

Marion Munley ’83, Moosic, was recently sworn in as the treasurer for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). The AAJ is a 20,000-member organization of plaintiff attorneys dedicated to protecting the rights of trial by jury. The mission of the AAJ is to promote justice and fairness for injured victims, safeguard victims’ rights, and strengthen the civil justice system through education and disclosure of information critical to public safety and health.

James G. Cain, M.D., MBA, FASA, FAAP, DABA ’87, Daytona Beach Shores, Florida, is now department chair and professor of anesthesiology at the University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville. Cain also serves as the President of the national Trauma Anesthesiology Society.

Vincent Galko G’99, Roaring Brook Township, senior vice president for Mercury Public Affairs, was recently recognized by City&State Pennsylvania as one of its 2023 50 over 50 most influential difference makers.

Sister Catherine Marie-Elizabeth Rotterman, CSSF ’13, Chicago, Illinois, made her first profession of religious vows with the Felician Sisters of North America on October 29, 2023.

Christopher Kwock ’16, Somerset, New Jersey, received his PharmD from the College of Pharmacy at University of the Sciences on May 25, 2022. He is currently managing a CVS pharmacy in Philadelphia, PA.

Lauren Kwock ’17, Somerset, New Jersey, received her DVM from the College of Veterinary Science at Lincoln Memorial University on May 22, 2021. She is currently practicing in Iselin, New Jersey.

MARRIAGES

Ryan Millard ’15 to Brooke O’Neill ’16

Jeanmarie Villata ’20 to Tim Petersen

BIRTHS

A daughter, Chelsea Ann, to Sean and Maribeth Castaldi Baress ’14, Scranton

A son, Garrett James Gifford, to Gary ’12, DPT ’ 15 and Margaret Mester Gifford ’15, DPT ’18, South Abington Township

A daughter, Mariana Louise, to Ryan and Mariah Dunn Fletcher G’20, Littleton, Colorado

DEATHS

John A. Granahan ’56, Scranton
James P. Noone, M.D. ’63, Auburndale, Florida
Robert W. Mitchell ’64, Hummelstown
Michael Pendrak ’64, Dover, New Jersey
Edward J. Robson ’65, G’68, Clarks Summit
Thomas E. Shoener ’66, Scranton
Francis J. Smaka G’69, Dallas
James F. Strome, Ed.D. G’71, Ocala, Florida
Richard T. Cawley ’72, Fort Lee, New Jersey
James J. Garibaldi ’73, Chatham, New Jersey
Joseph S. Lieber ’73, G’75, Scranton
Thomas F. Moran ’75, Clarks Summit
Julius P. Zamcho ’03, Throop
John D. Cleary ’89, Neshanic Station, New Jersey
Jane Guss ’89, Chester
Thomas A. Yocum ’92, North Abington Township

FRIENDS' DEATHS

Catherine Melewski, mother of Kenneth Melewski '90

Alumni Class Notes, December 2023

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Announcement

December 4, 2023

Royal News Winter Break Schedule

The Royal News newsletter will now publish on a winter schedule, with updates continuing daily on the website.

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General

December 4, 2023

Celebrating an Evening of Fellowship and Faith at the University

After The University of Scranton community celebrated Advent Mass together on Sunday, Dec. 3, attendees created a luminous display as they processed with lit candles to a tree lighting at Dionne Green.

Alumni

December 4, 2023

By Grace Whittam ’24

While navigating across the DeNaples Center, Brennan Hall and the lacrosse field during his student days, Matt Grilli ’19 fell in love with the sense of community he found on The University of Scranton campus. Today, he charts a new course through the business world as an account executive on the sales team of SiriusXM Media, a broadcasting corporation with over 5,800 employees.

“There’s never a bad day in Scranton. There may be a rainy one, but never a bad one,” Grilli said.

Grilli, 26, of Chatham, New Jersey, graduated from The University of Scranton in 2019 with a degree in marketing. His interest in marketing and advertising was initially piqued during his junior year of high school by a guest speaker at a school event.

“Marketing was a good mix, in my eyes, to work in business, which was interesting to me, but (being) on the more creative front of everything and helping brands’ success through advertising was my true interest,” Grilli said.

A scion of a family where nearly everyone studied at a Jesuit university, Grilli said his family’s commitment to Jesuit education helped narrow his search for the right college. Early into that process, Grilli found that he gravitated toward a smaller school environment, which made Scranton a great fit.

“From my two visits, I knew that I would fit in with the student body,” he said. “The people at Scranton are welcoming, whether you are on the hill, in the classroom, or out and about on campus. It’s a great feeling to know that people have your back around campus, and somehow I felt that the moment I stepped on the campus.”

The Kania School of Management at The University of Scranton and its dedicated professors exposed Grilli to a variety of knowledge in and out of the classroom. This included studying investment strategies through the Bloomberg Terminals, marketing and advertising techniques, and even exploring the various religions of the world. Grilli appreciated the uniqueness of Jesuit education’s commitment to learning about all types of faith traditions, including those outside of the Catholic and Christian realms.

“Going to a school that had these values, that put emphasis on having smaller classes and a true focus on education, is so evident at Scranton, and it’s such a special part of the education,” Grilli said.

During Grilli’s time in Scranton, he became involved in various activities, including the business club, the marketing society and the Men’s Lacrosse team, which he played on for the entirety of his college experience. Additionally, he participated in entrepreneur society events and community service programs, and he never missed a dinner on the third floor of the DeNaples Center.

“Third floor was an every evening thing for us after lacrosse practice,” Grilli said. “You’re sharing and breaking bread with your closest friends all in one place.

“It’s really a special place.”

Men’s Lacrosse was instrumental in forming Grilli’s deep sense of community while at Scranton. A four-year goalie on the team, Grilli took underclassmen under his wing as he grew older, serving as a mentor on and off the field. Some of his favorite memories originated from the team’s spring break trips, where the bonding that occurred often made up for missing Scranton’s parade day festivities.

“Being able to leave college and be friends with not only people who were in my graduating class, but with people who were two, three or four, even, years younger or older than me was really important,” he said. “I was still able to feel close to the school four years after I graduated because I still had friends and teammates there.”

Every year around Thanksgiving, the lacrosse team assisted local food shelters with delivering prepared meals for Thanksgiving Day feasts. Grilli and many of his teammates were recruited by Rev. Daniel Sweeney, S.J., assistant professor of political science and faculty athletic advisor, to join the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal service organization. Grilli said the sense of community he loved at Scranton evolved even further through the volunteer events he participated in with the Knights of Columbus and through Fr. Sweeney, who said occasional Masses for the team on Sunday mornings.

“(Fr. Sweeney) was very close with the team,” Grilli said. “Being able to have a priest and that element of faith active in our team and larger community was so great.”

During his senior year, Grilli utilized the connections he’d made through networking to explore whether a career in advertising might be a good fit for him.

“I think it’s important to use your network and to be guided to help solidify your interests and passions,” he said. “I’m feeling really good about the career so far, and I owe it all to the people who (helped) me my senior year and my first year working on the agency side.”

Grilli began his career in advertising work at an agency called Essence shortly after graduating. After nearly nine months in the workforce, however, the world drastically changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As Zoom meetings and remote work became the new norm, that sense of community Grilli valued began to diminish, making it harder for him to establish himself as a new employee in the workforce and build relationships with clients and colleagues.

“It's easy to be the first one in and the last one to leave when you can see everyone, but it’s a little harder when you’re online,” Grilli said. “The Covid situation made me work a lot harder.”

About two-and-a-half years ago, he transitioned away from advertising and took a position on the sales side of operations with SiriusXM Media. Since starting with Sirius, Grilli has been happy to be back in the office, where spending time with his coworkers in a collaborative environment has rekindled the sense of community he found he sorely missed during the height of the pandemic.

“It may be more difficult to commute into an office, but once you are there, I think it is very rewarding from a business and mental health standpoint,” he said.

Grilli said he appreciates the culture and environment within SiriusXM Media, which he compares to the comradery he found walking the halls of the DeNaples Center.

In terms of advice for seniors, Grilli emphasized the importance of trusting that Scranton is helping seniors get to the place they want to be in their career. As long as they are putting in their best effort, students should trust that the first job or school acceptance will come.

“Don’t put too much pressure on yourself,” he said. “Make sure to have a super fun senior year, but have as many conversations as you can, whether that be by connecting on LinkedIn with different alumni or other connections.

“Getting on the phone with those people already in the workforce is something I would say is really important if you’re having doubts about what to do next.”

Also, he encouraged all seniors to broaden their social circles by proactively meeting at least 10 new people during the course of senior year, a practice he said significantly enhanced his college experience.

“Keep those special relationships close in the years after graduation and be sure to see those people as much as you can,” Grilli said.

Alumni Spotlight: Matt Grilli '19

Search for community motivates recent grad.

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Faculty

December 3, 2023

Associate Professor of Chemistry Dr. Gerard G. Dumancas worked with The University of Scranton graduate students and published two original research articles in American Chemical Society (ACS) journals this year. The overarching goal of Dr. Dumancas’ laboratory is to develop novel, faster and inexpensive analytical methods to detect adulteration of a wide array of food commodities including honey, turmeric powder, coffee and egg whites. In doing so, his research group is utilizing a wide array of machine learning and spectroscopic tools to develop robust multivariate calibration models for predicting adulteration in food products and other types of biological systems.

In the first manuscript, MS in biochemistry graduate student Noemi Carreto worked on research titled “Chemometrics for Quantitative Determination of Terpenes Using Attenuated Total Reflectance–Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy: A Pedagogical Laboratory Exercise for Undergraduate Instrumental Analysis Students” which was published in the Journal of Chemical Education.

The project entailed a computational exercise that exposed undergraduate students in an instrumental analysis laboratory course to the process of data acquisition using advanced equipment—specifically, attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. After data collection, students analyzed these data using the partial least squares (PLS) chemometric technique. The overall goal of this project was to develop a pedagogical laboratory exercise to expose students in the area of chemometrics, a powerful technique that uses statistics and computer applications in analytical chemistry.

The exercise provided a systematic and step-by-step guide for students to follow in the instrumental analysis laboratory. Based on feedback from student surveys, it can be concluded that this cost-effective and convenient activity successfully introduced students to the application of chemometrics for quantitatively analyzing terpene compounds through ATR-FTIR. This easily implementable two-week activity can serve as a standalone module for instrumental analysis laboratory classes and can even be adapted for integration into advanced courses covering applied spectroscopy and chemometrics.

In a second manuscript, MS in biochemistry graduate student Norwell Bautista published a research titled “Quantification of Lactobacillus reuteri ProTectis in MRS Broth Using Attenuated Total Reflectance–Fourier Transform Infrared (ATR-FTIR) Spectroscopy and Chemometrics” in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. The overall goal of this research was to develop a faster and inexpensive analytical method for quantifying a pure culture of Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) ProTectis grown in deMan, Rogosa, and Sharpe (MRS) broth using ATR-FTIR and chemometrics. Findings from this study demonstrate the feasibility of employing a quantification technique utilizing ATR-FTIR, along with a principal component analysis–PLS chemometric model, to reliably predict viable plate count in a culture of L. reuteri ProTectis in MRS broth.

Dumancas came to The University of Scranton in the Spring of 2022 and has since then published nearly 30 manuscripts in high-impact factor journals, primarily with undergraduate and graduate students. In summer 2023, he was awarded a $50,000 research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for his research involving the use of chemometrics and spectroscopy to test the purity of honey. His research efforts are presently supported by NSF Award 2327747, 2223970 and 2027402.

Chemistry Professor, Students Publish Original Research

Chemistry professor worked with students and published two original research articles in American Chemical Society journals.

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Student

December 3, 2023

In an occasional series, Royal News spotlights clubs from the university’s 100+ student organizations on campus, speaks to members and offers information on how to connect with the clubs.

To suggest a club for a future Royal News article, to share ideas or to inform us of any upcoming club events, please email RoyalNews@scranton.edu or Felicia.Domiano@scranton.edu

GET INVOLVED

Club: Scranton Rugby Club - Norsemen

Meet: Domenic M. Scaffidi '25, a communication sciences and disorders (CSD) major from Hammonton, New Jersey is a member of the Scranton Rugby Club - Norsemen .

Connect: @scrantonrugby

What is your club/organization’s mission?
"A group of talented rag-tag individuals who embody the classic rugger quote: 'A hooligan's game played by gentlemen'. Our mission extends beyond the try line – we endeavor to cultivate leaders, foster sportsmanship, and elevate the rugby experience for our members, all while proudly representing The University of Scranton with the fierce pride of the Norsemen."

Why would you recommend someone join?
"Choosing to be a part of Norsemen rugby at The University of Scranton has been a highlight of my college experience. As I enter my sixth semester, the memories created over my first three years with this team remain some of the most cherished of my life. Beyond the thrill of the game, joining the Norsemen means entering a tight-knit community where you will not only find friends, but you will find brothers.

The sense of fun and camaraderie is unparalleled, creating an environment where victories (and losses; the Norsemen are not choosey when looking for a reason to celebrate) are celebrated not just on the pitch but in the shared laughter and moments together. If you're seeking an experience that goes beyond the ordinary, joining the Norsemen is the best decision you can make at The University of Scranton – a team that will give you lasting memories, lifelong friendships and an incomparable sense of belonging. Roll Norsemen!"

Please share the format of a typical practice. When and where does the organization meet?
"We typically hold practices every Tuesday and Thursday from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. and hold a Friday 'walkthrough' during the evening on Fitzpatrick Field. Our matches are typically held on Saturdays both at home and away."

Any upcoming plans for the remainder of the fall semester or spring semester?
"With our most successful fall 15s season concluded after the Norsemen's first trip to Nationals, we're eagerly waiting for our spring sevens season. With a very successful sevens season last year, the Norsemen are ready to roll once back from winter break."

What, in your opinion, are the most exciting events or activities you present?
"The most exciting events Norsemen Rugby has to offer are our match day performances. Whether you're out on the pitch going to battle with your fellow ruggers, or watching and cheering them on from the sideline, there is never a dull moment when the Norsemen are on the pitch. Victories are better when you know how to celebrate, and the Norsemen do just that."

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Club Spotlight: Scranton Rugby Club

Domenic M. Scaffidi '25, a member of the Scranton Rugby Club, said that beyond the thrill of the game, joining the Norsemen means entering 'a tight-knit community where you will not only find friends, but you will find brothers'.

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Staff

December 3, 2023

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for December 2023

Paul Snopek receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for December 2023

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Student

December 3, 2023

National Honor Society for Nursing Inducts 26

The ceremony for Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Omega Chapter was hosted Nov. 5 at The University of Scranton.