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Faculty

September 26, 2024

Yamile Silva, Ph.D., professor of world languages and cultures at The University of Scranton, was appointed general editor of the academic Journal of Gender and Sexuality Studies/ Revista de Estudio de Género y Sexualidades, which is published by Michigan State University Press. She will serve as general editor for five years, beginning in 2025.

In addition, a dossier she co-edited was selected as the best scholarly collaborative project by the international professional organization GEMELA (Grupo de Estudios de la Mujer en España y las Américas pre-1800). The dossier, “‘Yo llana estoy’: Jerarquías, transgresiones y despliegues de género en América hispana colonial (1492-1898),” was co-edited with Ana María Díaz Burgos, Ph.D., the Eric and Jane Nord Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies and chair of Hispanic Studies at Oberlin College. It included an introduction, five essays, and two academic interviews for a total of 50,000 words.

Dr. Silva’s research and publications focus in the areas of 17^th and 20^th century Spanish women writers, Spanish American literature (colonial and contemporary), women's studies, historical textualities and transatlantic studies. Her recent books include Agencia, Historia y Empoderamiento Femenino (2018) coedited with Diane Martin, Ph.D., and Eva Paris, Ph.D.; La sonrisa del paisaje. Diarios de Abigail Mejía (2020); the anthology Palabras: Dispatches from the Festival de la Palabra (2014), coedited with Hank Willenbrink, Ph.D., associate professor of English and theatre at The University of Scranton; the monograph issues Raza, género y diáspora en el Caribe (2017) and Las utopias en la literatura (2018), both co-edited with Daniel Torres, Ph.D. In addition to articles published in academic journals, she has published book chapters in Women's Negotiations and Textual Agency (2017), Gendering Citizenship and Globalization (2011) and La constitución de identidades subalternas en el discurso jurídico (2008).

Dr. Silva joined the faculty at Scranton in 2009. She serves as director of Latin American and Latinx studies at Scranton. She has been an associated faculty member of the Women Studies Program since 2010. She served as director of the University’s Intersession Study Abroad Program in Puebla, México (Universidad Iberoamericana) and the Summer Spain Program (Universidad de Navarra). Dr. Silva received the University’s Excellence in Advancing Global Learning Award in 2014.

Dr. Silva is a member of the Executive Council of the Colonial Section, Latin American Studies Association, the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America.

Dr. Silva received a bachelor’s degree from Los Andes University, and a master’s degree and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Faculty Member Appointed General Editor

Yamile Silva, Ph.D., was appointed general editor of an academic journal, and an international professional organization chose her dossier as best scholarly collaborative project.

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Community

September 26, 2024

Marc Melitz, Ph.D., the David A. Wells Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University, will deliver The University of Scranton’s fall 2024 Henry George Lecture titled “Global Production and Innovation Networks: Consequences for Trade and Industrial Policy.” The lecture will take place Thursday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center on campus.

Dr. Melitz’s primary research interests are in international trade and investment. Theories which he introduced in 2003, now called the “Melitz model,” have been widely adapted by economists. Melitz’s theory holds that only the largest and strongest companies in an industry engage in international trade because of the significant resources required to conduct business in foreign markets.

Dr. Melitz’s research has been published in several of the leading economics journals, including the American Economic Review, the Journal of International Economics, The Review of Economic Studies, the Journal of Political Economy, The Review of Economics and Statistics and the Journal of Economic Perspectives. He is a co-author, with Paul Krugman and Maury Obstfeld, of the textbook International Economics: Theory and Policy.

A fellow of the Econometric Society, Dr. Melitz is affiliated with the National Bureau of Economic Research, the Centre for Economic Policy Research and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy. His research has been funded by the Sloan Foundation and the National Science Foundation. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Science in 2017. In 2008, the Economist magazine named him among the best of a new generation of economists.

Dr. Melitz has been a professor in the Economics Department at Harvard University since 2009. Previously he was professor of economics and international affairs in the Department of Economics and the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University from 2007 to 2009.

Dr. Melitz served as an associate editor of the American Economic Journal: Microeconomics, from 2007 to 2010, the foreign editor of The Review of Economic Studies from 2007 to 2010, an associate editor of the Journal of International Economics from 2005 to 2011 and an associate editor of the Economic Journal from 2004 to 2008.

Dr. Melitz received a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Michigan. He received a bachelor’s degree from Haverford College and a master’s degree from the Robert Smith School of Business of the University of Maryland.

Considered the preeminent public lecture series on economics in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Henry George Lecture Series is presented by the University’s Department of Economics, Finance and International Business and the campus chapter of Omicron Delta Epsilon, an international honor society for economics. Among the distinguished list of speakers who have spoken at previous lectures are 12 winners of the Nobel Prize in Economics: Daron Acemoglu (2024), David Card (2021) Paul Romer (2018), Robert Shiller (2013), Tom Sargent (2011), Peter Diamond (2010), Paul Krugman (2008), Joseph Stiglitz (2001), George Akerlof (2001), Amartya Sen (1998), Robert Lucas (1995) and Robert Solow (1987). The lecture series is named in honor of the 19th century American economist and social reformer and is supported financially by a grant from the Robert Schalkenbach Foundation.

The Henry George Lecture is presented free of charge and is open to the public. For more information, call 570-941-4048 or email janice.mecadon@scranton.edu.

Economist Marc Melitz To Deliver Henry George Lecture

Global Production and Innovation Networks to be discussed at the University’s Henry George Lecture Oct. 24.

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Announcement

September 25, 2024

'Learning From Chinese Philosophy' Lecture Sept. 25

Best-selling author Dr. Bryan W. Van Nordan will discuss “Learning from Chinese Philosophy,” on Sept. 25. The University community is invited to attend the Humanities Forum Lecture.

Announcement

September 25, 2024

Annual Love Your Body Day Event Oct. 17

The Jane Kopas Women’s Center announces “Journey of Me” as the theme for the 2024 event, which will take place from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in various locations throughout the DeNaples Center.

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Community

September 24, 2024

U.S. News & World Report has once again ranked The University of Scranton among the top 10 regional universities in the north, placing Scranton No. 6 in its 2025 edition of the “Best Colleges” guidebook, which became available online today. This marks the 31^st consecutive year the U.S. News has ranked Scranton in the top 10 in its category.

U.S. News also ranked Scranton No. 6 in its category for “Best Undergraduate Teaching,” a selection of the top colleges in the nation that express a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Three of Scranton’s academic programs were among the top 50 in the nation. U.S. News ranked Scranton among the nation’s “Best Undergraduate Programs in Analytics” at No. 26; “Best Undergraduate Programs in Accounting” at No. 41; and among the “Best Undergraduate Programs in Finance” at No. 43. Other programs also received national recognition: “Best Undergraduate Nursing Programs” at No. 149; and among “Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs” at No. 190 (where a doctorate is not offered). Scranton’s was also listed among the 584 “Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs” in the nation. Scranton also ranked No. 248 among America’s “Best Undergraduate Business Programs,” which listed only schools that hold accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

For these program listings, U.S. News only ranked schools holding the highest recognized national accreditations in their fields. The rankings were based solely on dean and senior faculty recommendations from peer institutions.

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In addition, U.S. News ranked Scranton No. 53 as a “Best Value Regional University in the North,” which compares academic quality of programs to cost of attendance. This is the 11^th consecutive year U.S. News has recognized Scranton as a “Best Value” school. Scranton was ranked No. 116 in its category in “Top Performers on Social Mobility,” which looks at the success of schools that enroll and graduate students who were awarded with Pell Grants.

U.S. News uses data on nearly 20 measures of academic quality to rank bachelor’s degree colleges in America. For its rankings, U.S. News considers a range of quality indicators that include a peer assessment of academic excellence; faculty resources; financial resources; graduate indebtedness; freshman retention; graduation rates; Pell graduation rates, and graduation performance rates, which compares a school’s actual graduation rates with predicted graduation rates based on characteristics of the incoming class. U.S. News ranking analysis also includes student selectivity, as measured by SAT or ACT scores and high school ranking of students in the top 25 percent of their class.

U.S. News categorizes colleges for their rankings based on the official Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching classification of universities.

The 2025 U.S. News “Best Colleges” rankings became available online Sept. 24.

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Scranton Ranked in U.S. News Top 10 in North Again

For more than 30 consecutive years U.S. News has ranked The University of Scranton in the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in North.”

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Alumni

September 24, 2024

University To Hold Scrantoberfest at Independence Beer Garden Oct. 3

Celebrate all things fall with your fellow Royals in the Philadelphia area.

Alumni

September 24, 2024

University to Hold Third Annual Alumni-Student Golf Outing Sept. 28

Who will win the coveted purple jacket? Register today to find out!

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Alumni

September 24, 2024

University to Celebrate 40 Years of Physical Therapy Sept. 27-28

Register today to experience this milestone with your fellow Royals.

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Community

September 23, 2024

The University of Scranton named three new members to its Board of Trustees: Charles Carey, J.D. ’75, James Harrington, J.D. ’83 and Patrick Haveron, ’83.

Charles Carey, J.D. ’75

Charles Carey, Esq., is a member emeritus of Mintz, Levin, Cohn, Ferris Glovsky and Popeo, P.C., a full-service, multi-disciplinary law firm with over 500 attorneys and senior professionals in offices across the United States and in Toronto, Canada.

Nationally recognized in the area of municipal finance with an emphasis on the financing of both private activity and governmental facilities, Atty. Carey has been a frequent speaker at national conferences concerning the financing of affordable housing and securities law. He has been recognized among the top attorneys in the Boston and New York editions of Super Lawyers and was recently included in the current edition of The Best Lawyers in America. He has been an active member of the National Association of Bond Lawyers and is admitted to practice law in New York, California and Massachusetts. He is a co-author of “A Guide to Municipal Official Statements.”

Atty. Carey received his bachelor’s degree in political science from The University of Scranton in 1975. He began working with the law firm Mudge Rose Guthrie Alexander and Ferdon, L.L.P., shortly after graduation and attended St. John’s University Law School, receiving his Juris Doctor degree in 1979. He advanced through the ranks at Mudge Rose before joining Mintz in 1995. Atty. Carey’s clients include leading municipal agencies and prestigious securities and banking firms. He has worked with the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency for over 45 years. He also served as bond and underwriters’ counsel in connection with numerous financings with the New York State Housing Finance Agency, and worked with the New York Yankees and New York Mets in connection with the financing of the new Yankee Stadium and Citi Field.

An active member of the Alumni Society and the President’s Business Council at Scranton, Atty. Carey and his wife, Kathleen, established The Carey Family Scholarship to recognize the extraordinary efforts of his mother, Catharine Daley Carey, to fund educational opportunities for her two sons. This scholarship is awarded to students of single parent households. Carey and his wife have been married for 45 years and are the parents of two children, Chas (Charles, Jr.) and Sean.

James Harrington, J.D. ’83

James Harrington, Esq., has extensive experience as an intellectual property strategist and litigator, and in-house counsel in demanding business, legal, economic and regulatory environments, including global pharmaceutical corporations, mid-sized businesses, government and law firms. Highly successful in collaborating with executive teams and all levels of legal and non-legal personnel across the globe, Atty. Harrington led a legal team that was undefeated in intellectual property litigation during an 11-year period. He is considered a leading expert in Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act (Hatch-Waxman Act) litigation, and is also a leader in the use of data analytics in trial strategy and jury selection.

Atty. Harrington is currently chief intellectual property counsel at Radius Health, a science-driven biopharmaceutical company that develops and commercializes innovative endocrine therapeutics. He advises the organization on a wide range of intellectual property matters, provides IP counseling to clients, and manages products through development, marketing approval and post-approval. Prior to joining Radius, he was retained by both Novartis and Takeda Pharmaceuticals in interim roles to help manage the divestiture of the block-buster dry eye drug Xiidra and to oversee the integration of Shire Pharmaceutical’s intellectual property group following Takeda’s acquisition of Shire. Previously, he served for 15 years as senior vice president, global chief intellectual property counsel at Shire, a $46 billion market cap, global bio-pharmaceutical company. Atty. Harrington was a two-time recipient of the “CEO Award,” Shire’s highest honor, for his outstanding work in managing and settling important patent litigation.

Prior to joining Shire, Atty. Harrington spent five years in Belgium with Johnson & Johnson, where he established the European Patent Law Department. He received Johnson & Johnson’s prestigious “Standard of Leadership” award for his success in managing multiple acquisitions and cross-border multinational patent litigations.

Atty. Harrington earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from The University of Scranton in 1983. He holds a graduate degree in international business management from New York University, a Juris Doctor from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, and a master’s degree in forensic science from the City University of New York. He is admitted to the bar in the State of New Jersey, the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Atty. Harrington and his wife Amy, have three sons, James ’24, Daniel ’23 and John ’26.

Patrick Haveron ’83

Patrick Haveron is chief executive officer and chief financial officer at Maiden Holdings Ltd., a Bermuda-based holding company specializing in ownership and management of businesses and assets in the reinsurance, insurance and related financial services industries in addition to select strategic investments.

Haveron joined Maiden as executive vice president in 2009 and has served in a variety of executive and financial leadership roles with the company. He continued to rise to top executive positions with Maiden Holdings, being named president in 2018, then co-chief executive officer and chief financial officer in 2020, and finally his current position as chief executive officer and chief financial officer in 2023.

Prior to Maiden, Haveron was president and chief executive officer of Preserver Group, Inc., a publicly traded property and casualty insurer, after having served in a variety of financial and executive leadership roles since 1988. After Preserver’s acquisition by Tower Group in 2007, he also served as Tower’s senior vice president and chief operating officer from 2007 to 2009. He began his career as a certified public accountant at Coopers and Lybrand.

Haveron earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting from The University of Scranton in 1983. While a student at Scranton, he was a member of the baseball team and one of the team captains as a senior. An active and loyal alumnus, Haveron continues to share his acumen for business and finance with students and other alumni. He is an executive committee member of the President’s Business Council, a career coach, a member of the Accounting Department’s Professional Council, and a former member of the Parents’ Executive Council.

He and his wife, Mary ’85, established the Haveron Family Scholarship, a need-based award that benefits students from the greater Scranton region pursuing undergraduate degrees in accounting at the University. The couple have been married 38 years and have three children, Matthew, Andrew and Sean ’18.

University of Scranton Names Three New Trustees

The University of Scranton names three alumni as new members to its Board of Trustees.

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Student

September 23, 2024

“There are always hidden historians among the survivors of war. These are the people who carry the stories of what happened with them when they escape, so that the past can be remembered,” wrote author Stephanie Saldaña in the prologue to her award-winning book “What We Remember Will Be Saved.” “(T)hey carry these stories not in books but through little things. A sapling, a spoon, a scarf, a recipe for eggplants stuffed with walnuts, a prayer in a dying language.”

Saldaña will speak about her book at The University of Scranton at the 2024 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 10. The event, which is offered free of charge and open to the public, will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus.

The book was selected for the University’s Royal Reads program for the incoming Class of 2028. The program encourages all incoming students to read a designated book during the summer and to attend the lecture in order to create a shared experience among the students and expose them to the Ignatian values at the core of the University’s mission. Throughout their first year, students will encounter themes of the Royals Reads selection repeated in classes, extracurricular opportunities and other special events.

Saldaña’s book, “What We Remember Will Be Saved: A Story of Refugees and the Things They Carry,” narrates the experiences of Syrian and Iraqi refugees through their stories and the belongings they carry.

“I have met those who save the past simply by speaking it aloud, who write the dead into living by planting a tree. This book is about these historians and the stories they rescue. It is also a chronicle of war and migration told to me by those who managed to stay alive,” wrote Saldaña, who traveled to nine countries to learn the stories of Syrian and Iraqi refugees.

“In time, I began to hear stories: Of a young musician from Homs, Syria, who crossed the sea with his violin wrapped in cellophane. Of Syrian mothers teaching their children recipes for eggplant jam in the refugee camps of Lebanon. … (T)he small things they salvaged not mere fragments but windows into the histories they were now entrusted with remembering and transmitting to future generations,” wrote Saldaña.

“What We Remember Will Be Saved” was the 2023 Christopher Award Winner and 2024 Excellence in Religion Reporting Award Winner for Nonfiction. A journalist and scholar, Saldaña discussed her book “The Bread of Angels: A Journey to Love and Faith,” at the University’s Ignatian Values in Action Lecture in 2019. The book was selected for the Royals Read program for Scranton’s Class of 2023. She also wrote “A Country Between: Making a Home Where Both Sides of Jerusalem Collide,” which was published in 2017.

The Ignatian Values in Action Lecture series is meant to introduce students, and the larger community, to the mission and core values of the University. Since 2012, the annual event has invited individuals to speak on topics related to the tradition of meaningful service inspired by Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits.

First Year Seminar students at the University are required to attend the Ignatian Values in Action lecture. Students will swipe their ID cards at entrance stations to be counted in attendance.

For information about the event, call 570-941-7520.

Author to Discuss Award-Winning Book Oct. 10

Author Stephanie Saldaña returns to Scranton to discuss “What We Remember Will Be Saved” at the Ignatian Values in Action Lecture Oct. 10.

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General

September 23, 2024

Through Oct. 11 Art Exhibit: “The Lackawanna River and Watershed: History and Environment.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.

Oct. 2 5 p.m. Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities: “An American Icon in Puerto Rico: Barbie, Girlhood, and Colonialism at Play,” presented by Emily Aguilo Perez. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570-941-4700 or email sarah.kenehan@scranton.edu.

Oct. 5 9 a.m. Empower Her: Political Pathways for Women, a non-partisan program to helping women in NEPA become more politically active hosted by The University of Scranton’s Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service. DeNaples Center. $15 fee. Reservations required. Call 570-941-6326 or email ceeps@scranton.edu.

Oct. 8 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “The Power of Storytelling” presented by Jonathan Conyers, acclaimed author of the memoir “I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here.” Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

Oct. 9 8:30 a.m. 23rd Annual U.S. Conference on DISABILITY “The Rehabilitation Act: Learning From Our Past, Knowing Our Present & Building Our Future.” McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Free. Call 570-941-4308 or visit www.scranton.edu/disabilityconference.

Oct. 9 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “General Recital” featuring student musicians from Performance Music. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.

Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. Ignatian Values in Action Lecture: “What We Remember Will Be Saved” presented by Stephanie Saldaña, author of “What We Remember Will Be Saved.” Byron Recreation Complex. Free. Call 570-941-7520 or email linda.walsh@scranton.edu.

Oct. 18 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “There’s a Future in the Past: Leading a Repertory Orchestra/Band in the 21^st Century” presented by Vince Giordano, Grammy-winner, multi-instrumentalist and band leader. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

Oct. 18 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks!” Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.

Oct. 21-Nov. 22 Art Exhibit: “Hudson River and Delaware Valley: Selections from the Paul Biedlingmaier Jr. Collection.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.

Oct. 21 5:30 p.m. Schemel Forum with the Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities Collaborative Program. Myers Distinguished Visiting Fellow in the Humanities and Civic Engagement Lecture: “What Can a Body Do? How We Meet the Built World” presented by Sara Hendren, associate professor of art, design and architecture, Northeastern University. Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Free, courtesy of the Myers Fellowship. Reception follows. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

Oct. 21 6:30 p.m. Scranton Stories: “Hispanic/Latinx Voices: Screening and Panel Discussion.” Main Auditorium, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine Street, Scranton. Free. Call 570-941-4419 or email daysi.carreto@scranton.edu.

Oct. 24 5 p.m. Ethics Across the Curriculum Speaker: “Beyond the 3Rs: How to Shift the Current Animal Research Paradigm” presented by Kathrin Herrmann. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570-941-4700 or email sarah.kenehan@scranton.edu.

Oct. 24 7:30 p.m. Henry George Lecture: “Global Production and Innovation Networks: Consequences for Trade and Industrial Policy” presented by Marc Melitz, Ph.D., the David L. Wells Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-4048 or email janice.mecadon@scranton.edu.

Oct. 25 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Bridge Over Troubled Water: Harnessing the Power of Music, Art, and the Humanities for Better Health” presented by Olapeju Simoyan, M.D., professor of psychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

Oct. 25 3:10 p.m. Dedication of W3USR Amateur Ham Radio Station, followed by open house of new radio station, research poster display and reception with light refreshments. Loyola Science Center PNC Auditorium, Atrium and Amateur Radio Station. Free. Call 570-941-7509 or email w3usr@scranton.edu.

Oct. 25 6:15 p.m. Ham Radio Station W3USR Dedication Dinner Buffet. Loyola Science Center Atrium. $30. Tickets Required to Attend. Visit scranton.edu/w3usr-dedication. Call 570-941-7509 or email w3usr@scranton.edu.

Oct. 25 5 p.m. Art Gallery Lecture: “Hudson River and Delaware Valley: Selections from the Paul Biedlingmaier Jr. Collection.” Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Reception follows at the Hope Horn Gallery. Free. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.

Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” presented by The University Players. Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary. Call 570-941-4318 or email players@scranton.edu.

Oct. 26 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert: The University of Scranton Jazz Band” with guest soloist Alvin Atkinson, drums. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.

Oct. 27 9 a.m. Open House for prospective students and their families. Various locations on campus. Registration required. Free. Call 888-SCRANTON or email admissions@scranton.edu.

Schemel Courses:

Wednesdays: Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 13, 20 6 p.m. Schemel Forum Course: “From Caligari to Hitler: Cinema and Politics during the Weimar Republic 1918-1933” presented by Andrew LaZella, Ph.D., professor, department of philosophy, The University of Scranton. Room 305, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

October Events Planned at University

Art exhibits, lectures by distinguished scholars and authors and performances are among the events planned at Scranton for October 2024.

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Student

September 22, 2024

Sarah Baker '25, invites students to stop by the Condron Patio and sand volleyball court on Friday, Sept. 27 for a dose of joy — and Crumbl Cookies. This month, more than 250 Royals have attended a Be Happy Hour, part of a new series hosted by the Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW) and their event partners.

Baker, a Peer Health Educator Leader with CHEW, explained the goals for Be Happy Hours.

"Our inspiration for this series of events was to create a space for students to make social connections with their peers, to promote the use of green space, and to connect them with wellness resources on campus," said the occupational therapy major and psychology minor from Yardley.

Be Happy Hour is a collaboration between CHEW and event partners, including Student Health Services, University of Scranton Programming Board (USPB), Counseling Center, Center for Service and Social Justice (CSSJ), Campus Recreation, and Residence Life. The events offer free food, giveaways and activities such as crafts and yard games.

Baker tells Royals what they can look forward to at the Sept. 27 Bee Happy Hour.

What can people expect if they attend?
"At each Be Happy Hour, we work to create a strong sense of community, encouraging students to interact with each other, and the staff, in an informal setting. So far, our free food has included Duck Donuts, Philly pretzels and s’mores. We will have Crumbl Cookies at our last one, this Friday, Sept. 27.

As for the activities, we have yard games and volleyball at each Be Happy Hour, along with specialized activities such as a sand art craft by the Counseling Center, which focused on understanding how we experience emotions. At our most recent Be Happy Hour, Weekly Wellness Class yoga instructor, Miranda, led a group yoga class on the grass for all students."

What is the Be Happy Hour inspiration and goal?
"The Center for Health Education & Wellness offers programs and education that focus on promoting the eight dimensions of wellness and a healthy and balanced lifestyle. The Be Happy Hour series was an opportunity to promote departments and resources during the first couple of weeks on campus and help create opportunities for students to meet new people in a relaxed, fun environment.

Our event location on the Condron Green provides us with a beautiful open space for plenty of activities and encourages the incoming class to become familiar with the location of Student Health Services and the CHEW office."

What surprised you about the event?
"Not necessarily a surprise, but it was really validating having so many students come to our first two Be Happy Hours — each event had over 250 students attend! The whole purpose of this series was to get students outside, enjoying green space on campus, and connecting with other students and staff. It was very rewarding to see those connections take place!"

Which activities were the most well-received by attendees?
"Everyone loves free food, so that’s been a big hit, and activities such as crafts, yard games and s'more making have been popular. ... Many students have stayed to play yard games such as Spikeball, Kan Jam, cornhole and volleyball."

Baker offers an elevator pitch for Friday's event:
"If you attend our last Be Happy Hour on Sept. 27 from 4-6 p.m. on the Condron Green, you can expect to get a free Crumbl Cookie, have opportunities to play volleyball and yard games, and learn about some of the resources we have on campus. We will be partnering with USPB and the Center for Service and Social Justice.

"We really appreciate our Scranton community and love seeing them jump at opportunities we provide, use campus resources, and engage with one another. The students at our events have given life to our Be Happy Hours with their enthusiasm and participation–they are the reason this community flourishes!"

Royals: Prepare to Be Happy at CHEW's New Event Series.

Sarah Baker '25, a Peer Health Educator Leader with the Center for Health Education and Wellness (CHEW), invites students to a Be Happy Hour on Sept. 27.

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Student

September 22, 2024

The University of Scranton and Symbiosis International, a top-ranked, “Deemed University” in India, have signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow for the future development of exchange programs for faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, as well as possible joint research projects and curricular and education programs. The University Grants Commission in India grants “Deemed University” status to high-performing educational institutions and research organizations that meet specific criteria.

An internationally recognized, multi-disciplinary university, Symbiosis International attracts students from more than 85 countries.

The memorandum of understanding between Scranton and Symbiosis International commonly sets into motion the future development of exchange programs for faculty for conducting jointly organized courses or scholarly research, and administrative staff for training courses. The agreement also allows for future undergraduate and graduate students exchange programs for education or internships, with the possibility of developing joint educational programs and curriculum, including programs that would award double-diplomas from both schools.

Symbiosis International has campuses in six cities in India, with a planned campus in Dubai, U.A.E., in the future. Founded in 1971, Symbiosis International University is a private institution built on the principles of Vedic thought, promoting the idea of “World as One Family.” The university provides high-quality education and fostering international understanding. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council of India has awarded it an “A++” grade. Internationally, the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject placed Symbiosis International 140th globally and sixth in India in business and management studies; 389th globally and 10th in India in social sciences and management; and in the 551-600 grouping globally and 12th in India in computer science and information systems. This memorandum of understanding will mark a significant collaboration with Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development, which is a constituent of Symbiosis International University and is AACSB accredited with the Financial Times – Master in Management rank of 76th Globally and 8th in India in the year 2024.

The University of Scranton has been consistently ranked among the top colleges in the U.S., including being ranked by U.S. News in the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in the North” for 31 consecutive years.

Agreement with Symbiosis International in India Signed

The University of Scranton signs a memorandum of understanding with a top-ranked university in India.

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General

September 20, 2024

Oct. 3 Workshop To Explore Cultural Humility

Dr. Krisy Elrod will lead art and play activities in the upcoming Diversity + Inclusion + A Better U! workshop to help attendees explore their own cultural identity.

Announcement

September 20, 2024

Fall 2024 Career Expo Sept. 27

More than 120 organizations are expected to participate, according to the University's Roche Family Center for Career Development.

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Alumni

September 20, 2024

Swing Into Fun With Your Fellow Royals at Topgolf Oct. 20

Tee off with your fellow Royals in the Philadelphia area.

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Community

September 18, 2024

Forbes Again Lists Scranton in Top Colleges in America

The University of Scranton was listed as one of “America’s Top Colleges” by Forbes for 16th year.

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Faculty

September 18, 2024

Gretchen J. Van Dyke, Ph.D., associate professor in the Political Science Department at The University of Scranton, received the John L. Earl III Award for service to the University, the faculty and the wider community. The 2024 John L. Earl III Award was presented at the University’s annual Fall Convocation, which took place on campus on Sept. 6.

The award is given annually to a member of the University community who demonstrates the spirit of generosity and dedication that the late Dr. John Earl, a distinguished professor of history, exemplified during his years at Scranton from 1964 to 1996.

Stephen E. Whittaker, Ph.D., professor of English and theatre and the 2023 John L. Earl III Award recipient, read the citation for Dr. Van Dyke, which described her as “a person with and for others” who has “generously embraced her duties as a department member, faculty colleague and advisor to administrators and students.” In presenting the award to Dr. Van Dyke, he said that she “has fully engaged in the academic and social fabric of the greater University community since her first arrival on campus.”

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At Scranton, Dr. Van Dyke has served as the Truman Scholarship advisor, a faculty mentor in the University Honors Program and member of the Honors Council, and as a member of the University’s Fulbright committee and the First-Year Seminar program. She created the popular political science European Union simulation preparatory course, the students of which have participated since 1996 in the annual intercollegiate Mid-Atlantic European Simulation in Washington, DC. She has also developed and taught courses that address contemporary questions of war and peace, global justice and humanitarianism. Dr. Van Dyke received the University’s 2020 “Excellence in Advancing Global Learning Award,” which recognizes faculty members who have demonstrated remarkable academic leadership in integrating international issues and perspectives into the curriculum. In 2013, she was recognized with a University’s Provost Award for “Excellence in Integrating Mission and Justice into the Curriculum.”

Dr. Van Dyke has served as a vice-chair and grievance officer on the Faculty Affairs Council, a 15-year member of faculty handbook committee and a faculty marshal and member of the University’s Commencement Committee since 2004. In 2012, she became the first University faculty member to complete the 18-month Ignatian Colleagues Program of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Since 2000, she has served as the University’s faculty representative to the Lilly Network of Church-Related Colleges and Universities. She currently is a member of both the Lilly Network National Board and the Friendship House Board of Directors here in Scranton.

Dr. Van Dyke joined the faculty at Scranton in 1994. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Trinity College in Washington, D.C., and her master’s degree and Ph.D. in foreign affairs at the University of Virginia.

At the Convocation, University President Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., congratulated Dr. Van Dyke on her “well-deserved” award.

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In his State of the University address, Father Marina took inspiration from words engraved on a plaque he received from Providence University, a Catholic university in Taiwan that he visited last year. “‘Love your students, then teach them;’ six words so simple, yet so powerful and which help us to stay focused on why we came here and why we remain,” said Father Marina. He recalled multiple instances throughout the 2023-2024 academic year when he saw that simple mantra expressed at Scranton, including the commencement address of Shabana Basij-Rasikh, the co-founder and president of the School of Leadership Afghanistan, whom the University recognized with an honorary degree.

In the commencement address, which roused a standing ovation, Basij-Rasikh called Scranton’s class of 2024 graduates to “seek knowledge even to the ends of the earth.” Father Marina said, quoting from Basij-Rasikh remarks, that this call is to all of us “‘to be curious, to be fearless, to ask hard questions of others and yourselves, and with your knowledge, with compassion and with confidence be the actors who can finally create a better world.’ All of that, and so much more, should easily propel us forward with strength and community to ‘love our students and then teach them.’ This is who we are,” said Father Marina of The University of Scranton community.

Also speaking at the convocation were: David Marx, Ph.D., acting provost and senior vice president of academic affairs; Mary Elizabeth Moylan, faculty emeritus; Carolyn Barry, Ph.D., dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Victoria Castellanos, Ph.D., dean of the Leahy College of Health Sciences; Murli Rajan, Ph.D., associate dean of the Kania School of Management; and George Aulisio, Ph.D., dean of the Weinberg Memorial Library.

Faculty who joined the University this academic year were also recognized at the event.

Gretchen J. Van Dyke, Ph.D., Receives Earl Award

Gretchen J. Van Dyke, Ph.D., associate professor in the Political Science Department, received The University of Scranton’s 2024 John L. Earl III Award.

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Announcement

September 17, 2024

Dogs Needed for Sept. 24 Pet Therapy Event

Anyone can bring their social and fully vaccinated dog to campus for Pet Therapy. Register by Sept. 20.

Student

September 17, 2024

Twenty University of Scranton education majors are serving as student teachers during the fall semester at 12 local schools in the following eight school districts: Dunmore, Lackawanna Trail, Lakeland, North Pocono, Scranton, Valley View, Wayne Highlands and Western Wayne.

The following is a list of graduate and undergraduate students who are serving as student teachers and the schools to which they have been assigned during the fall semester.

Valerie Alfaro, a graduate student majoring in special education from Deer Park, New York, will teach at Dunmore Elementary School in the Dunmore School District.

Abigail F. Casal, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from South Abington Township, will teach at Jefferson Elementary Center in the North Pocono School District.

Grace A. Chadwick, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from North Wales, will teach at Whittier Elementary School in the Scranton School District.

Christina A. Costa, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Morganville, New Jersey, will teach at Prescott Elementary School in the Scranton School District.

Laura N. Echausse, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Mineola, New York, will teach at Lakeside Elementary School in the Wayne Highlands School District.

Faith M. Kwasnik, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Fair Lawn, New Jersey, will teach at Isaac Tripp Elementary School in the Scranton School District.

Julianna R. Lorenz, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Feasterville Trevose, will teach at Valley View Elementary School in the Valley View School District.

Molly C. McCarren, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Suffern, New York, will teach at Dunmore Elementary School in the Dunmore School District.

Jessica M. Middleman, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Huntingdon Valley, will teach at Adams Elementary School in the Scranton School District.

Riley K. Miller, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Manhasset, New York, will teach at EverGreen Elementary in the Western Wayne School District.

Alana D. Millevoi, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Richboro, will teach at Armstrong Elementary School in the Scranton School District.

Katrina Murray, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from East Northport, New York, will teach at Lakeside Elementary School in the Wayne Highlands School District.

Alexis F. Nardella, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from South Setauket, New York, will teach at Dunmore Elementary School in the Dunmore School District.

Emma G. O’Hara, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Commack, New York, will teach at Adams Elementary School in the Scranton School District.

Brigid E. O’Mara, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Pleasantville, New York, will teach at EverGreen Elementary in the Western Wayne School District.

Madison M. Ryan, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from West Chester, will teach at Lakeland Elementary School in the Lakeland School District.

Margaret A. Schairer, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Allentown, will teach at Jefferson Elementary Center in the North Pocono School District.

Kristie E. Schieck, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Rockville Centre, New York, will teach at Valley View Elementary School in the Valley View School District.

Kiley A. Yanochik, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Dunmore, will teach at Lackawanna Trail Elementary Center in the Lackawanna Trail School District.

Julia E. Yukniewicz, an undergraduate student majoring in early and primary teacher education from Chatham, New Jersey, will teach at Lakeland Elementary School in the Lakeland School District.

University Student Teachers Begin at Area Schools

University of Scranton undergraduate and graduate education students have begun serving as student teachers at 12 local schools this semester.

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Announcement

September 17, 2024

Faculty Research Series To Begin Sept. 20

Professor Rachel Frissell, Department of Physics and Engineering, will present "Antarctica Magnetometers and the Cool Science Behind It."

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Community

September 17, 2024

Danté Q. Allen, the commissioner of the U.S. Rehabilitation Services Administration in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, will be the featured speaker at the 23rd Annual U.S. Conference on Disability at The University of Scranton on Oct. 9. The day-long conference will feature nationally respected speakers addressing access, advocacy and employment in the age of artificial intelligence.

Also speaking at the conference will be Alison Levy, director of the Office of Technical and Information Services at the U.S. Access Board; Kathy West-Evans, director of business relations for the National Employment Team of the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation; John Evans, recently retired Vocational Rehabilitation program administrator for employee relations for the State of Washington Department Social Health Services Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; Gary Karp disability awareness speaker, trainer, consultant and author of “Life On Wheels: For the Active Wheelchair User,” among other notable speakers.

The annual conference seeks to educate and enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families. The theme for this year’s conference is “The Rehabilitation Act: Learning From Our Past, Knowing Our Present, and Building Our Future.”

Commissioner Allen will speak at the opening session of the conference, which begins at 8:30 a.m. in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center on campus. Allen oversees the Rehabilitation Services Administration that provides leadership and resources to assist state and other agencies in providing vocational rehabilitation and other services to individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and integration into the community and the competitive labor market.

Born with Spina bifida, Allen is a fulltime wheelchair user, and a staunch proponent of disability rights and equity. He has been a champion in advocating for the awareness of the reduction of healthcare and financial disparities especially among people of color and people with disabilities. He serves as a board member for Resources for Independent Living, Sacramento, a nonprofit that supports the needs of people with disabilities to live as independently as possible.

Levy will speak at 10:15 a.m. As a person with disabilities, and with over 30 years of experience in the disability profession, Levy has worked toward improving workplace attitudes and accessibility, and in providing equal opportunity in the post-secondary, public and private sectors. Created in 1973 to ensure access to federally funded facilities, the Access Board, where she serves, is an independent federal agency that promotes equality for people with disabilities through leadership in accessible design and the development of accessibility guidelines and standards. The agency also provides technical assistance and training on requirements and on accessible design.

Kathy West-Evans and John Evans will speak together at the session beginning at 1:30 p.m.

West-Evans plays a leadership role with the National Employment Team, a cross-state team of vocational rehabilitation business specialists working through a dual customer approach to develop strategies with business (private, public, and non-profit) to employ and retain the talents of individuals with disabilities across the company or organization. She is a past chair of the Veterans Advisory Council on Rehabilitation and a former commissioner on the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification. She is a frequent speaker and has co-authored articles focused on working with business to employ the talents of individuals with disabilities.

Born with profound congenital deafness, Evans spent 31 years of public service in the fields of vocational rehabilitation; labor relations; human resource development; disability integration; and the employment of people with disabilities in the workplace.

The closing session, which begins at 3 p.m., will feature Karp, whose spinal cord was injured from falling from a tree when he was 18 years old. The author of four books, Karp’s early career was in computer graphics and he later established an ergonomics consultancy. In 2007, he was inducted into the Spinal Cord Injury Hall of Fame as a disability educator. He was sponsored by the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Resource Center to speak at rehabilitation centers and to college students across the United States. Most recently, Karp has been an emergency manager and trainer, and currently serves as a reservist for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, through which he was deployed to multiple disasters to help people with disabilities access recovery resources and assistance.

The Conference on Disability will open at 8:30 a.m. with remarks from University of Scranton President Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J.; Victoria Castellanos, Ph.D., Dean of the University’s Leahy College of Health Sciences; and Edward R. and Patricia Leahy, honorary conference co-chairs, followed by remarks by Allen. Kathy Stefanelli, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling and human services at The University of Scranton, will also speak at the conference, during the 11:30 a.m. session, and Renée Hakim, Ph.D., professor chair and program director of physical therapy at the University, will discuss “Advances in Rehabilitation Technology to Improve Human Mobility.” A noon luncheon will include an award ceremony and tribute to the late Ralph N. Pacinelli, Ed.D., a lifelong leader in vocational rehabilitation.

The conference, which is presented by the University’s Leahy College of Health Sciences and the Edward R. Leahy Jr. Endowment, is free of charge and open to the general public. However, registration is required. Continuing education credits are also offered for some sessions. More detailed information and registration can be found on the disAbility Conference website. For additional questions, contact conference co-chairs Rebecca Dalgin, Ph.D., professor and chair of the University’s Department of Counseling and Human Services, at Rebecca.dalgin@scranton.edu or Lori Bruch, Ed.D, associate professor and faculty fellow, Office of the Provost, at lori.bruch@scranton.edu.

U.S. Conference on Disability Set for Oct. 9

The 23rd Annual U.S. Conference on Disability focuses on access, advocacy and employment in the age of artificial intelligence.

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Community

September 17, 2024

On Saturday, Sept. 21, Performance Music at The University of Scranton will present a concert featuring Joseph Boga and the Scranton Ramblers with guitarist Stephane Wrembel, as part of the University’s annual Family Weekend festivities.

The concert, which will also include an appearance by The University of Scranton Concert Choir, 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. Seating on a first-come, first-seated basis.

“All of us in Performance Music are delighted to present such an outstanding Family Weekend concert, especially where our choir gets to perform a piece alongside musical powerhouses Joseph Boga and Stephane Wrembel,” said Janelle Decker, conductor and co-director of Performance Music at Scranton.

Boga, an area native, is a member of the legendary group Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, which appears in New York City every Monday in their roost – Birdland. In addition to his work with Giordano and The Nighthawks, Boga also leads his own groups and has performed and/or recorded with a variety of other ensembles such as Stephane Wrembel’s Django New Orleans, David Ostwald’s Louis Armstrong Eternity Band, Jazz Museum in Harlem All-Stars, James Langton’s New York All-Star Big Band and The Kyle Athayde Dance Party, as well as with artists such as Stephane Wrembel, Wycliffe Gordon, Adrian Cunningham, Loren Schoenberg, Wynton Marsalis and many others. His film appearances include Killers of the Flower Moon, season 2 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Capote vs. The Swans and others.

Stephane Wrembel is quite simply one of the finest guitar players in the world. Though specializing in the Django Reinhardt style, he revels in transcending and expanding, and the breadth and range of his playing and compositions are unmatched. His music incorporates jazz, blues, classical, swing, flamenco and rock. All of these influences come together as a genre identifiable only as Stephane Wrembel. This prolific musician, composer, educator and musical director has released a steady stream of music since 2002, truly making his mark as one of the most original guitar voices in contemporary music. He tours the world and has headlined venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Town Hall in N.Y.C. and The Lyon Opera House in France, and has dazzled audiences at events like Montreal Jazz Festival, Rochester International Jazz Festival, Django Reinhardt Festival in France, Ellnora Guitar Festival, Caramoor Jazz Festival and many others. Wrembel won a Grammy award for his tune Bistro Fada, which Woody Allen used as the theme song for his 2011 Oscar-winning film, Midnight in Paris.

Other musicians performing with The Scranton Ramblers for the concert will include trombonist Sam Chess; guitarist Roy Williams (a native and current resident of the Scranton area); Will Reardon-Anderson, alto sax and clarinet; and Jay Rattman, bass saxophonist (a native of the Delaware Water Gap area.

The University of Scranton Concert Choir is an soprano, alto, tenor and bass (SATB) mixed choir comprised of members of the University community from majors and departments spanning the curriculum – none of whom are music majors – who are brought together by their mutual love for making music. They will be performing “La Vie En Rose” with the featured guest ensemble.

For further information on the performance, call 570-941-7624, email music@scranton.edu or visit the Performance Music website. For more on Boga, visit josephboga.com, and for more info on Wrembel, visit stephanewrembel.com.

Performance Music Concert Set for Family Weekend

Joseph Boga and The Scranton Ramblers with guest guitarist Stephane Wrembel, and an appearance by the University Concert Choir set for Sept. 21.

Faculty

September 16, 2024

The Office of Community-Based Learning (CBL) announces the third cohort of its CBL Faculty Fellows Program. The purpose of the program is to recognize, reward and support exemplary faculty who are eager to fully integrate CBL as an intentional pedagogical strategy into their courses and/or curricular-based projects. CBL is an academic experience which involves students working with individuals, groups, or organizations in ways structured to meet community-defined needs. The Faculty Fellows program seeks to expand, strengthen and institutionalize CBL at the University as a demonstration of its commitment to Jesuit values and the common good.

The CBL Faculty Fellows Program began in the academic year of 2022-2023.

"This faculty cohort represents the potential for community partnerships which will engage a variety of students and faculty throughout the university in new and different ways. These faculty bring to life the University's vision to provide a superior, transformational learning experience, preparing students who, in the words of Jesuit founder St. Ignatius Loyola, will ‘set the world on fire’. Each year increasing the depth and breadth of CBL partnerships strengthens our commitment to the Scranton community and those it serves,” said Debra Fetherman, PhD, CBL Faculty Coordinator, Professor and Department Chair of the Health and Human Performance Department.

The 2024-2025 academic year CBL faculty fellows are listed below, including their department and what course or project they will focus on.

Dr. Laura R. Chapman, Communication Sciences & Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology

Laura R. Chapman, Ph.D. CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology, in the Department of Health and Human Performance, will focus on integrating CBL into the course CSD 403: Introduction to Speech and Language Disorders in Healthcare. She will work with a community partner to aid in the development and implementation of programming related to optimizing cognitive wellness for older adults in the community. She plans to engage her students in collaboration with the community partner to develop education, resources, and practices related to improving and maintaining cognitive wellness, with the hopes that it will foster a several-week workshop led by students that community members who are concerned about their cognitive wellness can participate in for free.

Dr. Rita A. DiLeo, Health Administration

Rita A. DiLeo, DSc, MPA, RT(R)(ARRT), BSP, Assistant Professor of Health Administration, will lead a CBL project as part of the graduate course HAD 509: Administrative Issues. This course challenges graduate students to integrate business methodologies, apply core competencies, and exercise critical thinking to solve a complex problem faced by a healthcare organization. As part of this project, students will conduct a comprehensive needs assessment for a not-for-profit entity to thoroughly understand the issues at hand. Based on their findings and leveraging knowledge acquired throughout their graduate studies, students will cultivate a practical solution that equips the healthcare organization with a well-structured and actionable plan. Furthermore, tools produced by the students such as the educational and marketing materials can be used by the organization on an ongoing basis.

Dr. Nathaniel A. Frissell, Physics and Engineering

Nathaniel A. Frissell, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Physics and Engineering, will focus on a project entitled “Bringing the Amateur Radio Hobby to the Blind and Visually Impaired of Lackawanna County.” His inspiration for this project comes from how amateur (ham) radio is an accessible, well-suited hobby for blind and visually impaired people. He will collaborate with University of Scranton Electrical Engineering and Physics students, members of the University’s W3USR Amateur Radio Club, members of the Murgas Amateur Radio Club based in Wilkes-Barre, volunteer radio amateurs who are blind/visually impaired, and University of Scranton Occupational Therapy faculty and students, all to teach interested clients of the Lackawanna Blind Association the necessary skills to engage in the amateur radio community. This will include the knowledge required to pass the Technician Amateur Radio License exam and the skills needed to communicate with other amateurs from a home radio device.

Professor Christiane McDonald, Communication Sciences & Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology

Christiane McDonald, M.S., CCC-SLP, Faculty Specialist of Communication Sciences & Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology, in the Department of Health and Human Performance, will focus on the project “Speech & Language Milestones, Development, and Differences” as a part of two of her courses, CSD 200: Foundations of Speech & Language Development, and CSD 203: Developmental Speech & Language Disorders. The two foundational CSD courses focus on understanding typical speech and language development, and the various developmental disorders which may affect an individual’s speech. The classes also include the study of language differences, and how they relate to culture, dialect, and bilingualism. Thus, the intended CBL project will focus on identifying local minority families and engaging CSD students in offering them support, which will include information about developmental speech and language milestones, recognizing signs and symptoms of delays, and recognizing language differences. She and her students will also provide information about how to enhance a child’s skills, guide parents if they need a referral, and promote and celebrate the benefits of bilingualism for children.

Dr. Stacy M. Smulowitz, Communication and Media

Stacy. M. Smulowitz, Ph.D. Stacy M. Smulowitz, Ph.D., ABC, Associate Professor and Chairperson of the Communication and Media Department, will focus on integrating a CBL component into the course COMM 330: Advertising Decision Making, as well as the University’s student-run Advertising Club. She will engage her students in a semester-long group project that is aimed at creating advertisement and marketing content for a local non-profit or small business. Each student group will operate as an ad agency competing for the business of

the client. The client will visit frequently throughout the semester with the students to enable progress on their campaigns, and at the end of the semester, the students will pitch their materials to win their business. Each student team will provide the clients with a marketing communications-based advertising campaign that includes multimedia digital files that the client can use.

“Now in its third year, the CBL Faculty Fellow program is fostering a cohort of scholars who are engaged with community projects and issues. Each year it’s exciting to engage with the faculty group and help support their work with their students and community partners. We look forward to all that will be learned by our students through the faculty engagement and the positive impact CBL makes in the community,” said Julie Schumacher Cohen, Assistant Vice President for Community Engagement and Government Affairs and Chair of the CBL Board. For more information on CBL at the University visit www.scranton.edu/cbl

Office of Community-Based Learning Announces Faculty Fellows

The Community-Based Learning (CBL) Faculty Fellows program seeks to expand, strengthen and institutionalize CBL at the University as a demonstration of its commitment to the common good.

Student

September 16, 2024

Volunteer Fair Shows Service Opportunities for Students

More than 750 University students met with representatives of nonprofit organizations to find out about volunteer opportunities in region.

Student

September 15, 2024

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 Elizabeth.vanderneut@scranton.edu .

GET INVOLVED

Club: Mulberry Media
Meet: Grace Quick '26, shown, is an advertising major from Yardley.
Role in the Club: President
Connect: @uofs_mm

By: Elizabeth Vander Neut, student correspondent

Q: Your club is one of many extracurricular opportunities within the Communication and Media Department. Can anyone participate?
“Yes, we love when we get members from outside of the Comm Department. It’s great to see how different majors, like marketing or business, can use their strengths and knowledge to collaborate with communication majors on projects.”

Q: What, in your opinion, are the most exciting events or activities you present as a club?
“As much as we enjoy working on our club projects, our service projects have historically been a great success for the club. Last year we did a lot of cards for the veterans at the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center. It has been a great way for the club members to give back to the community and we plan on doing more cards for them this year.”

Q: What is Mulberry Media’s mission?

“To serve students by building upon advertising and IMC (Integrated Marketing Communications) skills through teamwork, hands-on activities, mentoring and decision-making in an enjoyable and fun environment. To serve the University's campus community by providing advertising and IMC skills to enhance their events and programs. To serve local businesses and nonprofits in the community by applying advertising and IMC skills.”

Q: Why would you recommend someone join?

“Mulberry Media is a great way to meet other students in the Comm Department while also working on projects that you can add to your portfolio and resume. Along with our projects, we do professional development meetings like resume and LinkedIn workshops and professional headshots. It is also a great opportunity for underclassmen to get involved in leadership positions.“

Q: Why did you join the club?
“I joined the club my first year to meet other students in the Comm Department.”

Q: Please share the format of a typical meeting. When and where does Mulberry Media meet and how can someone who is interested find out more about it? What topics do you discuss?
“We typically meet at 7 p.m. every other Tuesday in 406 Loyola Science Center. In our standard meetings we discuss and brainstorm for our projects with our clients, but we also occasionally have meetings where we do service projects and professional development.”

Q: Any upcoming plans for the fall semester?
“We are planning on doing a meeting where we take professional headshots and make cards for the Gino J. Merli Veterans' Center to donate for Veterans Day.”

Q: Anything we have not asked about that you’d like to mention?
“You do not need any experience in advertising, design, social media, etc. to get involved in Mulberry Media.”

Mulberry Media Student Activities Fair Shown at the recent Student Activities fair are Mulberry Media board members from left: Arianna Taylor, Amanda Vaccaro, Sheila Miller and Grace Quick.

Club Spotlight: Mulberry Media

Grace Quick ’26, President of Mulberry Media, invites students to join biweekly meetings centered on brainstorming, professional development and collaboration.

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Student

September 15, 2024

Prepare for hospitality and sweet treats at this month's Global Insights event, which will spotlight Ghana and celebrate ten years of international programming.

Two Scranton graduate students who met and became friends while attending the University will discuss the welcoming culture of their native country, and offer a sample of Ghana's chocolate.

Sr. Christiana C. Amevegbe, forensic accounting, accounting analytics, and Elizabeth Adu, chemistry, will begin the 10th year of Global Insights events on Sept. 25 at 11:30 a.m. in the Rose Room, Brennan Hall 502. Registration is required.

Global Insights interviewed Sr. Amevegbe and Adu, who said they are excited about presenting Ghana as the opening program.

Please share an interesting fact about life in Ghana that would you like the audience to learn more about during your presentation?

Sr. Amevegbe: "The rites of passage from birth until you die. You only get the celebrations, like maybe the parties and all that online, but you don't get the processes that it entails. Also, the importance of greeting people, the etiquette."

Adu: "Our transportation system. How easy it is to get passes for transportation and how cheap they are. And also the activities that go on there. It is never quiet. We make a lot of friends riding the buses."

What activities do you enjoy in Ghana?

Sr. Amevegbe: "Weddings and funerals, which are celebrations. Also, games. They are local. Every group has a particular game they engage in, but due to modernization, you don’t see so much. They are still in existence where they are keeping the traditions."

Name something unique about Ghana.

Adu: "One unique thing is that women engage in farming activities, which is not with machinery, mostly manual labor."

Sr. Amevegbe: "We are the second largest producer of cocoa in the world. We make chocolate, some sweet, some dark chocolates."

What should be on the must-try list for visitors to Ghana?

Sr. Amevegbe: "Our dishes. We have so many varieties to try. Corn is the heaviest used (ingredient). Millet is second. 'Banku' is a corn dough and cassava dough recipe."

Adu: "Our dance. The signs portrayed through the dance may ... portray something, like to authority, or you are in pain or feeling aggressive. it comes out in the dance."

Sr. Amevegbe: "In some cultures, their dance signifies their history. How they migrated from one country and came into Ghana."

Sr. Christiana C. Amevegbe is originally from Ghana's capital city Accra, lived in Adanu for several years with grandparents, and currently resides in the religious order in Sunyani. Elizabeth Adu is originally from the village of Breman Kuntanase. Both expressed their love for the Ghanaian welcoming culture and hospitality.

"Ours is not a country of war and strife," said Sr. Amevegbe. "The Ghanaian people embrace visitors and meeting new people."

Register today for Ghana Global Insights, Sep. 25.

This program is sponsored by The Office of Global Education, and co-hosted with the Office of Equity and Diversity, the Cultural Centers and Office of Residence Life.

For more information, please contact international@scranton.edu or 570-941-4841.

Ghana Presentation To Begin 10th Year of Global Insights

The opening event for the University's 10th year of Global Insights programming on Sept. 25 will spotlight Ghana's welcoming culture and offer a sweet sample of its chocolate.

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Student

September 13, 2024

University Hosts Panel Discussion on Election

University students posed thought provoking questions on the upcoming to panelists at the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) panel discussion.

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Student

September 11, 2024

The Princeton Review has named The University of Scranton as one of the best colleges in the nation for the 23^rd consecutive year. The well-known college guidebook also ranked Scranton among the “Best Science Lab Facilities” (No. 17) in the country. This is the eighth year Scranton has made this national list of just 25 schools deemed to have the finest laboratory facilities.

The Princeton Review also ranked the school No. 23 in the nation for “Students Most Engaged in Community Service” and No. 23 in the country for “Best-Run Colleges.”

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Students quoted by The Princeton Review praise the University’s outstanding facilities, approachable faculty and supportive alumni network.

Students noted the investment the University has made in laboratory and simulation spaces that resulted in “academic buildings [that] are the greatest strength of the school because most have nice classrooms and places to study that foster learning.”

The students also mentioned the small class sizes, capped at around 35 students, that ensure “the professor [is] able to know your name and take an investment in each individual.” According to Princeton Review, many Scranton students describe professors as being “very easy to reach” and “truly [caring] about their students.”

Students also said that alumni can be counted on to keep looking out for Scranton students and graduates, which the Princeton Review credited for helping to explain the University’s consistently high 99 percent graduate job-placement rate.

Scranton is among just 14 percent of schools in the nation to be listed in the 2025 edition of the “Best 390 Colleges” guidebook to be selected and recommended by The Princeton Review as one of the top colleges in the country.

The Princeton Review does not include an overall ranking of the schools selected as the best in the country, however they do publish rankings of schools in 50 categories based on results of their surveys of 168,000 students at the 390 colleges included in the book. Information from the surveys is also used in the profiles included about each school in the publication.

The 2025 edition of the guidebook published online on Aug. 27.

In addition to The Princeton Review, U.S. News has ranked Scranton among the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in the North” for 30 consecutive years, placing the University No. 5 among the “Best Regional Universities in the North” its 2024 edition of the “Best Colleges” guidebook.

Princeton Review Recognizes Scranton Science Labs, Service and Campus

Students say Scranton professors take an investment in each individual and truly care about their students in The Princeton Review Best 390 Colleges.

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Student

September 11, 2024

Mass of the Holy Spirit Celebrated at Scranton

Hundreds of students attend Mass of the Holy Spirit at The University of Scranton at the start of the academic year.

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Community

September 11, 2024

Empower Her: Political Pathways for Women, a half-day program dedicated to helping women in NEPA become more politically active, is set for Saturday, Oct. 5, at The University of Scranton. Hosted by the University’s Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service, the non-partisan event begins with opening remarks at 9 a.m. and concludes at 12:30 p.m.

“Empower Her seeks to inspire and inform women who are interested in becoming more involved in their communities, whether that is getting involved in advocacy efforts or running for office,” said JoyAnna S. Hopper, Ph.D., director of the University’s Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service and associate professor of Political Science. “The program’s focus is on helping women in NEPA see the value that their lived experiences can bring to government and activism, and to help women to figure out how to use their day-to-day experiences, education, and skillsets to become more involved.”

According to Dr. Hopper, women continue to be underrepresented in politics at the national, state and local levels.

“We know that this underrepresentation is partly due to fewer programs and opportunities focused on encouraging and helping women to run for office. A healthy democracy is one that includes fair representation for women and women’s issues. Programs like Empower Her and Ready to Run are aimed at helping us get closer to a more effective and representative government in NEPA,” said Dr. Hopper.

Empower Her is part of the Ready to Run Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) program that is run by Scranton’s Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service, in collaboration with the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University, which offers non-partisan, campaign training programs that target women in in Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties.

The participation fee for Empower Her: Political Pathways for Women is $15. Some scholarships are available, and students can attend free of charge. The event will take place in in room 405 of the DeNaples Center on campus.

To register, visit www.scranton.edu/readytorun or email at ceeps@scranton.edu.

Political Pathways for Women Explored Oct. 5

A training session for NEPA women interested in becoming more involved in the community and government is planned for Oct. 5 at The University of Scranton.

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Student

September 11, 2024

Congeniality Wins at University Presidential Debate Watch

More than 100 University students with different political affiliations politely and respectfully watched the Presidential Debate together on campus.

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General

September 11, 2024

Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month is observed each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to honor the cultures and experiences of Americans who have ancestral roots in Central or South America, Spain, Mexico and the Caribbean.

latin-american-film-series-pinochet The University of Scranton will host a series of celebratory events including a film series, a cultural awareness night, a restaurant tour and more. The theme for this year, “Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together,” will spotlight influential figures who have paved the way for change in the Hispanic/Latinx community.

The Culture Centers invite students, faculty and staff to attend the following events. For details, please contact the Cultural Centers at Multicultural@scranton.edu

The Multicultural Center and Association of Latinx American Students will begin Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month with a table sit Monday, Sept. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 2nd floor of the DeNaples Center.

Latin American and Latinx Studies will present La Muerte de Pinochet, Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 5 p.m., Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall 228 as part of a Latin American Film Series with a focus on history and politics.

Shown, La Muerte De Pinochet Photo Courtesy Facebook.com (https://www.facebook.com/lamuertedepinochet)

The Multicultural Center will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Cultural Conversation, “Latino Voices and Pioneers that have Shaped the Future of Latinos in the U.S.,” Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 405. Jose Sanchez, Assistant Director for the Cultural Centers, highlights the figures that will be discussed in this cultural conversation. “Attendees will learn more about these Latino pioneers: Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta, Sylvia Rivera, Dr. Ellen Ochoa, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Luis Alvarez and Illeana Ros-Lehiten,” he said.

The Multicultural Center and the Association of Latinx American Students will also sponsor Latino Culture Night, Thursday, Sept. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Multicultural Center Lounge Area. Students can take part in various activities to celebrate Latino culture. “We are planning to have board games, Latin dances, music and cultural videos showcasing Latin American countries,” Sanchez said.

ALAS President President of the Association of Latinx American Students Wailly J. Lewis '26, shown, explained the significance of the monthlong celebration.

"Hispanic Heritage Month is really important to our University because it highlights the rich culture, history, and contributions of Latinx communities, which often go unrecognized,” he said.

“As a student and a proud Latino, it's great to see our heritage celebrated on campus and know that our identities are valued. It also gives the entire community a chance to learn, engage and build understanding ... which helps foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for everyone in the Latinx community.”

Shown, Wailly J. Lewis '26, Association of Latinx American Students president

October Events Spotlight Hispanic Literature, Cuisine and Collaborations

Emily Aguilo-Perez Next month, Emily Aguilo Perez, shown at left, will present “An American Icon in Puerto Rico: Barbie, Girlhood, and Colonialism at Play,” Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. in Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium, 228. The Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities will sponsor this presentation.

The Multicultural Center, Latin American and Latinx Studies and Office of Community Relations will host a South Side Restaurant Tour, Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The tour will include La Libertad Pupuseria and Italo’s Mexican Restaurant. Registration is required.

Daysi Carreto '14, Assistant Director of Communication and Civic Engagement at the University highlights the dual benefits of this event.

“The event provides an opportunity for students to sample delicious Hispanic/Latinx cuisine while also learning more about the Hispanic/Latinx community in Scranton,” said Carreto. We are coordinating details for an academic component this year that will include insights from local community leaders and organizations working with the Hispanic/Latinx Community.”

The University of Scranton will collaborate with the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine to host Hispanic/Latinx Voices: Screening and Panel Discussion, Monday, Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine St., Main Auditorium. The panel will feature three oral histories and five interviewees from Latinx backgrounds. For details or RSVP at surveymonkey.com/r/Hispanic-LatinxVoices

Julie Schumacher Cohen, Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement and Government Affairs, shares the representation and connection that this event will display. “Attendees can learn that there is a great deal of diversity within the Hispanic/Latinx communities in the Scranton area. There is no single story,” said Schumacher Cohen.

Hispanic Heritage Month Panel Discussion Poster

Seven Ways To Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

Events on campus and in the Scranton community will begin with an informational table sit on Sept. 16 and conclude with a collaborative Screening and Panel Discussion, "Hispanic/Latinx Voices," on Oct. 21.

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Announcement

September 7, 2024

SCRIBE Book Club for Employees Begins Oct. 8

All staff and faculty are invited to join the book club and discussion on Oct. 8. Pick up a free book in the Office of Equity and Diversity.

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Student

September 6, 2024

By: Ava Aversa ‘26, student correspondent

Royal Experience Intern Chelsea Curran Chelsea Curran ‘26, a Jamison resident, spent her Royal Experience internship with the Bucks County Public Defender's office in Doylestown. This summer, The University of Scranton junior shadowed attorneys in courtroom, analyzed evidence for trials and conducted client interviews.

Curran, a political science major and English minor, with a concentration of legal studies, shares the on-the-job experience she gained from May 28 through Aug.15.

Describe a typical day at work.

"A typical day involves shadowing attorneys in the courtroom, completing paperwork for bench warrant hearings, conducting client intake interviews in person and over the phone, completing special projects, reviewing police body camera footage, and analyzing evidence for trial."

What are some skills you have GAINED?

"Throughout the past month or so, this internship has allowed me to build on my knowledge about the criminal justice system. This experience has also helped improve my time management, critical thinking and interpersonal skills."

What dID you enjoy most about your ROLE?

"I love that every day is different. I never knew exactly what I would be walking into or learning, which made this internship so exciting. Also, I enjoyed the hands-on learning experience that is provided by the attorneys and interns who I worked with daily."

Did your expectation match the reality?

"Going into the internship, I was very intimidated by the environment and the thought of working in a building filled with attorneys, judges and sheriffs. Having no experience in the criminal justice field, I was nervous about what I was expected to know. However, the people and personalities that I was surrounded by fostered a lighthearted and welcoming atmosphere that pushed me to step outside my comfort zone."

How do you feel that this job has prepared you for the real world?

"This internship has taught me something new every single day. I would not have had the experiences that that I do now if I had never applied. As an intern, I have been pushed to keep an open mind. I have become more empathetic and understanding of others as I continue to meet and learn from clients who have unique life experiences."

Summer Intern Spotlight: Chelsea Curran

Chelsea Curran '26 discusses her summer responsibilities with the Bucks County Public Defender's Office in Doylestown , where she completed a Royal Experiences internship.

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Staff

September 5, 2024

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for September 2024

Dawn Mazurik receives the Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for September 2024

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Announcement

September 5, 2024

The University of Scranton Players Present: 'What the Constitution Means to Me'

Directed by guest artist Sam Morales '11 and co-produced with The University of Scranton Political Science Department, The University of Scranton Players will present Heidi Schreck's 2019 Tony-nominated Best Play and Pulitzer Prize finalist.

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Alumni

September 4, 2024

The University of Scranton will present the President’s Medal to James M. Slattery ’86, H’23, former chair of the University’s Board of Trustees and head of North America for Rosebank Industries PLC, at The President’s Medal Gala Friday, Sept. 20, at Pier Sixty, Manhattan's largest waterfront event venue.

The black-tie gala promises to dazzle attendees with the sort of world-class cuisine and entertainment that has made New York the cultural capital of the world. The event is the largest annual fundraiser for the University, and proceeds from the dinner benefit the Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund, which awards four-year, full-tuition scholarships to incoming first-year University students with outstanding high school records and notable community involvement. The University presents the President’s Medal to individuals who have achieved excellence in their fields and who have demonstrated extraordinary compassion for others. All alumni, parents and friends of the University are welcome and encouraged to register here for this year’s event.

Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president, recently recorded a waterfront-themed teaser video promoting the event that features a prominent splash. Visit this link to see the video.

A certified public accountant, Slattery is the head of North America for Rosebank Industries PLC, a company that buys, improves and sells companies. Prior to joining Rosebank Industries PLC, he was the chief operating officer at Melrose PLC. Previously, Slattery served as chief financial officer for McKechnie Aerospace, CFO for 180s, Struever Bros. Eccles and Rouse and DAP Products, Inc., and as controller for Wassall PLC. He began his career with Coopers and Lybrand.

Slattery earned his bachelor’s degree in accounting from The University of Scranton and served as the chair of the University’s President’s Business Council Annual Award Dinner in 2013. He joined the University's Board of Trustees in 2015 and served as its chair from 2019-2022. He and his wife, Betsy, established the University’s Gail and Francis Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities, named in honor of his parents, who instilled in him a commitment to Catholic higher education. He and Betsy are the proud parents of three sons, Daniel, John Michael and Shane, and they reside in Peachtree City, Georgia.

For more information, contact Associate Vice President of Development Eric Eckenrode at eric.eckenrode@scranton.edu or Executive Director of Advancement for Campus Engagement Brad Troy ’02 at bradley.troy@scranton.edu. For information on complimentary, round-trip transportation from Scranton, contact Program Manager Meg Sweeney '20 at 570-941-5850.

Celebrate Scranton in NYC at The President's Medal Gala Sept. 20

University to honor James M. Slattery ’86, H’23 with the President’s Medal at Pier Sixty, Manhattan's largest waterfront event venue.

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Alumni

September 4, 2024

University Holds Class of 2028 Legacy Families Reception

Alumni welcome their first-year students to their Royal Family.

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Announcement

September 4, 2024

CHEW Weekly Wellness Classes Begin for Fall 2024

Drop-in classes taught by professional instructors are designed to promote stress relief and increase strength, flexibility and mindfulness.

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Announcement

September 4, 2024

Register a Dog by Sept. 20 for Pet Therapy Day: Canines on Campus

The Center for Service & Social Justice Pet Therapy: Canines on Campus event will take place Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 11:30 -1 p.m. on the Dionne Green; rain location will be the Byron Center.

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Alumni

September 4, 2024

Family Weekend Returns Sept. 21-22

Join your student(s) on campus for this Scranton tradition.

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Alumni

September 4, 2024

Reminder: Royals to Gather at Nationals Park Sept. 27

Meet up with your Scranton friends for a night of baseball.

Alumni

September 4, 2024

Alumni Class Notes, September 2024

Share your story with your Royal Family.

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Student

September 3, 2024

Ninety-nine percent of The University of Scranton’s Class of 2023 bachelor-degree graduates, and 100 percent of its post-baccalaureate class of 2023 graduates, reported being successful in their choice of career path within 12 months of graduation. The “First Destination Survey” report by Scranton’s Roche Family Center for Career Development is based on career success data obtained for 85 percent of the undergraduate class and 72 percent of its graduate class. This “knowledge rate,” or percentage of graduates for whom their career outcome is known, exceeds the National Association of College Employers recommended rate of 65 percent six months after graduation.

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For members of University’s Class of 2023 earning a bachelor’s degree, 49 percent of graduates had the goal of obtaining full-time employment and 98 percent of these graduates succeed with that goal. Forty-four percent of graduates had the goal of attending graduate or professional school and 99 percent of graduates successfully achieved that goal. Other graduates were seeking part-time employment or pursued other intentional paths such as a gap year.

The average (mean) salary is $61,360, based on the bachelor’s degree graduates that provided salary information. The average salary varied by major. The highest average salaries reported are in computer science ($83,440), nursing ($80,791), finance ($75,961), mathematics ($75,000) and business analytics ($70,800).

Geographically, of those employed, 83 percent reported working in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

Eighty-one percent of the undergraduate Class of 2023 reported completing at least one experiential learning opportunity during their education at the University, which includes internships, research, student teaching, observations, clinicals, externships and residencies. In addition, 86 percent of the graduates engaged with the Center for Career Development during their time at Scranton.

As mentioned, Scranton’s Class of 2023 master’s and doctoral degree graduates had a 100 percent overall success rate. The report shows 94 percent of graduates were employed full-time; three percent were employed part-time; two percent were pursuing additional education; and one percent were seeking another goal, such as travel or taking a gap year. The average (mean) salary for 2023 graduate-degree graduates is $89,891, based on the graduates that provided salary information. Salaries reported vary by degree programs. The highest average salaries reported are for graduates with master’s degrees in nurse anesthesia ($213,462), healthcare management MBA ($140,960) and MBA-international business ($107,000). Of those employed, 71 percent are working in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.

The surveys over the past three years indicate a significant average salary increase at the graduate degree level. The average salary reported for post-baccalaureate graduates in 2021 was $71,827; $81,045 for Class 2022 graduates; and $89,891 for Class of 2023 graduates.

The Roche Family Center for Career Development is located on the second floor of the Loyola Science Center.

Career Goals of Scranton 2023 Graduates Met

The highest mean salaries reported for Class of 2023 undergraduates were in computer science, nursing, finance, mathematics and business analytics. More outcomes are reported in the First Destination Survey.

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Announcement

September 3, 2024

Global Insights Launches 10th Year

Celebrating 10 years of students, faculty and staff sharing their international experiences with Scranton!

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Community

September 3, 2024

Celebrated author, historian and medical humanities scholar Brandy Schillace, Ph.D., will be presented with the 2024 Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award by The University of Scranton’s Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library on Saturday, Nov. 16. Early bird tickets at a special rate are now available for a limited time.

Dr. Schillace’s work has been widely recognized for its interdisciplinary approach, blending science, history and storytelling to explore the human experience of medicine and mortality.

Her recent novel, “The Framed Women of Ardemore House” (Hanover Square Press), has gained critical acclaim. Library Journal has named it a Recommended Read for Autism Acceptance Month, while The Washington Post notes that “The book is more than just a mystery: It’s an autistic woman’s journey of self-discovery.” Publisher’s Weekly writes that “Schillace, who’s autistic herself, draws a marvelously believable heroine in Jo, and sets her up with an expertly constructed mystery. Readers will be hungry for a sequel.”

Dr. Schillace is also the author of several acclaimed non-fiction books, including “Mr. Humble and Dr. Butcher” (Simon & Schuster), which received glowing reviews from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. She is also the author of “Death's Summer Coat” (Pegasus Books) and “Clockwork Futures” (Pegasus Books).

As a medical historian, Dr. Schillace has made significant contributions to the field, shedding light on the social, cultural, and political aspects of medicine throughout history. Her work has been supported by grants from prestigious institutions such as the Arthur P. Sloan Foundation for Science Communication and the Ohio Arts Council.

The event will take place in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center on the University’s campus beginning at 5 p.m. and includes a cocktail reception, dinner, award presentation and Distinguished Author keynote.

Toastmaster will be University of Scranton alumnus Christopher Banks ’86, president and chief executive officer of the Autism Society of America. Banks has been providing executive direction for the Autism Society since the beginning of 2020. Under his leadership, the organization has become a resource, service and support enterprise for its affiliates, and individuals and families. Banks has recently shepherded the organization through a strategic planning process that led to the creation of new programs and the establishment of a justice center.

Early bird tickets for the Distinguished Author event are $90 per person until Sept. 30. After that, tickets are $100 per person. Special pricing is also available for Friends of the Library, Schemel Forum members and students. Schemel Forum Archangels may attend for free. Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of the Library Endowment Fund, which supports special gifts for the Weinberg Memorial Library collections and services.

In addition, there will be a book signing open to the public from 4 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 16 in the DeNaples Center second floor lobby.

Named in honor of the late Rev. Royden B. Davis, S.J., who served in many roles at the University and as rector of the Jesuit Community, the Distinguished Author Award was established in 1997 as a way to honor notable fiction and non-fiction authors, and to give them the opportunity to share their literary pursuits and impressions with Northeastern Pennsylvanians.

For additional information or registration information, visit the Distinguished Author webpage or contact Kym Fetsko at 570-941-7816 or kym.fetsko@scranton.edu.

Distinguished Author To Be Honored at the University

Early bird tickets are now available at a special rate for The University of Scranton’s Distinguished Author event, to be held Nov. 16.

Announcement

September 3, 2024

Mass of the Holy Spirit, Sept. 5

The University community will gather with Most Reverend Bishop Joseph C. Bambera of the Diocese of Scranton on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in the Byron Center for the opening school liturgy. A picnic lunch at the DeNaples Patio and Dionne Green will follow.

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Announcement

September 1, 2024

Emergency Notification System Test Set for Sept. 12

The University of Scranton will test its emergency notification system on Thursday, Sept. 12.

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Announcement

September 1, 2024

Campus Ministry To Hold Mother Daughter Retreat Over Fall Break Weekend

The Mother Daughter Retreat will be held Saturday, Oct. 12 to Sunday, Oct.13 at the University’s beautiful Retreat Center at Chapman Lake.

September 2024

Faculty Member Appointed General Editor

Economist Marc Melitz To Deliver Henry George Lecture

'Learning From Chinese Philosophy' Lecture Sept. 25

Annual Love Your Body Day Event Oct. 17

Scranton Ranked in U.S. News Top 10 in North Again

University To Hold Scrantoberfest at Independence Beer Garden Oct. 3

University to Hold Third Annual Alumni-Student Golf Outing Sept. 28

University to Celebrate 40 Years of Physical Therapy Sept. 27-28

Charles Carey, J.D. ’75

James Harrington, J.D. ’83

Patrick Haveron ’83

University of Scranton Names Three New Trustees

Author to Discuss Award-Winning Book Oct. 10

October Events Planned at University

Royals: Prepare to Be Happy at CHEW's New Event Series.

Agreement with Symbiosis International in India Signed

Oct. 3 Workshop To Explore Cultural Humility

TIPS TO HELP STUDENTS PREPARE

Fall 2024 Career Expo Sept. 27

Swing Into Fun With Your Fellow Royals at Topgolf Oct. 20

Forbes Again Lists Scranton in Top Colleges in America

Gretchen J. Van Dyke, Ph.D., Receives Earl Award

Dogs Needed for Sept. 24 Pet Therapy Event

University Student Teachers Begin at Area Schools

Faculty Research Series To Begin Sept. 20

U.S. Conference on Disability Set for Oct. 9

Performance Music Concert Set for Family Weekend

Dr. Laura R. Chapman, Communication Sciences & Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology

Dr. Rita A. DiLeo, Health Administration

Dr. Nathaniel A. Frissell, Physics and Engineering

Professor Christiane McDonald, Communication Sciences & Disorders and Speech-Language Pathology

Dr. Stacy M. Smulowitz, Communication and Media

Office of Community-Based Learning Announces Faculty Fellows

Volunteer Fair Shows Service Opportunities for Students

GET INVOLVED

Club Spotlight: Mulberry Media

Ghana Presentation To Begin 10th Year of Global Insights

University Hosts Panel Discussion on Election

Princeton Review Recognizes Scranton Science Labs, Service and Campus

Mass of the Holy Spirit Celebrated at Scranton

Political Pathways for Women Explored Oct. 5

Congeniality Wins at University Presidential Debate Watch

October Events Spotlight Hispanic Literature, Cuisine and Collaborations

Seven Ways To Celebrate Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month

SCRIBE Book Club for Employees Begins Oct. 8

Describe a typical day at work.

What are some skills you have GAINED?

What dID you enjoy most about your ROLE?

Did your expectation match the reality?

How do you feel that this job has prepared you for the real world?

Summer Intern Spotlight: Chelsea Curran

Meg Cullen-Brown Magis Award for September 2024

The University of Scranton Players Present: 'What the Constitution Means to Me'

Celebrate Scranton in NYC at The President's Medal Gala Sept. 20

University Holds Class of 2028 Legacy Families Reception

Fall Weekly Wellness Schedule

CHEW Weekly Wellness Classes Begin for Fall 2024

Register a Dog by Sept. 20 for Pet Therapy Day: Canines on Campus

Family Weekend Returns Sept. 21-22

Reminder: Royals to Gather at Nationals Park Sept. 27

Alumni Class Notes, September 2024

Career Goals of Scranton 2023 Graduates Met

Global Insights Launches 10th Year

Distinguished Author To Be Honored at the University

Mass of the Holy Spirit, Sept. 5

Emergency Notification System Test Set for Sept. 12

Campus Ministry To Hold Mother Daughter Retreat Over Fall Break Weekend