09 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. 

Incoming first-year students of University of Scranton alumni gathered together with their families and the Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president, Aug. 24 for the Class of 2028 Legacy Families Reception and Photo at Brennan Hall.

Visit this link to see the photographs from this year's reception. 

Over the years, the Legacy Families Reception and Photo has become a University tradition. Prior to Convocation each year, incoming legacy students and their families gather together for a photograph with the University's president to mark the outset of their collegiate odyssey. Four years later, prior to commencement, the same families gather together with the University's president to mark the beginning of their journey as men and women for and with others beyond Scranton's borders.

The University of Scranton will hold Family Weekend 2024 Sept. 21-22. Register here to join your student(s) at their home away from home today. 

Family Weekend at The University of Scranton provides our families with a special opportunity to connect with their students, explore the greater Scranton area, and experience the wonders of our vibrant campus community. Highlights from this year's schedule include:

• Student Showcase, featuring performances by our talented student performance groups
• Family Weekend Marketplace
• Taste of Scranton Food Truck Fair
• Family Weekend Mass
• Family Weekend Concert
• USPB After Dark: Family Weekend Edition
• Lawn Games

While there is no charge for Family Weekend, we ask that you register for planning purposes. Food trucks and vendors will manage their own transactions.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories and see what makes Scranton so special. Visit this link to see a full schedule of activities. 

Grab your clubs and join us for an afternoon of golf and camaraderie at the third annual Alumni-Student Golf Outing at Pine Hills Country Club Saturday, Sept. 28! The fun begins with an exciting 18-hole scramble format starting at 1:30 p.m., followed by a barbecue dinner. For $70 per person, you'll enjoy golf, cart, dinner and a chance to win fantastic prizes. This event is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and make new friends among the students. Don’t miss out—purchase your tickets today and be part of this memorable outing! Purchase your tickets here.

The University of Scranton will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the University's Physical Therapy program Sept. 27-28. Visit this link to register for the celebration. 

Friday, Sept. 27

7-10 p.m.

Welcome Back Mixer at Backyard Ale House

Meet up with your fellow Royals at Backyard Ale House, downtown Scranton's premier craft beer bar and restaurant. 

Saturday, Sept. 28

Noon-1 p.m.

PT Department Tour

Leahy Hall

Tour the University's Department of Physical Therapy with your fellow alumni and friends.

1-4 p.m.

"Managing Shoulder Impingement with Regional Interdependence: Going Beyond Scapular Punches and Sidelying ER," with John Salva, PT, MPT, OCS '98, MPT '99

Leahy Hall, Kane Forum

Cost: $10 donation toward program-specific service trips

This continuing education course will cover evaluation and treatment of shoulder impingement with considerations for regional interdependence. It includes concepts from the Selective Functional Movement Assessment, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization and Primal Foundations. Participants will learn how to identify and treat areas outside the shoulder that contribute to shoulder dysfunction. Exercise prescription will include global stabilization based on developmental milestones and archetypal postures. 

4-5 p.m.

PT Department Tour

Leahy Hall

Tour the University's Department of Physical Therapy with your fellow alumni and friends.

6 p.m.

Cocktails & Dinner

The DeNaples Center, 4th Floor, McIlhenny Ballroom

Cost: $40 per person

Enjoy cocktails, dinner and a keynote address by Angela Stolfi PT '96, MPT '97, DPT '07.

Alumni, parents and friends of The University of Scranton will gather at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C., on Friday, Sept. 27, to see the Washington Nationals take on the Philadelphia Phillies.

The $80 admission fee includes a ticket to the game in section 111 and a $20 food voucher. Visit this link to register today.

Get ready to tee off for an afternoon of friendly competition and great company at Topgolf King of Prussia! Join us Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1 to 3 p.m. for an exciting two hours of gameplay, delicious food and refreshing soft drinks—all for just $50 per person. Whether you're a pro golfer or a first-timer, this event promises a fantastic time for all. But hurry, space is limited! Grab your spot and connect with fellow Royals for an unforgettable day on the green. Visit this link to register today. 

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

Lawrence J. Moran Sr. ’74, Jermyn, of the law firm, The Moran Law Group, LLC, achieved recertification as both a civil trial and criminal trial law advocate, recognizing 30 years of certification of special competence in the fields of both civil and criminal trial law advocacy, by The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA).

Frank R. DiMaio, M.D., M.B.A. ’84, Old Brookville, New York, has been appointed Chairman of the Musculoskeletal Service Line at Catholic Health in Long Island, New York.

Kristin Schmidt Larson G’13, Fargo, North Dakota, is the author of "Traveling Caravan: Growing Up Under The Big Top." Her books are available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and IngramSpark. She is also the founder of Simplekindness.co, a small business owner of Kind Skin, and the inventor of Koollips.com.

MARRIAGES

Brian Felkowski ’08, G’11 to Kaitlyn Kotlowski

Megan Etzel ’13 to Salvatore Grosso

DEATHS

Hugh G. Collins ’52, Mashpee, Massachusetts

William J. Golla ’58, Moosic

Robert E. Ghigiarelli G’67, Old Forge

Joseph F. Casagrande ’68, Round Rock, Texas

William T. Mickere ’73, Palm Desert, California

Giles Morgan ’73, Dickson City

Charles J. Lipinski, Ph.D. ’74 G’76, Clarks Summit

Gerard S. Field '77, Mountaintop

John J. Hartridge ’82, Dunmore

Joel Z. Krisanda ’86, Moosic Lakes

Irene S. Gaughan ’92, Scranton

University of Scranton alumni and friends are invited to ScrantoberFest at Independence Beer Garden in Philadelphia Thursday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 9 p.m.

The $30 admission fee includes a drink ticket, appetizers, and a special Scranton giveaway. Reconnect with fellow alumni and enjoy a festive evening in the heart of the city!

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://bit.ly/ScrantonoberFest.