Community | Royal News: December 8 2021

December 08, 2021

Library Raffle Offers Chance at Quarterly Prizes

An iPad, waterpark tickets and fitness club memberships are among $7,000 worth of prizes participants can win in the Leaves of Class Raffle.

December 08, 2021

University Works to Support Refugee Communities in Scranton

The University of Scranton’s ongoing efforts to support and welcome refugee communities in Scranton continued this fall semester.

December 07, 2021

Annual Empty Stocking Fund Concert Set for Dec. 12

Student musicians at The University of Scranton will take center stage at Annual Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert on Dec. 12.

November 30, 2021

‘Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story’ Project Outlined in Dedicated Project Website

The National Endowment for the Humanities funded a 2-year project to explore Scranton’s history, role in the nation.

November 23, 2021

Christmas Season Begins with Noel Night Concert

The University’s Christmas season will kick off with its 54th annual Noel Night concert on Saturday, Dec. 4.

November 22, 2021

Distinguished Visiting Fellowship Lecture Held

The Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Humanities hosted the Inaugural Sondra and Morey Myers Distinguished Visiting Fellowship Lecture.

November 22, 2021

Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive Held at Scranton

The University holds its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive through which 125 food baskets were given to area families in need.

November 19, 2021

University Students Explore Local Cafes in First-Ever CSA Java Journey

Scranton’s cafes hosted University of Scranton students during the Commuter Student Association’s Java Journey event.

November 16, 2021

Slattery Center Hosts Inaugural Lecture

The founding director of the National Museum of African American History and Cultures to speak Nov. 18 at inaugural humanities lecture series.

November 16, 2021

December Roundtable to Explore Aspirations for Scranton and Nation

Scranton’s role in the nation’s progress will be explored in a special “Scranton’s Story, Our Nation’s Story” event.

November 16, 2021

Symphonic Band to Perform Nov. 20

University of Scranton’s Symphonic Band to perform on Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

November 11, 2021

Veterans Day Observed at Scranton

The University of Scranton observed Veterans Day at on- and off- campus events.

November 09, 2021

Student Voter Engagement Increases Significantly in 2020

University of Scranton college-student registration and voting saw significant increase in 2020 along with nationwide uptick in 2020, a new report finds.

November 04, 2021

Benny Benack III to Perform Nov. 12

Trumpeter/vocalist Benny Benack III slated for Nov. 12 Performance Music concert at The University of Scranton.

November 03, 2021

Fall 2021 State of Scranton Seminar to Focus on State of Housing in Scranton

Challenges and opportunities, equity and access, and economic and community development best practices surrounding housing in Scranton will be explored by panelists and participants in November’s State of Scranton Seminar.

October 28, 2021

Schemel Forum Plans Collaborative Programs

University’s Schemel Forum to explore timely, fascinating topics at annual Collaborative Programs in November.

October 26, 2021

Father Columba Stewart Receives Honorary Degree

Father Columba Stewart, O.S.B., received an honorary degree at the University’s Fall Lecture in the Humanities.

October 26, 2021

Currencies, Bonds and Bitcoin Topic of Lecture

The University of Scranton’s 35th Henry George Lecture, presented by Yuliy Sannikov, Ph.D., is set for Nov. 17.

October 22, 2021

String Orchestra to Perform with John-Morgan Bush

Performance Music at The University of Scranton will welcome guest artist John-Morgan Bush for a concert with the String Orchestra Oct. 30.

October 19, 2021

Open House Dates Set for Oct. 24 and Nov. 7

The University’s in-person Open House events are planned for Sunday, Oct. 24, and Sunday, Nov. 7. Registration and tours begin at 9 a.m.

October 19, 2021

Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service Opens

The University of Scranton opened a Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service that will serve 13 counties in NEPA.

October 19, 2021

Acclaimed Cellist Mark Kosower to Perform Oct. 24

Performance Music at The University of Scranton will welcome Cleveland Orchestra’s Mark Kosower will perform “Bach for Humanity,” on Sunday, Oct. 24.

October 14, 2021

Scranton in the Popular Imagination, Oct. 19

Scranton in the Popular Imagination Keynote Lecture with author Jay Parini & Panel and Audience Discussion: Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center.

October 13, 2021

Fall Lecture in the Humanities Set for Oct. 21

The University’s Fall Lecture in the Humanities will feature Father Columba Stewart, O.S.B., on “Recovering the voices of our ancestors.”

October 13, 2021

Organist Alexander Pattavina Will Perform Oct. 15

Performance Music at The University of Scranton will welcome acclaimed organist Alexander Pattavina on Friday, Oct. 15.

October 13, 2021

Jane Jacobs Walk to Explore Downtown Scranton’s Lackawanna Avenue, a Living City

A Jane Jacobs Walk on Oct. 23 will observe the features, history and identity of downtown Scranton.

October 05, 2021

Event Explores Perception of Scranton in Nation

“Scranton in the Popular Imagination” will look at how Scranton has been and is portrayed in America on Oct. 19.

October 04, 2021

Virtual Schemel Forum World Affairs Seminar: Jane Jacob's First City: What Comes Next?

Mayor Paige Cognetti, City of Scranton, will discuss Scranton's reputation as a city, as seen by Jane Jacobs in the 1930s. The Mayor will then address some of the issues facing the city, and her visions for Scranton's future.