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November 22, 2023

All Are Invited To Celebrate an Advent Tradition

Team and club members, classmates and co-workers, family and friends are invited by Mission and Ministry to gather Sunday, Dec. 3 at 5 p.m. in the Byron Center for The University’s Advent Mass, followed by the tree lighting and Christmas on the Commons.

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November 13, 2023

Fall Surveys Gather Input About Student Experience

This week, University of Scranton students, faculty and staff received invitations to take part in surveys designed to help the University better understand the student experience.

At The University of Scranton Open House on Sunday, Nov. 5, attendees can meet with faculty, students, admissions counselors and financial aid representatives. Emma Douglas, Woolwich Township, New Jersey, shown, attended the Open House on Oct. 22 with her parents Kevin and Katie.
October 30, 2023

Wondering What To Expect at the Nov. 5 Open House?

Prospective students who attended The University of Scranton Open House on Oct. 22 share thoughts about their day on campus.

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October 20, 2023

The Fall 2023 Scranton Journal is Here!

The latest issue of The Scranton Journal is here. Flip through and read it on the website.

The University of Scranton held an interfaith our Prayer Service for Peace in the Holy Land on campus Oct. 17.
October 17, 2023

Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace Offered Oct. 17

University of Scranton joins with faithful across the world to offer prayers for peace in the Holy Land on Oct. 17.

University of Scranton President Joseph G. Marina, S.J., sent “A Statement on the Violence in Israel and Gaza” to the University community.
October 11, 2023

A Statement on the Violence in Israel and Gaza

University of Scranton President Joseph G. Marina, S.J., sent “A Statement on the Violence in Israel and Gaza” to the University community.

The University of Scranton announced events planned for the fall 2023 semester.
August 29, 2023

Fall Semester Events Planned at University

The following is a list of University of Scranton events planned for the fall semester of 2023.

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August 23, 2023

Join the University's MarCom Team!

The University is hiring a web developer in the Office of Marketing Communications.

According to president Andrew Gordos, Roundnet Club meets for practices three times each week. They meet in the Byron Center on Mondays from 7:00-8:30 p.m., at Fitzpatrick Field, shown, on Thursdays from 7:30-9:00 p.m., and at Fitzpatrick Field on Saturdays, during which the times are announced on a weekly basis.
September 22, 2023

Club Spotlight: Roundnet Club Plans October Tournament

Roundnet Club President Andrew Gordos, '24, said the club is planning a University-wide tournament in October. Gordos noted that the club invites people to learn how to play, to improve their skills related to the game, or to have fun competing with others.

Members of the Center for Career Development team, are shown, from left, Adlin Barrish, administrative assistant, Stacey Laniewski, career development coordinator, Rebecca Reynolds, graduate assistant, Rose Jacklinski, career relations manager, Lori Moran, director, and Melissa Przewlocki, assistant director. They invite students of all majors to visit the Fall 2023 Career Expo on Friday, Sept. 29 from noon to 3 p.m. at The Byron Center on campus.
September 22, 2023

Tips for Before, During and After Sept. 29 Career Expo

The University of Scranton Roche Family Center for Career Development invites students of all majors to visit the Fall 2023 Career Expo on Friday, Sept. 29. Director Lori Moran shares suggestions for every step of the process.

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September 16, 2023

'Pray' Documentary Film Screening Oct. 4

The local and University communities are invited to attend a documentary film screening of 'Pray, The Story of Patrick Peyton' on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center, Room 401.

A warm welcome awaits visitors at the Family Weekend Hospitality Center Saturday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at The DeNaples Center, 1st Floor.  Shown is 2022 Family Weekend.
September 16, 2023

Choose Your Own Adventure at Family Weekend Sept. 23-24

Plans for 2023 Family Weekend include a student talent showcase, a concert featuring 'living legends', and a Mass with a spirit of inclusivity of all religious and non-denominational traditions. 

A Statement from Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., President of The University of Scranton, on the Passing of Pope Benedict XVI
December 31, 2022

Statement on the Passing of Pope Benedict XVI

A Statement from Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., President of The University of Scranton, on the Passing of Pope Benedict XVI

The 2021 Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards presented to four staff members at spring convocation, Apr. 5, 2022. From left, are: Patricia Tetreault, vice president for human resources; Sursum Corda Award recipients Cindy Hricko, business applications analyst and manager of enterprise application for Information Technology; Pete Sakowski, network resources technician; Maria Marinucci, director of the Cross Cultural Centers; Kristi Klien, administrative assistant for the Center for Career Development; and Rev. Joseph Marina, S.J., president; and Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D., former provost and senior vice president for academic affairs.
December 5, 2022

Call For Sursum Corda Award Nominations

The Staff Recognition and Excellence Awards Committee is accepting nominations for the 2022 Sursum Corda (Lift Up Your Hearts) Awards.

From left: Habib Zanzana, Ph.D, professor, world languages and cultures at The University of Scranton; Jessica Hu, representative of the Taipei Cultural Center-New York and Taiwan Ministry of Culture; Yu-ying (Sally) Wu, director of the award-winning documentary film, “The Good Daughter”; Hsin-chin (Evelyn) Hsieh, Ph.D., associate professor of the Graduate Institute of Taiwan Literature at National Taiwan University; and Anna Pang-White, Ph.D., professor of philosophy and director of the Asian Studies Program at The University of Scranton.
November 30, 2022

Events Examined Transnational Migration in Taiwan

The University’s Asian Studies Program hosted two events that looked at transnational migration and cross-cultural influences in Taiwan.

Five University of Scranton students were named 2022 Sanofi US Excellence in STEM Scholars.  From left: James Russo ’23, Michael Quinnan ’23, Olivia Sander ’23 and Nathaniel Smith ’23.
November 21, 2022

Students Named Sanofi Excellence in STEM Scholars

University of Scranton students named as Sanofi US Excellence in STEM Scholars and received support for summer research projects.

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November 21, 2022

2022 Living Wage Report Discussion takes place Nov. 29

The 2022 Living Wage Report to be discussed Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 11:30 a.m. -1 p.m., in the Kane Forum, Leahy Hall, Rm 235, at The University of Scranton. Lunch will be served.

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November 15, 2022

Reignite a Royal Advent Tradition

Gather Sunday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. in the Byron Center for The University of Scranton Advent Mass, followed by Tree Lighting on the Dionne Green, then Christmas on the Commons.

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November 15, 2022

University String Orchestra performs Nov. 18

At the free concert on Friday at 7:30 p.m., the String Orchestra will perform arrangements of music by Bruckner, Handel, and Shostakovich, as well as works by contemporary composers Yukiko Nishimura, Soon Hee Newbold, Brian Balmages and William Hofeldt.

Liva Arts Company is excited to share "Rent" with audiences on Nov. 17 and 18 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
November 14, 2022

Liva Arts Company Presents 'Rent' Nov. 17-19

The University of Scranton’s student-run musical theatre group will present Jonathan Larson’s musical “Rent” Nov. 17-19 at The Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts.

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November 7, 2022

Students attend event  that celebrates Argentinian culture

Students created gaucho hats and rosettes, played Argentinian card games and sampled traditional beverages.

University of Scranton Political Science Professor Jean Harris, Ph.D., was among those interviewed by BBC World News America anchor Laura Trevelyan during BBC World News coverage of the upcoming U.S. election. The team from BBC’s Washington, D.C., Bureau included Scranton alumnus Ted Tait ’86, chief engineer for BBC. They broadcasted live interviews and reports throughout the day on Oct. 31 from the balcony of Brennan Hall.
November 1, 2022

Professor Among Those Interviewed by BBC World News

BBC World News broadcasted international coverage of the upcoming U.S. election from the balcony of Brennan Hall on campus.

Dr. Natalia Imperatori-Lee, Professor and Chair of Religious Studies at Manhattan College.
November 1, 2022

Latinx Catholicism and the Future of the Church in the United States

Dr. Imperatori-Lee's research interests focus on Catholic ecclesiology, in particular the intersection of ecclesial identity with feminist and Latinx Catholic thought.

The Madonna della Strada chapel at The University of Scranton to host the annual Mass of Remembrance.
November 1, 2022

Annual Mass of Remembrance

On Sunday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m., the annual Mass of Remembrance will be celebrated in Madonna della Strada Chapel.

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October 25, 2022

Ready to Adopt a Family for Christmas?

On the Christmas wish list of the Center for Service & Social Justice: Donated gifts for 40 who have registered for assistance through the annual Catherine McAuley Center’s Adopt a Family Program.

Aditya Agrawal '24, MAcc program, and Ayushi Das '26, accounting, will present Nepal at the Nov. 15 Global Insights event.
October 25, 2022

Global Insights Presents 'Nepal'

Aditya Agrawal '24, MAcc program, and Ayushi Das '26, accounting, will present 'Nepal' at the Nov. 15 Global Insights event.

Keenan M. Beveridge '24, will perform in The University of Scranton Players' production of 'Almost, Maine' on October 21-23 and 28-30.
October 18, 2022

Why You Should Attend 'Almost, Maine'

Keenan M. Beveridge '24, who will perform in The University of Scranton Players' production on October 21-23 and 28-30 shares what surprised him most about the show.

In Recital: Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, piano, presented by Performance Music at The University of Scranton, is planned for Sunday, Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The concert is presented free of charge.
October 18, 2022

Oct. 23 Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner Piano Recital

Performance Music will present a recital by piano virtuoso Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner on Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center.

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October 19, 2022

SwiftMD Representative On Campus October 20

For Your Benefit, Session 2, discussing SwiftMD, will be hosted Oct. 20, from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in The DeNaples Center, Room 405.

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