Announcements

Thank you to all members of The University of Scranton community who played the Royal News Trivia Challenge this month for a chance to win weekly prizes of $5 Starbucks gift cards and a grand prize of a $50 University of Scranton Bookstore gift card. For complete details, see Contest Rules.

Congratulations to Week Three Winners:

• Sofia Carlucci '26
• Grismeiris de Jesus '26
• Stephanie Morganstern
• Cristin Richard

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner:

• Karen (Muller) Sheldon '07

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Week Three Trivia Challenge Answers

Question 1: Students in The University of Scranton undergraduate nursing program led interactive modules on April 6. Who were the attendees?
Answer: University of Success participants

Question 2: Who is invited to cast a vote this week for Teacher of the Year? 
Answer: Graduating Seniors

It's not too early to register your dog for The University of Scranton spring Pet Therapy: Canines on Campus event! Pet Therapy will take place on Tuesday, April 30 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Dionne Green, or in the case of inclement weather, at the Byron Center. 

Register your dog today.

Dog owners from outside the University are welcome. Dogs should be comfortable with large groups of people and other animals. They should be fully vaccinated, including kennel cough. 

Get additional details and sign up to volunteer.

 

On Sunday, April 7 at the 11 a.m. Mass at Madonna della Strada Chapel, ten students in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, or RCIA, process completed their Initiation into the Sacramental Life of the Catholic Church. RCIA is the process through which adults become Catholic or complete their Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church. At this Mass, Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop of the Diocese of Scranton was the Principal Celebrant and Homilist and Fr. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., President of the University of Scranton served as Concelebrant. Bishop Bambera conferred the Sacraments of Initiation on the following students:

Rachel Alesso ’27 (Confirmation)

Emily Langan ’25 (First Eucharist and Confirmation)

Francisco Mejia ’27 (Confirmation)

Alyssa Negron ’26 (First Eucharist and Confirmation)

Katherine Orellana ‘26 (Confirmation)

Edge Petigny ’27 (Confirmation)

Nicholas Sears ’25 (Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation)

Mitchell Sporing ’24 (First Eucharist and Confirmation)

Shelby Traver ’24 (First Eucharist and Confirmation)

Heather Williams-Owen ’27 (First Eucharist and Confirmation)

 

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Trivia Questions for the Week of April 17:

1. Question 1: Students in The University of Scranton undergraduate nursing program led interactive modules on April 6. Who were the attendees?

2. Question 2: Who is invited to cast a vote this week for Teacher of the Year?

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The answers to the questions above can be found in the current issue of Royal News. Read this week's news to find the answers. Then, submit using the link below to enter.

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Congratulations to Week Two Winners!

• Grismeiris de Jesus '26
• Erin Fowler '24
• Molly Gaffney '26
• Anna Giannantonio '19
  
  

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Week Two Trivia Challenge Answers

Question 1: On Saturday, April 13, student government will hold their annual Street Sweep, where student volunteers clean up trash in the Hill Section and areas of downtown Scranton. Who is their community partner? 
A. Scranton Tomorrow 

Question 2: The Weinberg Memorial Library will host an Environmental Art Show featuring art of members of the University community in the Heritage Room from April 15 to April 24. Who is the guest speaker at the opening event? 
A. Theresa O’Connor, discussing her practice in using sustainable and eco-friendly mediums to create her art pieces. 

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Trivia Challenge Overview

• Four winners will be selected at random from this week's contest entries that feature correct answers.
• Each winner will receive a $5.00 Starbucks e-gift card.
• All entries will be eligible for the grand prize drawing on April 19, 2024.
• For more info - see full Contest Rules.

The PILLAR Program is currently accepting applications from faculty members interested in becoming PILLAR faculty partners for the Fall 2024 semester. Applications for student partners will open on Monday, April 29.

Partners in learning, leadership, and reflection (PILLAR) is a pedagogical partnership program that pairs faculty and students in one-on-one relationships to create, support, and enhance inclusive learning environments that encourage and value all learners at The University of Scranton.

The deadline for faculty to apply is Wednesday, April 24. Interested faculty should complete this short PILLAR faculty partner application. Student applications will open on April 29 with a submission deadline of May 10. Students who are interested in receiving an email invitation to apply when applications open should complete this PILLAR Student Partner Interest Google Form. You can also follow us on Instagram for application updates and reminders.

 

Who should apply?

 

Faculty wishing to make their classrooms and teaching more inclusive who are interested in learning from the student perspective. All full-time faculty members are eligible to participate. Past PILLAR faculty partners especially recommend the PILLAR program for faculty who:

• Have specific or general concerns related to making their classes more inclusive

• Are teaching freshman courses (especially first-year seminars)

• Are teaching a new course for the first time

• Want to refresh an old course or address concerns of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in a current course

• Are new to The University of Scranton

Students with a vested interest in diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion who are interested in being paid to share their expertise and experience as a student with faculty.

All participants will be provided training, resources, and a stipend to support this important work.

For more information, please read the Fall 2024 PILLAR Calendar and the PILLAR Program Guidelines for Student and Faculty Partners (the Faculty Partner Expectations are on page 6 and the Student Partner Job Description is on page 5 of the Guidelines).

You can contact Jenny Whittaker, PILLAR Program Coordinator, at jennifer.whittaker@scranton.edu , Amelia Randich, PILLAR Program Faculty Coordinator, at amelia.randich@scranton.edu, or Abby Charneski, PILLAR Program Student Coordinator, at abigail.charneski@scranton.edu, with questions.

Graduating seniors are invited to vote for the 2024 University of Scranton Teacher of the Year Award.

Each year, the graduating senior class selects its "Teacher of the Year." Beginning Monday, April 15, votes will be accepted for the full-time faculty member a student believes best exhibits the following characteristics:

• maintains the highest standards of academic excellence and fairness,

• inspires interest in the discipline through personal enthusiasm and dedication,

• is consistently effective in communication, and

• is available outside of the classroom.

Instructions for voting

To cast an electronic ballot for a faculty member whose teaching has inspired, access www.scranton.edu/toy between Monday, April 15 at 9 a.m. through Friday, April 19 at 4 p.m. 

The award will be presented during Class Night on Friday, May 17, 2024.

University of Scranton nursing students recently hosted a presentation on the nursing profession for participants from the University of Success, a free, four-year, pre-college mentoring program for area students currently in eighth grade.

At the April 6 event, Sigma Theta Tau inductees in the undergraduate nursing program, and junior and senior nursing students led interactive modules at the University's Leahy College of Health Sciences. In addition to highlighting the importance of nurses and their role, University students led interactive modules on obtaining heart rates, blood pressures, vision testing, reflexes, and handwashing. Also, University of Success participants were offered an opportunity to interact with simulation mannequins.

An academic and enrichment program, the University of Success is funded entirely by corporate and foundation grants, so there is no charge to students and their families. The program's goal is to assist first-generation college-bound students to successfully complete high school and gain entrance into a college or university.

At Scranton, the Sigma Theta Tau International, Iota Omega Chapter is offered to undergraduate students in the upper 35 percent of their class and to graduate students who maintain a GPA of 3.5 or greater at The University of Scranton.

For the first time in program history, the women's Electric City Scranton Ultimate flying disc team will compete at the regional level.

The women of Electric City Scranton Ultimate team competed in a flying disc conference tournament at Haverford College on Sunday, April 14. The all-women tournament provided new and difficult competition for them, according to team member Kathryn Olafson '24, because they usually compete as a co-ed team. 

Previously unranked, the women earned a 12-7 upset over Haverford, which is ranked 6th in the nation for Ultimate flying disc teams. The Electric City Scranton Ultimate team went on to earn a 3-1 record and an opportunity to advance to the regional competition, which will be held at Swarthmore College on April 27 -28. If the team qualifies, they plan to attend the national competition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 18-20, Olafson said.

The University of Scranton will hold the 24th Annual Celebration of Student Scholars during the afternoon of Wednesday, April 24 in the Loyola Science Center.

Over 120 students are expected to present more than 90 displays, showcasing their outstanding and unique scholarly work. Under the guidance of faculty mentors, undergraduate and graduate students have worked throughout the year, and in some instances longer, to produce the high-quality scholarly endeavors that will be on display.

The showcase of work will include poster presentations, demonstrations, and oral presentations. Posters will be on display from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and the schedule of oral presentations will be announced in the coming days. 

Everyone from the University community, as well as family members, alumni, and the general public are invited to walk through, learn more about the students’ research, and celebrate our outstanding student scholars.

The Celebration of Student Scholars is coordinated by The Office of Research Support and Sponsored Programs. For more information, please contact Brooke Leonard at 570.941.7653.

Trivia Questions for the Week of April 10:

1. On Saturday, April 13, Student Government will hold their annual Street Sweep, where student volunteers clean up trash in the Hill Section and areas of downtown Scranton. Who is their community partner?

2. The Weinberg Memorial Library will host an Environmental Art Show featuring art of members of the University community in the Heritage Room from April 15 to April 24. Who is the guest speaker at the opening event?

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Read This Week's Royal News to Find the Answers!

The answers to the questions above can be found in the current issue of Royal News. Read this week's news to find the answers and submit using the link below to enter.

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Congratulations to Week One Winners!

• Cailin Gill '24
• Grace Lennox '26
• Sumi Patro '06
• Barbara Kreidler, Senior Serials/Digital Clerk, Weinberg Memorial Library

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Week One Trivia Challenge Answers

Question 1: At which location did University students and chaperones volunteer with the Center for Service and Social Justice during spring break in March?
Answer: At Maggie's Place in Phoenix, Arizona, assisting women and children who experience homelessness.

Question 2: How many charging stations for electric vehicles have been installed at The University of Scranton?
Answer: Six

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Trivia Challenge Overview

• Four winners will be selected at random from this week's contest entries that feature correct answers.
• Each winner will receive a $5.00 Starbucks e-gift card.
• All entries will be eligible for the grand prize drawing on April 19, 2024.
• For more info - see full Contest Rules.

The Slattery Center and the Health Humanities Concentration warmly invite you to attend "Rearranged: An Opera Singer's Facial Cancer and Life Transposed," presented by performer and author, Kathleen Watt. In this talk (which shares the title of her new book), Watt will share how bone cancer in her cheek ended her career as an opera singer while simultaneously bringing her face to face with mortality, disfigurement, and the meaning and uses of beauty. She'll draw on passages from her new book, and dialogue about her journey with interviewer and Health Humanities student, Gabrielle Bingener.

The event will take place tonight, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. in LSC133; it is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.

Liva Arts Company will perform “Children of Eden,” from April 18 to 20 at The Royal Theater in the McDade Center. Director is Narissa Hill and assistant director is Aud Munley,

The original musical was conceived by Charles Lisanby, based on the book by John Caird, featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz.

If You Are Planning To Attend...

Tickets will be free to undergraduate students who show their Royal ID at the door. Admission cost for all others is $5, via cash or check. Tickets will be sold at the door, but is advised to reserve in advance.

To reserve tickets, visit: https://livaartscompany.ludus.com/

Tickets not claimed 20 minutes prior to the show will be sold to the public.

To cancel reservations, please email livaartscompany@gmail.com.

 

Welcome to the Royal News weekly trivia challenge!

 

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Trivia Questions for the Week of April 3:

1. At which location did University students and chaperones volunteer with the Center for Service and Social Justice during spring break in March?

2. How many charging stations for electric vehicles have been installed at The University of Scranton?
   
   

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Read This Week's Royal News to Find the Answers!

The answers to the questions above can be found in the current issue of Royal News. Read this week's news to find the answers and submit using the link below to enter.

Enter Here!

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Trivia Challenge Overview

• Four winners will be selected at random from this week's contest entries that feature correct answers.
• Each winner will receive a $5.00 Starbucks e-gift card.
• All entries will be eligible for the grand prize drawing on April 19, 2024.
• For more info - see full Contest Rules.

 

 

Mission and Ministry invites the University community to participate in a week of fun-filled events for “Jesuit Identity Week, Mission: Possible.”

Click this link, sign up, show up and get free stuff. Find a complete event listing below. For additional information, visit https://www.scranton.edu/ministries/2024-Jesuit-identity-week.shtml  .

* Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16

Stop by the second floor of The DeNaples Center between 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the kickoff.

* Tuesday, April 16*

A Spirituality Luncheon will begin at noon for faculty and staff. Dr. Dan Cosacchi, Vice President for Mission and Ministry, will present "Pope Francis's Great Americans."

* Wednesday, April 17

No matter your schedule, we’ve worked around it.

We Care, Arrupe House – 9 to 11 a.m. | Speed Faithing, DeNaples Patio – 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Arrupe Award, The Moskovitz Theater – 6 to 7 p.m.

* Thursday, April 18

Enjoy a free Dunkin coffee in the morning and a free lunch in the afternoon.

The Dunkin Cruiser will be at the flagpole from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Then, head to the ballroom at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and “How We Set The World On Fire.” Special guest emcee Eric Panicco, S.J., will discuss with three alumni, Matt Simms ’23, Marino Angeloni ’22 and Victoria Gazzillo ’19, how Jesuit education has made a difference in their lives.

* Friday, April 19

Start the weekend with Mass with Marina followed by free pizza and fellowship. Mass begins at 7 p.m. in Condron Hall, 712.

Saturday, April 20

Do you know Pope Francis sent you a letter? Do you want to know what it says?

Find out on a “Walk in our Common Home.” The walk will begin at Madonna Della Strada Chapel at 11 a.m. and end in The Rose Garden. Enjoy free ice cream, a free gift and free time to reflect.

Sunday, April 21

Join as a community and examine the week. An outdoor Mass on the Dionne Green begins at 4:30 p.m. with Father Sean Toole, S.J. presiding. Bring a blanket or towel, sit back, relax and listen.

*Please note: This event is for faculty and staff only

A Scranton Stories Meet and Greet reception will be hosted this Thursday, April 4, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room (5th floor) of the Weinberg Memorial Library. 

Over the past two years, the Scranton community has explored themes of history, belonging, community, identity and democracy through Scranton’s Story: Our Nation’s Story, a series of humanities-based programs that culminated in an oral history initiative called “Scranton Stories.” First launched in fall 2023, the exhibition showcases portraits taken by photographer Byron Maldonado and personal statements and interview links from 33 local community members to give voice to a broad array of Scranton experiences and connect them to our national story. 

At the public reception, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with members of the Scranton Stories project team and many of the oral history interviewees. Light refreshments will be served.

The exhibition will remain up through April 21 and is available during library hours. For more information, contact Michael Knies at 570-941-6341 or Michael.knies@scranton.edu . For additional information about the April 4 event, visit this page or RSVP here. To view all 25 Scranton Stories video interviews, visit www.scranton.edu/stories and via YouTube.

Are you interested in webpage design? Curious about how content is created, and how we decide where to place it on a page?

The Office of Marketing Communications is seeking Web CMS (Content Management System) interns for the 2024-2025 academic year.

We’re looking for students who want to learn how to:

• Build and edit webpages that capture viewers’ attention
• Use search engine optimization tools to help drive traffic to the University website
• Use best practices in web writing, page design and web accessibility

You’ll assist the web content strategist with tasks like entering approved content on pages; creating links / fixing broken links; adding keywords and SEO descriptions; and using accessibility tools like alternative text for images.

Contact kristin.durkin@scranton.edu  to request a full job description. 

Preferred Criteria:

• Previous writing or marketing experience
• A major in communication, advertising / public relations, journalism, marketing or entrepreneurship
• Class year: rising sophomore or junior, but seniors are also accepted.
• Some experience working with websites (e.g. Wordpress) 
• Available to work 7 to 10 hours per week in the fall and spring semesters. Opportunities for summer 2024 are available as well.
  
  

Note: This is a paid internship and, in the past, has qualified for academic credit (dependent on faculty approval).

Interested students should submit a resume, cover letter and the name of a faculty member who can provide a recommendation to: kristin.durkin@scranton.edu by April 12, 2024.

Scranton Alliance for Equity and Cultural Centers are excited to host an event full of fun, including bingo, crafts and sign making, and karaoke. This event is focused on boosting queer community and culture and is open to all.

Prizes will include a $100 flex grand prize. All are invited to take part in the event on Saturday, April 6, with a first floor takeover at 8 p.m.

Scranton Alliance for Equity and Cultural Centers are excited to host the first pre-Pride silent march at The University of Scranton on Monday, April 8. According to the event organizers, the march is focused on boosting queer voices and creating a safe and inclusive environment to educate members of the Scranton community.

All are invited to join us and make their voices heard on Monday, April 8 at 3 p.m. at the DeNaples Patio.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence in collaboration with the Office of Equity and Diversity, and through a PA State It's On US grant, will present a two-part series on how faculty and staff can support students who have suffered sexual assault.

On April 18, Nicole Bedera, Ph.D., researcher and co-founder of Beyond Consulting, LLC, will present  "Beyond Trigger Warnings: A Survivor-Centered Approach to Teaching Sexual Violence and Avoiding Institutional Betrayal," an informational lecture that includes current research and statistics on sexual assault and its impact on education. Bedera will present case studies and best practices that faculty can implement in their courses to support students who have experienced sexual assault.  

Part 2 on April 25, consists of a workshop for employees who attended the lecture. "Integrating Trauma-Informed Pedagogical Practices into Faculty Courses," includes exercises using scenarios that faculty and staff may encounter with students and how to implement trauma-informed pedagogy in the classroom.  The workshop is designed to explore how individual course policies and content can either support or further traumatize those who have experienced sexual assault.  

Registration is required for both Zoom programs. The workshop is available to those who attend the Part 1 lecture. 

Register for the "Beyond Trigger Warnings..." lecture and/or workshop.

Nicole Bedera, Ph.D., is a sociologist/researcher whose work has centered around discovering the predictability of sexual violence based on culture and social constructs. Determining predictability factors, Bedera then works on developing and teaching prevention methods and supportive practices. 

Bedera's work has been published in The New York Times, NPR, Time Magazine, Slate, Teen Vogue and other academic journals.¹

As part of her action initiative, Bedera co-founded Beyond Consulting with Dr. Jacqueline Cruz.

Questions? Contact tara.fay@scranton.edu or elizabeth.garcia2@scranton.edu, or call 570-941-6645.

 

1. Source: nicolebedera.com 

Through April 21     Art Exhibit: “Scranton Stories” Oral History Interviews and Photographs. Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Free during library hours. Call 570-941-6341 or email michael.knies@Scranton.edu.

April 4     5 p.m. The 27^th Annual ACHE Healthcare Symposium: “Driving Change in Healthcare.” McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Includes dinner, presentation and panel discussion. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4527 or email abigail.lynott@scranton.edu. 

April 4     6:30 p.m. Reception for “Scranton Stories Oral History and Photographs.” Meet and greet with the project team and interviewees. Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Free. Call 570-941-6341 or email michael.knies@scranton.edu.

April 5 through May 3     Art Exhibit: “Our Common Home: Landscapes from the University of Scranton Art Collection.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.

April 5     11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Seminar: “The World in Disarray” presented by Jill Dougherty, adjunct professor, Georgetown University’s Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies, a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C., and a member of the Wilson Center’s Kennan Institute Advisory Council. McDonnell Room, The DeNaples Center. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

April 5     5 p.m. Art Gallery Lecture: “Our Common Home: Landscapes from the University of Scranton Art Collection” presented by Darlene Miller-Lanning, Ph.D., director, Hope Horn Gallery. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Reception to follow at the Hope Horn Gallery as part of Scranton’s First Fridays events. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.

April 8     4 p.m. Henry George Lecture: “The Economics of Obesity” presented by John Cawley, Ph.D., professor, Department of Economics and the Department of Policy Analysis and Management, Cornell University. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-4048 or email john.ruddy@scranton.edu.

April 10     5:30 p.m. Graduate Open House. DeNaples Center, 4^th floor. Registration required. Free. Call 888-SCRANTON or email gradadmissions@scranton.edu.

April 10     5:30 p.m. Slattery Center Lecture: “REARRANGED: An Opera Singer's Facial Cancer and Life Transposed” presented by Kathleen Watt. PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-4700 or email sarah.kenehan@scranton.edu.  

April 14     9 a.m. Preview Day for accepted students to The University of Scranton’s class of 2027. Various locations on campus. Call 570-941-7540 or email admissions@scranton.edu.

April 14     7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Recital” featuring Mark Kosower and Mingyao Zhao, cello. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.

April 15     5 p.m. Environmental Art Show Opening Event: An Artist Talk with Theresa O’Connor. Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Free. Call 570-941-4740 or email marleen.cloutier@scranton.edu.

April 15-24     Environmental Art Show: “Creating Connections.” Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Free during library hours. Call 570-941-4740 or email marleen.cloutier@scranton.edu.

April 16     11 a.m. Earth Day Fair with interactive games, presentation and information related to the environment and sustainable practices. Atrium, Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-6267 or email mark.murphy@scranton.edu.

April 18     8:30 a.m. Hayes Family Competition in physics and engineering for high school students. Byron Complex. Registration required. Call 570-941-7509 or email salisa.brown@scranton.edu.

April 18     5:30 p.m. Earth Day “Evening of Environmental Science” and Essay Award Presentation. University student-run interactive science experiments and exhibit of University of Scranton Earth Day Essay Contest submissions. Essay contest awards will be announced at the event. Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-6267 or email susan.falbo@scranton.edu.

April 18     7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton String Orchestra with special guest cello soloists Mark Kosower and Mingyao Zhao. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu

April 18-20     8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. Performance: “Children of Eden” presented by The University of Scranton Liva Arts Company. McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary. Visit https://livaartscompany.ludus.com for tickets or email livartscompany@gmail.com.

April 23     4:15 p.m. Math Integration Bee. Calculus-based high school math competition. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. See https://www.scranton.edu/academics/cas/math/bee.shtml for more details or email stacey.muir@scranton.edu.  

April 24     noon. Celebration of Student Scholars. Displays and presentations of undergraduate and graduate student research and scholarly projects. Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-7653 or email brooke.leonard@scranton.edu.

April 25     5 p.m. Campus Take Back the Night. Dionne Green. Free. Call 570-941-6194 or email brandice.ricciardi@scranton.edu.

April 25     6 p.m. Schemel Forum with the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Collaborative Program: “The Mind and Music of Scott Joplin” presented by Richard Kogan, M.D., professor of psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, and artistic director, Weill Cornell Music and Medicine Program. Reception to follow. Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine Street, Scranton. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

April 27-28     9 a.m. Saturday; Noon Sunday. Friends of the Library Book Sale. Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Call 570-941-6195 or email melisa.gallo@scranton.edu.

 

The University will livestream its annual Palm Sunday Mass Sunday, March 24, at 5 p.m.

The Mass will be celebrated in the John Long Center, and Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University president, will be the celebrant and homilist. Watch the Mass live here. 

According to the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2024 is the year of the dragon, which occurs once every 12 years. The University community is invited to join Taiwanese visiting instructor Lily Chiang on March 25 as she teaches  about the symbolism of the dragon in China and Taiwan and shares the legend of the dragon. The dragon is a symbol of Chinese culture.

“We say that we are 'descendants of the dragon,'” she said. Dragon carvings or totems can be seen in temples, buildings, and decorations in Taiwan. In ancient times, only emperors could wear "dragon" robes.

As part of the Taiwanese cultural activities, she will tell the story of the 12 zodiac signs, the legend and symbol of the dragon. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about Chinese culture, taste Taiwanese traditional snacks and make a cute Chinese dragon to take home.

Lily, or Chiang Yun, is the Chinese visiting instructor from Taipei, Taiwan. She graduated from Zhong Yuan University with a bachelor’s degree in teaching Chinese as second language. After graduation, she taught at an international Chinese school in Korea for six years and can speak Korean, as well as Mandarin Chinese. She also attended National Taiwan Normal University, where she obtained a master’s degree.

“I like Chinese. Chinese is a beautiful language with a lot of culture and history,” said Chiang Yun, who is in her second and final year at The University of Scranton, where she has taught elementary through advanced Chinese.

“I am honored to teach in Scranton. I wish to bring my knowledge to students, I believe (教学相长) students can learn from me and I can learn from them, too.”

To learn more about and experience Taiwanese culture, join us on on March 25 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. in Leahy Hall, Kane Forum, Room 235.

This event is sponsored by the World Languages and Cultures Department. Contact Hannah Grijincu at Hannah.grijincu@scranton.edu with questions.

All are invited to mark the start of Holy Week with the University Palm Sunday Liturgy on Sunday, March 24 at 5 p.m. This year, the Mass will be celebrated in the John Long Center. Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., University President, will be the celebrant and homilist. 

Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week and the Sunday before Easter. On this day, Christians commemorate Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. The liturgy will begin with a traditional Palm Sunday Procession. All are invited to gather outside at the DeNaples Patio at 5 p.m. for the blessing of palms and procession to the Long Center.

Watch the Mass via livestream.

Please contact the Campus Ministry Office with any questions: 570-941-7419 or campusministry@scranton.edu.

Performance Music at The University of Scranton presents "IN RECITAL: Janet Sora Chung, organ" on Friday, May 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue. Admission is free, with seating on a first-come, first-seated basis.

Dr. Chung, an organist, violinist, arranger and educator in New York City, serves as co-artistic director of the Christopher Street Collegium. The ensemble gathers combinations of New York's finest young classical musicians to perform the sacred works of Bach, Buxtehude and Couperin, among others. She is music director and organist at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, cantor-organist of the New York Finnish Lutheran Congregation and director of the contemporary ensemble at Holy Trinity Church.

A frequent recitalist both in the U.S. and abroad, she earned her Doctorate of Musical Arts from the Manhattan School of Music, garnering the Bronson Ragan Award for outstanding ability in organ performance.

Find details about the artist and event at scranton.edu/music.

Building on mental health trainings offered to faculty and staff throughout this academic year, Student Life, Academic Affairs, Human Resources, and the Office of Equity and Diversity recently launched a new University initiative to help support student mental health.  

As student mental health and wellness concerns are on the rise nationally, students are increasingly reaching out to their trusted faculty and staff across campus for support and guidance. Our University commitment to helping students navigate these challenges led to the creation of a “Mental Health Matters” sticker that is pictured above and an information sheet that summarizes key resources. This sticker features a green ribbon which is the international symbol of mental health awareness.  

Faculty and staff who wish to do so are invited to pick up a “Mental Health Matters” sticker and display it outside their office to show their willingness to support students who are navigating challenges related to mental health and wellness. Stickers are available in the Provost’s Office, Office of Student Life, and Office of Human Resources. 

Students are encouraged to look for this sticker to identify folks on campus willing to provide support for mental health and wellness.  

At The University of Scranton, a Preview Day for accepted students and their families will be held on Saturday, March 23, beginning with a 9 a.m. President's Welcome Session with Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J. for all attendees. 

Preview Day provides students and families several ways to interact with the campus, including department visits, panels/presentations and The Student Experience, an open-house style meet and greet.

• Admissions. Representatives will be available to meet with prospective students and families and provide support regarding every step of the college search and decision process.
  
  
• Faculty. An integral part of the day is made possible by our faculty members, who are leaders in their fields, distinguished researchers and teachers deeply committed to the success of students. At the event, faculty will invite questions in an informal setting, sponsor department visits and connect students with program-specific resources and facilities.
  
  
• The Student Experience. Attendees will be invited to meet with representatives from student activities/services, programs of excellence, athletics, study abroad, ROTC and more, in the Byron Recreation Complex.
  
  
• Financial Aid. Personal meetings with representatives will be offered.

Register to attend here.

More Opportunities To Make Your Visit Memorable

Prior to a complementary lunch at the Byron Recreation Complex, a Legacy Reception will be hosted for accepted students and their alumni parents and grandparents.

Throughout the day, visitors will be welcomed at Open Houses in the following locations:

• Center for Career Development, 
• Chapel of the Sacred Heart, 
• Condron Hall (Sophomore Residence Hall),
• Gannon, Lavis and MacKillop Halls (First-Year Residence Halls),
• Performance Music (Houlihan McLean Center),
• Pilarz Hall (Upperclass Residence Hall),
• Pilarz Fitness Center,
• The Multicultural Center
• Weinberg Memorial Library.

Find Details Below on How To Register 

There will be plenty of opportunities throughout the day for guests to immerse themselves in the campus community and meet with students, student life representatives, coaches and student-athletes from our 23 NCAA Division III teams, members of the University's outstanding faculty.

Find additional details and register at this link: https://admissions.scranton.edu/visit/preview-day/landing-page.shtml

Can't Make This Event? Another Opportunity Awaits

Preview Day for Accepted Students on April 14 will be another opportunity for accepted students and their families to immerse themselves in the campus community and meet with students, student life representatives, and members of our outstanding faculty. More details to come.

The number of college students and employees in the workplace who are part of a neurodivergent population rises each year. "Neurodiversity describes differences in brain function from person to person that affect daily mental functions"¹ 

Creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all students includes understanding the effects of sexual trauma on one's ability to learn in the classroom and function in everyday living.

The Office of Equity and Diversity through a PA State It's On US Grant, and in collaboration with the Staff Senate Staff Development Committee, will host Dr. Michelle McKnight, assistant professor of Special Education and Rehabilitation Counseling at Utah State University and Executive Director of Aggies Elevated, USU’s inclusive postsecondary education program for students with intellectual and neurodevelopmental disabilities.

In order to facilitate the greatest faculty and staff participation, this program will be held via Zoom, and in-person on April 4 at 2:15 p.m. In-person seating is available in the Rose Room, Brennan 509. Registration is required. Light refreshments will be served.

Register for Neurodiversity Listen and Learn.

"Out of the entire undergraduate population, neurodiverse students account for anywhere between 11 percent and 30 percent of the students. One in five women and one in 16 men are sexually assaulted while attending college. You are likely interacting with students, family members or friends who identify with these issues." - Michelle McKnight, Ph.D.

McKnight's presentation will provide techniques and tools for participants to learn how to listen, interact and support individuals so as not to retraumatize them.

Michelle McKnight has a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Counselor Education from Michigan State University. Her research focuses on quality-of-life challenges for people with autism and intellectual disabilities entering adulthood and the workforce. She is a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in neurodivergent adults. Dr. McKnight currently has a grant to train mental health professionals to better serve autistic people in Utah seeking mental health care services.

1. Source: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-neurodiversity-5193463

All students, faculty and staff are invited to two events in March featuring the Multicultural Academic Programs.

An Open House hosted by the academic programs that focus on Asian Studies, Black Studies, Latin American Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies will take place on March 6 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the Multicultural Center, first floor DeNaples."Try some ethnic snacks, win door prizes and learn about these dynamic and vital programs of study," says Melissa Anyiwo, associate professor in history, and director Black Studies concentration.

Then, on March 21 from 7-9 p.m., “African Queens Paint Night,” will be hosted on the fourth floor of the DeNaples Center. The Black Students Union and the Black Studies Concentration invite the University community to a celebration of Black womanhood. Attendees are invited to paint a vision of Black women with a pre-stenciled or free-drawn canvas, while sampling African and African American snacks. Complementary canvases will be provided for the event.

Staff Senate presents a first-time event: The Staff Showcase. The University community is invited to join on March 13, between 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the DeNaples Center Ballroom. 

The Staff Showcase aims to provide an opportunity to share creativity and showcase the University staff’s talents, skills, crafts and hobbies.

On display will be sewing projects, plants, photography, art, cat training, woodcrafting, comic book artwork, Photoshop creations, historic clothing and more.

A boxed lunch is available for those who respond at this link.
RSVP is required for lunch and must be made no later than Wed. March 6 at 4:30 p.m.

Snow date for the event will be March 14, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., DeNaples Center Ballroom. 

The Cultural Centers want to take this opportunity to share some information and invite you to attend this year’s Women’s History Month events. This year’s theme for Women’s History Month is “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.”

We want to highlight our center's offerings this month:

* Dialogue Series on Race, Racism, Identity and Privilege: “Women Advocating Through Politics,“ Tuesday, March 19, 8 p.m., Multicultural Center Lounge Area, first floor DeNaples Center. During March, the centers will be doing weekly posts highlighting current political issues and important contributions in connection to this year's Women’s History Month theme. For our dialogue on March 19, we will engage students in a conversation about women’s history advocating through politics.

* LIfting Those Around Us: Celebrating Women’s Influence on Equity and Inclusion at The University of Scranton, Tuesday, March 26, 6 p.m., Brennan Hall, Rose Room 509. Fifty-one years ago The University of Scranton enrolled its first cohort of women who contributed to paving the way for many who came after them. During this event, we will lift up women who foster equity and inclusion across the university campus and the larger community.

This awards ceremony seeks to recognize all the work women do in our community to push forward the work of those in the past to promote integrity and justice. While much of this work goes unseen, this year, we honor four women who go above and beyond to create an environment where everyone can thrive at The University of Scranton. Our goal is taking what, at times, is invisible work and lifting it up for the whole University of Scranton community to see. Please look on the Royal Sync page for event information and scan the QR code for more information to submit your nomination.

On March 5, a Salary Negotiation Workshop was hosted at the Multicultural Center Lounge Area, first floor DeNaples Center. The Cultural Centers, in collaboration with The Roche Family Center for Career Development and The Office of Human Resources, hosted the interactive workshop designed to empower students to successfully and confidently negotiate salary and benefits.

We look forward to seeing you at some or all our events this month. For more information, contact the Cultural Centers at jkwc@scranton.edu.

All faculty, staff and students are invited to join the next Global Insights program, featuring Sindura Swarna, graduate student, accountancy, who described her presentation as the story of "a South Indian girl."  The event will take place March 26, at 11:30 a.m., in the Rose Room, Brennan Hall, Room 509. The luncheon presentation will feature Indian cultural cuisine. Registration is required.

Register for the Global Insights India presentation.

Swarna is originally from Hyderabad, southern part of India. She takes great pride in being a 'Pakka Hyderabadi,' a term used to describe someone who is a true local of Hyderabad. Swarna attended Hyderabad Public School (HPS) established in 1923, which is renowned in India for its academic excellence. She completed her Chartered Accountancy (CA), which is equivalent to the Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Swarna will discuss the many and unique New Year's traditions celebrated across India each year, as well as diverse and savory foods "from street food stalls to cozy cafes and restaurants," traditional dress, her family and early years in India.

According to Swarna, in India, the New Year is celebrated on various dates, across states, each one with its own traditions.

"The Hindu New Year holds significant historical importance, often linked to the mythological day when Lord Brahma created the universe. Unique celebrations include Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Pohela Boishakh, Navreh, and Puthandu, each adding to the cultural tapestry of India." - Sindura Swarna, CA

This program is being offered by the Office of Global Education, the Cultural Centers, Residence Life and the Office of Equity and Diversity. For more information, please contact international@scranton.edu or 570-941-4841. 

Shown above, cenotaphs of Bada Bagh in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Inset above, a view of the Ganges River.

Through March 22     Art Exhibit: “The Fables of Ora Lerman: Creativity + Critical Thinking.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.

Through April 21     Art Exhibit: “Scranton Stories” Oral History Interviews and Photographs. Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Free during library hours. Call 570-941-6341 or email michael.knies@Scranton.edu.

March 1     11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Seminar: “The Lincoln/Armstrong Connection: From Gettysburg to New Orleans” presented by Loren Schoenberg, senior scholar of the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, faculty at Juilliard and has also taught at the Manhattan School of Music and the New School. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

March 2     9 a.m. Regional National History Day Competition for junior and senior high school students. The DeNaples Center. Pre-registration required. Call 570-941-4549 or email nhdparegion2@gmail.com.

March 2     3:30 p.m. Performance Music: Jazzfilm/Musictalk screening of “Wham-Re-Bop-Boom-Bam: The Swing Jazz of Eddie Durham” hosted by the film’s creators Loren Schoenberg, producer and musical director and award-winning filmmaker Kris Hendrickson (’88). Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.

March 2     7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton Jazz Band with guest soloist Loren Schoenberg, piano and tenor sax. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.

March 6     11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Seminar: “Political Reforms to Combat Extremism” presented by Richard Pildes, Sudler Family Professor of Constitutional Law, one of the nation’s leading scholars of constitutional law and a specialist in legal issues concerning democracy, former law clerk to Justice Thurgood Marshall, and an appointee on President Biden’s Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

March 21     5:30 p.m. Schemel Forum with the Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities Collaborative Program: “Christian Nationalism” presented by Charles R. Gallagher, S.J., associate professor of history, Boston College, and former visiting fellow at the Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations, College of the Holy Cross. Reception to follow. Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Free. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

March 23     9 a.m. Preview Day for accepted students to The University of Scranton’s Class of 2027. Various locations on campus. Call 570-941-7540 or email admissions@scranton.edu.

March 24     7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton Singers and The Scranton Brass Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.

March 25     11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Seminar: “All the Beauty in the World: A Portrait of the MET Museum” presented by Patrick Bringley, author and former New Yorker staffer, spent a decade as a museum guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art before writing his memoir. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

Schemel Forum Courses Beginning in March

Mondays: March 25, April 8, 15, 22, 29 and May 6     6 p.m. Schemel Forum Evening Course: “The Sitcoms of Norman Lear” presented by Charlie Cino, M.A., instructor, Department of English and Theatre, The University of Scranton. Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.

The University of Scranton women's basketball team (25-2) has been selected to host the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament for a 10^th straight year beginning on Friday evening, March 1, at the John Long Center.

A Lady Royals Pre-Game Reception will take place March 1 from  6:30 - 7:45 p.m. at The University of Scranton DeNaples Center, 4th floor McIlhenny Ballroom C.

Register here.

The team recently secured the program's ninth straight Landmark Conference title.

Interested in attending the game or viewing it remotely?

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for seniors (61 and over), students and children (ages two and up)

Watch live at https://landmarknetwork.tv/scranton/

The Lady Royals will host Framingham State (24-2) in the second game of the night at 8:15 p.m. Friday's first game will feature Marymount (Va.) (22-5) taking on Ohio Northern (18-9) at 5:45 p.m.

The two winners will then meet on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. with a spot in the Sweet 16 on the line.

Read more at The Official Athletics Site of The University of Scranton, where a complete preview of Friday's game will be posted on Thursday, Feb. 29 at athletics.scranton.edu.

An upcoming event invites students to work with a living composer and experience a firsthand glimpse into the compositional process. 

The 41st Annual World Premiere Composition Series Concert on May 4 at 7:30 p.m. offers an introduction of two new works by guest composer-conductor Nate Sparks, performed by The University of Scranton Concert Band and Concert Choir. 

The event, hosted by The University of Scranton Performance Music, is a rare opportunity for students to perform, for the first time, a work by a guest composer. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Know Before You Go: Nate Sparks

This year’s composer/conductor is Sparks, a Juilliard trained composer, arranger, pianist, bandleader, music educator and liturgical musician who leads The Nate Sparks Big Band. He has been commissioned to write music for Lucky Chops, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Juilliard Jazz Orchestra, Bobby Sanabria and the Multiverse Big Band, the MSM Afro-Cuban Orchestra, Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks, ABS Chamber Orchestra, Kyle Athayde Dance Party, and Joseph Boga and the Scranton Ramblers, among others.

In 2018 he contributed to the Grammy-nominated album, “West Side Story Reimagined,” by Bobby Sanabria and the Multiverse Big Band. In addition to leading his own band on both coasts and in Iowa, Sparks also serves as Director of the Des Moines Youth Jazz Orchestra, and is director of music ministry at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Staff Senate presents a first-time event: The Staff Showcase. The University community is invited to join on March 13, between 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the DeNaples Center Ballroom. 

The Staff Showcase aims to provide an opportunity to share creativity and showcase the University staff’s talents, skills, crafts and hobbies.

On display will be sewing projects, plants, photography, art, cat training, woodcrafting, comic book artwork Photoshop, historic clothing and more.

A boxed lunch is available for those who respond at this link.
RSVP is required for lunch and must be made no later than Wed. March 6 at 4:30 p.m.

Snow date for the event will be March 14, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., DeNaples Center Ballroom. 

A spring event, "IN RECITAL - Mark Kosower and Mingyao Zhao, cello," will feature two musicians on Sunday, April 14, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue. Admission is free and the public is invited to the event hosted by University of Scranton Performance Music 

Mark Kosower, principal cellist of The Cleveland Orchestra since 2010, is a consummate artist, known around the world as a recital and concerto soloist, chamber musician and teacher. He has appeared as soloist with symphony orchestras throughout the world, is a frequent guest at international chamber music festivals, has recorded for multiple labels, and regularly serves as faculty for a variety of prestigious schools and festivals worldwide.

Recognized internationally for her passionate, artistic, and dynamic performances, Mingyao Zhao has performed extensively as a soloist, recitalist, orchestral, and chamber musician in China, the United States, Canada, Korea and Poland. Zhao frequently performs as substitute cellist with The Cleveland Orchestra, and is on the faculty of The College of Wooster.

For more on the event, visit scranton.edu/music.

Keep reading if you're a Royal interested in a work-study position that will prepare you for your first job in marketing, communications or social media. 

Want to work closely with the University's Marketing Communications team to engage prospective students, students, alumni, faculty and staff with your favorite University? 

The Department of Marketing Communications is seeking social media interns beginning this summer and continuing through the 2024-2025 academic year.

We're looking for creative self-starters who have a talent for writing copy and who understand the importance of social media in establishing a strong brand identity. You'll plan and schedule social media posts across various channels, work with statistics (an important skill in this field!) and analyze news to help us improve and innovate!

Read below to find out about preferred experience and requirements!
Contact kristie.ceruti@scranton.edu  to request the full social media intern job description. 

Depart­­­­ment of Market­ing Communications – Social Media Correspondent

Preferred Experience

• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Willingness to be creative and collaborate closely with a team to plan content.
• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn,Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, Flickr and emerging social media channels.
• Good working knowledge of social media in general, as well as an awareness of how it can be part of a brand marketing strategy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Requirements

• Involvement in campus activities, clubs, etc.
• Available to work 7-10 hours per week in the fall and spring semesters. Opportunities for summer are available as well.
• Rising junior preferred.

NOTE: This is a paid internship and, in the past, has qualified for credit (dependent on faculty approval). 

Interested students should submit their resume and the name of a faculty member who will recommend them to: kristie.ceruti@scranton.edu by March 1, 2024.

Interested in Marketing Communications?

The Department of Marketing Communications offers additional opportunities for students, including the following:

• Royal News Contributors
• Web Development Interns, and
• Web Content Interns.

 

 

 

 

 

The University of Scranton Strategic Plan 2020 highlights diversity and inclusion as one of the five main goals: “Diversity & Inclusion - A Welcoming and Supportive Community: Reflect and understand the diversity of the world by demanding that diversity be a priority as we build an inclusive community and campus culture, develop and deliver our education and shape our student experience.”

The Diversity Initiatives Review Board is accepting applications for grants to support creative, educational programs that promote diversity, provide opportunity for inter-cultural engagement and expand opportunities for multicultural experiences for our community.

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With the strategic plan goal in mind, we have committed to “expand both required and in-time orientation, training and leadership programming and resources for students, faculty, and staff that promote inclusion and cultural understanding, furthering our collective ability to be a more welcoming and respectful campus community.”

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Some of the campus initiatives that have been made possible by this grant are:

• TA Talks featuring the teaching assistants in the World Languages and Cultures department; 
  
  
• Safe Zone Training through the Cultural Centers; 
  
  
• Festival of Nations hosted by the Multicultural Center; 
  
  
• Holi Festival of Colors through the Asia Club and Asian Studies department; 
  
  
• Justice on Tour through Office of Community Outreach;
  
  
• the Annual disAbilites Conference keynote speakers including RJ Mitte, through the Panuska College;
  
  
• Safe Zone training;
  
  
• the Weinberg Library International Film Festival;
  
  
• Hope Horn Gallery exhibitions and lectures; 
  
  
• art exhibits, multicultural music events and many more.

The Diversity Initiatives Fund is available to students, faculty and staff, campus groups, departments or individuals seeking to promote a greater understanding of diversity through inclusive pedagogies, educational opportunities, multicultural activities and community outreach programs. The grant is intended to launch new, innovative, or educational opportunities for the University community. Recurring projects may apply for funding as well.

Please visit the Diversity Initiatives webpage for a full list of recent award winners, and to access the guidelines and application.

Applications will be accepted, reviewed and approved on a rolling basis. Semester deadlines for applications are April 30 and Nov. 30. Questions on the application process may be sent to Jennifer.pennington@scranton.edu.

The Cultural Centers will host a presentation and conversation "Sounds Like a Revolution and the Freedom Songs of the 1960s" on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 7:00 p.m. The event at Brennan Hall, Rose Room 509 will feature Maureen Mahon, Associate Professor of Music at New York University discussing the book she authored, "Black Diamond Queens".

The event will highlight African American women who have played a pivotal role in rock and roll—from laying its foundations and singing chart-topping hits, to influencing some of the genre's most iconic acts. Join the Cultural Centers as they discuss the story of music in relation to the Civil Rights Movement with a focus on women's contributions to the arts.

RSVP to attend the event at http://tinyurl.com/SoundsLikeaRevolution.

For more information contact the Cultural Centers at multicultural@scranton.edu or at jkwc@scranton.edu .

The University of Scranton Singers and The Scranton Brass Orchestra will perform in concert Sunday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Mulberry Street and Jefferson Avenue. Admission is free and the public is invited. For details, visit scranton.edu/music

The University of Scranton Concert Choir is a 40-plus member ensemble, comprised of members of the University community, from majors and departments spanning the curriculum – the vast majority of them undergraduate students, joined by a few graduate students and alumni. None of the members are music majors, rather all are brought together by their mutual love of music-making.

The Scranton Brass Orchestra, now celebrating its 12th season, is a fully-professional 27-member ensemble, founded in 2011 and comprised of brass players and teachers from the region. Membership is by invitation only. The group's performances are free of charge and open to the public, and feature nationally and internationally acclaimed guest artists. 

The Office of Equity and Diversity, along with the Provost and Office Human Resources, is hosting the next  book club for faculty and staff in recognition of Women's History Month in March.

Join Scranton Inclusive Books for Employees (SCRIBE) in reading "The Radium Girls" by Kate Moore.

Author, Kate Moore, tells the true story of the women who stood up to corporate reckless disregard for health and safety after they became sick from radium poisoning on the job.

The club will meet on Wednesday, March 27 at 12:00 p.m. in the Casey Conference Room, Brennan Hall 502.

Free books are provided for participants who register for the discussion/luncheon meeting. Copies are available in the Office of Equity and Diversity, Institute of Molecular Biology and Medicine, Suite 315.  Participation is limited. Registration is required.

Register for the SCRIBE Spring Book Club.

Contact OED with any questions diversity@scranton.edu or call 570-941-6645.

All faculty and staff are invited to the next Diversity + Inclusion = A Better U! lunch and learn program featuring Kate Cummings, Research and Instruction Librarian for Business, and Sylvia Orner, Collections and Resource Management Librarian, who will present "Searching for Diversity and Inclusion: The Weinberg Memorial Library's Audit of the Children's Collection."

Learn about the importance of diversity audits and why they are conducted in library collections, how a diversity audit was conducted on the library's children's collection, and what was learned from the audit and future steps.

This special professional development opportunity will be hosted by the Office of Equity and Diversity

March 21 at 11:30 a.m. in the DeNaples Center McIlhenny Ballroom, 407A. Registration is required.

Register for the OED lunch and learn.

Volunteers and judges are needed for National History Day at The University of Scranton.

National History Day Northeast PA Region 2 Competition will be held on campus on Saturday, March 2. Top winners will advance to the state competition, which will be held at The University of Scranton.

This is the University's fifth year hosting the Regional 2 competition.

Interested in Volunteering For National History Day?

A training session for student volunteers will be held Thursday, Feb. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in Loyola Science Center 133.

The National History Day event will take place on Saturday, March 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the following locations: DeNaples Center, Brennan Hall and Saint Thomas Hall.

Contact Dr. Sean Brennan at nhdparegion2@gmail.com with questions or for additional details.

Volunteering can count for eight service hours for the event on March 2, and an additional two hours for the Feb. 29 training.

Invitation to Serve AS a Competition Judge

Dr. Sean Brennan, professor in the University's Department of History and director for the Pennsylvania Region-2 competition of National History Day on March 2, extends an invitation to staff and faculty who are interested in serving as judges.

All those interested are invited to send an email to this address: nhdparegion2@gmail.com. Include any preference for a judging assignment. The contest is divided into junior (grades 6-8) and senior (grades 9-12) categories in five separate events, papers, websites, documentaries, performances and exhibits. Students enter either as individuals or in groups of two to five students.

A judge's workshop will take place Thursday, Feb.15, at 6:30 p.m. at Loyola Science Center 133 (PNC Auditorium) at the University. Dinner will be provided. No previous experience is necessary. 

Visit the contest website for the Pennsylvania Region-2 competition, which features information for judges and all other participants. For information on the national organization visit National History Day.

Members of the University community will have an opportunity to meet the creators of the WVIA original documentary film “Wham-Re-Bop-Boom-Bam: The Swing Jazz of Eddie Durham,” on March 2. Loren Schoenberg, producer and musical director, and award-winning filmmaker Kris Hendrickson ’88, will serve as hosts of a Jazzfilm/Musictalk screening event that spotlights the late Durham, who has been described as an "often overlooked, but totally unique, musical genius." 

The free Performance Music event will take place on March 2 at 3:30 p.m.,Houlihan-McLean Center. For additional information, call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. 

American Public Television website, aptonline.com, offers this about Durham:

"As a trombonist, guitarist, writer and arranger, he helped to author the signature sounds of Count Basie, Benny Moten, Jimmie Lunceford and Glenn Miller, while his pioneering work with amplified and electric guitars paved the way for today's rock 'n roll."

What you should know about the guest hosts Loren Schoenberg and Kris Hendrickson ’88...

 

Schoenberg, the film's producer and music director, has been published widely (including in the New York Times), and his book, "The NPR Guide to Jazz," was released in 2003. Among his credits:

• lectured at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the White House, the New York Philharmonic, Stanford University and the Aspen Institute,
• received two Grammy awards for best album notes,
• oversaw the Benny Goodman Archives at Yale University, and
• has been involved in multiple capacities in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s education programs for 20 years.

Hendrickson '88, filmmaker, is a two-time Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy winner, an 11-time Emmy nominee, and the recipient of six awards from the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters. His work has taken him around the United States and across Europe and Canada shooting, directing and editing nationally- distributed series and documentaries. Among his credits:

• has worked as a director, producer, editor and graphic designer for both commercial and public broadcasting stations, is part of the production and creative team at WVIA, and
• splits his time between long-form and short-form multimedia and video production projects.
  
  

Students who will be enrolled full-time (six credits) in a graduate program are eligible to apply for a 2024-2025 graduate assistantship position.

For details, please refer to: https://www.scranton.edu/academics/graduate-education/grad-assistantships.shtml 

The Office of Equity and Diversity will host several information and training programs for all employees regarding University policy - your resources, roles and responsibilities. Some programs require registration.

The Office of Equity and Diversity in collaboration with Human Resources and the Provost, is offering a workshop for faculty and staff to guide participants through a series of reflective exercises that explore their understanding of race and ethnicity, privilege, bias and inclusion.

Presenters include Elizabeth Garcia, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the Office of Equity and Diversity, and Tara Fay, Faculty Coordinator of The Center for Teaching Excellence.

Two sessions have been scheduled and will take place in the Provost's Conference Room: 

Monday, Feb.12 from 3:00-5:00 p.m 

Monday, Feb. 26 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Space is limited to 25 participants per session. Please choose the date that works for you.

REGISTER FOR THE RACE AND ETHNICITY AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Questions can be directed to diversity@scranton.edu 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING SESSIONS

• Emergency Evacuation Policy and Plans -

  Review of the University Personal Evacuation Guidelines for Students and Employees with Mobility, Auditory and Visual Disabilities. How and why to self-identify as someone who may need assistance during an emergency evacuation.

  Feb. 13 - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  Pearn Auditorium
  No registration required.

• University Policy on Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment -

  Learn about the University’s Non-Discrimination statement and supportive policy, and what constitutes unlawful harassment and discrimination based upon protected classes.

  Feb. 14 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Pearn Auditorium
  No registration required.

• Title IX Adjudication Process Training -

  Another session has been scheduled for this important training for individuals willing to serve the University community in Title IX (sexual harassment and sexual misconduct) related matters supporting students, faculty and staff. Title IX process roles may include advisors, hearing panelists and informal process facilitators.

  Feb. 16 - 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  Zoom Meeting - Registration required.
  REGISTER FOR TITLE IX PROCESS TRAINING 

• Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Policy -

  Learn the definitions of what constitutes sexual harassment, where to report instances, get support for your self of students who may have experienced something, and the University process to address possible possible violation of policy.

  Feb. 21 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Pearn Auditorium
  No registration required.

•  Find the BEST Talent: Search Training for Staff Supervisors -

  Learn how to engage in Equal Opportunity Hiring Practices and eliminate implicit bias from your search for new hires.

  Feb. 28 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Pearn Auditorium
  No registration required.

• University Accommodations Policies -

  Reasonable accommodations may be provided to employees for reasons based on disabilities, pregnancy, or religious. Learn more about the policies and process.

  March 6 - 3:30-4:30 p.m.
  Pearn Auditorium
  No registration required.

The Weinberg Memorial Library is seeking submissions for its annual exhibit of Environmental Art.

The art show theme for 2024 is Creating Connections. Artists are encouraged to develop artwork around this year’s theme, sharing their connection with nature or a sustainable practice. Submissions are open to all and are encouraged for University of Scranton students, staff, faculty and alumni. Deadline for submissions is set for Wednesday, March 28.

For information on how to submit, visit this site.

Keep reading if you're a Royal interested in a work-study position that will prepare you for your first job in marketing, communications or social media. 

Want to work closely with the University's Marketing Communications team to engage prospective students, students, alumni, faculty and staff with your favorite University? 

The Department of Marketing Communications is seeking social media interns beginning this summer and continuing through the 2024-2025 academic year.

We're looking for creative self-starters who have a talent for writing copy and who understand the importance of social media in establishing a strong brand identity. You'll plan and schedule social media posts across various channels, work with statistics (an important skill in this field!) and analyze news to help us improve and innovate!

Read below to find out about preferred experience and requirements!
Contact kristie.ceruti@scranton.edu to request the full social media intern job description. 

Depart­­­­ment of Market­ing Communications – Social Media Correspondent

Preferred Experience

• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Willingness to be creative and collaborate closely with a team to plan content.
• Familiarity with Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn,Twitter, Snapchat, YouTube, Flickr and emerging social media channels.
• Good working knowledge of social media in general, as well as an awareness of how it can be part of a brand marketing strategy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Requirements

• Involvement in campus activities, clubs, etc.
• Available to work 7-10 hours per week in the fall and spring semesters. Opportunities for summer are available as well.
• Rising junior preferred.

NOTE: This is a paid internship and, in the past, has qualified for credit (dependent on faculty approval). 

Interested students should submit their resume and the name of a faculty member who will recommend them to: kristie.ceruti@scranton.edu by March 1, 2024.

Interested in Marketing Communications?

The Department of Marketing Communications offers additional opportunities for students, including the following:

• Royal News Contributors
• Web Development Interns, and
• Web Content Interns.

 

 

 

 

 

Performance Music at The University of Scranton will present "In Concert: Dennis Lichtman, Clarinet and Mona’s Hot Five," on Friday, Feb.16 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Lichtman is a multi-instrumentalist who is deeply entrenched in early- to mid-1900s American music, from traditional jazz and swing to bluegrass and western swing. His elegant voice carries through on all his instruments, lending a thread that weaves together the various genres he navigates.

Since 2007, Lichtman has been the clarinetist and bandleader of Mona’s Hot Five, the famed Tuesday night trad-jazz session at Mona's in NYC, which was profiled in the New York Times, and has been described by the Wall Street Journal as "ground zero for an emerging late-night scene of young swing and traditional jazz players.”

Lichtman has performed at Carnegie Hall, major festivals throughout the United States, and on stages in Europe, Brazil and China.

For details, visit dennislichtman.com or scranton.edu/music.

The Office of Equity and Diversity in collaboration with Human Resources and the Provost are offering a workshop for faculty and staff to guide participants through a series of reflective exercises that explore their understanding of race and ethnicity, privilege, bias and inclusion.

The workshops will be presented by Elizabeth Garcia, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director of the Office of Equity and Diversity, and Tara Fay, Faculty Coordinator of The Center for Teaching Excellence.

Two sessions have been scheduled:

Monday, Feb. 12 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 26 at 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Events will take place at the Provost's Conference Room. Space is limited to 25 participants per session.

How to Register

Register for the Race and Ethnicity Awareness Workshop at: https://forms.office.com/r/i9w2VYNRyx 

Questions: diversity@scranton.edu