November 3, 2009

Unified Science Center Web site Launched

X Box Project Provides Eye-Opening Experience for University Students

Faculty Member Receives Nursing Education Award

General News

• Preview Screening of “Project Rebirth”

  • Please join us for a special preview screening of “Project Rebirth,” a film which chronicles the true stories of the resilience of the human spirit in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 World Trade Center disaster.

    This preview screening is brought to our campus through special arrangement from filmmaker, James Whitaker.

    Tuesday November 3, 2009
    In the Moskovitz Theater
    4th floor of the Patrick & Margaret DeNaples Center

    30-minute screening and discussion at 11:45am-12:45pm

    Questions: Meg Hambrose 570-941-4262 or hambrosem2@scranton.edu

    As the President of Production for Imagine Entertainment, James Whitaker produced such hit films as The Changeling, Friday Night Lights, American Gangster, and 8 Mile.  He will be on hand to both introduce his latest work and answer any questions after the screening. For more background information visit www.projectrebirth.org

• University Players Present “Redwood Curtain”
  • The University of Scranton Players will be performing “Redwood Curtain “ by Lanford Wilson directed by Mary Catherine Burke on Nov6-8. Fridays and Saturdays @8 and Sundays @2. Tickets for Students,faculty, and staff are $5.PErformances are in the Royal Theatre which is located in the McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. For more information contact the players are players@gmail.com or 570.941.4318
    
    
• University Players Auditions

  • The University of Scranton Players will be holding auditions on November 3rd from 7PM-10PM in the Royal theatre for “TheUnderpants “by Carl Sternham, adapted by Steve Martin and directed by Michael O'Steen and The Chairs by Eugene Ionesco under the directioplayers@gmail.comn of Bob E. Gasper. Scripts are on reserve in the library under players. Contact us at players@gmail.com

• Multicultural Affairs Discussion
  • Please join The Office of Multicultural Affairs as we discuss the decreasing enrollment of men of color in colleges and universities across the nation. The event will be held in The DeNaples Center, Room 405 at 5pm. Faculty, staff, and students are urged to attend. For more information please contact Tashika Smith at smitht20@scranton.edu.
• Civic Engagement Webinar

  • Faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend a webinar on colleges and universities as agents for civic engagement and democracy.  The webinar is being presented by the Society for College and University Planning and will take place Tuesday, November 3 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm in the Provost's Conference Room in STT, Communications Wing, 5th floor. The following link provides details about the webinar.  

    http://www.scup.org/page/profdev/notravel/2009/democracy?utm_source=pubs&utm_medium=blast&utm_campaign=ccresppub

• Human Trafficking Lecture November 7

  • Sr. Anne Munley, IHM, Ph.D. will deliver the fifth annual Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Club lecture on “Understanding and Counteracting the Scourge of Human Trafficking” on Saturday, November 7, 2009, 5:00 PM in Pearn Auditorium (Room 228) Brennan Hall.  Sr. Anne Munley is the President of Marywood University and co-author of a recent book on human trafficking.

    Sometimes described as today’s human slave trade, human trafficking is reported to be the fastest growing criminal activity in the world.  The majority of transnational victims are women and girls, with most trafficked into commercial sexual exploitation.

    The lecture is free and open to the public.

    For further information, contact Betsey Moylan, Secretary Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Club, 941- 4000 or moylanm1@scranton.edu.

• $10 Haircuts to Benefit the Leahy Center
  • The NOW Hair Studio is coming to the University of Scranton’s Long Center on Friday, November 13th from 12 to 3! Haircuts will be $10 and the proceeds will benefit the Leahy Community Health and Family Center. To make an appointment, please stop by our table on 2nd floor DeNaples between 11 and 2 on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, November 10-12th. Any questions, please contact Cara Brindley at brindleyc2@scranton.edu.
• IEEE Meeting

  •  Thursday, November 5
     12:00 - 12:50 in Rm: STT 292
     Free lunch at 11:45am
     Hear from Chris Bauer, Director of Engineering, ABC TV Network
     "TV's Future - Fiber Optics"
     Campus-wide event - Everyone welcome

    The Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a  program that provides students with the opportunity not only to  participate in a campus wide event in the form of an IEEE seminar  series (presentations by distinguished scientists, community business  leaders, as well as our alumni and various employers/prospective job  companies), but also as a time and place to pursue the club agenda,  professional development and networking.

• TA/Talk Luncheon
  • The annual TA TALK/ Luncheon sponsored by the Dept. of World Languages and Cultures and funded by a University of Scranton Diversity Initiatives Grant will be Tues, Nov. 10, 11:30am in Brennan 509. Lunch and a great opportunity to learn about other cultures!  The TA's from Bahrain, China, France, Japan and Mexico will share what makes their countries so special to them.  This event is open to all University of Scranton, faculty, staff and students as well as
    Scranton friends!  Please join us!  Reservations:  knottj1@scranton.edu
    
• Jazz Ensemble Concert with special guests
  • Sunday, November 8, 2009 

    The University of Scranton Houlihan McLean Center

    The University of Scranton Jazz Band with special guests

    Steve and Tony Fidyk, dynamic drumming duo

    7:30 p.m. - concert start time 

    Admission is free and concert is open to the public

    Additional educational event:

    4:30 p.m. - open rehearsal and clinic for student drummers and their teachers, school groups welcome - pre-registration required - call 570-941-7624 (sponsored by Zildjian, Latin Percussion, and Drum Workshop)

    Jazz drummer, author, and educator Steve Fidyk has toured and recorded with Maureen McGovern, New York Voices, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, The Capitol Bones, The Taylor/Fidyk Big Band (an ensemble he co-leads with Stan Kenton arranger Mark Taylor), and many others, and is the drummer with the Army Blues Jazz Ensemble from Washington D.C
     As a co-leader, Fidyk’s discography includes: Big Kids (U.S. Roots), A Perfect Match (Write Groove), and Live at Blues Alley (OA2) and can be heard on over 50 recordings as a contributing artist.
    

    As an educator, Fidyk has authored: The Drum Set SMART Book, Inside the Big Band Drum Chart, Jazz Drum Set Independence 3/4, 4/4, and 5/4 Time Signatures, and an instructional DVD entitled Set Up and Play!  He has also recorded over 75 jazz play-along volumes for the Hal Leonard Corporation and contributed drum transcriptions to "Drum Standards" and Peter Erskine’s "The Drum Perspective".
     Fidyk is presently a member of the jazz faculty at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He holds a Masters Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Maryland and Bachelors in Music Education from Wilkes University.

Faculty and Staff News

• McAfee VirusScan Update Available

  • Viruses and malware are being reported to the Technology Support Center (TSC) every day. In many cases, the outbreak is so severe that Network Infrastructure (NI) is forced to remove compromised computers from the network until the virus can be removed. Depending on the severity of and staff familiarity with the virus, you may be without a computer for days, possibly weeks. If your computer is compromised the risk presented to any persons whose personally identifiable information your computer contains must be assessed.

    IT Services made the VirusScan Installer package available to all staff and faculty through the employee tab of the portal on Monday, October 26, 2009. Accessible only from campus, this package will remove McAfee versions 8.0, 8,5, 8.7, install the KBOX agent, and install McAfee version 8.7 Patch 1 with new, enhanced McAfee settings. This new version of VirusScan has been configured to prevent remote creation of executable, configuration, and autorun files, to prevent hijacking of executable extensions and to prevent Microsoft Windows process spoofing. Additional enhancements include the prevention of the modification of VirusScan files and settings and additional protection for Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer settings. By including the KBOX agent in this package, IT Services will be able to push critical updates and software to all university owned computers.

    Please be advised that this package is intended for installation on University owned PCs only. McAfee VirusScan Enterprise is licensed for corporate use only and is NOT intended for use on personally owned computers. Installing McAfee VirusScan Enterprise on personally owned computers is in direct violation of the software licensing agreement. Since Windows is, by far, the most popular operating system for virus writers and there are relatively few security exploits targeting the Mac OS, this installation package is not intended for the Mac platform.

    Every employee is strongly encouraged to assist IT Services with protecting the University's electronic resources by installing this important update. Please visit my.scranton.edu, click on the Employee tab and install the McAfee VirusScan Enterprise 8.7i update at your earliest convenience.

    Resident students have already received this critical update through ResNet.

    Questions or concerns should be directed to the Technology Support Center (TSC) at x4357.

• CTLE Faculty Advancement Series

  • The Effectiveness of Peer Tutoring 
on Student Achievement at the University Level

    Friday, 13 Nov 2009 • 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • St. Thomas 590

    Vincent G. Munley, Ph.D (Lehigh Univ., Dept. of Economics)
    
    Peer tutoring is a commonly employed strategy at universities in economic education as well as other disciplines where developing problem solving skills is a key element in mastering the subject matter. While there appears to be a general consensus that peer tutoring is a successful learning technique, and its practice is supported by multiple professional organizations, little direct evidence has been gathered about the quantitative magnitude of its effectiveness.

    In this presentation, Dr. Munley will examine the evidence at Lehigh University. The results suggest that the peer tutoring program has a positive and significant impact, though in order for the program to improve the expected letter grade, a student need participate in the program on average for about one hour per week over a fourteen-week semester.

    Register for this event →

• Coat Drive
  • Students from the ALD  First Year Honor Society and Community Outreach Office are conducting a COAT DRIVE. Donate your NEW or CLEAN, GENTLY USED COAT(S) to help individuals in need this winter. Donations for MEN, WOMEN, and CHILDREN will be accepted from November 2 – December 1, 2009.  Drop-off boxes are located on the first and second floors of the DeNaples Center. New GLOVES and HATS are also appreciated. All items collected will be given to United Neighborhood Center and the Leahy Clinic on campus. If you would like a student to pick up your donations, please contact Mary Ellen Pichiarello x. 4039 or Ellen Judge x. 7429.
    

Student News

• St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt Design Competition

  • 
    Design The University of Scranton St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt of 2010.  Don’t be fooled by imitations.  This is the REAL DEAL.
    All profits from our t-shirts actually benefit you, The University of Scranton community, by assisting with paying for expenses of our students volunteering their time by taking part in Domestic Service Programs.  For more information and to obtain a copy of guidelines, please contact The Community Outreach Office at judgee2@scranton.edu or call us at 570-941-7429.  Shirts go on sale from Intersession to St. Patrick’s Day.  All Students, Faculty and Staff of The University of Scranton are eligible to enter.
    Design Guidelines:
    

    • Irish!
    • No references to alcohol or sexual behavior
    • One or two color designs (shirt will be green)

     

    Deadline for Submission:
    

    • Monday, December 7th at 4:00pm to The Community Outreach Office, 205B DeNaples Center.  Please place a copy of your design, in color, in a sealed envelope marked “The REAL T-shirt”.
    • If your entry is chosen, it should be available in gif, jpg or png format.
    • Entries will be reviewed by a panel of students who went on Domestic Service Trips in 2009.  Winner will be chosen by Friday, January 8, 2010.
    • Winner will be notified the following week by email.

     
    Terms and Conditions:
    The design entry must meet all of the following criteria or it will not be considered:
    

    • By entering this contest, the participant/s release any and all claims to the design now and in the future.  All profits from the use of the design (real or perceived) are for the purpose of The Community Outreach Outreach Domestic Service Programs.
    • The entry must be the participant's original design and not violate any third-party's rights including copyrights, trademarks and any other intellectual property rights.
    • The Community Outreach Office reserves the right to make changes to the winning design.
    • The winner will receive his/her name on all shirts (designed by……)
    • All entries become the property of the University of Scranton and will not be returned.

    
    

• USPB Events

  • USPB Comedy Join us to laugh with two comedian friends, Dave & Ethan, as they perform on Friday November 6th at 8 pm in the DeNaples Theater 401.  If you have any questions contact Ashley Poon at poona2@scranton.edu or Alex Rizzi at rizzia2@scranton.edu or the USPB office at X 6233. 

    Tuition Raffle The University of Scranton Seniors Programmers would like to remind you that the Tuition Raffle is still going on!  Entries can be purchased and sent in until Friday November 20th.  The winning raffle ticket will be pulled during Christmas on the Commons on Sunday November 29th.  Contact the USPB office in the DeNaples Student Forum 205Q X 6233 or Analiese Crosby at crosbya2@scranton.edu for more information or to obtain more raffle tickets.

    Don't forget to visit out website at www.uspb.org.

• Long-Term Service Fair
  • Representatives from Jesuit Volunteer Corps,  Passionist Volunteers International, Mercy Volunteer Corps, ACE, MAGIS, PACT,  Operation TEACH, Christian Appalachian Project and many more will be on hand to talk to those interested in long term service of a year or more after graduation. Please stop by The DeNaples Center Ballroom on Monday, November 16th from 5-7pm to hear more about opportunities available to you.  For more information, please contact Cathy Seymour, University Ministries, at 570-941-7409 or email seymourc1@scranton.edu.
• First Fridays in Scranton

  • As part of downtown Scranton's First Fridays events, Scranton Tomorrow will feature five downtown events each month and a free offer to students attending a college in Lackawanna County. Check out November's Five & Free offers at www.the570.com/college. 

    Non-Traditional Students' Week

    Non-Traditional Students' Week is November 1st-7th. GCESO (Graduate and Continuing Education Student Organization) will have tables set up for free cookies and coffee for all non-traditional students  in the following locations on the nights listed:

    Monday, November 2nd- Leahy Hall from 4-6pm
    Tuesday, November 3rd- Brennan Hall from 5:30-7:30pm
    Wednesday, November 4th- McGurrin Hall from 5:30-7:30pm
    Thursday, November 5th-McGurrin Hall from 5:30-7:30pm

    Tickets will be sent via email to all non-traditional students. Please  print the email and present it to GCESO Representatives for the free snacks. We look forward to seeing you all then!
    

• Study Abroad in Florence, Italy
  • The Department of World Languages and Cultures is happy to announce the Summer Study Abroad in Florence, Italy, in June 2010. Students will enroll in courses and live in Florence for the duration of the program. The program will also include day trips to other exciting Italian destinations. Applicants must be in good standing at the University of Scranton and must meet GPA requirements. For more information, please contact Dr. Picchietti at picchiettv1 or Dr. Caporale at caporalem2.
    
• Coat Drive
  • Students from the ALD  First Year Honor Society and Community Outreach Office are conducting a COAT DRIVE. Help your fellow students by donating your NEW or CLEAN, GENTLY USED COAT(S) to help individuals in need this winter. Donations for MEN, WOMEN, and CHILDREN will be accepted from November 2 – December 1, 2009.  Drop-off boxes are located on the first and second floors of the DeNaples Center. New GLOVES and HATS are also appreciated. All items collected will be given to United Neighborhood Center and the Leahy Clinic on campus. Clean out those closets over Thanksgiving vacation!  For additional information, please contact Mary Ellen Pichiarello x. 4039 or Ellen Judge x. 7429.
• "USPB Presents: YOU CHOOSE!

  • You chose Jack's Mannequin last year; now help us decide who will be performing at the USPB 2010 Spring Concert!

    Vote on the preliminary survey by logging onto my.scranton. The survey will be available from Monday November 2nd to Monday November 9th at 11:59PM.
    This is the first of two surveys to see what genres the students prefer. Don’t be worried if your favorite band is on one survey and not on the second – every band has an equal chance.

    This concert is for everyone at the U; so vote and make it your own!!

    Questions: Contact x6233 or come see us in the Student Forum on DeNaples 2nd Floor."

• A Cappella Group Seeks Members

  • Help start an a cappella group on campus by showing your support at our information session!  Come to second floor DeNaples at 8:00 PM on November 5th to LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD at the meeting! 

    Contact piccianon2@scranton.edu or neitzs2@scranton.edu if you can’t make the meeting but are still interested.
    
    

• 9th Study Abroad in China

  • MAY 24 – JUNE 5, 2010
    Sponsored by the Kania School of Management and the Panuska College of Professional Studies

    The Kania School of Management and The Panuska College of Professional Studies are collaborating to offer the greater University of Scranton community an opportunity to experience China and the art of Guanxi (the nurturing and development of personal relationships that cement alliances in formal business and institutional relations) first hand during a thirteen (13) day escorted tour of the People’s Republic of China.  Participants will visit China’s three most famous cities (Beijing, Xi’an and Shanghai) where they will explore both the old and new China.  Experienced faculty will familiarize participants with the history and culture of successive Chinese Dynasties.  Professionals and academics will brief us on China’s rapid modernization and transition to a market economy.  Stimulating discussions led by experts, professional tours and opportunities to meet and network with peers will make this a memorable professional and personal experience.

    HISTORY, CULTURE and SOCIETY
    BEIJING:    Conquer the Great Wall.  Glimpse the life of ancient Chinese royalty in the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace.  Explore the Temple of Heaven and Ming Tombs.

    XI’AN:    Visit the Terracotta Warriors excavation site, buried for over 2,200 years and home to the Qin Dynasty life-size Terracotta Army, where no two soldiers look alike.

    SHANGHAI:    China’s most cosmopolitan city.  Your sightseeing will include the magnificent Oriental Pearl Tower, Pedestrian Shopping areas of Nanjing and Huai Hai Roads, the famous Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Gardens and the Bund.

    MODERNIZATION and TRANSITION TO MARKET ECONOMY
    

    • Meet and share insights with forward thinking administrators and managers in private and public sectors as they work to adapt to the post World Trade Organization membership era.
    • Network with Chinese counterparts (students, young professionals) in informal get-togethers.
    • Gain comparative knowledge of social, economic and technological environments of the most populous nation on earth

    
    PROGRAM FEE OF $3,600 (pp/twin) INCLUDES:
    

    • Lectures on Chinese Social, Political, Health Care and Business Environments by faculty from prestigious Chinese universities.
    • Round-trip air transportation from New York City area airport.
    • First-class hotel accommodations (twin-sharing), breakfast and most meals.
    • Transportation and all transfers within China via air, train and/or motor-coach as needed.
    • Services of local English-speaking guides.
    • Sightseeing and entry fees as specified in the itinerary.

    
    Chinese visa, and other expenses of a personal nature are not covered in the program fee.

    Non-refundable deposit of $1500.00 is due by February 5, 2010.  Balance of fee due February 19, 2010. The capacity of this trip is limited to 12 participants only, and seats will be confirmed on a first come – first served basis with completed application and deposit.  All checks will be drawn in favor of “The University of Scranton.”

    ***THREE (3) ACADEMIC CREDITS (graduate or undergraduate) can be earned from the Kania School upon completion of specified academic requirements. Please note that, in addition to the program fee, students will need to register for  MKT 496/596 and pay a reduced tuition in order to secure academic credit. 

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
    DR. S.P. CHATTOPADHYAY   570-941-6196          

    DR. DANIEL WEST  570-941-4126
    
    

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