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Among its offerings is The Catholic Church and American Culture: Why the Claims of Dan Brown Strike a Chord, by Eric Plumer, Ph.D., associate professor of theology/religious studies at the University. Although more than fifty books have been published debunking the religious claims of The Da Vinci Code, this is the first devoted to the fundamentally more interesting question: if those claims are so erroneous, why have they resonated so powerfully with millions of intelligent readers and filmgoers?http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/09/Non-profit-Organizations-Seeking.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/09/Non-profit-Organizations-Seeking.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Incoming-Class-Sets-Numerous-Records.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Incoming-Class-Sets-Numerous-Records.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Fall-Exhibits-Plays-Performances.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Fall-Exhibits-Plays-Performances.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Smartphone-Information-Literacy.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Smartphone-Information-Literacy.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Scenic-Scranton-Packaged-Display.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Scenic-Scranton-Packaged-Display.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Presidents-Fellowships-Award.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Presidents-Fellowships-Award.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Sixteen-Receive-Faculty-Promotions.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Sixteen-Receive-Faculty-Promotions.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Interdependence-Day-Performance-Scranton.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Interdependence-Day-Performance-Scranton.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Overflow-Crowd-Welcomes-Class.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Overflow-Crowd-Welcomes-Class.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Scranton-Scores-Strongly-in-US-News-Rankings.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Scranton-Scores-Strongly-in-US-News-Rankings.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Schemel-Forum-Advisory.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Schemel-Forum-Advisory.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Foreign-Languages-Professor-Receives-Fulbright.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Foreign-Languages-Professor-Receives-Fulbright.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Research-Antioxidents-Snack-Foods.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Research-Antioxidents-Snack-Foods.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/forbes-com.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/forbes-com.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/PBC-Honors-JohnAWalsh.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/PBC-Honors-JohnAWalsh.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Office-Tours-Scaholl.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Office-Tours-Scaholl.shtmlUniversity of Scranton senior Andrea Scahill saw an opportunity for Scranton with the hit television series “The Office.”http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Lowney-New-Student-Convocation.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/Lowney-New-Student-Convocation.shtmlChris Lowney, award-winning author of Heroic Leadership: Best Practices from a 450-Year-Old Company that Changed the World, will receive an honorary degree from The University of Scranton on August 22. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/schemel-forum-fall-schedule.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/schemel-forum-fall-schedule.shtmlThe University of Scranton's Schemel Forum fall schedule includes classes, a luncheon lecture series and the second annual University for a Day program.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/university-of-success-opening.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/08/university-of-success-opening.shtmlNow in its 14th year, the University of Success at The University of Scranton provides mentoring and tutoring in academics and social and cultural opportunities designed to motivate students to complete high school successfully and to enroll in post-secondary educationhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/faculty-awarded-summer-research-grants.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/faculty-awarded-summer-research-grants.shtmlSix faculty members have been selected by The University of Scranton's Faculty Development Board to receive summer 2009 grants.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/scranton-listed-among-nations-best.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/scranton-listed-among-nations-best.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Schemel-University-For-a-Day.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Schemel-University-For-a-Day.shtmlArea residents longing to return to their college days can do so – at least for a day – through an innovative program offered by the Schemel Forum at The University of Scranton.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Alumni-plan-golf-outing.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Alumni-plan-golf-outing.shtmlThe Scranton Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania, an affiliate of The University of Scranton Alumni Society, will host its annual golf outing at Elkview Country Club on Monday, Aug. 10http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/7th-Graders-Design-Green-Living.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/7th-Graders-Design-Green-Living.shtmlTwenty seventh grade students participating in the University of Success Program built their vision of solar powered homes. Creative, yes, but also engineered based on sustainable, scientific concepts learned during two weeks of inquiry-based, laboratory investigations at this year’s summer institute. The soundness of their energy-efficient designs was reviewed by a professional engineer and two University of Scranton senior physics majors to select a winning design.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Soccer-Coaches-Clinic.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Soccer-Coaches-Clinic.shtmlArea youth soccer coaches can learn from experienced university coaches and professors in a clinic on Saturday, August 1, at The University of Scranton. The workshop will cover the essentials of good coaching, good sportsmanship and developing character through sports, as well as techniques for teaching soccer skills.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Memorandum-signed-between-scranton-georgia.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Memorandum-signed-between-scranton-georgia.shtmlThe University of Scranton recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The University of Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia. In addition, Scranton recently received a $100,000 United States Agency for International Development grant to direct an initiative to train health care administrators for a new hospital under construction in Tbilisi.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Mulberry-Plan-Submitted-City-Council.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Mulberry-Plan-Submitted-City-Council.shtmlA project announced in 2007 by the City of Scranton, Scranton City Council and The University of Scranton to beautify and improve safety for the Mulberry Street corridor is moving forward having grown in scope.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/disAbility-Conference-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/disAbility-Conference-09.shtmlThe 8th Annual Northeastern U. S. Conference on disAbility will be held on Oct. 7 in the DeNaples Center on campus. The conference, presented by The University of Scranton’s J.A. Panuska, S.J., College of Professional Studies and the Edward R. Leahy, Jr., Endowment, will feature scholarly papers, professional presentations and the opportunity to network on the timely and pivotal theme: Transition: Today, Tomorrow, Together.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Alumni-OHara-Awards-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/07/Alumni-OHara-Awards-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton presented twelve alumni with 2009 Frank O’Hara Awards during Alumni Reunion Weekend. The O’Hara Award is the highest award bestowed jointly by the university and the Alumni Society for outstanding achievements in a particular field or endeavor. This year’s honorees and the categories for which they were honored are, seated from left, Arthur E. Clark, Ph.D., Adelphi, Md., Science & Technology; Sharon Bartosh, M.D., Middleton, Wis., Medicine; Mary M. McCambridge, Altamonte Springs, Fla., Community Service; Michele Mauer Carpenter, M.D., Aliso Viejo, Calif., Medicine; and Thomas J. Davis, Binghamton, N.Y., Management.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/PT-Hope-for-Haiti-Donation.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/PT-Hope-for-Haiti-Donation.shtmlA portion of the $2,000 raised from a 24-hour volleyball marathon, organized by The University of Scranton’s Physical Therapy Club, was donated to Hope for Haiti, a non-profit organization that supports education, nutrition and healthcare for Haitian people. More than 150 students participated in the fund raiser, which also supported physical therapy research for Muscular Dystrophy, Cystic Fibrosis and Spinal Muscular Atrophy.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/PT-First-Intl-Grad.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/PT-First-Intl-Grad.shtmlEsther Waweru (center) became the first international student to earn a doctorate of physical therapy degree from The University of Scranton at the Jesuit school’s 2009 commencement ceremony. A citizen of Kenya, she currently resides in Lancaster. Congratulating Dr. Waweru are Debra Pellegrino, Ed.D., dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies (left), and John Sanko, Ed.D., associate professor and chair of the Physical Therapy Department at Scranton.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/ROTC-Grads-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/ROTC-Grads-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton commissioned nine graduates of its ROTC program as second lieutenants during its recent 2009 commencement exercises. Those commissioned at the Jesuit university were, front low from left: William E. Gondela, Scranton; Teresa M. Fulton, Glenside; Vincent W. Carboni, Drums; and Marc Brown, Bethlehem. Back row from left, are: Joseph A. Salazar, New Milford, N.J.; Daniel S. Palmer, Pocono Summit; Matthew J. Lecours, Weatogue, Conn.; Charleigh LaFronz-Emberger, Poughkeepsie, N.Y.; and Bret J. Guglielmi, Blakeslee.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/Handbell-Concert-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/Handbell-Concert-09.shtmlMore than 500 people attending two English handbell conferences at The University of Scranton will showcase their talent at two concerts, both of which are free and open to the publichttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/Chris-Yarosh-Award.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/Chris-Yarosh-Award.shtmlChristopher A. Yarosh, Scranton, a member of The University of Scranton’s class of 2010, was among the less than 400 in the nation to receive a 2009 American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry Undergraduate Award in Analytical Chemistry.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/deans-list.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/deans-list.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/Veteran-Education-Program.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/Veteran-Education-Program.shtmlThe University of Scranton is partnering with the federal government to help fund the cost of tuition for military veterans and eligible dependents by participating in the new federal Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program).http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/Faculty-Retire-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/Faculty-Retire-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton recently recognized 17 retiring full-time faculty members, who collectively represent 620 years of service at the Jesuit university.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/Schemel-National-Issue-Forum.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/06/Schemel-National-Issue-Forum.shtmlThe University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum will present a National Issues Forum on “Democracy’s Challenge: Reclaiming the Public’s Role.” The public forum will be led by Stephen G. Jones, Ph.D., associate provost for civic engagement and academic mission at The University of Scranton, on Tuesday, June 23, at 5 p.m. in room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Graduate-Awards-Class-2009.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Graduate-Awards-Class-2009.shtmlThe University of Scranton honored 64 outstanding members of its undergraduate Class of 2009 at Class Night on May 29. The awards were given for academic excellence and/or service.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Bookstore-Celebrates-40th-Anniversary.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Bookstore-Celebrates-40th-Anniversary.shtmlThe University of Scranton received an Education Partnership Award from the Follett Higher Education Group in recognition of the 40 years that Follett has served as the university’s bookstore. The award was presented at a luncheon celebrating the 40th anniversary of the partnership. Representing The University of Scranton are, from left, Harold Baillie, Ph.D. provost and vice president for academic affairs, Vincent Carilli, Ph.D., vice president for student affairs, Edward Steinmetz, vice president for finance/treasurer, and Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., president, and, representing Follett, Donald Drasba, bookstore manager, and Patrick Usher, senior vice president.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Quick-Facts-Commencement-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Quick-Facts-Commencement-09.shtmlQuick Facts: University of Scranton Commencement 2009http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/University-Confers-Graduate-Degrees.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/University-Confers-Graduate-Degrees.shtmlThe University of Scranton conferred 642 master’s degrees and 35 doctoral degrees at its post-baccalaureate commencement ceremony in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus on May 30, 2009. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/University-Conducts-Undergrad-Commencement.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/University-Conducts-Undergrad-Commencement.shtmlThe University of Scranton conferred 856 bachelor’s and associate’s degrees at its undergraduate commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at Wachovia Arena.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Follett-Contributes-Capital-Campaign.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Follett-Contributes-Capital-Campaign.shtml Follett Higher Education Group contributed $1.6 million to The University of Scranton’s Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign. Scranton’s $100 million capital campaign - the largest in the University’s 121-year history - supports Scranton’s endowment, annual resources and transformational capital improvement projects, such as the Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center, where the bookstore is located. Follett has served as the university’s bookstore for 40 years. Representing The University of Scranton are, from left, Edward Steinmetz, vice president for finance/treasurer, Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., president, and Patrick Leahy, vice president for university relations, and representing Follett are Patrick Usher, senior vice president, David Klein, group vice president, Sharon Baron, regional manager, Mike McEneany, vice president of marketing, and Donald Drasba, bookstore manager.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/SIFE-National-Competition-May-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/SIFE-National-Competition-May-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team joined teams from 136 colleges and universities who competed at the 2009 SIFE USA National Exposition, held in Philadelphia in May. Each of the teams competing at the national level won their regional competition. This is the third consecutive year that the Scranton SIFE team competed at the national level.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Scranton-Funds-Connell-Park-Fence.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Scranton-Funds-Connell-Park-Fence.shtml The University of Scranton recently donated $25,000 to the Connell Park Baseball Association for the improvement of fencing on the hardball field at Connell Parkhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/solar-power-energy-grant.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/solar-power-energy-grant.shtmlThe Madison Avenue parking lot at The University of Scranton is going green. It's not that grass will replace the asphalt surface. Rather, a new solar-powered energy system will be installed that will use renewable energy instead of electricity to power the lights and security cameras serving the parking lot.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Commencement-2009.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Commencement-2009.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/unified-science-center-quick-facts.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/unified-science-center-quick-facts.shtmlUnified science center Quick Facts Total Square Footage: approximately 200,000http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/science-center-committee.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/science-center-committee.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/University-Breaks-Ground-New-Science-Center.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/University-Breaks-Ground-New-Science-Center.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Seven-Students-3000-Hours.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Seven-Students-3000-Hours.shtmlSeven University of Scranton students completed a total of 3,000 hours of service this academic year – that equates to an average of 428 hours for each student, or roughly 53 eight-hour workdays.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Honorary-Degrees-Grad-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Honorary-Degrees-Grad-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton will confer three honorary degrees during its 109th Commencement Ceremony for undergraduate students on Sunday, May 31, at the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Honorary Degrees of Humane Letters will be conferred to Rob Kapilow; Sr. Therese O'Rourke, IHM and Rev. John P. McNamee. Leo Moskovitz will receive an honorary degree at the Commencement Ceremony for graduate students on Saturday, May 30, in the Byron Recreation Complex on the University’s campus.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Wyoming-Seminary-Orchestra-Performs.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Wyoming-Seminary-Orchestra-Performs.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Twelve-Receive-OHara-Award.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/05/Twelve-Receive-OHara-Award.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/DeNaplesCenterReceivesCertification.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/DeNaplesCenterReceivesCertification.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/USA-Today-Stredny.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/USA-Today-Stredny.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/UNIVERSITY-OF-SCRANTON-MAY-CALENDAR-OF-EVENTS.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/UNIVERSITY-OF-SCRANTON-MAY-CALENDAR-OF-EVENTS.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Judaic-Studies-Spring-2009.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Judaic-Studies-Spring-2009.shtml Lee Shai Weissbach, Ph.D., professor of history at the University of Louisville, Ky., will discuss “Jewish Life in Small-Town America: A History” at The University of Scranton's Weinberg Institute of Judaic Studies Spring 2009 Lecture.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/University-Partners-with-Moses-Taylor.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/University-Partners-with-Moses-Taylor.shtmlHealth care administrators from Georgia, a country with a population of fewer than 5 million in the former Soviet Union, are getting valuable firsthand experience in health care administration, thanks to a new partnership between The University of Scranton and The Moses Taylor Health Care System (MTHCS).http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Goldwater-Wasilewski-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Goldwater-Wasilewski-09.shtmlUniversity of Scranton student Melissa Wasilewski is among the 278 sophomore and junior college students in the nation awarded highly competitive Goldwater scholarships for the 2009/2010 academic year. Wasilewski, Clarks Summit, is one of just 15 students from Pennsylvania to be awarded a scholarship and one of only eight attending a Jesuit university. She is the seventh University of Scranton student in the last seven years to be awarded a Goldwater scholarship and is the second Scranton student to earn this prestigious award as a sophomore.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/World-Premiere-Printup-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/World-Premiere-Printup-09.shtmlScranton Celebrates 26th World Premiere Performancehttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Smith-Band-Apr-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Smith-Band-Apr-09.shtmlPerformance Music at The University of Scranton will present organist Timothy Smith "In Recital" at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, in the Houlihan-McLean Center on campus. Admission is free and open to the public.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Health-Care-Symposium-April-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Health-Care-Symposium-April-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton will host regional healthcare professionals and students at the 14th annual Health Care Symposium on April 23. The University of Scranton Masters of Health Administration Program, a participant in the American College of Health Care Executives (ACHE) Higher Education Network, is organizing the event which will focus on "Reform in Pennsylvania: Challenges, Initiatives, Objectives."http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Univeristy-String-Orchestra-April-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Univeristy-String-Orchestra-April-09.shtmlPerformance Music at The University of Scranton will present The University of Scranton String Orchestra "In Concert" at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, in the Houlihan-McLean Center on campus. Admission is free and open to the public.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Rob-Kapilow-Commencement-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Rob-Kapilow-Commencement-09.shtmlFor decades, Rob Kapilow has deciphered the complexities of classical music and given people of all ages a new appreciation for music and its relationship to elements of our lives through his inviting enthusiasm and refreshing plain speak. This May, the award-winning classical music conductor, composer, educator, commentator and author will bring his engaging insight to graduates and their guests as the principal speaker at The University of Scranton's 2009 undergraduate commencement.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/CASE-Professor-Year-Rowe.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/CASE-Professor-Year-Rowe.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Alperin-Renovations.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Alperin-Renovations.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Sustainability-Buy-Green-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Sustainability-Buy-Green-09.shtmlFourteen Scranton businesses and organizations will highlight earth-friendly initiatives on Monday, April 20, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., during an Earth Week 2009 "Buy Green" tour. Many of the businesses will also offer special sales for those participating in the self-guided tour.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Integration-Bee-Spring-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Integration-Bee-Spring-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton Mathematics Department will host area high school students for The University of Scranton's Second Annual Integration Bee on April 22. The Integration Bee works like a spelling bee, except contestants must calculate integrals instead of spelling words.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Henry-George-Lecture-Spring-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Henry-George-Lecture-Spring-09.shtmlThe admission of immigrants to the United States and employment policies regarding those immigrants will be the topic when Howard F. Chang, Ph.D., Earle Hepburn Professor of Law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, presents The University of Scranton's spring Henry George Lecture. Dr. Chang will speak on "The Immigration Paradox: Alien Workers and Distributive Justice" on Monday, April 27. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Earth-Week-Events-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/04/Earth-Week-Events-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton, the City of Scranton and DxDempsey: Architecture + Design have organized more than a dozen events for Earth Week 2009. For additional information visit www.scranton.edu/sustainability or www.scrantonpa.gov.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Soprano-Harpsichordist-Perform-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Soprano-Harpsichordist-Perform-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton's Schemel Forum will present a spring concert by harpsichordist Shalev Ad-El and soprano Enas Massalha on Tuesday, April 14. The Beauty of the Baroque: A Twilight Interlude, will take place from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the Ann and Leo Moskovitz Theater, of the Patrick and Margret DeNaples Center on campus. A reception will follow. Admission for the concert is $20 for non-members of the Schemel Forum, and free for Schemel members.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Schemel-April-Luncheon.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Schemel-April-Luncheon.shtmlThe University of Scranton's Schemel Forum will present a concert by a harpsichordist and vocalist, as well as its spring lecture series in April.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Earthweek-Sustainability-Lessons.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Earthweek-Sustainability-Lessons.shtmlInformation about Scranton's "green" businesses, "green" tips that can save you money, and ways to motivate yourself and others to become "greener" highlight a week-long schedule of activities planned in Scranton for Earth week. "Sustaining Scranton: Go Green and Save Green" events, organized by The University of Scranton, the City of Scranton and DXDempsey: Architecture + Design, include a "green" film, a sustainability fair, a clean-up project, a lecture, environmental walks and recycling initiatives.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/CGCE-Info-March-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/CGCE-Info-March-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton's College of Graduate and Continuing Education will hold public information sessions for graduate programs for counseling, business, education and nursing, and for undergraduate programs for adults.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Entrepreneur-Best-MBA-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Entrepreneur-Best-MBA-09.shtmlA national ranking of business schools published by Entrepreneur Magazine and The Princeton Review places The University of Scranton's MBA program among the top 15 in the nation for general management.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Students-Win-Nurse-Comp-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Students-Win-Nurse-Comp-09.shtmlA team of Nursing Students from The University of Scranton won the sixth annual Jeffery Allan Walp Student Nurse Challenge, becoming the third Scranton team to win in six years. The team was awarded a $500 prize, donated by Geisinger Health System, along with a traveling trophy. Twelve area schools participated in the competition that took place recently at East Stroudsburg University. At the competition, students answered questions similar to those they will encounter on the nursing licensure exam. Team members are Justine Zoeller, Sherman, Conn.; Michael DeSarno, Clarks Summit; Kristen Scholz, Olyphant; Caitlin Van Brunt, West Milford, N.J.; Erin Gilfeather, Kingston, N.Y.; and Emily Hahn, Warrington. Patricia Moyle Wright, assistant professor of nursing, serves as team coordinator. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Arrupe-Awards-March-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Arrupe-Awards-March-09.shtmlThe University of Scranton will present its annual Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for Distinguished Contributions to Ignatian Mission and Ministries at a University Assembly on Mar. 24, at 11:30 a.m. in the DeNaples Center Ballroom.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Diehl-Farinacci-Performance.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Diehl-Farinacci-Performance.shtmlPerformance Music at The University of Scranton will present Aaron Diehl, pianist, and Dominick Farinacci, trumpeter "In Concert" at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, in the Houlihan-McLean Center on campus. Admission is free and open to the public.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/XBOX-reconfigured-for-disabled-teen.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/XBOX-reconfigured-for-disabled-teen.shtmlThe University of Scranton Physics/Electrical Engineering Department has been awarded a $7,500 grant by the Northeast Pennsylvania Technology Institute to reconfigure an XBOX to meet the physical capabilities of a 14-year-old boy with a spinal cord injury. His play on the XBOX would then be incorporated into the boy's physician-directed physical therapy plan.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/medical-alumni-symposium-at-university.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/medical-alumni-symposium-at-university.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Businesses-green-efforts-earth-week.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Businesses-green-efforts-earth-week.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Mentoring-Program-Female-Students.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Mentoring-Program-Female-Students.shtmlThe doors to a college education just opened wider for 50 female high school students in the Scranton area.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/High-School-Kane-Competition.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/High-School-Kane-Competition.shtmlIt will be smoke and mirrors on Thursday, April 2, when The University of Scranton hosts the sixth annual Kane Competition in the Byron Complex on campus. Students from six local high schools will participate in the annual physics competition, which is organized by the university’s Department of Physics and Electrical Engineering. Its purpose is to encourage more students to pursue careers in physics and engineering. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/University-Yearbooks-Online.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/University-Yearbooks-Online.shtmlThe University of Scranton’ s yearbooks from the 1916 Aquinas to the 2007 Windhover have been digitized by the university’s Weinberg Memorial Library and can now be viewed and searched online at www.scranton.edu/yearbooks. The Digital Yearbook Collection can also be accessed through the Weinberg Memorial Library page of The University of Scranton’s Web site, www.scranton.edu. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/PNC-Breakfast-Pictures-March-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/PNC-Breakfast-Pictures-March-09.shtmlUniversity of Scranton alumna Joan Kuzmack Keil, director, Asia Pacific Marketing Vaccines for Merck & Co., Inc., returned to campus recently to speak at a PNC Breakfast. Among those attending the breakfast are, from left, Patrick Leahy, vice president for institutional advancement at The University of Scranton, Deborah Kolsovsky, senior vice president and managing director of PNC Wealth Management; Ms. Keil, and Peter Danchak, president of the Northeast Region of PNC Bank and corporate sponsor of the breakfast series.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Whos-Who-March-2009.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Whos-Who-March-2009.shtmlEighty students from The University of Scranton's undergraduate colleges have been selected as national outstanding leaders and chose for inclusion in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Library-Book-Sale.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Library-Book-Sale.shtmlThe University of Scranton's Weinberg Memorial Library is seeking volunteers and accepting book and tag sale donations for its annual spring book & plant sale on Apr. 25 and 26.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Players-Meet-Playwright.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/Players-Meet-Playwright.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/UofS-March-Calendar-Events.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/03/UofS-March-Calendar-Events.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/Chronicle-Ads.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/Chronicle-Ads.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/Exhibit-Shows-Work-of-Architect-Who-Helped-to-Build-Scranton.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/Exhibit-Shows-Work-of-Architect-Who-Helped-to-Build-Scranton.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/UofS-Events-Week-Feb22.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/UofS-Events-Week-Feb22.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/UofS-Participates-National-Sportsmanship-Day.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/UofS-Participates-National-Sportsmanship-Day.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/FAFSA-Assistance-Residents.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/FAFSA-Assistance-Residents.shtmlCurrent and prospective college students, parents and interested community residents can receive free, hands-on assistance in navigating the student financial aid process at two “FAFSA Completion Day” programs offered by financial aid representatives from colleges and universities in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). The programs will be offered on Mar. 1, 2009, at the McGowan School of Business at King’s College and on Sunday, Mar. 8, at Lackawanna College. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/Students-and-Teachers-Receive-Rose-Kelly-Awards.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/Students-and-Teachers-Receive-Rose-Kelly-Awards.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/MLK-Dinner-Feb-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/MLK-Dinner-Feb-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/Women-History-NEPA-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/02/Women-History-NEPA-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/University-to-Host-Theatrical-Work.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/University-to-Host-Theatrical-Work.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/University-Scranton-Announces-Spring-2009-Events.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/University-Scranton-Announces-Spring-2009-Events.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/VITA-Spring-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/VITA-Spring-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Strong-Career-Win-700.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Strong-Career-Win-700.shtmlVeteran University of Scranton women’s basketball coach Mike Strong joined some exclusive company Sunday afternoon. He recorded the 700th victory of his career, as the Lady Royals defeated Drew University, 73-54, in a Landmark Conference game at the Long Center.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Loren-Schoenberg-Feb-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Loren-Schoenberg-Feb-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/OHara-Awards-Jan-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/OHara-Awards-Jan-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/February-Events-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/February-Events-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Scranton-Nationally-Recognized-Community-Engagement.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Scranton-Nationally-Recognized-Community-Engagement.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/National-Student-Engagement-Survey-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/National-Student-Engagement-Survey-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/National-Sportsmanship-Day-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/National-Sportsmanship-Day-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Library-Forever-Free-Lincoln-Exhibit.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Library-Forever-Free-Lincoln-Exhibit.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Library-Book-Sale-Jan-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Library-Book-Sale-Jan-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Internet2-Symposium-Jan-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2009/01/Internet2-Symposium-Jan-09.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Sons-St-Partick-Corcoran-Scholarship.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Sons-St-Partick-Corcoran-Scholarship.shtmlThe Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Lackawanna County recently presented a check for $5,000 to The University of Scranton for the Dr. John Corcoran Scholarship for Study in Ireland. This year’s scholarship winner is Patrick J. Bannon, an English major from Clarks Summit.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/University-of-Scranton-Students-Win-Awards.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/University-of-Scranton-Students-Win-Awards.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Emerson-Society-Awards-Gougeon.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Emerson-Society-Awards-Gougeon.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Financial-Aid-Workshop-2009.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Financial-Aid-Workshop-2009.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Wall-Street-West-Baby-Boomers.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Wall-Street-West-Baby-Boomers.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Schemel-Forum-Classes-Spring-2009.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Schemel-Forum-Classes-Spring-2009.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Shaffern-Researches-Pardons-of-Syon-Abbey.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Shaffern-Researches-Pardons-of-Syon-Abbey.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Ballina-Sister-City-Scholarship.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/Ballina-Sister-City-Scholarship.shtmlThe University of Scranton recently received a check for $5,000 for the Scranton/Ballina Sister City Scholarship, granted to University of Scranton students who wish to study in Ireland. Monies for the scholarship were raised at a Saw Doctors concert held in March at the Scranton Cultural Center.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/KSOM-Professor-of-the-Year-08.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/KSOM-Professor-of-the-Year-08.shtmlFor the third time, Rose Sebastianelli, Ph.D., professor of operations management at The University of Scranton, has been chosen as the Kania School of Management (KSOM) Professor of the Year by the university’s Business Club. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/High-School-Students-Entrepreneurs-Day.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/12/High-School-Students-Entrepreneurs-Day.shtmlArea high school students and their teachers can learn what it is like to be an entrepreneur at a free workshop at The University of Scranton on Nov. 18. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/University-to-Host-Student-Concerts.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/University-to-Host-Student-Concerts.shtmlThe University of Scranton Performance Music will present a concert by The University of Scranton Symphonic Band an Friday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m., and a concert by the String Orchestra on Sunday, Nov. 23, at 3 p.m. Both performances, free and open to the public, will take place in the Houlihan-McLean Center on Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Student-Newspaper-Web-Site.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Student-Newspaper-Web-Site.shtml The Aquinas, The University of Scranton’s student newspaper, has launched its new Web site. The online version shares several features with the print edition, such as headline articles for News, Forum, Arts and Life, Science and Technology, Faith and Sports, as well as daily updates on breaking stories, weather forecasts and videos. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Dean-No-1-Advertising-Authors.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Dean-No-1-Advertising-Authors.shtmlKenneth R. Lord, Ph.D., associate dean of the Kania School of Management at The University of Scranton, has been ranked among the world’s top advertising scholars in the fall 2008 issue of Journal of Advertising. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Earl-Award.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Earl-Award.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Wyoming-Seminary-PAI-Symphony.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Wyoming-Seminary-PAI-Symphony.shtmlWyoming Seminary/PAI Civic Symphony Orchestra will launch its ninth season of performances at The University of Scranton on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street. The event is free and open to the public.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Onehundred-Pass-HR-Professionals.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Onehundred-Pass-HR-Professionals.shtmlThe Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) notified The University of Scranton’s Center for Professional Training and Development that it achieved a 100 percent rate for its students who took the Professional Human Resource Certification exam during the 2007/2008 testing period. The center has offered the SHRM Learning System course for 12 years and has received a 100 percent pass rate for the past three consecutive years and a 95 percent pass rate for nine preceding years.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Press-Announces-New-Publications.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Press-Announces-New-Publications.shtmlThe University of Scranton announces the publication of nine new books this fall.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Scranton-Alumni-Christmas-Reception.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Scranton-Alumni-Christmas-Reception.shtmlThe Scranton Club of Northeastern Pennsylvania will host a Christmas reception for University of Scranton alumni, parents and friends on Saturday, Dec. 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Colonnade on Jefferson Avenue. The reception will be followed by the 41st annual Noel Night concert presented by The University of Scranton Singers, Chamber Choir and small instrumental ensembles. The performance will start at 8:00 p.m.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Scranton-Host-Holiday-Concerts.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Scranton-Host-Holiday-Concerts.shtmlPerformance Music at The University of Scranton will host two annual holiday events: the 41st Noel Night on Saturday, Dec. 6, and the Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert on Thursday, Dec. 9.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Scranton-Announces-Three-Appointments.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Scranton-Announces-Three-Appointments.shtmlThe University of Scranton has announced the appointment of two new vice presidents, and a new director of corporate and foundation relations for development.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Weinberg-Library-Sponsors-Raffle.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Weinberg-Library-Sponsors-Raffle.shtmlThe Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library at The University of Scranton are sponsoring their 11th annual “Leaves of Class” raffle to help support the Friends of the Library Endowment Fund.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Scrantons-Top-Producer-Fulbright-Scholars.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Scrantons-Top-Producer-Fulbright-Scholars.shtmlThe University of Scranton was recognized among the nation’s “top producers” of Fulbright fellowships for American students for the 2007/2008 academic year by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The Oct. 24 issue lists just 111 colleges in four categories based on their institution type and size.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Scranton-Dedicates-Spaces-Brennan.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Scranton-Dedicates-Spaces-Brennan.shtmlThe University of Scranton recently dedicated and named three prominent spaces in Brennan Hall to recognize the generous leadership and philanthropy of three prominent alumni: Jack Sweeney ’61, Frank Pearn ’83 and Harry Rose ’65. The three dedications are part of the Pride, Passion, Promise Campaign, a $100 million effort launched in April. http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Credit-Crisis-Explained-At-Forum.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/Credit-Crisis-Explained-At-Forum.shtmlThe cause of the world’s current credit crisis will be explained and its repercussions explored at a panel discussion at The University of Scranton on Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Moscovitz Theater on the fourth floor of the Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center. Kania School of Management faculty members will be joined by Peter Danchak, president, Northeast Region of PNC Bank, for the forum that will include time for questions from the audience. The event is free of charge and open to the public.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/immigration-mosaic.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/11/immigration-mosaic.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/Jewish-Ethics-Professor-to-Lecture.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/Jewish-Ethics-Professor-to-Lecture.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/Veterans-Issues-Explored-at-Conference.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/Veterans-Issues-Explored-at-Conference.shtmlApproximately 180 people attended the University’s 7th Annual Northeastern U.S. Conference on disAbility. “Veterans, Vocations and Values: Rehabilitation Rallies for Results” was the theme of the Conference, held Oct. 8 – 9 in the Patrick & Margaret DeNaples Center on campus.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/Book-Signing-Dunn.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/Book-Signing-Dunn.shtmlJosephine Dunn, Ph.D., associate professor of art history at The University of Scranton, will discuss her latest book entitled Waverly and the Waverly Community House at a book-signing on Nov. 3 at noon in the fifth floor Heritage Room of the Weinberg Memorial Library. The event is free of charge and open to the public.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/Feature-Film-Festival.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/Feature-Film-Festival.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/University-Choir.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/University-Choir.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/University-of-Scranton-Concert-Choir.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/University-of-Scranton-Concert-Choir.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/Heroic-Leadership-Discussed-at-University-of-Scranton.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/10/Heroic-Leadership-Discussed-at-University-of-Scranton.shtmlThe author of Heroic Leadership, Chris Lowney, will return to The University of Scranton to be the inaugural presenter at the Leadership Speaker Series sponsored by the Student Activities and Orientation Office at Scranton. 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The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the university’s Houlihan-McLean Center, Jefferson Avenue and Mulberry Street. Admission is free and open to the public.http://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/08/laughter-workshop.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/08/laughter-workshop.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/08/US-News.shtmlhttp://matrix.scranton.edu/news/articles/2008/08/US-News.shtml