December 1, 2009

Professor Authors Book on "The Psychology of Santa"

University of Scranton Psychology Professor Carole Slotterback's research of more than 1,200 children's letters to Santa reveal what children really want for Christmas. Dr. Slotterback wrote about her findings in a recently published book "The Psychology of Santa."
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Best-selling Author Discusses Sports Psychology Textbook

Best-selling author Kay Porter, Ph.D., a former professor at the University of Oregon, spoke in depth about her applied sports psychology textbook, “The Mental Athlete: Inner Training for Peak Performance” at The University of Scranton.
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Lecture Features Crime Investigation Specialist

The University of Scranton will host a presentation by Eric Piza, a geographic information system specialist from the Newark Police Department, about “GIS in Law Enforcement: A Problem Solving Analysis of the Newark Police Department.” The lecture, which is open to the public free of charge, will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 2 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the Pearn Auditorium of Brennan Hall.
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Human Anatomy Lab Provides Unique Learning Experience

Exercise Science 229 — Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology — provides undergraduate students with basic scientific information and an understanding of human motion within the areas of anatomy and neuromuscular physiology.
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University Hosts Community Christmas Day Breakfast

Friends and family can always lend comfort in troubled times. That was the inspiration for The University of Scranton and ARAMARK to hold their first Community Christmas Day Breakfast.
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General News

• Red Out Basketball Game
• AIDS DAY PRAYER SERVICE
• 42nd Annual Noel Night
• Holiday Vendor Fair
• Adopt an Angel Gifts Due
• Blood Drive
• Crafts and Bake Sale Fundraiser
• Deadline for Royal News
• IEEE Meeting
• Math SPIRAL Christmas Party
• University Advent Reconciliation Service
• University of Scranton Players Present

Faculty and Staff News

• COAT DRIVE

Student News

• USPB Movies
• USPB Senior Programmers
• Housing Deposits Due
• Applications for Alternative Spring Break Service Trips
• On Campus Housing December Closing Information
• CAMPUS DISCOVERY SCHOLARSHIPS
• 2009-2010 ROSE BRADER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
• Shamrockin’ Invitation for Graduating Seniors – SAVE THE DATE, MARCH 12!
• Student Discount Shopping

There are no Athletics announcements this week

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