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February 2, 2010: General News

General News | Faculty/Staff News | Student News

The Chocolate Fountain Hits DeNaples Feb. 16

The Community Outreach Office, in conjunction with Catering and The Fresh Food Company, will host The Chocolate Fountain on Tuesday, Feb. 16 — “Fat Tuesday — from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be held in the lobby area of the DeNaples Center’s second floor. More than 40 pounds of chocolate was shared last year. The event is free.

‘Think Pink’ Basketball Games Slated for Feb. 13

On Saturday, Feb. 13, the Center for Health Education and Wellness invites students, faculty and staff to support the University of Scranton’s men’s and women’s basketball teams during their Pink Zone contests for Breast Cancer Awareness. All fans who wear a pink T-shirt will receive free popcorn. The Lady Royals kick off the doubleheader, playing at 2 p.m., and the men’s game follows at 4 p.m. Both contests are against Juniata College, and held at the Long Center.

Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Club Hosts ‘Lenten Afternoon of Reflection’

Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society, Alumni Club is sponsoring its fifth annual “Lenten Afternoon of Reflection” Saturday, Feb. 20, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 405. It concludes with liturgy at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart. The theme is “Reflections for Lent” with a talk by Fr. Timothy Cadigan, S.J., and time for private prayer. All are welcome to attend to get a good start on the Lenten season. Registration is $15 — payable to University of Scranton — and should be sent to Betsey Moylan, secretary, Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Club, Weinberg Library. Deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 12.

For more information, contact Moylan at moylanm1@scranton.edu or Tom Hogan at Thomas.Hogan@Scranton.edu.

Pet Supply Drive Lasts Until Feb. 12

In cooperation with the Community Outreach Office, the Griffin Pond Animal Shelter —formerly the Humane Society — is conducting a Pet Supply Drive through Friday, Feb. 12. Donations can be dropped off in the Community Outreach Office, the DeNaples Center, room 205B, or call (570) 941-7429 to arrange for pick-up on campus. All food should be unopened and within expiration date.

Cat litter, cat food and kitten food are desperately needed. Among the items sought are used inkjet cartridges; aluminum cans for recycling; large durable chew bones; puppy food; dog food; cat toys; small litter pans; hamster, rabbit and guinea pig food; Havahart humane traps; garbage bags (all sizes); paper towels; copier paper; cloth towels and blankets; dish and laundry detergent; bleach; insulated hose and nozzles; brooms; scrub brushes; rubber gloves; buckets; collars; leashes; and gift cards to grocery stores, pet stores, Walmart, etc.

From more information, visit www.hslc.pondpets.com.

St. Patrick's Day Clothing Fundraiser Ongoing

Don’t delay, buy your St. Patrick's Day clothing now before we sell out!

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day Clothing Fundraiser is raising money for Spring Break service trips to Virginia, Kentucky, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Chicago and San Diego, Calif.

T-shirts cost $10, long-sleeved T-shirts are $15, sweatpants — in navy or athletic gray with pockets — are $20 and hoodies cost $15. Package deals are: T-shirt and pants for $25; long-sleeved T-shirt and pants cost $30; and buy any regular priced item and get a hoodie for $10.

Royal card, cash or checks are all accepted, and can be purchased during office hours in the Community Outreach Office, DeNaples Center, room 205B, in the student forum area. Sorry, no holds please.

For more information, contact Ellen Judge at judgee2@scranton.edu.

Biology Department & Neuroscience Program Host Speaker Feb. 8

The University’s Biology Department & Neuroscience Program host Joseph Seggio, Ph.D., Monday, Feb. 8 at noon in Loyola Hall, room 100. A professor at Colby College in Waterville, Maine, Seggio will present a talk called "Chronic ethanol modulates circadian phase responses in the Syrian hamster and C57BL/6J mouse."
All are invited, and snacks are available. For more information, contact Dr. Robert Waldeck at waldeckr2@scranton.edu.

Office of Equity and Diversity Hosts Hot Cocoa Social Feb. 12

Warm up with food, drink and friendship at the Office of Equity and Diversity’s annual Hot Cocoa Social on Friday, Feb. 12, from 1-4 p.m. at St. Thomas 473 - 474. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff, see the department and become a part of the new Wall of Fame. We want your “helping hand!” All staff, faculty and students are invited. For more information, call 570-941-6645 or e-mail diversity@scranton.edu.

The Office of Multicultural Affairs Unveils Artwork

With the arrival of February and the celebration of Black History Month, the Office of Multicultural Affairs is honored to announce the winner of the Multicultural Art Competition.

Nadege Valcin, a December 2009 University of Scranton graduate, was declared the winner of the “Celebrating Diversity & Multiculturalism" competition for her artwork titled “Well Spring.”

The thought-provoking art piece is now on display in the Office of Multicultural Affairs, DeNaples Center, 205G.

Follow the University Via Flickr

The University of Scranton has established a Flickr page, http://www.flickr.com/photos/universityofscranton/collections/, to let students, alumni and families keep up with what is happening on and off campus. Throughout the semester, posts will be made to the University's page. Three collections have been compiled, including campus photos and semester highlights from the Spring and Fall of 2009.

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