February 2, 2010

Renowned Trumpet Player to Perform at Scranton

In celebration of Black History Month, the Dominick Farinacci Quartet — led by world-class trumpet player Dominick Farinacci — will perform the music of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Carmen McRae and others at The University of Scranton on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. The performance is co-sponsored by Performance Music and The Office of Equity and Diversity. Admission is free and the concert is open to the public.
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Schemel Forum Serves Foreign Affairs Discourse for Luncheon Series

Foreign affairs will be the main course during The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum Luncheon Series that will be held in the spring semester.
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University of Scranton Graduate Students Earn Awards

Nine graduate students at The University of Scranton were named recipients of Frank O’Hara Awards, which recognizes students with the highest grade point average at approximately the mid-point of their master’s degree programs in each of Scranton’s graduate programs. The award is named in honor of the late Frank O’Hara, who served the University for 53 years in various administrative positions.
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General News

• The Chocolate Fountain Hits DeNaples Feb. 16
• ‘Think Pink’ Basketball Games Slated for Feb. 13
• Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Club Hosts ‘Lenten Afternoon of Reflection’
• Pet Supply Drive Lasts Until Feb. 12
• St. Patrick's Day Clothing Fundraiser Ongoing
• Biology Department & Neuroscience Program Host Speaker Feb. 8
• Office of Equity and Diversity Hosts Hot Cocoa Social Feb. 12
• The Office of Multicultural Affairs Unveils Artwork
• Follow the University Via Flickr

Faculty and Staff News

• Topics sought for Open Forum in April
• Alumni Loyalty and Service Award: Nominate an Outstanding Senior
• CTLE Angel Workshops Announced
• Employee Wellness Upcoming Programs — Spring 2010
• Register/Update Information For Notifications of Emergencies, Delays
• University Whistleblower Hotline Announcement

Student News

• Admissions Office Seeks Student Workers
• Study Abroad in China
• Performance Music Hosts First Rehearsals, Informational Meetings
• Hosts for Royal Nights
• Mardi Gras at the Library set Feb. 16
• Indoor Recreational Rosters Due
• USPB presents ‘Couples Retreat’ Feb. 3
• SPIRAL Hosts Event Feb. 10
• Assistant Stage Manager Sought
• Networking Luncheon Slated for Feb. 18
• World Youth Alliance Information Sessions Announced
• H1N1 Flu Clinic Scheduled

There are no Athletics announcements this week

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