February 23, 2010

University to Present Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award April 29

The University of Scranton will present its annual Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award for Distinguished Contributions to Ignatian Mission and Ministries to Rev. Dean Brackley, S.J., at a University Assembly in the DeNaples Center on April 29.
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University of Scranton Continues National Sportsmanship Day Celebrations

In celebration of the 20th annual National Sportsmanship Day, The University of Scranton will host Matt Davidson ‘93, Ph.D., an expert on character education, executive director of the Institute for Excellence and Ethics, and former Royal lacrosse player, during a PIAA-sponsored workshop Wednesday, March 10, in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center on campus.
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Women and Feminism in Rwanda

The Office of Equity and Diversity and the Department of Women’s Studies will present a brown bag event with a lecture by Shirley Randell, Ph.D., Tuesday, March 2, from 11: 30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Healthy Heart Fair Planned at The Mall at Steamtown

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention name Heart Disease as the leading cause of death in the United States. With February being dubbed “American Heart Month,” The University of Scranton’s Exercise Science Club will bring heart health awareness to area residents at the third annual Healthy Heart Fair. The fair will take place on the second floor at The Mall at Steamtown on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from noon to 3 p.m. and will feature free health screenings, interactive educational games and giveaways.
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University of Scranton Plans Spring Events

University of Scranton Plans Spring Events
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General News

• Math SPIRAL Hosts Math and Poetry Talk March 1
• German Conversation Group Sets Feb. 24 Meeting
• Biology Department, Neuroscience Program Host Speaker Feb. 25
• Players Present Eugene Ionesco’s The Chairs
• Latin American and Women's Studies Presents Lecture Feb. 23
• ‘Darwin, History and the Rhetoric of Catastrophe’ Lecture Feb. 23
• The Running of the Royals 5K Run/Walk
• The National Survey of Student Engagement Open
• Donate Dresses to Cinderella’s Closet
• Practice Test Scores Ready for Pick-Up
• H1N1 Vaccine Still Available
• IEEE Meeting Scheduled for Feb. 25

Faculty and Staff News

• Staff Senate, Human Resources Present College Entrance Information Session
• Office of Human Resources Hosts Open House
• Upcoming Individual Pension Counseling Sessions
• Employee Wellness Upcoming Programs — Spring 2010
• Faculty Advancement Series Set for Feb. 25
• Classroom Technology Forum Slated for Feb. 23

Student News

• Apply Now for ASCO Numatics Engineering Scholarship
• Gilman International Scholarship Accepting Applications
• Recommendations for Peter S. Graybar Scholarship Sought
• CHEW Hosts Safe Spring Break Fair
• Summer/Fall 2010 Registration Information for Undergraduate Students and Advisors
• Class of 2010 Shamrockin’ Eve!
• Brand New to Perform at University April 24
• 'Adopt a Grandparent Day’ Set for Feb. 28
• Economics Honor Society Accepting Applications
• Study Abroad Scholarship News
• Kenya Summer 2010 Travel Course Scheduled
• Apply for the Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Scholarship
• Admissions Office Seeks Student Workers
• Volunteering Opportunity at the Leahy Clinic
• Trip to Montreal Scheduled
• AICPA Scholarship Opportunities Available
• LCHFC seeks volunteers
• Seeking Peer Educators
• Apply now for the McLean Scholarship
• Apply Now for the Commonwealth “Good Citizen” Scholarship
• Foreign Language National Honor Society Enrolling New Members

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