March 2, 2010

Free Competitions Help High School Students Prepare for AP Exams

Talented local high school students are invited to test their knowledge of physics, math and computer programming - and prepare for Advanced Placement tests - in three separate competitions at The University of Scranton.
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Scranton Establishes The Honesdale National Bank Center for Economic Education

Teaching local high school students about economics is the focus of an initiative forged by The Honesdale National Bank (HNB), The University of Scranton’s Kania School of Management and EconomicsPennsylvania, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving economic education for students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
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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 class of 1993 alumnus Matt Davidson, Ph.D., an expert on character education, executive director of the Institute for Excellence and Ethics, and former Royals lacrosse player, during a PIAA-sponsored workshop Wednesday, March 10, in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center on campus.
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Presentation Today: 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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General News

• University Ministries Announces Lenten Services, Programs and Stations of the Cross
• Presentation, Film Honor Monseñor Oscar Romero
• Candidates for CAS Dean Position to Visit
• Players Present Eugene Ionesco’s The Chairs
• Committee on the Status of Women Schedules Open Forum
• Student Musicians Perform March 3
• IEEE Meeting discusses 'The Real World – 20 Years Later'
• The Running of the Royals 5K Run/Walk
• Create a Piece of Art and University History
• The National Survey of Student Engagement Open
• Donate Dresses to Cinderella’s Closet
• Global Warming Conference Set for April 11

Faculty and Staff News

• Upcoming Individual Pension Counseling Sessions
• New Features for 2010 Employee Party
• Call for Nominations
• Employee Wellness Upcoming Programs — Spring 2010

Student News

• Class of 2010 Shamrockin’ Eve!
• Writing Center Posts Hours for Spring 2010
• Financial Assistance for Summer Internships in Public Policy Available
• Seniors Invited to 2010 Hours Till Graduation
• USPB to Show The Blind Side March 10
• Backpacks to Briefcases Dining Etiquette Program Deadline Fast Approaching
• Students Sought for High School Visitation Program
• Brand New to Perform at University April 24
• 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
• Economics Honor Society Accepting Applications
• Study Abroad Scholarship News
• Apply for the Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. Scholarship
• Seeking Peer Educators
• Admissions Office Seeks Student Workers

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