March 9, 2010

The University of Scranton hosts 24th MELUS Conference April 8-11

The culturally rich history of Scranton will provide the backdrop for a national conference of a society that studies multi-ethnic literature of The United States. The 24th MELUS Conference, a four-day literature convention featuring a multitude of educational panels, workshops, readings and plenary speakers, including Jay Parini, Ph.D., Marilyn Chin, Sonia Sanchez, Ph.D., and Dara Horn, Ph.D., will be held at The University of Scranton April 8-11.
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Students Help Scranton Hearts Stay Healthy

University of Scranton students were healthy heart heroes Feb. 23 when they brought the third annual Healthy Heart Fair to The Mall at Steamtown. The fair allowed area residents to take advantage of free heart health education, screenings and giveaways.
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University’s ‘Be Surprised’ Campaign Wins Gold at National Competition

The University of Scranton’s new undergraduate marketing campaign received gold and silver awards from the 25th Annual Educational Advertising Awards, a national competition sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report.
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Scranton Makes President’s Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction

The University of Scranton is among just 115 colleges in the nation, and one of only 17 schools in Pennsylvania, to be named to the 2009 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction. The Honor Roll is the highest federal recognition colleges and universities can receive for its commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement.
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General News

• The Antonio Ciacca Trio Performs March 10
• German Conversation Group to Meet March 10
• H1N1 Vaccine Still Available
• Win Dinner with Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
• ‘Iron Jawed Angels’ Teaches Women's History
• IT Matters Spring 2010 Edition
• Final Exam Schedule for Spring 2010
• Pet Therapy Returns April 28
• Easter Basket Drive Continues Through March 31
• University Ministries Announces Lenten Services, Programs and Stations of the Cross
• Presentation, Film Honor Monseñor Oscar Romero
• The Running of the Royals 5K Run/Walk
• Donate Dresses to Cinderella’s Closet
• Math SPIRAL Presents ‘What you never thought about Soduku!’ March 10
• Global Warming Conference Set for April 11
• IEEE Hosts Meeting Titled ‘Geolocation in Wireless World’

Faculty and Staff News

• Using Turnitin.com from within ANGEL
• Royal Drive Downtime Scheduled for March 14-15
• Learn More About Royal Drive
• Faculty, Staff are Invited to Attend Wellness Day
• Additional Sexual Harassment Training Dates Open
• Committee on the Status of Women Schedules Open Forum
• Office of Human Resources Reschedules Open House
• Alumni Loyalty and Service Award: Nominate an Outstanding Senior
• Upcoming Individual Pension Counseling Sessions
• Call for Nominations
• Employee Wellness Upcoming Programs — Spring 2010

Student News

• Outdoor Intramural Rosters Due by March 10
• Course for Participants in Service/Study Programs
• Mr. & Miss Scranton Competition Slated for March 23
• USPB hosts Craft Night March 24
• Theology Honor Society Seeks New Members
• Gallagher Koster Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
• Class of 2010 Shamrockin’ Eve!
• It’s Easy to Share a Swipe
• Writing Center Posts Hours for Spring 2010
• Financial Assistance for Summer Internships in Public Policy Available
• USPB to Show The Blind Side March 10
• 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
• Summer/Fall 2010 Registration Information for Undergraduate Students and Advisors
• Study Abroad Scholarship News
• Ireland Scholarship Available
• Seeking Peer Educators
• Admissions Office Seeks Student Workers
• The National Survey of Student Engagement Open

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