March 16, 2010

CNN Journalist Speaks Candidly About Russia at Luncheon

CNN Foreign Affairs Correspondent Jill Dougherty spoke candidly on her views about Russia to an audience in The University of Scranton’s Rose Room of Brennan Hall on March 5. Her presentation, entitled “Who Runs Russia? Deciphering Moscow’s Centers of Power,” was the second of the Spring Luncheon Seminar Series offered by The Schemel Forum that focuses on world affairs.
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Acclaimed Organist to Perform on Historic Organ

Organist extraordinaire Frederick Hohman will return to The University of Scranton on Friday, Mar. 26, at 7:30 p.m. for a performance on the University’s historic Austin organ in the Houlihan McLean Center on campus. Hohman, a critically acclaimed organist and composer, will return to the Houlihan-McLean center for his fourth recital on this recently restored instrument.
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Royal Dancetacular Makes All the Right Moves

The Royal Dancetacular, a 24-hour dance marathon held at The University of Scranton Feb. 20-21, which benefited Cancertacular, a local non-profit organization that supports children affected by cancer in Northeast Pennsylvania, was a smashing success.
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General News

• Volleyball Marathon Set for April 10
• Mass of Remembrance Scheduled March 24
• ‘Toward Understanding Islam and Muslims’ Set March 24
• H1N1 Vaccine Still Available
• Win Dinner with Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
• IT Matters Spring 2010 Edition
• Women’s Business Center Offers Certification
• Final Exam Schedule for Spring 2010
• Pet Therapy Returns April 28
• Easter Basket Drive Continues Through March 31
• One Stop Donation Drop
• University Ministries Hosts the Stations of the Cross
• The Running of the Royals 5K Run/Walk
• Donate Dresses to Cinderella’s Closet
• Global Warming Conference Set for April 11
• Invitation to TA TALK/Dinner

Faculty and Staff News

• Nominate Staff Members for Staff Senate Election
• Changes to Preview Day for Accepted Students
• Using Turnitin.com from within ANGEL
• 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
• Alumni Loyalty and Service Award: Nominate an Outstanding Senior
• Upcoming Individual Pension Counseling Sessions
• Call for Nominations

Student News

• NPEC Employment Fair Scheduled March 23
• End of the Year Drive Information Session
• Joseph P. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Accepting Applications
• See the Philadelphia Flyers in Action
• Written/Media Competition on Justice Theme
• Apply Now for Peckville Business and Professional Women’s Club Scholarship
• Irving Grossman Scholarship Applications Now Available
• 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
• It’s Easy to Share a Swipe
• Financial Assistance for Summer Internships in Public Policy Available
• Students Sought for High School Visitation Program
• Brand New to Perform at University April 24
• Summer/Fall 2010 Registration Information for Undergraduate Students and Advisors
• Study Abroad Scholarship News
• Ireland Scholarship Available
• Admissions Office Seeks Student Workers
• The National Survey of Student Engagement Open

There are no Athletics announcements this week

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