March 30, 2010

Representative Smith Announces $1 million in Funding for Mulberry Street Improvement Project

Pennsylvania House Representative Ken Smith announced $1 million in funding support for the multi-million dollar Mulberry Street Improvement Project spearheaded by the City of Scranton, Scranton City Council and The University of Scranton. Funding comes through the Commonwealth’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program and requires matching support from The University of Scranton.
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Scranton SIFE Team Named Regional Champion

The University of Scranton SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise) Team was named a Regional Champion at the SIFE USA Regional Competition held in Philadelphia Monday, March 22.
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Award-winning Author to Present Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute Lecture

Dara Horn, Ph.D., an acclaimed American novelist, will present The Weinberg Judaic Studies Institute’s Spring 2010 Lecture on April 10 at the University of Scranton’s Houlihan-McLean Center. The lecture will take place at 8:30 p.m., and is free and open to the public.
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Scranton Hosts Third Annual Journalism Boot Camp

The third annual Journalism Boot Camp, a joint venture of The Scranton Times-Tribune, The University of Scranton and Marywood University, is scheduled for Saturday, April 10, from 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., in St. Thomas Hall.
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UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON APRIL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Take a look at the upcoming events occurring at The University of Scranton during the month of April.
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Mass to Celebrate the Life of Archbishop Oscar Romero

In observance of the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Archbishop Oscar Romero, the University held a Mass on March 24 to Celebrate the Archbishop's life.
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General News

• Classroom Assignments for Combined Final Exams
• Career Carnival Comes to Scranton April 16
• A Death Row Survivor Tells His Story
• The Running of the Royals 5K Run/Walk
• On-Campus Housing Easter Break Closing
• Race and Ethnicity Code Update
• Eleven New Web Sites Launched
• Volleyball Marathon Set for April 10
• H1N1 Vaccine Still Available
• IT Matters Spring 2010 Edition
• Women’s Business Center Offers Certification
• Pet Therapy Returns April 28
• Easter Basket Drive Continues Through March 31
• One Stop Donation Drop
• Donate Dresses to Cinderella’s Closet

Faculty and Staff News

• Technology on Your Own Terms Series Continues April 7
• Staff Senate Meet & Greet the Candidates
• Draft University Strategic Plan for Review
• Accommodations: What is Reasonable?
• Committee on the Status of Women’s Open Forum Set for April 8
• Additional Sexual Harassment Training Dates Open
• Alumni Loyalty and Service Award: Nominate an Outstanding Senior
• Upcoming Individual Pension Counseling Sessions
• Call for Nominations

Student News

• Applications Now Available for Class Night Awards
• Third Annual Integration Bee Set for April 27
• Job Opportunities for Technically Savvy Students
• Ireland Scholarship Deadline Quickly Approaching
• Scranton Street Sweep Set for April 17
• Programming Board to Show ‘It’s Complicated’
• Late Night at Scranton Event Slated April 8
• Bookstore Hosts ‘Student Appreciation Day’ March 30
• Want to Quit Smoking?
• Text the University Library
• Foreign Language National Honor Society Enrolling New Members
• Informational Session on AmeriCorps Scholars in Service to PA
• On-campus LSAT Workshop
• Joseph P. Gallagher Memorial Scholarship Accepting Applications
• 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
• Theology Honor Society Seeks New Members
• 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
• Admissions Office Seeks Student Workers
• The National Survey of Student Engagement Open

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