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May 4, 2010: General News
Lecture on Social Investment by New York University Professor
The author of two books published by the MIT Press and Princeton, Prof. Morduch has been a consultant to the United Nations and the World Bank. All are welcome to attend. For more information, e-mail Dr. Hong V. Nguyen at nguyen@scranton.edu.
Scranton Inclusion Hosts "GLBT-What?" May 6
Prof. Bendoraitis will discuss sexuality and campus climate issues for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons. All University members are invited to attend. For more information, contact Scranton.Inclusion@gmail.com.
Performance Music Hosts Symphonic Band and Singers May 8
On-Campus Housing Closing Announcement
Senior Week On-Campus Housing Announcement
Individual requests (taking a class during senior week, a graduating senior not participating in senior week, or on-campus employment) must be made by the resident with a submitted form in our Condron Hall office by Friday, May 14.
Requests for student groups needing housing (Royal Ambassadors/Admissions, End of the Year Donation Drive Volunteers, etc.) must be made by the faculty or staff member, who can e-mail us at res-life@scranton.edu. Students with permission to remain on campus for Senior Week must check out by Monday, May 31, at 10 a.m. and will receive an e-mail with more detailed instructions.
‘Opera Italiana’ Scheduled May 11 at Scranton
Wyoming Seminary and The Performing Arts Institute are scheduled to present “Opera Italiana, A Nation Finds its Voice” featuring the Wyoming Seminary PAI/Civic Symphony Orchestra and the combined choruses of Wyoming Seminar and The University of Scranton Tuesday, May 11, at the Houlihan-McLean Center.
The event, which will include arias, duets, choruses and overtures from the operas of Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, begins at 7:30 p.m.
Soloists Magdalyn E. Boga, Elizabeth Duhr, Jason Eck, Mark Kratz and Heather Petruzelli will perform and Jerome Campbell will direct the Wyoming Seminary PAI/Civic Symphony Orchestra.
Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
“Opera Italiana” will also be performed off campus Monday, May 10, at Wyoming Seminary’s Great Hall at 8 p.m. The Great Hall is located at 228 Wyoming Ave. in Kingston (just north of Kingston Corners).
2010 Diversity Festival Celebration Set May 7
This event, coordinated by the Offices of Multicultural Affairs and Residence Life and the United Colors Student Organization, is a great opportunity for all of us to learn more about the members of the University community.
More than 20 students, staff and faculty will host tables displaying the countries of their origins and other multicultural related themes. Participants will receive a passport to visit each table and be eligible for free T-shirts, food and prizes. The theme this year is "All Together Different."
For more information, contact Barbara Hawkins at hawkinsb2@scranton.edu or Tashika Smith at smitht20@scranton.edu.
Zumba Class with SIFE May 6
All proceeds go to Susan G. Komen to help raise awareness about Breast Cancer and the importance of self-breast exams. Please wear pink to support this Breast Cancer Awareness event.
Participants are entered in a raffle to win gift cards to numerous businesses in downtown Scranton.
NOW Hair Studio Visits Scranton May 4
For more information, contact Cara Brindley at brindleyc2@scranton.edu.
Habitat for Humanity: Learn How to Build a Nonprofit from Scratch
Come learn the story of the affiliate’s turnaround, how two college students changed the way a city looks at low-income housing, and how you can make a difference in your own community.
‘The Real Dirt on Farmer John’ Presented May 7
Buy Fresh Buy Local Northeast Region invites you to a local screening of The Real Dirt on Farmer John, a movie about the epic tale of a maverick Midwestern farmer, on Friday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at The University of Scranton.
An outcast in his community, Farmer John bravely stands amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors and violence. By melding the traditions of family farming with the power of art and free expression, this powerful story of transformation and renewal heralds a resurrection of farming in America.
An outcast in his community, Farmer John bravely stands amidst a failing economy, vicious rumors and violence. By melding the traditions of family farming with the power of art and free expression, this powerful story of transformation and renewal heralds a resurrection of farming in America.
The film is a haunting odyssey, capturing what it means to be different in rural America.
Admission is $5, and $3 for BFBL members. To make seat reservations, which are required, call 941-7588.
Admission is $5, and $3 for BFBL members. To make seat reservations, which are required, call 941-7588.
Annual President's Breakfast Scheduled May 18
Join The Center for Health Education and Wellness and Dining Services for the 11th annual President’s Breakfast Tuesday, May 18, from 9 to 11 p.m. on the third and fourth floors of the DeNaples Center. The annual event will include free breakfast, meditation, massages and arts and crafts.
Relax during finals week as your faculty and staff serve you breakfast. Prizes will be awarded to the first 1,000 students.
Relax during finals week as your faculty and staff serve you breakfast. Prizes will be awarded to the first 1,000 students.
IT Matters Spring 2010 Edition
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