The Mendelssohn Piano Trio will perform at The University of Scranton's Houlihan-McLean Center on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 5 p.m. The concert is presented by the Provost’s Office, Schemel Forum, Performance Music and the Office of Equity & Diversity in celebration of Interdependence Day, 2010. Admission is free and open to the public. 

For more information about the Mendelssohn Piano Trio, which consists of Fiona Thompson, cello; Ya-Ting Chang, piano; and Peter Sirotin, violin, visit http://www.mendelssohnpianotrio.com/.

The Office of Multicultural Affair presents Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Among the activities scheduled are:

MOVIE: Our Family Wedding
An African American & Mexican-American family adjust after an engagement 
Friday, Sept. 17, 10 p.m.
Moskovitz Theater 401

EVENT: What’s in a Name?
Join us as we explore the distinction between the terms Hispanic & Latino/a
Tuesday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m.
The DeNaples Center 407A

EVENT: Arizona Immigration Bill 1070
Learn more about the controversial Immigration bill 
Thursday, Sept. 30, 11:30 a.m.
Brennan Hall 500

Event: Latin Heritage Month Celebration Dinner 
Join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with savory food and an awards ceremony
Co-sponsored with the Office of Equity and Diversity
Sunday, Oct. 3, 3 - 6 p.m.
The DeNaples Center, fourth-floor ballroom

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7 p.m. – From Barcelona, Francesc de Paula Soler, the Poet of the Guitar, will perform his Spanish favorites for all to enjoy.

8 p.m. – Family Trivia Party!
So you think you know your Ladies GaGa and Antebellum? Or how about M*A*S*H and Grey’s Anatomy? Check out this hilarious game and win cool prizes with DJ Mike!

8 p.m. –  Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, adapted by Laura Eason and presented by the University Players –advance tickets required. (Tickets available at a discounted price of $6 until Sept. 10 by purchasing online at http://matrix.scranton.edu/admissions/familyweekend/index.shtml. After this date, please contact the box office directly at (570) 941-6358.)

Saturday, Sept. 25

8:30 a.m. - noon –  Registration and packet pick-up 
Continental breakfast available until 10 a.m.!  When you arrive on campus, make the DeNaples Center your first stop. A warm welcome awaits you at our hospitality center where you’ll receive your complete schedule of the weekend’s activities, name tag, event tickets and other information.

9-10 a.m. – Broadening Horizons sessions: (seating is limited, pre-registration suggested. One session per person, per time period)

• Career Services Information Session: It’s never too early or too late to start planning for your career. Career Services help students focus on career decisions that are consistent with their unique talents, aspirations and vision for living. Students who are looking for related work experience while they are attending the University can benefit from a variety of services provided by the office. Come find out what career services can do for you! 
• Study Abroad Information Session with Michael Simons, director of the Study Abroad Program. The University of Scranton provides opportunities for students to continue their studies at other universities around the world. We encourage you to stop by if you have an interest in adding a global experience to your studies.  
• Scranton 101: Everything You Would Like to Know about “The Electric City” with Robert Farrell, Esq., executive director of community relations and public safety. There’s so much more to learn about Scranton than what you find on “The Office." Whether you’ve lived in northeast Pennsylvania your whole life, or plan on being here for only the next four years, you’ll find this session interesting as you learn things about “The Electric City” that you never knew.
 
10-11 a.m. – Cura Personalis sessions: (seating is limited, pre-registration suggested. One session per person, per time period)

• "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons," with Eric Plumer, Ph.D.  We’ve all heard of the best-selling novels "The Da Vinci Code" and "Angels & Demons." Dr. Plumer will examine the evidence behind some of the amazing claims made in the books, and ask participants to consider how their popularity has shaped the way the Catholic Church is viewed in America today. A book signing of Dr. Plumer’s book "The Catholic Church and American Culture: Why the Claims of Dan Brown Strike a Chord" will follow immediately after lecture and later outside the bookstore.
• What’s Cooking? with The Fresh Food Company. Find out how the Fresh Food Company can help keep your diet intact and avoid the “Freshman Fifteen." Enjoy food demonstrations, too!

10 a.m. – Jostens Class Ring Sale located in the DeNaples Center second floor lobby area

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. – Family Luncheon and Musical Performance (SOLD OUT)– Advance pre-paid tickets required, available on a first-come, first–served basis. Seating is limited as this luncheon generally sells out fast. ($15 for adults, $7 for children under nine)

Noon - 4 p.m. – Carnival on the Green sponsored by The University of Scranton Programming Board (USPB)
A favorite at every Family Weekend. Have fun and relax as the kids play on inflatable rides, play games, munch on goodies and more. Tons of fun for the whole family!

4 p.m. –  Family Mass and Commission of New Liturgical Ministers
Join us for Saturday evening Mass with the Jesuits as we celebrate the Eucharist. Families of all faith commitments are warmly invited.

5 - 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on your own 
The Fresh Food Company (third floor of the DeNaples Center) and The Food Court (first floor of the DeNaples Center) will be open, or feel free to dine at one of Scranton’s many wonderful restaurants. A list of local eateries will be provided in your registration packet)

7:30 p.m. – Enjoy and relax with the sounds of David Ostwald’s Gully Low Jazz Band. Inspired by jazz legend Louis Armstrong, this world famous band appears weekly in New York City’s Birdland, and has performed around the globe!

8 p.m. – Mark Twain’s "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," adapted by Laura Eason and presented by the University Players - advance tickets required. (Tickets available at a discounted price of $6 until Sept. 10 by purchasing online at http://matrix.scranton.edu/admissions/familyweekend/index.shtml. After this date, please contact the box office directly at (570) 941-6358.) 

8 p.m. – Disney's Toy Story 3 sponsored by the USPB 

Sunday, Sept. 26 

10 a.m. - noon –  Farewell Family Brunch in the DeNaples Center Fresh Food Company
Join our current students for a traditional University of Scranton Sunday Brunch. (Pay as you go at $7.50 per person, or feel free to dine in town. A list of local restaurants will be provided in your registration packet)

2 p.m. "Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," adapted by Laura Eason and presented by the University Players - advance tickets required. (Tickets available at a discounted price of $6 until Sept. 10 by purchasing online at http://matrix.scranton.edu/admissions/familyweekend/index.shtml. After this date, please contact the box office directly at (570) 941-6358.)

The bookstore will be open Friday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., and Sunday, 12:30 - 3 p.m.

Experience Scranton!
Be sure to pick up your registration packets to get up-to- date information, including hours for the Fresh Food Company, first-floor retail area, the fitness center and pool and a campus tour.

Feel free to explore downtown Scranton. Stop by some of our tourist attractions, including The Lackawanna Historical Society, The Mall at Steamtown, The Electric City Trolley Museum at the Steamtown National Historic Site, Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Anthracite Heritage Museum and Iron Furnaces. Additional information can be found in your registration packet. You may also check out http://www.visitnepa.org.