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September 21, 2010: General News
Family Weekend Liturgy Slated for Sept. 25
Sister Mary Owens to Speak at University Sept. 27
Her lecture, which is free and open to the public, will focus on the role of Nyumbani, which means "home" in Swahili, in providing a loving home, medicine, education, community outreach and village-based elder and orphan care to individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. She will highlight how Nyumbani is catering for the educational and psychosocial needs of vulnerable children who have been affected (orphaned) or infected by HIV/AIDs pandemic through both the institutional-based and community-based care of these children. There is a long-standing relationship between Nyumbani and The University of Scranton - many students from the University have visited and given service to Nyumbani from 2004 through the International Service Program (ISP) to the recently concluded graduate travel course to Kenya, summer 2010. Additionally, Fr. Angelo D'Agostino, S.J., who with Sr. Mary was a founder of Children of God Relief, received the University's Pedro Arrupe Award posthumously in 1997.
Born in Ireland, Sister Mary holds a bachelor's degree (Hons) from University College, Dublin, as well as a master's degree from Trinity College, Dublin. She also recently undertook a Masters Course at the Graduate School in Berkeley, Calif. Sister Mary arrived in Kenya in 1969 and after a short period was appointed Headmistress at Loreto High School, Limuru. Sister Mary enjoyed a distinguished career in education which also included a period as Superior of Loreto Convent, Msongari, in Nairobi, before being appointed Provincial Superior of the Loreto Sisters in Eastern Africa in 1996, a position that she held for six years.
Please join us for this dynamic and engaging presentation. For more information, contact Tata Mbugua, Ph.D, at mbuguat2@scranton.edu.
International Day of Peace Prayer Service Scheduled Today
All students, faculty and staff are invited to the Peace Party and Prayer Service for the "Million Minutes of Silence for Peace" scheduled Tuesday, Sept. 21, at noon on the DeNaples Center's patio and the Dionne Campus Green. The event is sponsored by the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. Club and the Office of University Ministries. Please join us!
In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly passed resolution 36/67 declaring an International Day of Peace. In 2001, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a new resolution 55/282 declaring Sept. 21 of each year as the International Day of Peace. For complete information about the International Day of Peace, visit: http://www.internationaldayofpeace.orghttp://www.worldpeace.org/peaceday.html.
Influenza Immunization Available Sept. 27, Oct. 4
David Ostwald's Gully Low Jazz Band to Perform Saturday
Inspired by the noble jazz pioneers Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton and their colleagues, David Ostwald’s Gully Low Jazz Band breathes life and passion into America’s own great art form. Since 1980, this acoustically electrifying group has appeared nationally and internationally in varied settings — currently in the 10th year of its open-ended weekly Wednesday evening engagement at New York City’s Birdland, at Lincoln Center’s Midsummer’s Night Swing, at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, at Jazz in July at the 92nd Street Y, at Lionel Hampton’s New Orleans-style funeral procession, and at four appearances since 2001 at Scotland’s Nairn International Jazz Festival.
For additional information, contact Cheryl Y. Boga, director of Performance Music at The University of Scranton, at (570) 941-7624 or visit www.scranton.edu/music.
Author Donna Freitas to Lecture Sept. 27
Freitas will speak about her findings from the study she conducted on college campuses regarding students' behaviors surrounding relationships and spirituality, and provide some suggestions for ways students can be more reflective about their beliefs and behaviors.
This program is sponsored by the Divisions of Student Affairs and University Ministries. For more information, contact Cathy Seymour, University Ministries, at seymourc1@scranton.edu.
'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer'
There comes a time in every rightly-constructed boy’s life when he has a raging desire to go somewhere and dig for buried treasure — "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain."
"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" will play on Friday, Sept. 24, and Saturday, 25, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. in the McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts in the Royal Theater. Encore performances will be held on Friday, Oct. 1, and Saturday, 2, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2 p.m.
Grab your shovels and join us in this lively new adaptation, commissioned by the Hartford Stage, of a treasured American classic. This production is funded in part by a cooperative grant between Marywood University and The University of Scranton and is in collaboration with Scranton Reads; One City, One Book. It is directed by Bob E. Gasper.
Ticket prices for general admission is $8. Students, faculty/staff and senior citizens are $5. Also the weekend of Oct. 1-3 is free for freshman.
For reservations or more information, call 941-4318
IT Matters — Fall 2010 Edition
Phi Epsilon Kappa Bake Sale Tuesday
Phi Epsilon Kappa will be host its first fundraiser of the semester on Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the DeNaples Center's Student Center. Help support us and enjoy some good snacks! Hope to see you all there!
Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity is a national professional fraternity for persons engaged in or pursuing careers in health, physical education, recreation or safety. We are dedicated to the enhancement of the education of students in the fields of exercise science and health. We promote student research, charitable purposes, community service, as well as provide opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and the fraternal loyalty and spirit among members throughout the country.
'Veins in the Gulf' Showing Sept. 23
The University Task Force on Sustainability is sponsoring a viewing of "Veins in the Gulf," a full-length documentary exploring the man-made and natural destruction of the Louisiana wetlands on Thursday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. in Moskovitz Theatre om the DeNaples Center. The film traces the rapidly disappearing bayous, the environmental crisis of southern Louisiana, and the international impact of Cajun culture, which is quickly losing ground.
On-hand for the viewing will be filmmakers Elizabeth Coffman and Ted Hardin, as well as narrator Martha Serpas. For more information about the film, visit http://veinsinthegulf.com/. For information about the event, contact Lynn Scramuzza, Department of English and Theatre, at ext. 7619 or scramuzzal2@scranton.edu. The event is free and open to the public.
The Community Outreach Office will be collecting voluntary donations to aid LA Gulf Response in its efforts to restore the Wetlands.
University Reading Series Hosts Martha Serpas Wednesday
Poet Martha Serpas, a native of southern Louisiana, will deliver a mixed-genre reading, weaving her poetry with theoretical discussions on the connections among poetry, theology and the environment on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at 7 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 405.
For more information on Serpas, please visit her website at http://www.julietdavis.com/clients/marthaserpas/. For information about the event, contact Lynn Scramuzza, Department of English and Theatre, at ext. 7619 or scramuzzal2@scranton.edu. The event is free and open to the public. The Community Outreach Office will be collecting voluntary donations to aid LA Gulf Response in its efforts to restore the Wetlands.
Hispanic Heritage Month Activities Scheduled
The Office of Multicultural Affair presents Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Among the activities scheduled are:
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
WebEvent Calendar Update
WebEvent is the University’s online calendar that provides information to people on campus as well as those in the community seeking information about University events. Linked from our homepage, the calendar provides easy access to visitors, student, faculty and staff.
WebEvent can be accessed from the University homepage, www.scranton.edu, click on “Upcoming Events”, My.Scranton homepage or the website www.scranton.edu/events. If you have event information you would like posted to the calendar, send an e-mail with event information to webevent@scranton.edu.
Committee on the Status of Women Seeks Forum Topics
IT Forum Discusses Mobile Devices Today
Diane M. Jachimowicz, senior technology services analyst, and Kathy Boock, customer support specialist, will led the presentation. Lunch will be served and there will be prizes! All members of our community are encouraged to attend. To register, which is required by Friday, Sept. 17, e-mail ITServices@scranton.edu.
Family Weekend's Schedule of Events
All tickets must be paid in advance by Friday, Sept. 10, to avoid being released. We accept VISA, MasterCard or you may mail a check. You will find payment information at the end of the registration process. The refund deadline for tickets is Sept. 10. To assist with our planning, please register prior to Sept. 10. If you have questions relating to Family Weekend, please e-mailfamilyweekend@scranton.edu or call (570) 941-7502.
Here is the schedule of events, which are subject to change without notice, for Family Weekend:
Friday, Sept. 24
5:30 - 8 p.m. – Registration and packet pick-up
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.
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.
University's Baseball Team Hosts Alumni Game Oct. 2
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