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September 28, 2010: Student News

General News | Faculty/Staff News | Student News | Athletics News

Pet Therapy Scheduled Wednesday

Join us on the Dionne Campus Green on Wednesday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. when the Community Outreach Office brings a ton of dogs to campus for Pet Therapy. Come to the Green and pet, play and have fun with dogs. It’s a great break from studying! All pets belong to members of The University of Scranton's faculty and staff. The event’s rain date is Thursday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Ellen Judge at judgee2@scranton.edu.

15 Minutes to $500 or an iPad

Check your e-mail – you might have a chance to win an iPad or $500! More than 800 students have been randomly selected to participate in the Scranton Smartphone Survey, part of a Weinberg Memorial Library research project examining how students use their mobile phones. Students who complete the 10-15 minute survey will have the opportunity to enter a prize drawing, and one lucky student will win his or her choice of an iPad, a $500 Best Buy gift card, or a $500 Apple Store gift card.

The Scranton Smartphone Survey will be available from Monday, Sept. 27 through Friday, Oct. 15. Any questions about the survey may be directed to Digital Services Librarian Kristen Yarmey at yarmeyk2@scranton.edu.

Want Free Tuition for the Spring 2011 Semester?

Participate in the tuition raffle – open to all full-time undergraduate students — and get your full tuition paid for the spring 2011 semester!

HOW? Raffle tickets were mailed to your home address in the beginning of the fall 2010 semester. You or your parents should fill out the raffle tickets and send them to:

The University of Scranton Programming Board (USPB) Office
205Q The DeNaples Center
800 Linden Street
Scranton, PA 18510

For more information, and questions or concerns, e-mail uspb@scranton.edu.

Fasula Scholarship Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for the 2010-2011 Neal J. Fasula Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship criteria is as follows:

Employee or is a dependent of an employee of the Gerrity’s Supermarkets
Full-time undergraduate of The University of Scranton
Submission of the 2010-2011 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Applications available in the Financial Aid Office, St Thomas Hall, Suite 410

The scholarship deadline is Friday, Oct. 15.

IEEE Club Hosts Meeting Thursday

Come and join the IEEE Club for a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., in St. Thomas Hall, room 292. This week the guest speaker is Dante Papada, a University alum who works as a Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin. Free pizza and soda will be provided. Everyone is welcome

The Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a club that provides students with the opportunity not only to participate in a campus wide event in the form of an IEEE seminar series (presentations by distinguished scientists, community business leaders, as well as our alumni and various employers/prospective job companies), but also as a time and place to pursue the club agenda, professional development and networking.

Interested in a Spring break Service Trip?

The Community Outreach Office is sponsoring spring break service trips. If you are interested, please attend an information session Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 8 p.m. or Thursday, Oct. 14, at noon in the DeNaples Center’s Moskovitz Theater. Trips are tentatively planned to Yakima, Wash.; Chicago, Ill.; Washington, D.C.; Hurley, Va.; New Orleans, La.; Kentucky; and Arizona. For more information, contact Lori Moran in the Community Outreach Office, DeNaples 205-B, at 941-7429 or moranl7@scranton.edu.

Top Five Events in Downtown Scranton

First Friday Scranton
Downtown Scranton
Friday, Oct. 1, 6-9 p.m.
Enjoy live music, free trolley rides, hors d'oeuvres and beverages at participating venues at this monthly art walk. October’s First Friday will have a Student Theme and feature art and performances from local students! Visit www.firstfridayscranton.com for more information.

Pages & Places Book Festival
Downtown Scranton
Saturday, Oct. 2
Fifteen nationally and internationally recognized panelists — writers who explore the terrains of history, policy, science, media, and literature—will convene five panels in five of downtown Scranton’s most vital and impressive architectural structures. Also find an expanded book expo on Courthouse Square. Visit www.pagesandplaces.org for more information.

Drawing Socials presents Tribal Waves
Afa Gallery, 514 Lackawanna Ave.
Sunday, Oct. 10, 6-9 p.m.
This drawing group features a different ensemble of progressive and experimental musicians each week – the performers being the subject as well as the entertainment. Draw or just listen. All skill levels welcome. Call (570) 969-1040 for more information.

For Every Season: Folk Art in Daily Life and Celebration
Everhart Museum, 1901 Mulberry St.
Through Dec. 31
Exhibit featuring the stages of life interpreted through an assortment of objects. Visit http://www.everhart-museum.org/ for more information.

Sci-Fi Book Club
Anthology New & Used Books, 515 Center St.
Tuesday, Oct. 12, 5:30 p.m.
This month’s book topic is Dune by Frank Herbert. Visit http://scranthology.com/ for more information.

FREE!
Duffy Accessories, 218 Linden Street
From Oct. 1 to Oct. 31, 2010 buy 2 items and get one FREE (up to a $25 value) just for showing your student ID.

For more information, visit http://the570.com/college.

Dranginis Scholarship Now Accepting Applications

The Adam and Ann Dranginis Scholarship is now accepting applications. The scholarship criteria is as follows:

Available to University of Scranton students of Lithuanian ancestry who meet the University’s scholarship criteria (minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA).
Award is renewable provided the recipient continues to meet the University’s Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
Eligible applicants must submit a written request explaining their line of ancestry.
Applications should be submitted to Mrs. Mirtha Wilczynski, Financial Aid Office, St Thomas Hall, Suite 401.

The deadline is Friday, Oct. 15.

Institutional Research Office Administers Survey

The Institutional Research Office is administering the CIRP Freshman Survey this fall to beginning college freshmen. The survey will be administered via the web from Wednesday, Sept. 15, through Friday, Oct. 8. The Freshman Survey aims to assess what incoming freshmen expect from their college experience. It also measures student demographics and asks students about their high school experience. Students are offered an incentive to participate of $1 per completed survey to be donated to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation in the name of The University of Scranton, Class of 2014.

ResuMania Dates Scheduled

Are you planning to attend the Kania School of Management Expo 2010 scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 30? Do you need your resume reviewed by a career services representative?

The Office of Career Services is holding ResuMania on the following dates at the DeNaples Center, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.:

Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2nd floor
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2nd floor

Simply bring a hard copy of your resume to the ResuMania table on any of these days and Career Services will review your resume and provide feedback right on the stop. For additional information, contact Betty Rozelle, Career Services, 941-7640.

Scranton Street Sweep Slated for Oct. 2

Three years ago a tradition was started by Student Government called the Scranton Street Sweep. It was a way for the students of our University to take ownership of our Hill Section; a way to better include that area of our community in campus life by making a positive impact on it.

This semester’s Scranton Street Sweep will be Saturday, Oct. 2, at noon, beginning in the Madison Parking Lot, located at the corner of Mulberry Street and Madison Ave.

We need as many Scranton students as possible to help. The Hill Section is part of our community, and we are responsible for it. As club leaders, this could be a wonderful idea to use as a community service event. Please encourage your club to participate.

To sign up for the Street Sweep, visit Tricia Cummings in the Student Forum, DeNaples 205S. The normal service approval procedure will still follow though. We are expecting a large turnout for this, so sign up as soon as possible.

For more information, stop by the Student Government office located in the Student Forum or e-mail Patricia Cermignano, director of Communications at cermignanop2@scranton.edu.

Bring-it! Spiritual Exercising for Men

All male students are invited to Bring-it!, sponsored by the Office of University Ministries, every Tuesday night at 8:30 p.m. Wear exercise gear – we go rain or shine! Meet at the DeNaples Center's fireplace. For more information or questions, contact Brian Pelcin, University Minister, at 941-5458.

Women’s Studies Sponsors Travel Course to Rwanda Intersession 2011

Drs. Linda Ledford-Miller and Sharon Meagher will take a group of students to Rwanda to examine issues of gender equality in a comparative context. The 3-credit women’s studies course, WOMN 384 Gender Equity in U.S. & Rwanda, will feature a 16-day trip to Rwanda, scheduled Jan. 5-23, 2011.

“Rwanda presents an interesting comparison to the situation for women in the US. On formal measures of gender equity such as formal political representation, Rwanda far outranks the U.S.. Yet on informal measures of women’s empowerment, most women in the U.S. fare better in everyday life,” noted Dr. Meagher, director of Women’s Studies and one of the course instructors.

“This course presents a fantastic opportunity for University of Scranton students to engage in dialogue with students in Rwanda,” Dr. Meagher continued. “We will work closely with master’s degree students at the Kigali Institute’s Centre for Gender, Culture, and Development. Students will have the opportunity to work closely with the Rwandan professionals who are enrolled in the master’s degree program, including having the opportunity to shadow them in their day jobs and/or visiting their homes.”

In addition, the course trip will feature visits to high schools in Rwanda, as well as to women’s economic cooperatives. At least one day will be dedicated to volunteer work at an orphanage and/or a related project to provide homes for orphans and widows who adopt them.Informational sessions are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 1, from 10:30 to 11 a.m. at Dionne Green amphitheater (in case of rain: the DeNaples Center, room 405) and Friday, Oct. 1, at noon in the DeNaples Center, room 405.

Interested students must complete a simple application; no online registration is available for this course. Students will be charged 1 credit for the 3 credit course, plus travel costs. For additional information about the course and its costs, contact Dr. Meagher at Sharon.meagher@scranton.edu or LAWS@scranton.edu.

International Erosion Control Association to Award Scholarship

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the International Erosion Control Association has been awarding annual scholarships to students who are enrolled in four-year colleges and universities and are considering a career in erosion and sediment control industry or related field.

Fields of study could include, but are not limited to: biology; environmental science; earth studies; earth science; agricultural, civil, and environmental engineering; natural resources management; soil science; agronomy; geology, hydraulics; hydrology; construction technology; environmental education; forestry; agricultural science; marine science; and landscape architecture. The scholarships total $3,000.

General information sheet and application can be obtained at www.macieca.org. Application deadline is Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010. For more information, contact Scott Keefer at 1-302-218-6099 or e-mail at ScottKeefer@aecom.com.

Psi Chi Accepting Applications

Applications are now being accepted for Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Eligibility requirements are: junior or senior status; top 35% of class in terms of GPA (3.42 or higher); completion of at least 15 credits in psychology (including Statistics and Research Methods); an average of 3.0 or better in psychology courses; and a major or minor in psychology. Applications may be obtained from the lobby in the Psychology Department or from Dr. John Norcross (Alumni Memorial Hall 224). The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 1.

Summer Study Abroad in Florence, Italy

Drs. Virginia Picchietti and Marzia Caporale of the Department of World Languages and Cultures are happy to announce the fourth annual Summer Study Abroad in Florence, Italy. This academic program will run from May 28 to June 25, 2011. Students will enroll in courses and live in Florence for the duration of the program. The program will also include day trips to other exciting Italian destinations. Students must be in good standing at The University of Scranton. Those interested are invited to attend either one of the first informational meetings, to be held on Friday, Oct. 1, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in O'Hara 306 and Monday, Oct. 4, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the DeNaples Center 407A (McIlhenney Ballroom). For more information, please contact Dr. Picchietti at picchiettv1@scranton.edu or Dr. Caporale at caporalem2@scranton.edu.

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