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October 26, 2010: General News
Scholar Hector Lindo Fuentes to Speak Nov. 8
For more information, contact Marie Karam at karamm1@scranton.edu or visit the event’s promotional flyer.
Author Lectures on Archibishop Romero
Dr. Zynda’s book on this topic was published this month by The University of Scranton Press and will be available for purchase for $18 at the talk, which is free and open to the public.
German Conversation Group to Meet Wednesday
Jazz Band to Perform Saturday
The University’s Jazz Ensemble is a 26-piece “big band” consisting of 10 saxophones, six trombones, six trumpets, piano, bass and drums. The program for the evening includes arrangements of Witchcraft, Happy Go Lucky Local, The Way You Look Tonight, Red Roses for a Blue Lady, Night Train, Sanctified Blues and more.
Back IT Up Scranton Campaign
Visit IT Services at our table in the DeNaples Center, first floor, Wednesday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn more about backing up your computer. Free T-shirts, free food, free information are available, as well as a chance to win a free external backup drive.
Feast of All Saints Liturgy Schedule
Monday, Nov. 1
12:05 p.m. & 4:40 p.m.
Madonna della Strada Chapel
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome. Please join us!
For more information, contact the Office of University Ministries at 941-4179.
IEEE Club to Host Meeting Thursday
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.
Fall 2010 Final Exam Schedule Announced
Final Exam Schedule
http://matrix.scranton.edu/academics/ac_ro_finalexams.shtml
Combined Exam Room Assignments
http://matrix.scranton.edu/academics/ac_ro_combined_exams.shtml
Military Science Program Commemorates Exhibit
Cadets and the color guard from the University’s Military Science program helped commemorate the opening of the traveling exhibit "When Humanity Fails," presented by the Holocaust Education Resource Center, on Oct. 20 at Melberger Arts Center Gallery, located on 123 Wyoming Aveue in Scranton.
The exhibit, which will be on display through Saturday, Nov. 20, focuses on the liberation of the concentration camps told from the GIs point of view.
In addition to their support at the exhibit’s kickoff, University cadets are scheduled to tour the exhibit Nov. 1 through Nov. 5.
On Thursday, Nov. 11, 10 cadets will also join members of the local community and participate in reading the honor roll of veterans from throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania who served in Europe during World War II.
The exhibit “When Humanity Fails" is open to the public, Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, call 499-5202 or e-mail themacgallery@gmail.com.
New University Photos and Videos Uploaded
The University's official Flickr and Youtube webpages have been updated with new photos and videos.
Check out photographs of the Ecumenical Symposium, the Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Lecture, and the Community Outreach Office's “Safe Trick or Treat." See our other photo galleries at http://www.flickr.com/universityofscranton.
Did you miss the 9th annual Northeastern U.S. Conference on disAbility on Oct. 6? Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9Hc5dFA0NU for our video highlighting the conference. The Univerity's Youtube channel is http://www.youtube.com/universityofscranton.
For more information about the University's social media outlets, visit www.scranton.edu/connect.
Bookstore Hosts Spirit Day Sale Thursday
The University of Scranton Bookstore will host a Spirit Day Sale on Thursday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Receive 20 percent off all clothing and gift items when you wear purple or University of Scranton apparel.
Silly Bandz Come to Scranton!
The University of Scranton's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) organization is bringing Silly Bandz to campus. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your personalized Scranton “S” Silly Band in tie-dye purple and black!
The sale times and locations are:
- Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Midnight Madness in the John Long Center. Royal Cards are accepted to purchase bracelets
- Thursday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first floor DeNaples. CASH ONLY.
- Friday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on first floor DeNaples. CASH ONLY.
Each Silly Band is only $2 and 100 percent of the proceeds will be sent to El Salvador to assist poverty-stricken women in the creation of various business models, including chicken production and agricultural retail operations. The money will help train women in the Department of La Libertad to create small business initiatives funded by donations to CRISPAZ and the SC Ministry Foundation. For more information, contact Amanda Kurtti at kurttia2@scranton.edu.
Midnight Madness Pep Rally Slated for Wednesday
It’s time for midnight madness, the official school pep rally to honor fall sports teams and kick-off the winter sports season! It is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 10 p.m. in the Long Center. Doors will open at 9:30 p.m.
Come celebrate “Midnight Madness” featuring The University of Scranton fall and winter sports teams including the basketball teams, the swim team, the wrestling team, the soccer teams, the Scranton dance team, The University of Scranton cheerleaders and Urban Beats.
All students must bring a canned good for admittance into the event.
For more information, contact Patricia Cermignano, Student Government director of communications, at cermignanop2@scranton.edu or Ben Courtney, chair of the Ignatian Awareness Committee, at courtneyb2@scranton.edu.
League of Women Voters Hosts Debate Wednesday
SIFE Hosts Fundraising Events in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness
With this $1 donation, students will be entered into a raffle to win a $70 VISA gift card and will receive a pink "Imagine Life without Breast Cancer" bracelet.
On Wednesday, Oct. 27, SIFE will sponsor a day full of Breast Cancer Awareness Activities. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., a “Thinking Pink Rally” will take place in the DeNaples Student Center, first floor. During this time, students, faculty and staff can make donations, receive Breast Cancer Awareness information and enjoy pink cupcakes!
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., SIFE will host a “Party in Pink” in The Byron Recreational Center. Get a pink manicure from Emprise Beauty School representatives for making a $5 or more donation. No appointments are necessary.
From 1 to 2 p.m., certified Zumba instructor Kim Loyden will host a “Thinking Pink” Zumba Workout Lesson in the Byron Recreational Center.
Donations will be accepted throughout the day, at all events, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the Susan G. Komen For the Cure Foundation. For more information, contact Jenn King at kingj4@scranton.edu.
Committee on the Status of Women's Open Forum Nov. 11
IT Matters — Fall 2010 Edition
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