The Department of Military Science is proud to announce that on Friday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, Feb. 27, it will host Colonel Reese Turner, the U.S. Army Human Resources Command Division Chief for Maneuver, Fires and Effects. Colonel Turner is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and is currently stationed at Fort Knox, Ky.

Colonel Turner will kick off his visit to Scranton by speaking to the campus community at a luncheon entitled “21st Century Leadership” on Friday, Feb. 25, beginning at 11:30 a.m. in Collegiate Hall, Redington Hall. Later that afternoon Colonel Turner will conduct a "Leader Professional Development" seminar with Junior and Senior Cadets in the Military Science Program. The seminar will allow Cadets the opportunity to seek guidance and discuss career and professional development paths, assignments and career management. On Saturday evening, the Royal Warrior Battalion will conduct its annual Military Ball at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Scranton where Colonel Turner will serve as the guest speaker.

As a part of The University’s special programming in honor of Black History Month, the Department of Military Science, the Office of Equity and Diversity and the Office of Multicultural Affairs invite all students, faculty and staff to the presentation and luncheon on Friday, Feb. 25. Please contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at diversity@scranton.edu for reservations and more details. Any faculty and staff interested in attending the Military Ball, please contact the Department of Military Science at 941-7457.

• What should you consider before throwing your hat in the race?
• How do you plan to organize volunteers?
• How do you raise campaign funds?
• What paperwork is in your future?
• What are the nuts and bolts of running a successful campaign?

• Learn the technical Dos and Don’ts.
• Meet people who have run and won political campaigns in Lackawanna County and hear personal stories of running.
• Learn how to work with your volunteers, what to expect, and what not to expect.
• Gain insights into successful strategies.

Looking for somewhere to volunteer in January? We have SNOWmany places for you to help out! You may contact the agencies on your own (phone numbers are provided) but if you need help, stop in the Community Outreach Office, DeNaples Center, room 205B.

American Cancer Society: Volunteer Road to Recovery drivers to take patients to and from appointments, Monday-Friday, times flexible, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Jennifer Washney, 888-227-5445.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Ongoing, after school homework, Monday-Thursday, 2:30 p.m., five volunteers. Ongoing, after school recreation, Monday-Friday, 4 to 8:30 p.m., five volunteers. Contact: Laura Gentile, 342-8709, ext 114.

Community Medical Center: Ongoing, information desk, days and times vary, five volunteers. Ongoing, gift shop, days and times vary, four volunteers. Ongoing, priority care, weekday mornings, time varies, three volunteers. Ongoing, family companion, days and times vary, five volunteers. Contact: Kara Badyrka, 969-8700.

Genealogical Research Society of Northeastern PA Inc.: Ongoing, researching records for family members and general office duties, Monday-Thursday/9 a.m. to 2 p.m./Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Contact: Joseph Bryer, 383-7661.

Gino J. Merli Veterans Center: Ongoing, assist with bingo, Saturday or Sunday, 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., six volunteers. Ongoing, assist feeding, daily, any scheduled meal time, 10 volunteers. Ongoing, bowling pinsetter, Friday, 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., three volunteers. Ongoing, canteen assistant, weekdays, time varies, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Tom Bufano, 961-4380.

Goodwill Industries: Ongoing, Good Guides youth mentoring, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Bo Hoban, 343-1166, ext 466.

Griffin Pond Animal Shelter: Ongoing, dog walkers, noon to 4 p.m., two to four volunteers. Contact: Beverly Bright, 585-0516.

Hospice of the Sacred Heart: Ongoing, clerical assistance, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., two volunteers. Ongoing, patient visits, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, transportation, as needed, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, telephone contact, weekly, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Ann Seechock, 706-2400.

The Jewish Home of Eastern PA: Ongoing, visiting residents, daily, 10 to 11:30 a.m./1 to 4:30 p.m./6 to 8 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, speak Russian or Yiddish with residents, daily, 10 to 11:30 a.m./1 to 4:30 p.m./6 to 8 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, feeding residents, daily, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m./4:30 to 6 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, musical entertainment, daily, 2:30 to 4 p.m./6 to 8 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Contact: Mae Murawski, 344-6177.

Junior Achievement of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Ongoing, in-classroom assistance, school hours, 20 volunteers. Contact Katie Rossi, 602-3600.

Lacawac Sanctuary: Ongoing, build picnic tables, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, historic house tours, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, nature festival, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, native plant garden, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Joann or Janice, 689-9494.

Lackawanna Branch, Pennsylvania Association for the Blind: Ongoing, drivers, time varies, three volunteers. Ongoing, special events assistance, time varies, six volunteers. Contact: Mary Lou Wascavich, 342-7613.

Lackawanna Health & Rehab Center: Ongoing, bingo, Tuesday, 6 to 8 p.m., two to three volunteers. Ongoing, shopping trips, Tuesday, 1:15 to 3 p.m., two volunteers. Ongoing, Catholic Mass, Wednesday, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., two to three volunteers. Ongoing, lunch trips, Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., two volunteers. Contact: Marcie Stull, 489-8611 ext 39.

Linwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center: Ongoing, ice cream social, Wednesday and Thursday, 2 to 4 p.m., two volunteers. Ongoing, bingo, Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 2 to 3 p.m., three volunteers. Contact: Antoinette McConnell, 346-7381.

Meals on Wheels of NEPA: Ongoing, meal delivery, Monday-Friday, 1-1½ hour(s), unlimited volunteers. Contact: Loretta Armbruster, 346-2421.

Mercy Hospice: Ongoing, sit with terminally ill patients, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, dog therapy, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Rita Harris, 961-0725.

SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy: Ongoing, literacy tutors, we train, must be 18 years old with a high school diploma, training and tutoring hours are flexible, 1-3 hours per week, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Mary Ann Tolerico 346-6203, ext 15.

Scranton Health Care Center: Ongoing, visit with residents, daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, assist with daily activities, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Contact: Kimberly Jeryga, 341-6676.

Serving Seniors: Ongoing, assist with residents' rights, 18 years of age or older, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, day care centers, schools/universities/scouts visit with residents in nursing/personal care homes, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Ongoing, friendly visits with residents in nursing/personal care homes, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Louise Ligi, 344-3931.

VNA Hospice & Home Health of Lackawanna County: Ongoing, CMC In Patient Unit, Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, 5:30 to 8 p.m., one volunteer per day. Contact: Kathleen Coyne, 383-5180.

Voluntary Action Center: Ongoing, 55 and older assistance with various functions, flexible times, unlimited volunteers. Contact: Nancy Post, 347-5616.

The Girl Scouts are seeking female volunteers to help with activities at their annual mall overnite at the Mall at Steamtown. Volunteers will report at 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, and help with games, crafts and activities for girls ages 9-12. The events last until Sunday, Feb. 27, at 6 a.m. You must stay the whole time (the mall is locked down). If you are interested, don't delay. This opportunity fills up quickly, so contact Deb Hoerst at dingmanddelawaregs@gmail.com or call 570-337-5986 to sign up. Get almost all your spring semester service hours done at once!

For more information, contact Ellen Judge in the Community Outreach Office, DeNaples Center, room 205B, or e-mail judgee2@scranton.edu.

Get to know why Rose Sebastianelli, Ph.D., professor of operations & information management at Scranton, believes education has the power to “transform lives.” Check out her video profile at http://bit.ly/f3gOah.

For more profiles of our faculty and students, visit www.scranton.edu/profiles.

There are several upcoming spring events sponsored by the Education for Justice Program:

Speaker: Carolyn Forché, the American poet who inspired so many at last year's University Commencement (learn more here)
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Place: Brennan Hall, 228
Title: The Voice of Witness
Content: She will discuss ways in which warfare, imprisonment, and other forms of suffering are given voice by writers around the world.

Speaker: Rajmohan Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi (learn more here)
Date: Thursday, Mar. 31, 2011
Time: 7 p.m.
Place: The DeNaples Center, 407 B/C
Title: Keynote Address on the eve of the Annual Education for Justice Teach-In Day
Content: He will address issues of peace and reconciliation.

Gandhi will also run a workshop on the Teach-In Day:
Date: Friday, April 1, 2011
Time: 9  - 10:30 a.m.
Place: The DeNaples Center, 405
Content: Leading a nonviolent and conciliatory life.

The workshop will be limited to 20-30 students and faculty on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested, contact Anthony Ferzola at apf303@scranton.edu.