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March 1, 2011: General News

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

Foursquare at The University of Scranton - Have You Checked In?

We are excited to announce that the University has an official brand page on Foursquare, http://foursquare.com/univofscranton.

Foursquare is one of the fastest growing location-based social networks on campuses across the country. We join our sister institutions such as Marquette, Loyola University New Orleans, Saint Joseph's University and the University of San Francisco, as well as notable colleges like Harvard, Stanford, Cornell, Boston University and Texas A&M, who have used this platform to increase engagement among current students, prospective students and alumni on their campuses.

As part of the Foursquare for Universities program, there are five campus badges our students can earn such as Campus Explorer, Campus Munchies, School Spirit, Bookworm and Quad Squatter. They can also compete for bragging rights as Mayor of campus venues – competition is already fierce for the DeNaples Center and the Weinberg Memorial Library!

By using Foursquare on our campus, we can encourage students to explore the campus and participate in campus events and student-run activities, as well communicate campus traditions and historical facts about the University to students and visitors to our campus. Groups like Admissions, Athletics and Dining Services can utilize Foursquare to enhance the college experience for students, professors, staff and campus visitors.

In the coming weeks we will be releasing information about a Foursquare promotion on campus that will take place after spring break – stay tuned for more details on Scranton's Foursquare Frenzy! In the meantime, follow the University on foursquare so that you don't miss any of our tips!

University Players Host Final Weekend of 'Speech & Debate'

The University Players will present "Speech & Debate" by Stephen Kara, and directed by Bob E. Gasper, March 4-6.

Imagine "Glee" meets "The Crucible" as a starting point for this hilarious, thoughtful and entertaining look at coming of age in uncertain times. Three teenagers navigating the treacherous waters of youth form the basis of this recent offering by Scranton-native Stephen Kara (columbinus) who even gives a shout-out to some local institutions in the script. “One of the top ten plays of the year ... Even if you’re not fluent in IM, you’ll LOL at this subversive comedy ...” Entertainment Weekly. This play is for mature audiences.

Performance times: Fridays and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 2 p.m.
Ticket prices: $8 General Admission; $5 Faculty, Staff, Students, Senior Citizens
Reservations and information: call 941-4318, e-mail players@scranton.edu or visit http://uofsplayers.wufoo.com/forms/university-of-scranton-players-ticket-reserve/

New University Videos Uploaded on Youtube

The University recently updated its Youtube channel with a series of videos from on-campus events. The new uploaded videos include:

Bishop John Rucyahana presenting "Post Genocide Reconciliation," which details reconciliation in Rwanda
Clement A. Price, Ph.D., presenting the lecture "Recentering the American Story: An Ode to Black History Month"
Rev. Paolo Dall'Oglio, S.J., presenting the lecture "In Love with Islam, Believing in Jesus"

For more videos about events and activities at The University of Scranton, visit our Youtube channel.

Scranton Garners Four Advertising Awards

The Twenty-Sixth Annual Educational Advertising Awards, sponsored by the Higher Education Marketing Report, recently announced its list of winners, with The University of Scranton garnering four accolades.

The University received three silver awards in the categories of newsletter (Spring 2010 issue of Challenges in Theory & Practice), website (Admissions), and video viewbook ("Location" video). The Admissions website and its subpages highlight the University's location, Jesuit tradition, honors program and student life. The location video is also located on the Admissions website.

Scranton's spring 2010 image campaign and print ads earned a bronze award in the newspaper advertisement/series category. The campaign ran in three consecutive issues of The Chronicle of Higher Education, starting on Feb. 26, 2010. The advertisments focused on national recognition/academics, sustainability, and campus improvements, with one ad devoted entirely to the new unified science center.

For a complete list of winners in the Twenty-Sixth Annual Educational Advertising Awards, click here.

The Educational Advertising Awards is the largest educational advertising awards competition in the country. This year, more than 2,500 entries were received from more than 1,000 colleges, universities and secondary schools from all 50 states and several foreign countries.

Judges for the Educational Advertising Awards consisted of national panel of higher education marketers, advertising creative directors, marketing and advertising professionals and the editorial board of Higher Education Marketing Report.

Ten New Websites Launched

TA TALK/Dinner Slated for March 16

The Department of World Languages and Cultures invites you to attend the annual TA TALK on Wednesday, March 16, from 4:30-6 p.m. in Brennan Hall, room 509. Teaching Assistants/Fulbright Scholars Ennio Navarta (Argentina), Wen Guan (China), Cécilia Launat (France) and Koujji Kimura (Japan) will present uniquely personal insights into what makes their countries so special to them. Join us for dinner and a great opportunity to learn about other cultures. Bring a friend! To make reservations, e-mail karamm1@scranton.edu. This event is funded by Diversity Initiatives of The University of Scranton.

Summer 2011 Study Abroad in Kenya

An information/orientation session for the Summer 2011 Graduate Study Abroad in Kenya will be held on Thursday, March 2, in MGH, room 120, at 7:30 p.m. This academic program is in its second year and will run from June 15-July 2, 2011. All students, faculty and staff interested in participating, including those who desire additional information, are encouraged to attend. Further information may be received by contacting Dr. Tata Mbugua at mbuguat2@scranton.edu or Prof. Sandra Lamanna at lamannas2@scranton.edu.

Women and History in NEPA Conference Saturday

The keynote topic “Women’s History in NEPA: So What?” will be presented at the Third Biennial Conference on Women and History in Northeastern Pennsylvania at the University on Saturday, March 5. The conference, which will take place on the fifth floor of Brennan Hall on campus, is open to the public.

Linda Shopes, associate fellow in history at Dickinson College, and faculty member at the Oral History Institute at Columbia University, will deliver the keynote address. Affiliated as a historian with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission for 17 years, Shopes has overseen the development of programs and research initiatives that have made, and continue to make, a significant contribution to our understanding of state history.

The conference begins at 9 a.m. on March 5 with a welcome and opening remarks by Dr. Dunn. Morning presentations will include “Suffrage in Wilkes-Barre, 1913-1915” by Susan Gilroy-King, adjunct faculty member of Luzerne County Community College; “The Visiting Nurse Association of Scranton” by Marian Farrell, Ph.D., professor of nursing at The University of Scranton; “Lady Poets of The Century Club of Scranton” by Gemma Williams, a 2009 graduate of The University of Scranton; and “Art in Early 20th-Century Scranton” by Dr. Dunn.
A buffet luncheon, presented in 1920s style to honor the enactment of the 19th Amendment, will take place at noon, preceded by Shopes’s keynote address.

Topics to be presented during the afternoon include “Mary Liberatore of the Clayton-Liberatore Gallery, NYC” by Darlene Miller-Lanning, Ph.D., director of the Hope Horn Gallery at The University of Scranton; and “Miss Jennie Brownscombe, Artist” by Sally Talaga, director of the Wayne County Historical Society.

The conference concludes at 3 p.m. with a reception in the University’s Hope Horn Gallery on the fourth floor of Hyland Hall, Jefferson Avenue and Linden Street. Conference participants will view the paintings of Jennie Brownscombe and receive a complimentary catalog of the exhibit.

For additional information, call (570) 941-4016. The lectures are free and open to the public and do not require reservations. There is a $10 fee to attend the luncheon, which requires a reservation. The luncheon reservation deadline is Tuesday, March 1.

First Friday "Everyone's Irish" Scranton Art Walk March 4

First Friday art walks are held on the first Friday of every month at galleries and businesses around Downtown Scranton. Paintings, photography, sculpture, music, performance art … you never know what you’ll find at First Friday in Scranton.

This month's theme is "Everyone's Irish" in preparation for St. Patrick's Day.

Support local artists and mingle with your Northeastern Pennsylvania neighbors, all in a casual atmosphere, this Friday, March 4.

The University is host to one of the events, featuring the Cuban Trio at Collegiate Hall.

Click here to view a complete map of this week's First Friday events and venues.

Memorial Plaque Blessing for Melissa Martucci Sunday

The memorial plaque blessing for Melissa Martucci '11 will be held on Sunday, March 6, with an 11 a.m. liturgy in the Madonna della Strada Chapel. All students, faculty, and staff are invited. Please join us. Immediately following the liturgy, friends are invited to join the family in the Nursing Department in McGurrin Hall for a blessing of donated equipment & plaque, followed by light refreshments. For more information, contact the Office of University Ministries at 941-7419.

Banner and my.scranton.edu Portal Downtime

A few remaining electrical service details related to the AMH Data Center project require us to post the following downtime notice. The my.scranton.edu portal and the Banner ERP will be unavailable on Saturday, March 5, between 7 and 10 a.m. The Enterprise Infrastructure team will make every effort to shorten the actual service outage but we'd like our user community to plan accordingly.

DeNaples Center Parking Reminder

The fire lane located on the west side of the DeNaples Center, off of Monroe Avenue, may not be used for parking. Violations will result in a ticket being issued. Thank you for your cooperation.

Are You Smarter Than a Freshman??

“Are You Smarter Than a Freshman?” Find out and come watch one senior student, one Jesuit and one faculty member face off against six freshman students in Scranton’s version of “Are you smarter than a Fifth Grader?” on Thursday, March 3, in the Moskowitz Theater, DeNaples Center, from 7 - 9 p.m.

The event is hosted by Colleges Against Cancer's Relay for Life, in hopes of raising monetary donations and awareness of Relay, set for April 15-16. Admission will be $1 with raffle tickets sold during the event.

All who attend are encouraged to bring a small amount of money and spare change to contribute to a special fundraiser to be launched at the event. All proceeds will benefit the University's chapter of Relay for Life, where donations support American Cancer Society related services in the greater Scranton and Northeastern Pennsylvania area.

IEEE Club Hosts Meeting Thursday

Come and join the IEEE Club for a meeting on Thursday, March 3, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., in St. Thomas Hall, room 292. This week's guest speaker is Dr. Ayad Haboubi. Dr. Haboubi will be speaking about clinical applications of bioengineering. 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.

Country Singer Jeff Allen to Perform March 7

The USPB Coffeehouse presents country singer Jeff Allen on Monday, March 7, at 8 p.m., in the Moskovitz Theater, fourth floor of the DeNaples Center. There will be food and free cowboy hats!

Beach Retreat Scheduled March 24-27

A beach retreat to Avalon, N.J., sponsored by Center for Health Education and Wellness and University Ministries, is slated for March 24-27. The cost is $25. This retreat is focused on care for the WHOLE self. You will be given the opportunity to grow in spiritual, physical and mental wellness. This is a relaxed environment in which we will take advantage of nature, downtime and community. There will be time for prayer, reflection, exercise, sleep and recreation. Come as you are, ready to relax. To sign up, visit University Ministries. Space is limited!

The Human Experience to be Shown Tonight

The division of University Ministries, in conjunction with the theology department, will be showing the film "The Human Experience," the story of a journey of brothers that brings them into the middle of the lives of the homeless on the streets of New York City, the orphans and disabled children of Peru, and the abandoned lepers in the forests of Ghana, Africa. What the young men discover changes them forever. With riveting commentary from humanitarian, academic, and religious experts from all backgrounds, the film portrays the beauty found in each person and celebrates the resilience of the human spirit.

The film will be shown on Tuesday, March 1, at 6 p.m., followed by discussion, in the Moskovitz Theater, fourth floor of the DeNaples Center. Light refreshments will be served. Staff, faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. Faculty are encouraged to have their classes view the film as well. For more information, contact Pat Vaccaro at vaccarop1@scranton.edu.

Help SIFE Win a $3,000 Project Grant

A project developed by Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is nominated for up to a $3,000 grant from True Hero, a non-profit organization that awards grant money for student service projects. P.S. When I Come Home… is a children’s story/coloring book designed to teach children important lessons, including different currencies, food waste, fair trade, government, energy conservation, exercise, teamwork and pollution. Grant money will help Scranton SIFE further expand the reach of this book to other national and international locations.

Voting is open until June 30, 2011, and the top 7 projects will receive a grant. You may cast one vote per e-mail address. To cast your vote for P.S. When I Come Home… or to read more about the project, please visit http://www.truehero.org/projects/index.cfm?id=528.

Any questions please contact Megan Byers at byersm2@scranton.edu.

Looking To Fulfill Your Service Requirement?

We have so many opportunities for you this semester! Not interested in any of these? Then go through our list of agencies in the Scranton area that you can help!

Don't know if this site is acceptable for your class? Always ask your instructor in advance before counting it on your service learning time sheet.

For more information, stop by The Community Outreach Office in DeNaples 205B, check out our website at www.scranton.edu/volunteers or e-mail judgee2@scranton.edu.

March 2011 Volunteer Opportunities
*more sites available by clicking on our agency listings page
All Phone Numbers are in the 570 area code

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

American Red Cross Blood Drive: Volunteers needed as escorts, canteen workers or student nurses. Tuesday, April 12th from 10-4pm. Contact Lori at fehlingerl@usa.redcross.org.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania: Ongoing, after-school homework, Monday to 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 to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m., unlimited volunteers. Contact: Joseph Bryer, 383-7661.

Clarks Summit Fire Department: Ongoing, housekeeping, grounds keeping, fire station maint, helping at monthly fire station breakfast. Saturdays 8-11 am or Sundays 6am-2pm. Contact Bob Bowen: 575-3601 or bbowen@clarkssummitfire.com

Clarks Summit State Hospital: volunteers needed to help patients file federal tax returns. Time and day of the week flexible. Contact Edward Bielecki at ebielecki@state.pa.us

Community Outreach Office, U of S: Volunteers need to help at "Pet Therapy" on the Dionne Green. Wed, April 27 from 11-1. Volunteers will have guest sign waivers, set up water bowls, hand out dog biscuits, "accident cleanup", whatever! Fun Time! Contact Ellen Judge at judgee2@scranton.edu

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.

Headstart: Ongoing, painting mural at West Scranton preschool. Mon-Fri time tba. Contact Debbie Tomassoni: 963-6633, ext. 2224 or dtomassoni@headstartslhda.org.

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.

Jewish Community Center: looking for a volunteer to make a video for their website and youtube. Editing and video experience helpful. February through March. Contact lisa@scrantonjcc.org.

Jewish Community Center: help facepaint, run food stand, etc for Purim Carnival. Sunday, March 13th 12:30-3pm. Easy walk from campus. Contact Vince Kalinoski at vkal3@scrantonjcc.org.

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.

Lackawanna River Cleanup: Saturday April 30th 10am-1pm. Clean up debris at the river shore line. Behind the IceBox near Scranton High School, Olive St. contact Tim at barrettt2@scranton.edu

Lackawanna River Fest: Saturday May 7th 7am - 5pm. Lackawanna River behind the Ice Box, Olive St. Scranton. Help set up tents/clean up, assist with boat launches, monitor site. Brief safety training provided. Contact Tim at barrettt2@scranton.edu

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.

Marion Catholic School- ESL program is looking for Spanish speaking volunteers. Mondays thru Thursdays 10-11:30am, 12-1:30pm, 1:30-3:30pm, and Mon and Thursday evenings from 7-8:30pm. Contact Sr. Joan Thompson at joanmariet@gmail.com or 570-955-6550

Meals on Wheels of NEPA: Ongoing, meal delivery, Monday to Friday, 1 to 1-1/2 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.

Moses Taylor Hospital: Ongoing, Hospital Elder Life Program (help). Provide therapeutic interventions at the bedside of senior citizens. Monday through Fridays. Training provided. Contact Sonia Sandhaus: 570-340-3452 or ssandhaus@mth.org.

Muscular Dystrophy Association: February 20^th 8-11:30am. Help with Muscle walk by setting up, hosting registration table, check out, and raffle ticket sales. Mall at Steamtown. Contact: Heather Logie-Schield 570-562-1745 or hlogie@mda.org.

SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy: Ongoing, literacy tutors, we train, must be 18 years old with high school diploma, training and tutoring hours are flexible, 1 t o3 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.

St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen: clothing house, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., two to four volunteers. Contact: Terry Macciocco, 342-5556, option 4.

United Neighborhood Centers:

1 volunteer for our “Creative Healing Class” at the teen detention center on Thursdays from 3-430. The class is for young men; they do a variety of different activities, games, art, etc. It would be helpful if the volunteer was majoring in counseling/art etc.
2 volunteers for our theatre group on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 at the West Side Senior Center. Again, it would be helpful for the volunteer to have a background in theatre as a major/minor or relevant experience.
1-2 volunteers for the Youth Leaders in Training on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 at the West Side Senior Center. YLIT works with 5^th graders!
1 volunteer for our photography group on Wednesdays from 5-7 @ the west side senior center. MUST have relevant experience!
2-3 volunteers for LIT on Thursdays from 6-8:30 (freshman sophomores 6-715/juniors seniors 7:20-830) at out teen centers (varies!) to help facilitate, leads discussions, come on field trips, etc.
2-4 volunteers for SAT Prep for LIT juniors on Fridays from 5-7! Need at least two who are English/Math major/minors to help go over problems with the students. All opportunities contact Alyssa Beasley at abeasley@uncnepa.org

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.

Webster Towers: Ongoing, lead the Mind Games by running Wheel of Fortune, Scattergories, Word Trivia and Trivia Competition for the elderly residents. Tuesdays 2 - 4 p.m. Contact Judy McLane 570-961-8716 or wthsc1@verizon.net.

Webster Towers: student to translate documents from English to Spanish. Accomodating Hours. Contact Judy McLane 570-961-8716 or wthsc1@verizon.net.

Weinberg Library Book Sale- volunteers needed to set up book sale, carry books to patrons cars, sell books. April 29-May 1 various hours. On campus! Contact Barbara Evans at evansb5@scranton.edu.

Recreational Sports News

Sweat for stuff! Students, staff and faculty can log mileage and earn prizes for running/walking, biking or swimming. If you would like to sign-up or you have questions, please contact a recreation staff member in the Byron Recreation Complex.

Donate your Prom Dress to Cinderella's Closet

Have a formal or prom dress taking up valuable room in your closet? Donate it to Cinderella's Closet!

Sponsored by the Junior League of Scranton, Cinderella’s Closet is an annual event scheduled on Thursday April 14, at the Scranton Cultural Center's Shopland Hall. The event helps high school girls have an opportunity to go to the prom in a dress of their choice and feel like the “belle of the ball” — all for less than $10.

With the cost of formal attire increasing, students and parents are likely to have difficulty affording this important night. The junior league believes students shouldn’t suffer the consequences of these growing prices.

Dresses should be of modern style, clean and in good condition — no 80s dresses please. Cinderella’s Closet also accepts formal footwear, jewelry and hair accessories. Bring back your dresses after Spring Break! Donations can be dropped off in The Community Outreach Office now through Friday, April 1. Our office is located in DeNaples Center, room 205B. For more information, contact Ellen Judge at judgee2@scranton.edu.

St. Patrick's Day Wear for Sale

The Community Outreach Office is selling St. Patrick's Day long-sleeve and short-sleeve T-shirts and sweatpants as a fund raiser for domestic service trips. Items are on sale each day in the DeNaples Center, room 205B, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Long-sleeve shirts are $10, short-sleeve shirts are $5 and pants are $20. Sizes are limited. While they last! No holds please. On-campus pick up only. Sorry, there is no shipping available. Pay by cash, check or royal card. For more information, e-mail judgee2@scranton.edu.

Tournees French Film Festival Schedule Now Available

The Tournees French Film Festival, presented by the University's World Language and Cultures Department, will show several feature films in early March. To view the festival's schedule, please click here. All films are free and open to the public thanks to a grant from the French-American-Exchange Council.

Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Club Lenten Afternoon of Reflection

Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Jesuit Honor Society, Alumni Club is sponsoring its sixth annual Lenten Afternoon of Reflection on Saturday, March 5, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 405, and concluding with liturgy at 4 p.m. in Sacred Heart Chapel (fulfills Sunday obligation). The theme is “Reflections for Lent” with a talk by Fr. Timothy Cadigan, S.J., and time for private prayer. All are welcome to attend to get a good start on the Lenten season. Registration is $15 (payable to University of Scranton). Send to Betsey Moylan, secretary of the Alpha Sigma Nu Alumni Club, Weinberg Library. Deadline for registration is Friday, Feb. 25. For more information, contact Betsey Moylan at moylanm1@scranton.edu or Tom Hogan at Thomas.Hogan@Scranton.edu.

Flickr Account Updated With University Photos

The University's Flickr account has been updated with two new sets of photographs, highlighting the campus' new construction and the recent lecture by Bishop John Rucyahana (retired), the former Anglican Bishop of the Shyira Diocese of Rwanda.

See our other photo galleries at http://www.flickr.com/universityofscranton. For more information about the University's social media outlets, visit www.scranton.edu/connect.

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