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March 22, 2011: General News

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

Relay for Life Survivor Dinner, Celebration April 15

If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you are a survivor each and every day. Please join other survivors for recognition and a special dinner as part of The University of Scranton’s American Cancer Society Relay For Life dinner on Friday, April 15, at 4:30 p.m on the fourth floor of the DeNaples Center. By registering, you will receive a survivor T-shirt, gifts, dinner, refreshments and entertainment. Walk with us for the Survivor Lap, the first lap around, to kick off The University of Scranton Relay For Life. Bring your caregivers (close friends or family) who help you fight and stand strong against cancer. Honor their support by inviting them to join you for the Survivor dinner.

This event is sponsored by The University of Scranton Relay for Life. If you would like to attend the survivor dinner, please RSVP by Friday, April 8, to Meghan Fitzgerald by e-mailing fitzgeraldm7@scranton.edu or calling 631-835-2310. If you can't attend, we would still like to honor you as a virtual survivor. Please contact Meghan Fitzgerald for more information.

Annual Psychology Conference Set for April 16

The 26th Annual University of Scranton Psychology Conference is schedule for Saturday, April 16, on the fifth floor of Brennan Hall. Registration begins at 9 a.m. The keynote speaker is S.Marc Breedlove, Ph.D., of the neuroscience program at Michigan State University. Dr. Breedlove will present “The Role of Androgen Receptors in Behavior.” For more information, contact Dr. Tim Cannon at cannon@scranton.edu.

Photos Uploaded to University's Flickr Account

The University recently updated its official Flickr page with a series of photographs from recent on-campus events. The new uploaded photographs highlight the following events:

To view these photographs and The University of Scranton's other uploaded photo galleries, visit our Flickr page.

New Student-Produced Video on Youtube

The University recently updated its Youtube channel with a series of videos from on-campus events. Make sure to also check out our student-produced video highlighting the University's Royal Ball, the spring semester's semi-formal event.

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

Dance Ensemble Hosts Showcase April 16

Celebrate The University of Scranton Dance Team’s accomplishments throughout the past school year and see their best dance routines on Saturday, April 16, at the Long Center. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the showcase begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $3 for students with ID, $5 for general admission. This event is open to the public and is sponsored by The University of Scranton Dance Team. For more information, contact Cassie Hoffman at hoffmanc2@scranton.edu.

Easter Basket Drive Seeks Donations

Students, clubs, floors, staff and faculty are invited to make an Easter basket for a child in need (ages infants to age 12), wrap it in cellophane, and drop it off in the Community Outreach Office, DeNaples Center, room 205B, by Monday, April 18. The basket should contain a chocolate or white bunny, wrapped candies (no loose), jelly beans, toys (i.e., stuffed animal, car, crayons, books, etc) and other age appropriate gifts. The basket should contain Easter grass. Suggested dollar amount per basket is $20. Baskets will be donated to children from area Headstart preschools, Friends of the Poor and St. Joseph's Center. For more information, contact the Community Outreach Office at 570-941-7429 or e-mail judgee2@scranton.edu.

El Salvador Collaboration: Past, Present & Future

All campus members are invited to a special program outlining The University of Scranton’s deep involvement with El Salvador, including SEED (Scholarships to Establish Educational Development), SCOPE Foundation (Salvadorian Children of the Poor), SIFE’s Eggs for El Salvador and Special University of Scranton Initiatives (UCA Updates.)

Guests speakers will lead a discussion of how past projects began and what will be done in the future. Guest speakers include:

Maria Karam – Director of the Language Learning Center
Dr. Michael Allison – Political Science Department
Elaine Tweedy – Kania School of Management

The event will be held in Brennan Hall, room 509, on Tuesday, March 29, from 5:30-6:30 pm. For more information, contact Amanda Kurtti at kurttia2@scranton.edu.

Mahatma Gandhi’s Grandson to Speak at Scranton

As part of its 2010 – 2011 Education for Justice theme of peace and reconciliation, The University of Scranton will host a lecture by Rajmohan Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and past president of Initiatives of Change International. A noted author and biographer, Gandhi will deliver the keynote address in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 31, the eve of the University’s annual Education for Justice teach-in. The event is free and open to the public.

For half a century, Gandhi has been engaged in international efforts for trust building, reconciliation and democracy and in battles against corruption and inequalities. Currently a research professor at the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Gandhi has worked consistently for India-Pakistan and Hindu-Muslim reconciliation. Since 9/11, he has also tried to address the divide between the West and the world of Islam.

The Education for Justice Office promotes justice throughout The University of Scranton community through various programs, lectures and activities. The office wishes to educate students on the importance of justice, so they may act ethically when faced with justice themes in the future.

Following his March 31 lecture, Gandhi will give a workshop on conflict resolution and peacemaking on Friday, April 1, in the DeNaples Center, room 405, from 9-10:30 a.m. While the evening lecture is open to the public, the workshop requires prior registration. Contact justice-education@scranton.edu for more information.

Film Screening Scheduled April 9

The Graduate and Continuing Education Student Organization and the Community Film Project are sponsoring a film screening of local films and artists on Saturday, April 9, in the DeNaples Center's theater, fourth floor. The screening will run from 8 to 10 p.m. Donations will be accepted for The Leahy Center.

Photos Sought for Commencement Ceremony

We are looking for photographs to be included in the video that plays prior to the commencement ceremony at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. These photos should be of seniors involved in campus activities. We are looking for group shots, action shots, sports shots, and club shots showing seniors. Please e-mail your photos to commencementvideo2011@gmail.com.

Comedian/Magician to Perform April 4

The USPB presents comedian/magician Derek Hughes on Monday, April 4, at 8 p.m. in the Moskovitz Theater, fourth floor of the DeNaples Center. Free food will be available, as well as a free raffle. For more information, contact rizzia2@scranton.edu or maddenk2@scranton.edu.

Tour of Asia: Focus on India: "Festival of Color"

Wednesday, March 30, at 4:30 p.m.
Time: 4:30 p.m.
The DeNaples Center Ballroom

4:30 p.m. — Presentation on Indian festival of color and culture; tasting of Indian food
5:30 p.m. — Indian Dance (Sujata Nair-Mulloth and The Kala School of Indian Classical Dance)
6:30 p.m. — Film

Sponsored by Asian Studies. Free and open to the public.

Tour of Asia: Nepal and Bhutan

Thursday, March 31, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
The DeNaples Center, room 405

5:30-6:30 p.m. — Presentations and dance performance by local Nepali and Bhutanese community. Sponsored by Asian Studies.

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.

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