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April 12, 2011: General News

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

Library to Host First Environmental Art Show

University of Scranton students, faculty and staff will showcase their best environmentally themed works of art at the Weinberg Memorial Library’s very first Environmental Art Show, opening April 14. From photography capturing nature’s raw elements to paintings of wildlife from around the world, the show will exhibit a collection of creativity aimed to promote sustainability and raise awareness about environmental issues. For more information, click here.

Annual Book and Plant Sale Set for April 30

The University of Scranton’s Weinberg Memorial Library will hold its annual Book and Plant Sale on for Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, from noon until 4 p.m. in the Scranton Heritage Room on the fifth floor of the library. Book prices begin at $1. Flowering plants and tag sale items will also be sold. All proceeds benefit the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Endowment, which supports library collections and services. For more information, click here.

High School Debate Tournament Comes to Campus

Elite high school students from across the country will travel to Scranton to compete in a national debate tournament hosted by Scranton High School and The University of Scranton. More than three hundred accomplished high school debaters are expected to participate in the 2011 National Debate Coaches Association’s (NDCA) National Championships, which will take place April 15-18 on the University’s campus. For more information, click here.

Annual Psychology Conference Set for Saturday

A presentation on a biological aspect of psychology, discussions of testing for extrasensory perception and the new phenomenon of mental health courts, and a workshop to help psychology majors apply to graduate school highlight the 26th University of Scranton Psychology Conference. The event will be held on Saturday, April 16, in Brennan Hall on campus. For more information, click here.

State of Youth Sports Discussed at Scranton

More than 75 students, faculty, coaches, athletes and parents gathered in the DeNaples Center’s Moskovitz Theater recently to hear two-time Emmy Award-winning ESPN correspondent and author Tom Farrey share his thoughts on the “State of Youth Sports in the USA.” To read about the lecture, click here.

Eleventh Annual Celebration of Student Scholars

The University of Scranton will hold its Eleventh Annual Celebration of Student Scholars on Tuesday, May 3, from 1-4:30 p.m. This event will celebrate both undergraduate and graduate student scholarship by featuring their work through either a physical display of posters or oral presentations. The poster display and oral presentations will be held in DeNaples Center, fourth floor.

Submission forms can be located here.

Please join us in celebrating our students' outstanding research accomplishments. Student scholarly work includes thesis research (e.g. for a graduate degree, for the honor’s program), research conducted as part of the Faculty Student Research Program, or resulting from a President's Fellowship for Summer Research, and undergraduate or graduate research or other scholarly projects carried out as independent study. Please direct questions to Eloise Libassi at 941-6301.

Tour of Asia: The Philippines Set for Monday

Asian Studies presents "Tour of Asia: The Philippines," on Monday, April 11, with two free and public events.

"The Philippines: Impressions, Reflections, and Vignettes," a visual display featuring photos and write-ups from students who traveled to the Philippines during the Tropical Organisms and Ecosystems course offered over intercession, will be presented from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 406.

"A History of the Philippines as Seen Through its Cuisine," an overview of Philippine history and how Filipino food has evolved throughout the development and growth of the country's society, will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 405. It will be presented by George Gomez, Ph.D. Enjoy a sampling of Filipino dishes during the event.

Please RSVP by calling 941-4094.

Fair Trade Fair Slated for May 12

Mark your calendar to attend The University of Scranton’s fourth annual Fair Trade Fair, scheduled Thursday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on the Dionne Campus Green. (The rain location is the DeNaples Center's McIhenny Ballroom.)

Purchase fair trade items from local and regional vendors, including handbags and jewelry and learn about the benefits of fair trade. This event is free and open to the public. It is sponsored by The University of Scranton Fair Trade Club. For more information,contact Marie Perry at perrym4@scranton.edu.

Diversity Fair Set for May 6

The third annual Diversity Festival will occur on Friday, May 6, from 3 to 5 p.m. on the Dionne Campus Green. (The event's rain location is the DeNaples Cener's McIhenny Ballroom). Residence halls, the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), members of the International Club and United Colors Organization, academic programs and classes, as well as faculty and staff members will host an individual table that will highlight a different country or global diversity-related theme. These tables will include music, food, interactive activities, handouts and possibly representatives from the specific country to engage the participants. Faculty and staff members teaching related classes (Department of World Languages and Cultures, Asian Studies Concentration, etc.) will also be encouraged to work alongside students in hosting a table. For more information, contact OMA at 570-941-5904.

IEEE Club Hosts Meeting Thursday

Come and join the IEEE Club for a meeting on Thursday, April 14, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., in St. Thomas Hall, room 292. This week's guest speaker is Ryan Savage '10, who will discuss his experiences after graduation. 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. Visit our IEEE Scranton Student Branch website for a full spring semester schedule and additional information.

Criminal Justice Department Hosts Dr. George Kelling Wednesday

The University of Scranton's Criminal Justice Department presents "Sustaining Community Policing in Tough Economic Times" on Wednesday, April 14, in Brennan Hall, room 228. Please join us for a lecture by Dr. George Kelling of Rutgers University and "Broken Windows" fame. His presentation will be followed by a panel of local police chiefs.

The event's schedule is as follows:
8:30 a.m. – Registration
9-10:30 a.m. – Lecture by Dr. Kelling
10:30-11 a.m. – Coffee break
11 a.m. - noon – Panel discussion with Chief Duffy (Scranton), Chief Reese (Dunmore), Chief Salerno (Blakely), Chief Dessoye (Wilkes-Barre) and Dr. Kelling.

The cost is $15. (Please make checks payable to The University of Scranton.)

For more information, contact Michael Jenkins at jenkinsm2@scranton.edu.

Colleges Against Cancer and Relay for Life Plan Purple Week 2011

Colleges Against Cancer and Relay for Life planned a series of events for Purple Week 2011, including:

Monday, April 11: CUTS FOR CANCER
DeNaples Center, second floor
5-8 p.m.
Students donate $10 to shave their heads, cut their hair or dye a strand of their hair.

Tuesday, April 12: Purple Pancakes
DeNaples Center, third floor
5-8 p.m.
Purple pancakes will be served at dinner in the cafeteria.

Wednesday, April 13: Donate a Meal Swipe
DeNaples Center, second floor
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
LAST CHANCE: Donate your meal swipe for dinner on Friday, April 15, stop by table in DeNaples to submit your R-number to donate.

Thursday, April 14: Purple Out
ALL DAY, EVERYWHERE
Teachers: Donate to wear purple in honor of Relay for Life
Students: Wear purple in honor of Relay for Life and get a free coupon for Luminaria.

Friday, April 15^th-Saturday April 16^th: Relay For Life
Dionne Campus Green (Rain Location: Long Center)
6 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Registration begins: 4:30 p.m.
Sign up at www.relayforlife.org/pauofs

3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for Breast Cancer

Enjoy playing basketball? Want to play for a good cause? Then join in the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Thinking Pink 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, set for Sunday, May 1, in the Byron Recreation Center. The event will begin at noon. The cost is $5 per player (four players per team). Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams. All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Sign up your team in the DeNaples Center on Wednesday, April 20, and Wednesday, April 27. Or register by e-mail by contacting Jenn King at kingj4@scranton.edu.

Don't Wait to Get Your Service Done!

We have so many places for you to volunteer! For a complete list of the Community Outreach Office's spring 2011 volunteering opportunities, click here.

Go yourself, bring a friend, bring your club, bring your floor! All phone numbers are in the 570 area code. It's up to you to contact the agency person directly. Need help? Stop by the Community Outreach Office, DeNaples Center, room 205B.

Youtube Channel Updated with New Videos

The University of Scranton's official YouTube channel has been updated with a handful of new videos highlighting recent on-campus events, including the Schemel Forum Luncheon entitled "Facing Disaster in the Middle East: Are There Only Bad Options?, the Henry George Lecture by Glenn Hubbard, Ph.D., and the presentation of the Pedro Arrupe, S.J., Award to Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J.

Check out the University's Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/universityofscranton.

The University also updated its flickr page, featuring photographs of the campus covered in snow. (You remember snow, right!)

Street Sweep 2011 Set for Saturday

Four years ago a tradition was started by Student Government called the Scranton Street Sweep. It was a way for University students 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.

Student Government officially announces the Scranton Street Sweep 2011 to be held Saturday, April 16, at 1 p.m. beginning in the Madison Parking Lot, located in the lower parking lot on the corner of Madison and Mulberry.

This year, similar to last year’s spring Street Sweep, we will be partnering with the Scranton Alumni Chapter to help partake in the Alumni Day of Service. This is a great opportunity for our school community to work hand-in-hand with our alumni.

We need as many Scranton students as possible. The Hill Section is part of our community, and we are responsible for it.

To sign up for the Street Sweep, please visit Tricia Cummings in the Student Forum, Denaples Center, room 205S. There will be a sign-up sheet outside of her office for clubs to sign up on. The normal service approval procedure will still follow though. We are expecting a large turnout for this, so sign up as soon as possible.

Stop by the Student Government office located in the Student Forum or e-mail Patricia Cermignano, director of communications, at cermignanop2@scranton.edu with any questions or concerns you may have.

E-cycle Event Scheduled Saturday

Want to get rid of old electronics in an environmentally sustainable way?

On Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The University of Scranton SIFE team and Waste Management will be “e-cycling” electronics. Collection of the items will take place at the top of the Linden Circle, the corner of Linden and Monroe Avenue. We are charging a nominal fee to e-cycle, $5 to $20 depending on the size of the electronics.

$5: calculators, radios, video equipment, telephones & answering machines, and video game players

$10: TVs, VCRs, computers & peripherals, CRTs, printers, copiers, stereo equipment, scanners, and fax machines

$20: older, larger TVs

FREE: Cell phones and iPods

We will NOT be accepting air conditioners, humidifiers, stoves, or anything but electronics.

We will also be collecting smaller electronics at a booth at the Earth Fair on Tuesday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, contact Ellen Genello at genelloe2@scranton.edu.

Survivor Dinner, Celebration Slated This Week

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.

Royals 5K Run/Walk Set for April 16

The Center for Health Education and Wellness is hosting a 5K Run/Walk for all ability levels at Nay Aug Park on Saturday, April 16, at 10 a.m. The registration fee is $10. All proceeds will benefit the Japan disaster relief. For more information and to register, contact CHEW at chew@scranton.edu or 941-4253.

Dance Ensemble Hosts Showcase Saturday

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.

IT Matters Spring 2011 Edition

The newest edition of IT Matters, a newsletter focused on the developments and activities of the Information Resources Division is now available. With rapid changes, we realize that there is a need to create an ongoing method of keeping our community up to date. IT Matters will provide our faculty, staff and students with information on current applications, planned changes to technologies and new initiatives. The spring edition can be found at http://www.scranton.edu/it-matters.

Senior Photos Wanted

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.

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.

Blood Drive Scheduled Today!

The Community Outreach Office is hosting a blood drive today, (Tuesday), April 12, with the American Red Cross. Join us today from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the John Long Center lobby to give blood or volunteer to help others.

Don't know if you are eligible to donate blood? Follow the American Red Cross Blood Donor Guidelines.

Those who are wishing to volunteer at our drives as a canteen worker, escort, or student nurse, e-mail fehlingerl@usa.redcross.org

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