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April 26, 2011: General News
University Calendar of Events for May
The University recently released its calendar of events for the month of May, which can be viewed here.
Players Present 'A Man's A Man'
Perhaps the greatest social commentator of the 20th century, Brecht fuses politics, comedy, and large-scale entertainment in his "epic" works. "A Man's A Man" brings us the story of Gayly Gay, who transforms overnight from an ordinary civilian to the perfect soldier. But Brecht's genius doesn't lie solely with social critique. "A Man's A Man" merges slapstick, dance hall bravado, and jaunty tunes to create a theatrical experience you won't soon forget.
Performance times: Fridays and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 2 p.m.
Ticket prices: $8 general admission; $5 students, faculty, staff, senior citizens
For information: call 941-4318 or e-mail Players@scranton.edu
For reservations: call 941-4318 or visit http://uofsplayers.wufoo.com/forms/reservations/
Join Us for Pet Therapy Wednesday
Join us on the Dionne Campus Green on Wednesday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. when the Community Outreach Office brings a ton of dogs to campus for Pet Therapy. Come to the green and pet, play and have fun with dogs. It's a great break from studying! All pets belong to member of The University of Scranton's faculty and staff. For more information, contact Ellen Judge at judgee2@scranton.edu.
Students Organize Recycling Event for Hill Section
As part of a Senior Seminar project, a group of communication students will host “Sustain Today for Tomorrow,” a sustainability awareness and recycling event on Thursday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In light of an ongoing problem of recyclables not being collected in the Hill Section, students living in off-campus housing are encouraged to take their recyclable items to the corner of Mulberry Street and North Webster Avenue. All collections will be taken to a local recycling center. “Sustain Today for Tomorrow” will be held off-campus to make it more accessible to students.
Event attendees will have the opportunity to calculate their carbon footprint to show the amount of greenhouse gases they emit each year. Students will also receive a recycling factsheet and a list of area recycling centers to avoid uncollected recyclables in the future. For more information, contact Caitlin Cavuto at cavutoc2@scranton.edu.
Writers Cross Borders Events Scheduled
The Writing Center will present Writers Cross Borders, two Writing Center events examining perspectives on the international student writer. The programs will include a short film and panel discussion, along with a free lunch/dinner. The Writing Center invites all faculty, staff, and students who wish to share experiences or opinions learn more about the International Student Writer.
- The luncheon/panel discussion will take place Monday, May 2, at 11:30 a.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 406.
- The dinner/panel discussion will take place Thursday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 405.
Writing Center consultants Nicholas Caselli and Karen Waldeck co-wrote the grant funded by Diversity Initiatives. Consultant Rosey Wong designed the original artwork for the events.
IT Forum Slated May 5
Identity Finder looks for those files we keep that may be targets for identity theft and other malicious acts. Files holding Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, driver license numbers, bank account data, passwords and more, can be secured to prevent any unauthorized use of your files or data belonging to the University.
Jack Williams, IT Services Training Specialist, will be presenting. All University personnel are encouraged to attend, and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to ITServices@scranton.edu by Tuesday, May 3.
Gospel Extravaganza Set for Saturday
Scripture of Scranton’s – Gospel Extravaganza will host several musical performances, featuring Skyhook Mandate, Men & Women for Octaves and Members of Music Ministry. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, from 1-3 p.m. in the Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center, fourth floor. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for the American Red Cross Japanese Relief Efforts. This event is sponsored by Scripture of Scranton (S.O.S). For more information, contact Lauren Guzzo at guzzol2@scranton.edu.
Annual Book & Plant Sale This Weekend
Eleventh Annual Celebration of Student Scholars
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.
Fair Trade Fair Slated for May 12
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 Festival 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 Center'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.
Event sponsors: The Office of Equity & Diversity and The Division of Student Affairs
Event organizers: United Colors Organization, Res Life & The Office of Multicultural Affairs
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament for Breast Cancer
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.
Youtube Channel Updated with More Videos
Did you know The University of Scranton's official YouTube channel is updated with new videos on a weekly basis? If not, you should check it out!
There have been a handful of new videos uploaded recently, including two student-producted videos, University of Scranton March 2011 Highlights and Mr. and Ms. Scranton Competition 2011. As part of the University's Earth Week celebration, Peter Bardaglio, Ph.D., senior fellow at Second Nature, gave a lecture on-campus.
Check out the University's Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/universityofscranton.
Photos Uploaded to University's Flickr Page
The University of Scranton's flickr page has been updated with photographs from on-campus events this semester. Among the events photographed were:
- Collaborative Care Conference, March 2011
- Mahatma Gandhi Lecture, March 2011
- Henry George Lecture, April 2011
- Arrupe Award Presentation, April 2011
- Tour of Asia: Focus on India, March 2011
Check back often to see photographs from the remaining events this semester.
IT Matters Spring 2011 Edition
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