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May 31, 2011: General News

General News | Faculty/Staff News | Student News

Record Number of Master's Degrees Conferred

On Saturday, May 28, The University of Scranton conferred 46 doctoral degrees in physical therapy and 700 master’s degrees, both of which are records for the University, at its post-baccalaureate commencement ceremony in the Byron Recreation Complex on campus. To view the full release, click here.

Quick Facts: Scranton Commencement 2011

For a quick overview of The University of Scranton's 2011 commencement ceremonies and its graduates, click here.

Doors Open for Scranton’s Goldwater Scholars

In the rarefied world of university scholarship there are three kinds of students: smart, really smart and Goldwater scholars. Maria Gubbiotti and Melissa Wasilewski are Goldwater scholars, the premier undergraduate scholarship program for students studying mathematics, natural sciences and engineering. Both are local students and are members of The University of Scranton’s Class of 2011.

To view the full release, click here.

Rev. Pilarz Lectures at PNC Breakfast Event

During a May 26, 2011, breakfast lecture, Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., discussed the challenges and future of Catholic higher education, offered advice to the Roman Catholic Church and delivered an emotional goodbye to the Scranton community. To watch Rev. Pilarz's address, click here.

Students Advance to Integration Bee Finals

The University of Scranton’s Mathematics Department held its fourth annual Integration Bee recently on campus for high school and college students. The format of the competition is similar to that of a spelling bee, except contestants are given integrals to calculate. To view the entire press release, including photographs, click here.

Nearly 40 Nations Represented at Diversity Festival

International students, faculty and staff at The University of Scranton enthusiastically represented their native cultures through a mix of meals, native dress, artifacts and music at a Diversity Festival held on campus in May. To view the entire press release, including a photograph, click here.

Chinese Opera Celebrated in Scranton

Nearly 1,800 area residents attended a free, public performance of “Bond,” an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” by the Taiwan BangZi Opera Company at the Scranton Cultural Center. To view the entire press release, including a photograph, click here.

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:

Royals Annual Award Dinner
"We Rise," an original play by 10 education majors and three former Lackawanna County Prison inmates
Diversity Fair
Celebration of Student Scholars
Book and Plant Sale

As always, stay connected with the University through one of our many social media outlets.

Community Events: First Friday and Arts on Fire Festival

The Office of Community Relations is happy to provide information on downtown and nearby Scranton community events. If you have any questions, please contact community@scranton.edu or 941-4419. This week ...

First Friday Scranton Art Walk June 3
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.

Support local artists and mingle with your Northeastern Pennsylvania neighbors, all in a casual atmosphere, this Friday, June 3.

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

Lackawanna Historical Society Kick-Off Downtown Walking Tour June 3

The Official Kick-off Tour of the LHS Summer downtown walking tour series: "Look Out, Look Up, We're Out and About!" will take place on June 3 at 5 p.m. It will begin in front of Lackawanna College at Washington Avenue and Vine Street and will take participants on a five-block journey through the downtown. It runs about an hour and a half, taking participants down Washington Avenue and around the Courthouse Square to discuss Lackawanna County history with special focus on Education, Culture, Socialization, and Government. For more information, click here.

Arts on Fire Festival at Scranton Iron Furnaces June 3-4

The Arts on Fire Festival is a celebration of local Scranton history and the arts. The festival features artists, food vendors, live music, children's activities, historical displays, local organizations and a live iron pour demonstration. For more information, visit the festival website.

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