July 19, 2011

Scranton Ranked on 'Friendliest Colleges' List

The University of Scranton can add a new title to its list of national recognitions: one of the friendliest colleges in the nation. Last week, The Huffington Post published an article titled "The FRIENDLIEST Colleges," ranking the eight most pleasant universities, which included Scranton. "Sure, we all obsess over which college has the best food or academic decathlon team, but how about considering a more basic question – are the students here nice to each other?" asked the author.
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University’s Schemel Forum Offers Collaborative Programs to Community

Presentations about music from the past, an educational success story and thoughts about the Marcellus Shale boom highlight the two upcoming Schemel Forum Collaborative Programs: one with Pages&Places and the other with The University of Scranton’s Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library.
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Scranton App Now Includes New Features

Have you checked out the Scranton app lately? We have some great new features including an Admissions module where prospective students can find the counselor for their area, check on upcoming events or request information.
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General News

• IT Systems Downtime Notice
• Parking Pavilion To Be Closed Through Aug. 1
• Summer IT Forum Set for July 25
• OED and Employee Wellness Have Moved
• GCESO Makes Donation to Clinic
• SBDC to Honor Woman Entrepreneur
• University's Green Team Cleans Up Trail
• Volunteer Organizations Needed for Fair
• Follow the Office of Community Relations on Facebook
• Center for Student Engagement is on Facebook, Too

Faculty and Staff News

• Free Shredding for Employees
• Volleyball for Faculty & Staff

Student News

• Clerical Work Study Position Available

There are no Athletics announcements this week

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