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August 30, 2011: Student News
Downtown Scavenger Hunt Sept. 2
The event will be a fun and interactive way to explore downtown Scranton. Registration will begin at 3:30 p.m. on the DeNaples Center's patio. The scavenger hunt will run from 4-5:30 p.m. and will end with a downtown reception at the Vintage Theater leading into First Friday. Major prizes include a $200 gift certificate to The Mall at Steamtown and two tickets to "In the Heights," a Tony Award-winning play presented by the Broadway Theatre League at the Scranton Cultural Center in November.
Find more information, RSVP and invite your friends at our Facebook Event page. Use of the Foursquare Mobile app to find clues is optional; the clues will also be available at the locations.
Late Night Welcome Back Party
Honors Program Hosts Information Meetings
For questions in advance of the sessions, contact Joe Kraus, Ph.D., at 941-6331 or krausj2@scranton.edu.
Dean of Students Drop-in Hours
- September 2
- September 9
- September 23
- September 30
- October 7
- October 14
- October 21
- October 28
- November 4
- November 11
- November 18
- December 2
- December 9
- December 16
Attention All Student Singers and Musicians
ATTENTION ALL SINGERS!
The informational session and first rehearsal of The University of Scranton Performance Choirs will take place on Monday, Aug. 29, at beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! (Please come a bit early to socialize and get situated, as we will begin rehearsing promptly at 7:15 p.m. to begin preparing for our performances during Father Quinn's Inauguration Weekend.)
ATTENTION BRASS, WOODWIND & PERCUSSION PLAYERS!
The informational session and first rehearsal of The University of Scranton Bands will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! (Please come a bit early to socialize and get situated, as we will begin rehearsing promptly at 5:30 p.m. to begin preparing for our performances during Father Quinn's Inauguration Weekend.)
ATTENTION VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO & BASS PLAYERS
The informational session and first rehearsal of The University of Scranton String Orchestra will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! (Please come a bit early to socialize and get situated, as we will begin rehearsing promptly at 7:30 p.m. to begin preparing for our performances during Father Quinn's inauguration weekend.)
For more information, contact music@scranton.edu or call (570) 941-7624.
January 2012 Travel Course Offered
We will stay in two eco-tourism centers founded and managed by such indigenous women's co-ops, and we will work side-by-side the women on some projects. The course requires some fall pre-trip class meetings, some online course work, and two weeks of travel to Mexico in January 2012. This course counts as a Latin American Studies and a Women’s Studies elective, and it fulfills cultural diversity (D) credits as well as Social Science (S) credits. The cost will be approximately $1,600 per student, covering airfare, accommodations, workshops and performances plus 1 credit tuition ($846) for the three-credit course (University discounted rate).
The course is open to students in all majors; students must apply by completing an application. Applications can be picked up from Mary Rafter, LA/W/S secretary, in LSC, room 235, or emailing Dr. Meagher, chair of LA/W/S at meaghers1@scranton.edu. Dr. Meagher can also provide additional information and answer any questions that you may have.
On-Campus LSAT Workshop Offered
USPB Hosts Preston Pugmire Tonight
Beats, guitars, bass, vocals. How can all these sounds be generated by just one guy? For the last four years, Preston Pugmire has been entertaining audiences all over the United States with his looping performance. Electronic floor pedals allow Preston to record anything he plays live, and then layer multiple sounds on top of it, creating an entire song from scratch. He does this right in front of the crowd while keeping them completely engaged and involved.
The USPB will host Pugmire Tuesday (today), Aug. 30, from 8-9 p.m. on the Dionne Campus Green.
Urban Beats Crew Tryouts Set
The Urban Beats Crew will host tryouts the following three nights in the Byron Recreation Complex:
- Tuesday, Sept 6, 8:30-10 p.m. - Learn choreo
- Wednesday, Sept 7, 8-9:30 p.m. - Learn some more choreo
- Friday, Sept 9 - Sign up for a tryout time between 8-11 p.m.-Show the officers what you got during the final night of tryouts in small groups of four people
We're looking for anyone who is passionate about dancing, looking for their niche, wants to make some amazing friends, and gain a potential second family!
We'll be at the Activities Fair on Friday, Sept. 2, from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. on the Dionne Campus Green so be sure to find our table, say hello, and get some info!
For more information, visit the Urban Beats Crew event page.
Fall Welcome Week Events
Apply Now for Position in Visitors' Center
Fall:
- Monday: 8:30 - 11 a.m.
- Wednesday: 8:30 - 11 a.m.
- Thursday: 2 - 4:30 p.m.
- Friday: 8:30 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 4:30 p.m.
- Select Saturdays: 9:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Interested applicants must also be able to work some breaks, intercession and possible summers.
Please contact Paula Lynott, visit coordinator, at (570) 941-6656, lynottp2@scranton.edu, or stop by The Estate to pick up an application.
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