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September 6, 2011: General News

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

A Celebration of Service Set for Friday

Friday, Sept. 9, has been designated as a Celebration of Service Day for faculty, staff and students as part of the Inauguration of The University of Scranton’s 25th President, Kevin P. Quinn, S.J.

Come support Father Quinn in his desire for The University of Scranton to be a part of the Scranton community by joining us for a day of service beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to participate. A free T-shirt will be given to all participants at registration. Faculty and staff may request the use of mission leave time to cover their absences from work. Individual students, clubs and groups may use this volunteer time to fulfill service requirements. All those who participate are invited to a barbecue on the Dionne Campus Green at 6 p.m., where Father Quinn will speak.

For a full list of service opportunities and to register, visit the Celebration of Service website. You can view the entire schedule of Inauguration events at scranton.edu/inauguration-events.

Inauguration Lecture Examines Human Rights, Religion

World-renowned human rights lawyer Rev. Frank Brennan, S.J., will discuss the quandary of fighting for human rights while trying to preserve or form friendships among apparent foes at the Inauguration Lecture on Tuesday, Sept. 13, which is one of a series of events commemorating the inauguration of Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., as The University of Scranton’s 25th president. To view the full release, click here.

Celebrating Interdependence Day & Asian Moon Festival

In celebration of the Interdependence Day and the Asian Moon Festival, Performance Music and Asian Studies bring you "A Music Journey to the East: Silk and Bamboo (Sizhu)" by the internationally acclaimed music ensemble, Chai Found Music Workshop, from Taipei, Taiwan. Flyer is attached here. The concert is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 11, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Houlihan-McLean Center. After the concert, the musicians will autograph music programs and CDs at the atrium. A 15-minutes mini preview of a photo/art exhibit ("Taiwan Sublime") that formally begins on Monday, Sept. 12, at The Hope Horn Gallery will also take place concurrently in the atrium. It will be a nice way to wrap up your Sunday afternoon! For more information about the concert, click here.

In this sequence of events, a hands-on learning music workshop is scheduled on Monday, Sept. 12, at 1 p.m. at Brennan Hall, room 509. Due to limited seating, reservations are needed for the workshop (no reservations are required for the concert.) Call 941-4094 for reservations for the workshop. For more information about the workshop, read the University's release here.

The events are open to the public and free of charge.

Scranton's Mobile App Adds New Features

Have you checked out the Scranton mobile 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.
•    A Library module that allows you to search the catalog, check out upcoming events, read the Library blog and more.
•    You can also share events or news items from the app with your friends using Facebook, Twitter, email, and text.

Help us to improve Scranton's mobile app - take a short survey and let us know what you use most and what you would like to see on the app.

For more information about mobile app, click here.

Listing of Relocated Faculty and Staff Members

As the new semester begins, more than 85 faculty and staff members are settling into new locations and offices. Click here to view a PDF listing the new offices of relocated faculty and staff members.

University Introduces New Online Calendar

The University is pleased to announce a new online calendar of events. The new enhanced online calendar provides information to people on campus as well as those in the community seeking information about University events. Linked from our homepage, the calendar provides easy access to visitors, students, faculty and staff.

Students, faculty and staff are able to submit events for publishing to the master calendar. Each submission will be reviewed and an email message sent indicating the event has been posted or requesting additional information about the event.

The link to the new calendar is http://calendar.scranton.edu. For instructions to add and edit events, click here.

Performance Music Announces Fall Concert Season

Performance Music at The University of Scranton recently announced its fall 2011 concert schedule. Please celebrate with us – our 2011-2012 concert season welcomes members of The New York Trumpet Ensemble as our artists-in-residence!

Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011, 8:30 p.m.
University of Scranton Jazz Band at LA FESTA ITALIANA

Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, 3 p.m.
IN RECITAL
"Silk and Bamboo", featuring Chai Found Music Workshop, one of the world's foremost Chinese Chamber Music Ensembles (performance in celebration of Interdependence Day, presented by Performance Music & Asian Studies, and sponsored by Asian Studies, Performance Music, The Taiwan Council of Cultural Affairs; and The Taipei Cultural Center of TECO, with additional support from Equity and Diversity and Schemel Forum)

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
PRESIDENT’S CONCERT
The University of Scranton Concert Band and Concert Choir, featuring the premiere of a new work for concert band and SATB choir composed by Lawrence Wolfe from The Boston Symphony Orchestra in celebration of the inauguration of Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., as the 25th president of The University of Scranton

Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
IN CONCERT
The New York Trumpet Ensemble, Mark Gould director, with Caleb Hudson, Matt Jodrell, Joseph Boga and Mark Gould, trumpets, and Adam Birnbaum, piano

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
IN RECITAL
University of Scranton student musicians perform solos, duos, and small ensemble music

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
JAZZ HALLOWEEN CONCERT
The University of Scranton Big Band, with guest artist Jumaane Smith (lead trumpeter from Michael Buble band)
(Admission is free for all who wear costumes, $100 if not)

Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
IN CONCERT
The University of Scranton String Orchestra

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
IN CONCERT
The University of Scranton Symphonic Band (guest artist TBA)

Friday, November 18, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
IN RECITAL
Caleb Hudson, trumpet (winner ITG, NTC, and more!)

Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
GENERATIONS SING! 20th Anniversary Concert
The University of Scranton Concert Choir joins with The Catholic Choral Society and other regional choirs to perform a concert in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the “Generations Sing!” collaborations (St. Peter’s Cathedral, Wyoming Ave. at Linden St. in downtown Scranton)

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, 8 p.m.
(doors open at 7, prelude from 7:05)
44th ANNUAL NOEL NIGHT
The University of Scranton Singers, String Orchestra, Brass Choir and Flute Ensemble

Friday, December 9, 2011, 7:30 p.m.
EMPTY STOCKING FUND BENEFIT CONCERT
Please bring a new child’s toy, piece of child’s clothing, or cash donation to brighten the holidays for children in need in our area

Sunday, January 8, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
The Scranton Brass Orchestra, co-directed by Cheryl Boga and Mark Gould with guest artists TBA

Check Out the New Digs!

The Employee Wellness Program and the Office of Equity and Diversity invite all faculty, staff and students to our new offices in the Molecular Biology Institute building, first floor (attached to Alumni Memorial Hall), Thursday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Light refreshments and giveaways will be provided!

Participate in Diversity Fair 4!

The Office of Equity and Diversity invites you to participate in and submit proposals for the upcoming fourth annual Diversity Fair. The fair will take place Thursday, Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the DeNaples Center's ballroom. The theme for this year's fair is "Move It! The Exploration of Human Rights Movements." We seek faculty, staff and students to use their scholarly knowledge to provide information tables to educate the community on various human rights movements. Please click here to see the guidelines for proposals and participation.

To send your proposal or for more information, contact us at diversity@scranton.edu or 570-941-6645.

Office of Multicultural Affairs Releases Calendar

The Office of Multicultural Affairs has released its calendar for fall 2011. To view the listing of events, click here.

Don't Forget to Register For AIDS WALK

Register for The University of Scranton AIDS WALK, scheduled Sunday, Sept. 18, at www.scranton.edu/chew or at the Center for Health Education and Wellness (DeNaples Center, room 205K). The walk starts on the DeNaples Center's patio with registration beginning at 10 a.m. and the walk starting at 11:30 a.m. All proceeds benefit the unmet needs of the HIV/AIDS patients at the Scranton Temple Health Center. Registration is $10 and official T-shirts are $10. For more information, call (570) 941-4253.

University to Form 'Race for the Cure' Team

The University of Scranton will be forming a team again this year to participate in the annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure to be held in Scranton on Saturday, Sept. 10. All faculty, staff, students, clubs, organizations, dorms, sport teams and everyone's family and friends are welcome to join us. We had more than 280 people on our team last year and we are hoping to match or surpass that number this year.

Registration is now open so follow the instructions below:
Go to: www.komennepa.org
On the right side you will see: Registration for the 2011 Komen NEPA Race for the Cure® is now OPEN! Click here to register TODAY!
On the right side: Click on (this is very important) Join an existing team"
Team Name: Type in University of Scranton
Select a Team Type: Click down arrow & choose School/University
Company/Corporate Name: Click down arrow & choose University of Scranton Click on Search for a Team
Scroll to bottom of page and you will see University of Scranton and to the right click on Join.
Fill in all of your information. It is very important to fill in your T-shirt size because this is where I will get your size for your "Team T-Shirt." Deadline to register for our team is Thursday, Sept. 8. Please help us to spread the word and email this to anyone you know who might be interested in participating.

More information will follow in a few weeks. If anyone has any questions, please email Lynn Gavin at gavinl3@scranton.edu or call her at 941-6363.

Volunteer and Service Fair Slated for Sept. 13

The Community Outreach Office hosts a Volunteer and Service Fair each September. We invite local agencies to come to campus to recruit volunteers for their programs in areas such as health and hospice care, children and youth, elderly, social justice, food and housing programs, and hands-on projects. Student volunteers get the opportunity to meet directly with agency representatives and find out what types of service opportunities are available in the Scranton community, time commitments, and information about service learning. Each year the fair is attended by over 70 agencies and 750 students.

The date of the next Volunteer and Service Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the Rev. Bernard R. McIlhenny, S.J., Ballroom of the DeNaples Center, fourth floor. For more information on the Volunteer and Service Fair, contact Ellen Judge at judgee2@scranton.edu.

Upcoming Community Events

The Office of Community Relations is pleased to provide information on downtown and area community events. If you have any questions, please contact community@scranton.edu or 941-4419. Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with Scranton happenings. Coming up this week:

"Drive-In" Movie on Courthouse Square: Sept. 8
Join Main Street Scranton on Courthouse Square this Thursday for a free film under the stars! This week's feature is "Grease" and the film will begin at 9 p.m. "Rudy" will be shown on Sept. 15, starting at 8 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/MainStreetScranton or email leslie@scrantontomorrow.org.

Times-Tribune Highlights Scavenger Hunt

More than 250 students took part in the inaugural Downtown Scavenger Hunt for University of Scranton students Friday. To read The Times-Tribune's article highlighting the event, click here.

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