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September 13, 2011: General News

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

Emergency Notification System Tested Today

The University of Scranton will test its emergency notification system in the late morning or early afternoon of Tuesday, Sept. 13.

Each semester, faculty staff and students are asked to verify and update their contact information used for the University’s Emergency Notification System in order to receive notices of emergencies, school closings or delays via email, text and phone messages.

University email addresses are already registered to receive alerts. Faculty, staff and students can register up to three numbers to receive voice and text messages, and up to two additional email accounts. Those who have not already done so are asked verify/update your information prior to the system test.

To verify/update your information, click the Local Address/ENS tab on the my.scranton web portal. The tab will continue to appear until the information is updated and verified.

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins with Explosion!

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a monthlong series of events. The first event, Latin Explosion!, will be held Friday, Sept. 16, from 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. on the first floor of the DeNaples Center. Latin Explosion! will feature:

Trivia contest with $150 cash grand prize!
Salsa, Merengue and Bachata live music and dance
Rumba con Son, a nine-piece Latin band, will perform
Nacho bar, taquitos and more!

Register your three-person trivia team at griffitht3@scranton.edu. Only six slots are available for teams to compete for cash prizes! Click here to view the Latin Explosion! promo flyer. Check out what else is going on during Hispanic Heritage Month!

PINK Rugby Game Set for Oct. 1

Come one, come all to the annual PINK Rugby Game hosted by Colleges Against Cancer! Please help us support Breast Cancer Awareness on Saturday, Oct. 1, at Fitzpatrick Field, starting at 11 a.m. There will be great food and prizes that everyone will enjoy! Also, at the game there will be an auction of The University of Scranton’s rugby team jerseys! Your attendance at the game is greatly appreciated!

Is Weight Watchers for You?

There will be a free introductory Weight Watchers meeting for students, staff and faculty on Tuesday, Sept 20, in the DeNaples Center, room 406, from noon to 12:45 p.m. An eight-week session to follow for $80. For more information or to register, contact Cathy Mascelli at mascellic2@scranton.edu or call 941-4550.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Week Begins Soon

Suicide Prevention Awareness Week 2011 begins on Monday, Sept. 19, with a series of events on campus:

Monday, Sept. 19
Kick Off Event
8 p.m.
DeNaples Center's fourth-floor theater

Tuesday, Sept. 20
Tie Dye Shirts
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dionne Campus Green

Wednesday, Sept. 21
Empty Shoes
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Dionne Campus Green

Thursday, Sept. 22
Suicide Awareness Walk
6 p.m.
Dionne Campus Green

For more information, contact Pat Vaccaro, community outreach director, at vaccarop1@scranton.edu, or stop by the Community Outreach Office, second floor of the DeNaples Center.

Flu Shots Available Sept. 19, 21 & 29

Flu Shots are available to students, staff and faculty on Monday, Sept. 19, Wednesday, Sept. 21, and Thursday, Sept. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Student Health Services. No appointment needed, though your Royal Card ID required. The cost is $20 (check, cash or Royal Card).

Part of Redington Lot Closed

A portion of the Redington lot will be closed to accommodate set up and special parking needs for the Inauguration festivities, from Sunday, Sept. 11, at 5 p.m., until after the Inauguration on Friday, Sept. 16. Barricades will be set up. Please do not park in this area.

Parking from Monday, Sept. 12, through Friday, Sept. 16, will be available at the Ridge Row, Fitzpatrick Field and Poly Hi lots for staff and commuter students who normally park in the Redington lot. Thank you very much for your cooperation in helping to accommodate our guests and in making the Inauguration a success.

Fresh Cuts Available Sept. 21

Fresh Cuts, with local barbers on hand to provide free haircuts, will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 21, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Long Center lobby. There will be free prizes and food. Play Wii, X-Box and PS3 while you wait. For more information, contact griffitht3@scranton.edu.

Women's Center Hosts Open House Wednesday

The Jane Kopas Women's Center invites the University community to its open house on Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the DeNaples Center, room 205F.

Come and enjoy refreshments, conversation with our student staff members, and learn about our work, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities! For more information, contact Malia A. Uhatafe at Uhatafem2@Scranton.edu or call 941-6194.

Foreign Film Series Presents 'The Secret of Kells'

The Foreign Film Series is happy to present the Irish animated film "The Secret of Kells" on Friday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. in room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library. Dr. Stephen Whittaker will lead a discussion following the film.

Described by USA Today as “dazzling” and “captivating,” "The Secret of Kells" was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature in 2010. This family friendly film tells the story of a sheltered boy named Brendan who begins an adventure when a master illuminator arrives from foreign lands with an ancient, but unfinished book of secret wisdom. Brendan wants to help complete the exceptional book, but there is danger along the way.

This free event is open to faculty, staff, students and the public, however seating is limited, so please contact Sharon Finnerty at 941-6330 or finnertys2@scranton.edu for reservations. Doors open at 6:30 p.m..; the film begins at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

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.

Math SPIRAL Hosts Meeting Thursday

Come be a part of the Math SPIRAL – Students and Professors InteRacting And Learning! Join the Math Department for some conversation and pizza! You'll meet some faculty, interact with fellow students, and learn what SPIRAL is about and our plans for the year on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 11:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m. in the Math Lab, St. Thomas Hall, room 210. All disciplines welcome! For more information, contact Dr. S. Muir at muellers2@scranton.edu or ext. 6580.

Volunteer and Service Fair Slated for Today

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:

Downtown "Drive-in" Movie on Courthouse Square: Sept. 15
Join Main Street Scranton on Courthouse Square this Thursday for a free film under the stars! This week will feature "Grease" beginning at 7 p.m., followed immediately by "Rudy." For more information, email leslie@scrantontomorrow.org or visit http://www.facebook.com/MainStreetScranton.

Everhart Museum at the Farmer's Market: Sept. 16
Join the Everhart Museum at the Scranton Cooperative Farmers’ Market on Friday, Sept. 16, for an afternoon of educational demonstrations and hands-on activities focused on locally grown and produced foods. The programs will take place on-site at the Market located at 356 Lawall Street in Scranton from noon until 7 p.m. This event is open to the public and is free admission for all. Visit the Everhart Museum's website for more information.

Nights of 9/11 Exhibit at Everhart Museum
On Sept. 11, 2001, and in the days that followed, artist, photographer and pilot Hale Gurland contributed to the rescue/recovery effort at Ground Zero in New York. His black and white never-before-seen photographs are the subject of Nights of 9/11 commemorating the 10th anniversary of that event. For more information visit the Everhart Museum’s website.

Scranton Cultural Center Announces Fall Season
The Scranton Cultural Center located in downtown Scranton offers a diverse array of performances: music, dance, theater and more! Check out their fall season of events here.

Save the Date for A Literary Weekend in Scranton: Sept. 30 & Oct. 1

American Masters Lecture hosted by the Lackawanna County Library System with Michio Kaku, free with pre-registration and a Lackawanna County Library card, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Scranton Cultural Center. For more Information, click here.

Family Street Fair with a Civil War theme on Courthouse Square, downtown Scranton – free and fun educational activities for children and all ages, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, click here.

Pages & Places Book Festival including a book expo, panel discussions, author book signings and writing and publishing workshops throughout downtown Scranton, fees vary, Oct. 1, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information, click here.

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