On the first day of his first job out of college, Dale DiLeo was charged with observing the activities of young people with autism living in a group home. Part of that charge was to ensure that the residents were performing personal tasks essential to daily living. What he found was something very surprising – and disturbing.

While all of the residents were brushing their teeth, all 35 young people used the same toothbrush. More disturbing was the indifferent response from supervisors.

Still, they did what needed to be done and each resident received their own toothbrush. As the weeks went on, however, DiLeo observed more injustices.

Reflecting on this experience as a featured speaker of the 10th Annual Northeastern Conference on disAbility at The University of Scranton on Oct. 5, DiLeo aptly concluded, “ We fixed the problem of the ‘broken toothbrush’ but the model was still broken.”

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More than 30 institutions from nine states will participate in The University of Scranton’s annual Law/Medical/Graduate School Fair on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center.

Hosted by the University’s Office of Career Services, the fair is open to students from area colleges and area residents, free of charge.

Fordham University School of Law, New York, N.Y.; Seton Hall Law School, Newark, N.J.; the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, Mich.; Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, Mass., Widener University School of Law Delaware, Wilmington, Del., and Villanova School of Law, Villanova, are among the law schools participating. Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions and several graduate and medical schools will also participate.

Reservations are not required to attend. For additional information, call The University of Scranton Office of Career Services at 941-7640.

The Weinberg Memorial Library will host "Tales of Jewish Songwriters" on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Room (fifth floor). The event is free and open to the public.

From his perch at the keyboard, Ricky Ritzel, internationally renowned raconteur and cabaret artist will tell tales of the songwriters featured in the library’s current exhibit, “A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965.”

Visit the library's website to find out more. To RSVP and for further information, contact Michael Knies at 941-6341 or kniesm2@scranton.edu.

“A Fine Romance” is visiting 55 sites throughout the United States in 2011-2012.  It was curated by David Lehman and developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture, and ideas, and the American Library Association Public Programs Office.  The national tour of the exhibit has been made possible by the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the Righteous Persons Foundation, the David Berg Foundation, an anonymous donor, and Tablet: A New Read on Jewish Life.  A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs  is also a book by David Lehman, published by Nextbook/Schocken.

Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Courtesy of Photofest.

• Friday, Oct. 21: "Late Night Deal or No Deal" at 10 p.m. on the first floor of the DeNaples Center
• Monday, Oct. 24: Alcohol screenings in the DeNaples Center's fireplace lounge from 3-7 p.m.
• Thursday, Oct. 27: Late Night USPB Pumpkin Painting at 9:30 p.m. on the first floor of the DeNaples Center
• Friday, Oct. 28: "Texts From Last Night" event from noon to 2 p.m. in the DeNaples Center's fireplace lounge

The University of Scranton Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will celebrate success in entrepreneurship by honoring four businesswomen at the Award for Woman Entrepreneur (AWE) luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at The University of Scranton. To view the full release, click here.

• KSOM students at the KSOM Advising Center (Brennan Hall 206); 
• PCPS students at the PCPS Advising Center (McGurrin Hall 101); 
• CGCE students at the CGCE Office (O'Hara Hall 201); 
• CAS sophomores, juniors and seniors at the Registrar's Office (St. Thomas Hall 301). 
• CAS freshmen: The CAS Advising Center has set up an advising appointment for you. Pick up your appointment letter, along with your CAPP and registration forms, in theCAS Advising Center (St. Thomas 309).

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:

Mulberry Poets and Writers Association Poetry Reading, Oct. 14, 6-9 p.m.
Six emerging poets representing Mulberry Poets & Writers (MPWA) will read from their work at The Century Club, located at 612 Jefferson Ave. in Scranton, on Friday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m. This reading is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Facebook Event page.

Harvest Day In the Hill Section at Laurie’s Community Garden
, Oct. 16, noon-2 p.m.
Visit Laurie’s Community Garden on Sunday, Oct. 16, from noon to 2 p.m., for an afternoon of fun for neighborhood children to make scarecrows, paint pumpkins, learn about gardening and to enjoy autumn treats like apple cider and candy apples. 

Volunteers are needed to assist the children in building scarecrows, painting pumpkins and to help set up and serve light refreshments. They will also collect winter coats, clothes & warm blankets to be donated to those in need in our community. Event sponsored by Shalom Scranton. For more information, visit www.ShalomScranton.org.