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Submit announcements to royalnews@scranton.edu by Friday at 5 p.m. for inclusion on Tuesday.
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December 20, 2011: General News

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

Brass Orchestra to Perform Jan. 8

Performance Music at The University of Scranton presents the Scranton Brass Orchestra with Cheryl Y. Boga and Mark Gould, conductors, and Chris Jaudes and Joseph Boga, guest trumpet soloists, on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. The concern will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Houlihan-McLean Center. It is free and open to the public. For more information, call 941-7624.

Liturgy Schedule During Christmas Break

Here is the Mass schedule for Monday, Dec. 19, through Sunday, Jan. 1:

Daily Mass at Chapel of the Sacred Heart
December 19 - 24

12:05 p.m. (Mon. - Sat.)

4:40 p.m. (Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.)

Thursday, 7 p.m.

December 26 - 31

12:05 p.m.

Masses at Madonna della Strada Chapel

Saturday, Dec. 24, at 9 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 25, at 11 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 1, at 11 a.m.

Intersession Mass Schedule

University Ministries has announced the Intercession Mass Schedule, which will run Monday, Jan. 2, through Sunday, Jan. 29.

Sunday Mass
11 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Madonna della Strada Chapel

Daily Mass
Monday through Saturday
12:05 p.m.
Chapel of the Sacred Heart

Video Interns Produce November Month in Review

The University's video interns for the office of public relations and marketing compiled a highlight reel of November events on campus which is now available to view on the University's YouTube channel. Correspondents Nina Giordano '12 and Nicolena Basso '12 covered the Diversity Fair, Midnight Madness, the Turkey Bowl, Bands and Singers Fall Concert, Christmas Tree Lighting and the opening of the Montrone Hall convenience store and dining area.

Photos of Scranton Christmas Projects

Be sure to check out the following link to the University's Flickr page to view photos of the various Christmas projects undertaken by our faculty, staff and students.

Upcoming Community Events

Check out this week’s downtown and Scranton area events posted on the Community Relations website, including a free showing of “The Christmas Story” at the Scranton Cultural Center. You can also Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with Scranton happenings. If you have any questions, please contact community@scranton.edu or 941-4419.

Scranton-opoly On Sale at University Bookstore & Online

What better way to bring Scranton home this holiday season than with a Monopoly game customized for the Electric City? A new game called "Scranton-opoly" features The University of Scranton along with other Scranton institutions and businesses. The game was developed by economic development agency, Scranton Tomorrow, and One Point office supply company. Scranton-opoly is now available for $20 in the University’s bookstore and through the University’s portal on www.efollett.com.

Final Royal News of 2011!

Due to the University's upcoming holiday break, we will not publish an issue of Royal News on Tuesday, Dec. 27. Royal News will return in 2012 on Tuesday, Jan. 3, with a jam-packed issue featuring University news, as alumni news and events. However, it's not too early to submit your Royal News announcement for the new year. Email us at RoyalNews@scranton.edu.

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