January 10, 2012: General News
Free COLTS Bus Service Up and Running
University of Scranton students, faculty and staff can ride any of the COLTS bus service routes for free beginning Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, by showing a valid Royal Card ID. The University’s contract with County of Lackawanna Transit System (COLTS) includes all 31 bus routes, as well as a new COLTS Saturday evening shuttle service from the DeNaples Center to downtown Scranton, the Viewmont Mall and Dickson City locations. The University is underwriting the cost of the additional route. To read the full release, click here.
University to Conduct Financial Aid Workshop
The
University of Scranton will conduct a financial aid workshop for prospective
students and their parents on Tuesday, Jan. 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the
fourth-floor Moskovitz Theater of the DeNaples Center. The workshop will be presented
by William Burke, director of financial aid at The University of Scranton, and will
include a review of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and
details regarding the Jesuit university’s academic scholarship and need-based
assistance programs. Each year, The University of Scranton awards
approximately $19 million in institutional assistance to approximately 1,200
local students. To read the full release, click here. Faculty Awarded Intersession Development Grants
The
University of Scranton announced that the following six faculty members were
awarded development intersession grants for January 2012. To read the full release, click here. Catering Department Hosts Open House Jan. 20
The University of Scranton's Catering Department will host an open house and sampling on Friday, Jan. 20, from 3:30 until 5 p.m., in the DeNaples Center, room 407. Learn to Make Great Pasta Jan. 18
Join Chef Jerry Bogdan on Wednesday, Jan. 18, and learn how to make fresh pasta and get a taste! The event, which will be held at two convenient times, 12:05-12:45 p.m. and 1:05-1:45 p.m., will be held in the DeNaples Center, ballroom A.
Ten wellness participation points toward the $50 participation pillar for staff and faculty. No reservations needed. For more information, contact mascellic2@scranton.edu or 941-4550.
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
Photos of Seniors
Do you have any images from the fall semester of seniors involved in campus activities? Commencement is just around the corner and we are looking for still shots of seniors to be included in the video that plays prior to the commencement ceremony at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza. We are looking for group shots, individual shots, action shots, sports shots, and club shots showing seniors. Please email your photos to commencementvideo2012@gmail.com. Fourth Annual Fitness Challenge Set
The fourth annual fitness challenge, a four-week team competition for students, faculty and staff to promote a healthy lifestyle through physical activity, begins soon. There will be free T-shirts to all participants and prizes to top finishers. In addition, faculty/staff can earn points towards the body pillar. Register before Friday, Feb. 3, at the Center for Health Education & Wellness, DeNaples Center, room 205K or online at www.scranton.edu/chew. Upcoming Community Events
Check out this week’s downtown and Scranton area events posted on the Community Relations website, including several events over the weekend commemorating Martin Luther King Day and “Winter in the City” at the Electric Trolley Museum on Friday. You can also Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with Scranton happenings. If you have any questions, contact community@scranton.edu or 941-4419.
