The University of Scranton Shares Fall Semester Events Sept. 2-Oct. 10 Art Exhibit: “Sampler: Fabric Installations by Kay Healy.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Oct. 3-5 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. “Dancing at Lughnasa” presented by The University Players. Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary. Call 570-941-4318 or email players@scranton.edu. Oct. 8 8:30 a.m. 24th Annual U.S. Conference on DISABILITY “A.I.-Access-Action! A conference focused on Access, Advocacy and Employment in an Age of Artificial Intelligence.” McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Free. Call 570-941-4308 or visit www.scranton.edu/disabilityconference. Oct. 8 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “General Recital” featuring University of Scranton Performance Music student musicians in solo, duo, trio, and small ensemble performances. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Oct. 20 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Around the World with A.G. Spalding: The Mystery of an 1888-89 Tourist’s Diary” presented by Tom Shieber, senior curator at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY. Rose Room. Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Oct. 20-Dec. 12 Art Exhibit: “The Anthracite Coal Industry of Northeastern Pennsylvania.” Selected paintings, sculptures, and works on papers from public and private collections: 1829-1959. Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Oct. 21 7:30 p.m. Henry George Lecture: “Violent Saviors: Development Lessons from the History of Colonialism” presented by William Easterly, Ph.D., professor of economics, New York University. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-4048 or email janice.mecadon@scranton.edu. Oct. 23 5:30 p.m. Asian Studies and the Ethics Across the Curriculum Initiative Lecture: “Nature, Flourishing, and Disability in Aristotle and Mencius” presented by Richard Kim, Ph.D., associate professor of philosophy, Loyola University Chicago. PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-7643 or email ann.pang-white@scranton.edu. Oct. 24 5 p.m. Art Gallery Lecture: “The Anthracite Coal Industry of Northeastern Pennsylvania” presented by Richard Stanislaus, guest curator. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. A reception follows at the Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Oct. 24 6:30 p.m. Asia Club and Asian Studies present Diwali and Navratri, a celebration of two Indian festivals about the triumph of good over evil. Free food and dancing. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Call 570-941-7643 or email ann.pang-white@scranton.edu. Oct. 25 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton Jazz Band” with guest soloist Marion Felder, drums. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Oct. 26 9 a.m. Open House for prospective students and their families. Various locations on campus. Registration required. Free. Call 888-SCRANTON or email admissions@scranton.edu. Oct. 30 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “New Discoveries of the Penn Museum Excavations at Abydos, Egypt” presented by Josef Wegner, Ph.D., professor of Egyptian archaeology; chair, department of Middle Eastern languages and cultures; curator, Egyptian section, Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania. Rose Room. Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Oct. 31 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “Phantom of the Pipes” featuring organist Christopher Johnson. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Nov. 5-9 8 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. “A Doll’s House, Part 2” presented by The University Players. Studio Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Limited seating, reservations strongly suggested. Ticket prices vary. Call 570-941-4318 or email players@scranton.edu Nov. 7 5 p.m. Art Gallery Lecture: “New Deal Post Office Murals in the Anthracite Regions of Northeastern Pennsylvania” presented by David Lembeck, independent scholar. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. A reception follows at the Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. The reception is part of Scranton’s First Friday event. Free. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Nov. 9 9 a.m. Open House for prospective students and their families. Various locations on campus. Registration required. Free. Call 888-SCRANTON or email admissions@scranton.edu. Nov. 11 5 p.m. Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities and The Jesuit Center: “The Bible, Gender, and Sexuality: Historical Insights and Contemporary Relevance” presented by Amy-Jill Levine, Ph.D., Rabbi Stanley M. Kessler Distinguished Professor of New Testament and Jewish Studies, Hartford International University for Religion and Peace; university professor of New Testament and Jewish studies emerita, Mary Jane Werthan Professor of Jewish Studies emerita, professor of New Testament studies emerita, Vanderbilt University. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570-941-4700 or email sarah.kenehan@scranton.edu. Nov. 13 8:30 a.m. Data Science Day features programming tutorial, a keynote speaker and a data science competition for high school students. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required at https://scrantondatacontest.netlify.app/. Call 570-941-6486 or email joseph.klobusicky@scranton.edu. Nov. 13 5:30 p.m.Schemel Forum with the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Collaborative Program Lecture: “From Manuscript to Print: The Journey of Medieval Books” presented by Michael Knies, special collections librarian and university archivist, Weinberg Memorial Library, The University of Scranton. The Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Free. Exhibit and reception follow. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Nov. 14 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton String Orchestra.” Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Nov. 20 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “America is Ready for a Pro-Peace Foreign Policy. Is Washington?” presented by Matthew Duss, executive director, Center for International Policy, former visiting scholar, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Nov. 20 5:30 p.m. Ethics Across the Curriculum Lecture: “Spiritual Alienation and the Quest for God” presented by David McPherson, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, University of Florida’s Hamilton School for Classical and Civic Education. PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-4700 or email sarah.kenehan@scranton.edu. Nov. 20-22 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. “Legally Blonde – The Musical” presented by Liva Arts Company. The Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. $5. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.livaartscompany.ludus.com or email livaartscompany@gmail.com. Nov. 22 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton Symphonic Band. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Dec. 4 5:30 p.m. Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities Lecture: “Do the Brain and Behavioral Sciences Show That Free Will is an Illusion?” presented by Timothy O’Connor, Ph.D., Mahlon Powell Professor of Philosophy and Cognitive Science, Indiana University. PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-4700 or email sarah.kenehan@scranton.edu. Dec. 6 8 p.m. Performance Music: “58th Annual Noel Night” featuring The University of Scranton Singers, String Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles with guest harpist Marg Davis and pianist Ron Stabinsky. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Dec. 14 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “The Scranton Brass Orchestra Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert.” Houlihan-McLean Center. Admission: one new unwrapped toy, new toiletry items or a cash donation. All proceeds will directly benefit local families in need. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Schemel Courses: Tuesday: Oct. 7 6 p.m. Schemel Forum Course: “American Mothers: Society, Science, and Maternity after the Civil War” presented by Susan Poulson, Ph.D., professor, department of history, The University of Scranton. Room 305, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Mondays: Oct. 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 6 p.m. Schemel Forum Course: “Criminal Street Gangs: Causes, Consequences, and Controls” presented by Michael Jenkins, Ph.D., professor, department of criminal justice, chair of the department of criminal justice, cybersecurity, and sociology, The University of Scranton. Room 305, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.
The Wright Center Announces October ‘Walk With a Doc’ Events The Wright Center for Community Health invites community members of all ages to step into better health by joining its ongoing Walk with a Doc initiative. These monthly walks promote both physical well-being and community engagement in a friendly environment. Each event is guided by local doctors and health care professionals who lead participants on a casual walk, offering valuable health tips and engaging in open, health-related discussions. It’s a chance to enjoy gentle exercise, ask questions, and meet others who share an interest in healthy living – all in a relaxed, welcoming setting. The October Walk with a Doc in Jermyn will take place on Saturday, Oct. 4, at 8 a.m. at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Walkers should gather at the Delaware Street Trailhead entrance. The Scranton walk is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 11, at 9 a.m., also along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, with walkers meeting at the Olive Street entrance. These events are free and open to the public, welcoming individuals of all fitness levels. No pre-registration is required. Walk with a Doc is a global nonprofit organization that promotes physical activity and meaningful conversations between physicians and community members. According to the American Heart Association, just 30 minutes of walking per day can improve blood pressure and blood sugar levels, support weight management, boost mental health, and reduce the risk of conditions such as obesity and osteoporosis.
Waverly Community House Presents Autumn at the Comm Autumn at the Comm Events: Peek-A-Boo Pals Playgroup October 6 – 9:00 am-10:00 am With Hanora Jones What to Expect: Gentle sensory play & music, baby sign language & bonding activities, social & movement exploration Come join a joyful and engaging playgroup where babies and their caregivers can explore, learn, and connect in a warm, supportive environment. Whether it’s your little one’s first giggle or first wave, we’ll celebrate every milestone together! Click here to find more information and registration details. Little Locals Playgroup October 6 – 10:30 am-11:30 am With Hanora Jones What to Expect:· Gentle Transitions into group play & social comfort· Play-Based Learning with parent involvement· Skill-Building for independence & confidence· Emotional & Social Development through guided activitiesWhether your little one is just starting to explore group settings or already loves to playwith peers, Little Locals offers a nurturing space to grow, giggle, and gain newskills—together with you! Click here to find more information and registration details. Waverly Wigglers Playgroup October 7 – 10:00 am-11:00 am With Hanora Jones What to Expect: Active Play & Creative Arts Storytelling & Pretend Play Adventures & Social Fun Let your little one explore, create, and connect in a lively, welcoming environment designed just for toddlers. Parents and caregivers are part of the fun too! Click here to find more information and registration details.
Find Out What Lackawanna County’s Reassessment Means for You at Free Seminar 📢 FREE Reassessment Seminar – Hosted by ABPA Wondering how the Lackawanna County property reassessment might affect you? Get the facts from a trusted source at this free community seminar. 🗓️ Thursday, April 24th🕕 6:00 PM📍 Clarks Summit Fire Company Hall321 Bedford Street, Clarks Summit 👨⚖️ Presented by Attorney James M. TresslerTressler Law LLC Attorney Tressler will break down what reassessment means, what to expect, and answer your questions in a clear, accessible way. This event is free and open to the public – donations are suggested but not required.
Indraloka Announces Free Fall Events for October NEPA’s first farmed animal sanctuary and wellness center for people, is hosting FREE events throughout the fall. These events offer visitors the opportunity to experience a fun and inspiring environment, meet new friends, and learn about ways to create healthier lifestyles for themselves, their families, and the future. On Thursday, September 26th, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., the Sanctuary Sunrise Social invites people to enjoy a free continental breakfast in Indraloka’s beautiful Art Barn while meeting and mingling with other local businesses. Those interested can also join a complimentary sanctuary tour immediately following. On Friday, October 4th, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., we’re hosting an Open Mic and Karaoke Night, sponsored by the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department. Musicians, poets, comedians, singers, and raconteurs are invited to showcase their talents. Snacks and beverages are included. On Saturday, October 12th, from 10 a.m. to noon, Public Volunteer Day is designed for those interested in spending time with the beloved animals of Indraloka while helping out with light chores. It’s a great opportunity to test drive volunteering regularly or just for the day. If you’ve always wanted to know what it’s like to volunteer, here’s your chance! Monthly donors to Indraloka are invited to free Circle of Compassion tours twice yearly. On September 28th, we’ll host a special tour with plenty of photo ops with the animals. Existing monthly donors can email info@indraloka.org for details on how to register. Not a monthly donor? Becoming one is easy. Just click this link and choose a wonderful animal to sponsor. “Indraloka’s free events are the perfect way to check us out and see what we’re all about. Even though we’ve been in NEPA for nearly 20 years now, many are unaware we’re here. And those who do know about us often don’t realize we are much more than a farmed animal sanctuary. We offer a place of peace, healing, and fun for everyone, including people of all ages and abilities,” Indraloka founder Indra Lahiri, PhD, says. Indraloka hosts a wide variety of family-friendly events weekly. Low-cost summer and day camps help ease the financial burden of providing healthy, fun activities for children. Indraloka’s NEPA Rescue Veterinary Clinic provides low-cost veterinary care for animal companions in income-qualified households and low-cost spaying and neutering to all animals. The clinic also provides low-cost care to animals in other shelters and assists communities with their Trap, Neuter, and Release programs that help manage feral cat populations. This past weekend, Leslie Interlandi, DVM, Director of Indraloka’s vet clinic, neutered 48 feral cats, thereby reducing the potential feral population by thousands of cats. But it is Indraloka’s work serving people where we have made the most significant strides. This year, Indraloka introduced programs that help people build resilience and overcome trauma, depression, and anxiety. Studies show that people can experience greater well-being through a holistic approach to mental health, including animal-assisted and nature therapy. Dr. Lahiri’s background in organizational psychology and her work in developing trauma-informed education and leadership workshops inform every program and activity Indraloka offers. Dr. Lahiri is available for in-person and phone interviews. Please call 570-855-8440.
University of Scranton Announces Fall Semester Events Sept. 3-Oct. 11 Art Exhibit: “The Lackawanna River and Watershed: History and Environment.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Oct. 21-Nov. 22 Art Exhibit: “Hudson River and Delaware Valley: Selections from the Paul Biedlingmaier Jr. Collection.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Oct. 25-27 and Nov. 1-3 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” presented by The University Players. Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary. Call 570-941-4318 or email players@scranton.edu. September 2024 Sept. 6 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Living to Grow Up: How Childhood Death Became “Unnatural” presented by Perri Klass, M.D., professor of journalism and pediatrics at New York University, national medical director of Reach Out and Read and author of “The Best Medicine: How Science and Public Health Gave Children a Future.” Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Sept. 6 5 p.m. Art Gallery Lecture: “The Lackawanna River and Watershed: History and Environment.” Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Reception follows at the Hope Horn Gallery. The reception is part of Scranton’s First Fridays event. Free. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Sept. 6 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Recital: Duo Corgano” featuring David Lao Ball, organ and Trevor Nuckols, horn. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Sept. 10 11 a.m. Volunteer Fair for area nonprofit agencies offering volunteer opportunities for students. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Pre-registration required. Call 570-941-7429 or email ellen.judge@scranton.edu. Sept. 12 1 p.m. PCN 2024 Election Panel Discussion. Pennsylvania Cable Network college tour panel discussion on the 2024 President, U.S. Senate and key Congressional races. Panelists include Gretchen Van Dyke Ph.D., associate professor of political science at The University of Scranton, Borys Krawczeniuk, multimedia journalist with WVIA News Team, Brittany Crampsie from Brit Crampsie Communications, and Christopher Nicholas from Eagle Consulting. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu. Sept. 12 6:30 p.m. Scranton Stories: “What are your Hopes for the Nation? A Scranton Conversation.” Albright Memorial Library, 500 Vine Street, Scranton. Free. Call 570-941-4419 or email daysi.carreto@scranton.edu. Sept. 14 8:30 a.m. Schemel Forum “University for a Day.” Topics discussed: “The Philosophy behind JD Vance, Project 2025, and the Rise of Christian Nationalism,” “Climate Justice: Theory, Hurdles, and Opportunities,” “AI, Cybercrime, and Community Safety,” and “Advances in Rehabilitation Technology to Improve Human Mobility.” Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Registration required. $55. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Sept. 14 7 p.m. Humanities Forum Event: “Countering the Big Business of Education by emphasizing Cura Personalis” presented by Samantha Morales, actor and director. Room 104, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Free. Call 570-941-4700 or email sarah.kenehan@scranton.edu. Sept. 19-22 8 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. “What the Constitution Means to Me” presented by The University Players. Studio Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary. Call 570-941-4318 or email players@scranton.edu Sept. 20 6 p.m. President’s Medal Gala honoring James M. Slattery, head of North America, Rosebank Industries PLC., at Pier Sixty, New York City. Proceeds from the dinner support the University’s Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund. Black Tie. Tickets required. Call 570-941-7719 or email eric.eckenrode@scranton.edu. Sept. 21-22 The University of Scranton Family Weekend 2023. Various campus locations. Call 570-941-4222 or email familyweekend@scranton.edu. Sept. 21 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “Family Weekend Concert” featuring Joseph Boga and The Scranton Ramblers (featuring guitarist Stephane Wrembel) with an appearance by The University of Scranton Concert Choir. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Sept. 25 5 p.m. Asian Studies and the Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities Lecture: “Learning from Chinese Philosophy” presented by Bryan W. Van Norden, Ph.D., best-selling author and The Best 300 Professors in the US by The Princeton Review, James Monroe Taylor Chair in Philosophy at Vassar College (USA), and chair professor in the School of Philosophy at Wuhan University (China). Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Email ann.pang-white@scranton.edu. Sept. 26 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “What Do Children Deserve” presented by Adam Benforado, J.D., professor of law, Thomas R. Kline School of Law, Drexel University, New York Times bestselling author, and children’s rights activist. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. October 2024 Oct. 2 5 p.m. Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities: “An American Icon in Puerto Rico: Barbie, Girlhood, and Colonialism at Play” presented by Emily Aguilo Perez. Room 411, St. Thomas Hall. Free. Call 570-941-4700 or email sarah.kenehan@scranton.edu. Oct. 8 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “The Power of Storytelling” presented by Jonathan Conyers, acclaimed author of the memoir “I Wasn’t Supposed to Be Here.” Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Oct. 9 8:30 a.m. 23rd Annual U.S. Conference on DISABILITY “The Rehabilitation Act: Learning From Our Past, Knowing Our Present & Building Our Future.” McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Free. Call 570-941-4308 or visit www.scranton.edu/disabilityconference. Oct. 9 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “General Recital” featuring student musicians from Performance Music. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Oct. 10 7:30 p.m. Ignatian Values in Action Lecture: “What We Remember Will Be Saved” presented by Stephanie Saldaña, author of “What We Remember Will Be Saved.” Byron Recreation Complex. Free. Call 570-941-7520 or email linda.walsh@scranton.edu. Oct. 18 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “There’s a Future in the Past: Leading a Repertory Orchestra/Band in the 21st Century” presented by Vince Giordano, Grammy-winner, multi-instrumentalist and band leader. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Oct. 18 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks!” Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Oct. 21 5:30 p.m. Schemel Forum with the Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities Collaborative Program. Myers Distinguished Visiting Fellow in the Humanities and Civic Engagement Lecture: “What Can a Body Do? How We Meet the Built World” presented by Sara Hendren, associate professor of art, design and architecture, Northeastern University. Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Free, courtesy of the Myers Fellowship. Reception follows. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Oct. 21 6:30 p.m. Scranton Stories: “Hispanic/Latinx Voices: Screening and Panel Discussion.” Main Auditorium, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, 525 Pine Street, Scranton. Free. Call 570-941-4419 or email daysi.carreto@scranton.edu. Oct. 24 5 p.m. Ethics Across the Curriculum Speaker: “Beyond the 3Rs: How to Shift the Current Animal Research Paradigm” presented by Kathrin Herrmann. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Free. Call 570-941-4700 or email sarah.kenehan@scranton.edu. Oct. 24 7:30 p.m. Henry George Lecture: “Global Production and Innovation Networks: Consequences for Trade and Industrial Policy” presented by Marc Melitz, Ph.D., the David L. Wells Professor of Political Economy at Harvard University. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-4048 or email janice.mecadon@scranton.edu. Oct. 25 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Bridge Over Troubled Water: Harnessing the Power of Music, Art, and the Humanities for Better Health” presented by Olapeju Simoyan, M.D., professor of psychiatry, Drexel University College of Medicine. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Oct. 25 5 p.m. Art Gallery Lecture: “Hudson River and Delaware Valley: Selections from the Paul Biedlingmaier Jr. Collection.” Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Reception follows at the Hope Horn Gallery. Free. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu. Oct. 26 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert: The University of Scranton Jazz Band” with guest soloist Alvin Atkinson, drums. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Oct. 27 9 a.m. Open House for prospective students and their families. Various locations on campus. Registration required. Free. Call 888-SCRANTON or email admissions@scranton.edu. November 2024 Nov. 10 9 a.m. Open House for prospective students and their families. Various locations on campus. Registration required. Free. Call 888-SCRANTON or email admissions@scranton.edu. Nov. 15 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert: The University of Scranton String Orchestra.” Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Nov. 16 5 p.m. Schemel Forum with the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Collaborative Program: Royden B. Davis, S.J., Distinguished Author Award Honors Brandy Schillache, Ph.D. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Nov. 21 8:30 a.m. Data Science Day featuring programming tutorial, a keynote speaker and a data science competition for high school students. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required at https://scrantondatacontest.netlify.app/. Call 570-941-6486 or email joseph.klobusicky@scranton.edu. Nov. 21 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Ancient Egypt in Pennsylvania: Excavations, Collections, and New Discoveries” presented by Joseph Wegner, Ph.D., professor of Egyptian archaeology; chair, department of Middle Eastern languages and cultures and curator, Egyptian section, Penn Museum, University of Pennsylvania. Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Nov. 21-23 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday. “Urinetown” presented by Liva Arts Company. The Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. $5. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.livaartscompany.ludus.com or email livaartscompany@gmail.com. Nov. 23 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert: The University of Scranton Symphonic Band.” Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. December 2024 Dec. 7 8 p.m. Performance Music: “57th Annual Noel Night” featuring The University of Scranton Singers, String Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Dec. 11 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert.” Performance Music student musicians perform solo, duo, trio and small group renditions of a variety of Christmas favorites. Houlihan-McLean Center. Admission: one new unwrapped toy, new toiletry items or a monetary donation. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu. Schemel Courses Tuesdays: Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 and Oct. 1, 8 6 p.m. Schemel Forum Course: “Positive Psychology: A Scientific Primer on Happiness and Flourishing” presented by John C. Norcross, Ph.D., ABPP, Distinguished Professor and chair of psychology, The University of Scranton and Colleen M. Phillips, M.S., Lackawanna County Mental Health Court coordinator and adjunct psychology faculty, The University of Scranton. Room 305, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Thursdays: Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 10 6 p.m. Schemel Forum Course: “CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien: Christian Mythology in Literature and Film” presented by Sean Brennan, Ph.D., professor, department of history, The University of Scranton. Room 305, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu. Wednesdays: Oct. 16, 23, 30 and Nov. 6, 13, 20 6 p.m. Schemel Forum Course: “From Caligari to Hitler: Cinema and Politics during the Weimar Republic 1918-1933” presented by Andrew LaZella, Ph.D., professor, department of philosophy, The University of Scranton. Room 305, Weinberg Memorial Library. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.
Waverly Community House September Events Check out all events happening in September at the Waverly Community House. September 11 at 9:30 AM – 9/11 Flag Ceremony September 13 from 5-7 PM – Waverly Small Works Gallery Opening September 16 – Comm Classic Golf Tournament September 18 – Art is Play! September 25 – Cooking with Vintage Kitchen September 26 – Spanish for Adults
