University of Scranton Releases November and December Events Schedule

Ongoing through to 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.

Nov. 5     

• 5 p.m. Exhibit Opening: “A Life of Service: Celebrating David J. Wenzel ’69, G’74,”
• Sponsored by the University’s Center for Ethics and Excellence in Public Service.
• Heritage Room. Weinberg Memorial Library.
• Reservations Required.
• Call 570-941-7401 or email alumni@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. 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. 15     

• 1 p.m. Father Murgas Day event
• Honoring the 120th anniversary of the first world overland long-distance wireless transmission using radio. Reenactment of the transmission between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton held in conjunction with the Murgas Amateur Radio Club, followed by radio station open houses and receptions at both campuses.
• W3USR Amateur Radio Club at Scranton, PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center, and Alley Center for Health Science, King’s College.
• Free.
• Visit murgas.org or email murgasarc@gmail.com.

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.

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.