September 2007 P u b l i s h e d B y T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f S c r a n t o n Volume XX Number 1 Groundbreaking to be Held for New Residence Hall National Rankings welcome enforcement of zoning Continue for Scranton restrictions, and creates housing During the release of annual fall opportunities for juniors and rankings of American universities, The seniors by freeing up existing University of Scranton received three apartment-style options that national accolades in just one week. upperclassmen find more The University of Scranton was attractive.” listed as one of the top ten master’s level “We are also confident that universities in the north by U.S. News the high standards by which the & World Report. This is the 14th con- building will be designed will secutive year that U.S. News has ranked enhance the skyline of the uni- Scranton among the top ten schools in versity’s campus and be an asset the north. The list, published on Aug. 20 to the neighborhood,” he added. in the annual edition of “America’s Best “Freshmen report having an Colleges,” also listed Scranton among extraordinarily positive residen- the “Great Schools at a Great Price,” tial experience at Scranton, due which relates academic quality to the in large part to the consistency cost of attendance. This marks the fourth and quality of our facilities,” consecutive year that Scranton has been said Vincent Carilli, Ph.D., vice included among the 15 colleges listed as president for student affairs. “As “Great Schools at a Great Price.” Also, The University will break ground on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. for a new 386-bed they prepare for sophomore year, for the fourth consecutive year, Scranton residence hall. The building is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2008. however, our housing options has been named among the five schools are not nearly as consistent in in its category listed for having the Pride, Passion, Promise: Shaping our Jesuit Tradition terms of style and quality. The “Highest Graduation Rates.” { The Strategic Plan in Action } result is a less satisfied experi- Scranton was the only college in ence for some sophomores.” Campus Community: Actively examine and improve the quality of campus life. Northeastern Pennsylvania to be among As part of the project, The the elite colleges in the nation profiled University of Scranton will in the Princeton Review’s The 366 Best A groundbreaking ceremony will be University guests. The University has relo- replace 175 beds by discontinuing use of Colleges, marking the sixth consecutive held on Thursday, Sept. 6, at 10 a.m. for cated both the mosque and the guest house Jerret House, Montgomery House and year that the University made Princeton a new 386-bed sophomore residence hall. to a renovated property on Taylor Avenue. Leahy Hall as student residences. Review’s exclusive list. The guide pub- The project, approved by Scranton’s “The project will improve the qual- “The facilities we are replacing are lished on Aug. 21. Board of Trustees in May, is being ity and consistency of sophomore hous- among the oldest and least popular in Scranton was also the only area col- constructed on property owned by the ing, and will replace older, less desirable our housing stock. Although they have lege to be listed in Kaplan/Newsweek’s University in the 300 block of North facilities,” said University of Scranton been dutifully maintained, they cannot 2008 publication How to Get Into College, Webster Avenue. Approved by the Zoning President, Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. “It compete with Redington and Gavigan which listed Scranton among the nation’s Board and Planning Commission of the also anticipates external forces that are halls, which together provide 455 beds,” “372 Most Interesting Schools” for the City of Scranton, construction of the shaping the availability of rental hous- said Dr. Carilli. second consecutive year. The Kaplan/ building will begin in September and be ing in the Hill section, such as the city’s continued on pg. 2 Newsweek guide published on Aug. 15. completed by the fall of 2008. Several University properties on North Webster Avenue were razed to Scranton Welcomes Record-Breaking Number of Students establish a site for the new 108,000 sq. ft, During Fall Welcome Weekend, Aug pool broke the 7,000 mark. It seven-story facility. Among the proper- 25-26, Scranton welcomed 1,600 incom- was only three years ago that ties were a Webster Avenue house, which ing students, including a record 1,035 applications first surpassed 6,000 served as the campus mosque, and Hill full-time undergraduate students, the larg- and five years ago when applica- House, which provided housing for est incoming class in the school’s 119-year tions first broke 5,000. history. The University also welcomed Applications to gradu- approximately 60 undergraduate transfer ate programs have increased students, 70 non-traditional undergradu- by 29 percent this year, and In this Issue ate students and 435 new graduate stu- new enrollment has increased New Center Honors Parents of dents, which is also a record. by approximately 5 percent. Louis DeNaples Sr...... Pg. 3 The entering undergraduate stu- The University has also seen its Conference to Explore Autism dents were drawn from 7,608 applicants, graduate enrollment nearly triple Across the Lifespan...... Pg 4 marking the sixth consecutive year that over the past five years through Laura Vahle (third from left), a marketing the University has set a record for under- Web-based and off-campus major from Meadowbrooke, is one of 1,035 Athletics...... Pg. 6 graduate applications for admission. This course offerings and new degree undergraduate freshmen at Scranton. Joining Schemel Forum Announces represents an increase of 12.5 percent over offerings such as the doctorate in her for Welcome Weekend were her parents, Fall Schedule...... Pg. 7 applications received last year and more physical therapy. Tim and Linda, and her sister, Nicole (right). Presidential Colloquy Engages than doubles the 2001 totals for applica- The undergraduate Laura says she chose the University because Presidential Scholars...... Pg. 8 tions received. This year’s record marks class includes 63 children of “It was small and Jesuit and I just liked the the first time that Scranton’s applicant University of Scranton alumni. atmosphere.” Page 2 The Scranton Record, September 2007

Groundbreaking to be Held for New Residence Hall A Royal Welcome for Students and Families continued from pg. 1 A Look at Fall Welcome Weekend, Aug. 25-26 In addition, the project includes 201 new beds for sophomores, freeing apartment-style beds in such options as the Clay Avenue houses that are better suited for juniors and seniors. This will enable The University of Scranton to accommodate demand from juniors and seniors who gave up their guarantee of four years of university housing to live in rental properties in the Hill section, but who now wish to return to campus. The University’s Residence Life Office cur- rently maintains a waiting list of juniors and seniors seeking campus housing. “The connections that first-year During a New Student Assembly, William Canny residential students feel toward each other ’77, country representative for Haiti for Catholic and toward the University are strength- Relief Services (left), received an Honorary ened by the proximity of their housing Rick Berry (left), was joined by his sister, Allie, and parents Rick Degree from University President Rev. Scott. options,” said Dr. Carilli. “The proposed and Kathy, during Fall Move-in. An international relations major R. Pilarz, S.J. In his remarks, Mr. Canny told project would create just such a cluster of from Forty Fort, Rick says he chose the University because of the Class of 2011 to “Learn by book and by sophomore housing, helping this affinity its “comfortable atmosphere.” Rick says he is looking forward experience, come out ready to criticize less and to continue to evolve in ways that our to “meeting a lot of new people.” do more for a just existence for everyone.” current housing options cannot.” The project does not signal any increase in the Scranton’s traditional undergraduate enrollment or any plan- Nobel Laureate to Deliver Mullin Lecture ning to increase the size of its incoming The researcher whose pioneering biological chemistry from the University class. It does, however, help to meet the work on the genetic code paved the way of Michigan and an M.S. in zoology and ever-increasing demand of students from for decades of biomedical discoveries that a B.S. in zoology and chemistry, both near and far to live on campus. have advanced the human condition will from the University of Florida. present this year’s annual Harry Mullin, The Mullin Lecture series, which has M.D., Memorial Lecture. brought to campus more than a dozen of Nobel laureate Marshall W. Dr. Nirenberg’s fellow Nobel laureates, Nirenberg, Ph.D., will discuss “Forty honors the late Dr. Harry Mullin, who Janette Vargas, of Queens, N.Y., Years after Deciphering the Genetic earned his bachelor’s degree from the said she was enthusiastic about Code,” at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, October University, then St. Thomas College, in starting Scranton. “I’m starting a new 17, in the Houlihan-McLean Center. His 1931. He dedicated a lifetime of service chapter. It’s a great experience,” she lecture is free and open to the public. to his profession and the Scranton com- said, adding that she chose Scranton the SCRANTON record Dr. Nirenberg shared the 1968 Nobel munity. The series is sponsored by his because, “It’s the kind of school is published by Prize in Physiology or Medicine for “inter- wife, Ethel Mullin, his son, Brian Mullin, where I can see myself .” The University of Scranton pretation of the genetic code and its func- M.D., ’66, and Robbin Mullin. tion in protein synthesis.” While working For additional information about the Editorial Offices: at the National Institutes of Health, he lecture, call 941-5873. O’Hara Hall determined how RNA transmits the infor- The University of Scranton, mation encoded in DNA in order to com- Scranton, PA 18510-4628 Panel Discussion will (570) 941-7669 bine amino acids to make proteins. Dr. Nirenberg’s presentation of his results at Explore Rwandan Genocide Editor: Valarie J. Wolff the International Congress of Biochemistry An Interdependence Day event on Contributing Writers: Stan M. Zygmunt in Moscow in 1961 was almost instantly campus will feature a Panel Discussion Sandra Skies Ludwig applauded and turned the famously mod- about Rwandan Genocide. The panel Katherine McKeaney ’08, Student Associate Writer: Thomas Durso est scientist into an international figure. discussion, “Why Don’t We Know More Government vice president, and Sports Writer: Kevin Southard He continued to study the genetic About Rwanda?” will be moderated by Christopher Molitoris ’08, Student Photography: Terry Connors, Michael code and, within five years, had deciphered Sharon Meagher, Ph.D., Professor of Government president, led a candle- Touey, PaulaLynn Connors, Paul Treacy, the entire series of RNA codons – the Philosophy. lighting ceremony at the New Student Bill Johnson “code words” of messenger RNA – for all The panel discussion will be held Assembly on Aug. 25. The University of Scranton 20 major amino acids. Considerable recog- September 12 from 10:30 -11:30 a.m. in Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President nition followed, including his Nobel Prize, Brennan Hall, Room 509. It will be fol- Patrick F. Leahy, Vice President the National Medal of Science and the lowed by a light lunch. for University Relations National Medal of Honor. Among the panelists will be Gerald C. Zaboski, Associate Vice Over the last few decades, Dr. Jacqueline Murekatete, who will talk President for Alumni and Public Relations Nirenberg has conducted research in about Rwandan Genocide from the per- neurobiology. He continues to work at spective of a survivor. She will be joined The University of Scranton is a Catholic, NIH and also teaches at the University by several higher education and K-12 fac- Jesuit educational institution serving men and of Maryland and at George Washington women. The University does not discriminate ulty members. on the basis of race, color, religion, national University Medical Center. He has been For further information, con- Freshmen and their families were origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual recognized for his contributions by tact Sondra Myers, senior fellow for greeted by about 400 student orientation or age. numerous prestigious scientific societies. International, Civic and Cultural Projects volunteers and hundreds of staff © 2007 The University of Scranton Dr. Nirenberg holds a doctorate in at the University, at [email protected] members who helped with move-in. The Scranton Record, September 2007 Page 3 University’s New Center to Honor Parents of Louis DeNaples Sr. The late Patrick and Margaret ary degree from the University in 2005. DeNaples were lifelong residents of An active community volunteer and Dunmore and active members of St. philanthropist, he established the Mount Rocco’s Church. Mr. DeNaples was Airy Foundation, which will manage employed as a welder with the State charitable giving to programs in Paradise Department of Highways until his retire- Township and Monroe County that tar- ment in 1970. get youth, low-income families, and the Located along Mulberry Street in the at-risk and disadvantaged. He has served heart of the University’s campus, the Patrick on the boards of numerous organizations and Margaret DeNaples Center is the most throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. ambitious building project in the history of A successful businessman, he is the university. The 118,000 sq. ft. building president of DeNaples Auto Parts, Keystone is scheduled to open in January of 2008. Sanitary Landfill and Mount Airy Casino “The dream of this building dates Resort. Mr. DeNaples’ career began with back to Louis’ service as a Trustee on the founding of DeNaples Auto Parts and the Facilities Committee and as chair of has grown into a conglomeration of over Principals gathered following a July 19 news conference announcing the our Board,” said Fr. Pilarz. “As a trustee 200 companies in which he has business naming of The University of Scranton’s campus center in honor of the late and friend, he has always emphasized the interests, including towing, heavy equipment parents of Louis DeNaples Sr. The Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center importance of providing the resources sales and rentals, landfills, waste hauling, is scheduled for completion in December 2007. From left: R. Scott Sullivan, and facilities that our students, faculty transportation, banking and real estate. project manager, Burt Hill Kosar Rittleman, project architect; Patrick Leahy, and staff need to ensure that a Scranton A native and resident of Dunmore, vice president for university relations; Christopher Molitoris, president education remains second to none.” Mr. DeNaples and his wife, Betty Ann, of Student Government; Margaret Q. Mariotti, Au.D., trustee; Rev. Scott A longtime friend of the University, are the parents of seven children. Their R. Pilarz, S.J., president; Vincent Carilli, Ph.D., vice president for student Louis DeNaples Sr. served two terms as son, Louis DeNaples, M.D., who gradu- affairs; and Anton Germishuizen, managing principal, Burt Hill. a trustee, from 1987 to 1993 and from ated from the University in 1989, cur- At a news conference on July 19, the S.J. “As a person of great humility and 1995 to 2002, and as chair of the board rently serves on the University’s Board of University announced the decision of the deep devotion to family, it was no sur- from 2000 to 2002. He received an honor- Trustees. President and Trustees to recognize Louis prise that Mr. DeNaples has asked that The sign for the DeNaples Sr., a friend and former Board we honor his parents, the late Patrick and newly named Patrick Chair of the University, by naming its new Margaret DeNaples, instead of himself.” and Margaret campus center in honor of his parents. “The parents of nine children, DeNaples Center “The University is pleased to rec- Patrick and Margaret DeNaples were is installed on the ognize and honor Mr. DeNaples for deeply devoted to their family and to the building with the his unwavering support of and service Church,” Fr. Pilarz added. “Their legacy assistance of a crane to our important mission as a Catholic will remind generations of students of the and construction and Jesuit university,” said University of transforming power of faith and love in workers. Scranton President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, our lives.”

I saw were so powerful Fr. Martin will bring his hallmark wit A Lighthearted Look at a Serious Subject that I began to write and spiritual insights to the J.J. Quinn Award-winning Author to Discuss “Humor in the Catholic Church” about them,” he recalls. lecture series, which honors the late J.J. He had his first article Quinn, S.J., a professor of English at The A lecture that will make you For Fr. Martin, the saints published in America University of Scranton for more than laugh? You must be kidding. are companions who guide him magazine in 1993. four decades. He’ll also bring with him a Not if you’re James through life. From St. Ignatius Since then, he has message that is at the core of many of his Martin, S.J., a Jesuit priest and Loyola to Dorothy Day (who is authored several books, published works. Christopher Award-winning not yet a saint), Fr. Martin’s book a number of which “We are all called to be saints. You author, who will deliver the introduces readers to centuries have gone on to become Fr. Martin is don’t have to be someone who is in the University’s J.J. Quinn Memorial of saints who were both human award-winning titles. author of the church hierarchy to do the work of God,” Lecture on Sept. 28 at 7:30 p.m. and humorous. Mother Teresa, Besides his articles bestseller, My he says. in the Houlihan-McLean Center James for example, experienced a long in America and other Life with the Thérèse of Lisieux, his favorite saint, on campus. Martin, S.J. period of spiritual darkness in Catholic publications Saints. proved this in her “Little Way” of doing While lectures are often seri- which she doubted that God like Commonweal, U.S. Catholic and The small things with great love for God. ous business, Fr. Martin is hopeful that existed. When Pope John XXIII was once (London) Tablet, Fr. Martin has writ- Thomas Merton, another of Fr. Martin’s the takeaways of his own talk will be joy, asked how many people worked in the ten for The New York Times, The Chicago favorites, captured it beautifully when he humor and laughter. If the topic of his Vatican, he quipped, “About half of them.” Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and wrote, “For me to be a saint means to be lecture is any indication, it’s likely that Not surprisingly, it was a saint other national newspapers and websites. He myself.” the audience will come away with smiles who influenced Fr. Martin’s decision to has commented on religion and spiritual- Fr. Martin’s own take on the subject on their faces. Fr. Martin will discuss become a priest. A graduate of Wharton’s ity on national and international radio and goes like this: “Holiness makes its home “Humor in the Catholic Church.” School of Business, Fr. Martin was, at the television, and has appeared on major net- among human imperfection.” Contrary to popular belief, “the saints time, working in corporate finance for works such as CNN, MSNBC, the History None of us are perfect, but that were often quite funny,” says the author of General Electric. At the end of a long day, Channel, the BBC and Vatican Radio. doesn’t mean that we can’t find holiness in the bestseller My Life with the Saints (Loyola he stumbled upon a television documen- Fr. Martin comes to Scranton on the our own lives, according, to Father Martin. Press) and associate editor of America maga- tary about Thomas Merton, a Trappist. heels of the release of his new book, A Reflecting on the life and works of one zine. “People tend to think of saints as dry, “He was so happy and I wasn’t,” Jesuit Off-Broadway (Loyola Press). The of the greatest saints of modern time, he distant historical figures, or people who recalls Fr. Martin. “It started a journey book is based on Fr. Martin’s experience offers a final piece of advice from Mother spent their whole day in prayer. But when toward religious life.” as theological consultant for the New Teresa: “Find your own Calcutta.” you get to know them, you discover that For his regency, he worked with the York theater production of The Last Days The J.J. Quinn, S.J., Memorial Lecture they were lively, regular and funny people Jesuit Refugee Service in Kenya, where he of Judas Iscariot. is open to the public and is free of charge. who struggle as we do.” helped East African refugees. “The things When he takes the stage at Scranton, For information, call 570-941-7500. Page 4 The Scranton Record, September 2007 Conference to Explore Autism Across the Lifespan Autism is more common than chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Educational Intermediate Unit #19, The Thomas E. Baker, associate profes- pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS Autism Caucus, will open the conference Northeast Regional Center for Autism sor, Sociology/Criminal Justice, has had combined. In fact, one in 150 people is with his keynote address, “Pennsylvania Spectrum Disorders at Friendship House, two articles published in the Encyclopedia s.v., edited by R.K. diagnosed with autism in America. The Legislation and Commitment to Autism Milestones Community Healthcare, Inc., of Forensic Science, Rasmussen (California: Salem Press 2007). ripple effect throughout families, caregiv- Funding.” Lee Grossman, president and Milestones Achievement Center, , New York They are titled, “Integrated Automated ers, healthcare professionals, schools and chief executive officer of the Autism Life, George R. Shadie, CLU, and Step by Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS)” employers is even more profound. Society of America and the Autism Step, Inc. and “Integrated Ballistics Identification People who are personally or pro- Society of America Foundation, will “The epidemic of autism in our soci- System (IBIS).” fessionally interested in improving the discuss “Education and Transition for ety is serious and can be confronted by William J. Parente, Ph.D., profes- quality of life for individuals with autism Individuals with Autism.” the sharing of knowledge and experience sor, Political Science, has had entries on will find “Allies in Action” at a daylong The Conference is being presented by among all who have direct contact with Konrad Adenauer, Charles DeGaulle, conference being held at The University the University’s J.A. Panuska, S.J., College individuals struggling to obtain a useful Bartolome de Las Casas and Georgetown of Scranton on Thursday, Oct. 18. of Professional Studies and the Edward education, achieve productivity in a global Distinguished Professor Heinrich The 6th Annual Northeastern R. Leahy Jr. Endowment. Honorary economy and secure independence in com- Rommen published in The Encyclopedia U.S. Conference on disAbility, entitled, Chairpersons are Edward R. and Patricia munity living,” says Patricia Leahy, honor- of Catholic Social Thought, Social Science “Autism Across the Lifespan: Allies in Leahy. The conference Co-chairs are ary Conference co-chair. “This Conference and Social Policy (Scarecrow Press 2007). Action” will include sessions on educa- Vanessa Silla, Ed.D., lecturer, Education, will disseminate fresh ideas and concepts He has also had entries on William tion, employment and independent liv- and Connie Wisdo, director of technology and evidence-based practices that can be Wilberforce, Georges Bidault, Charles ing. Keynote speakers will be two leading development and innovation. effectively used back home.” DeGaulle and the French Catholic advocates for autism in Pennsylvania and The Conference sponsors are the Office The conference will include sessions political party, Mouvement Republicain America. Dennis O’Brien, the 137th of Equity and Diversity and the Center for and panel speakers on topics covering the Populaire, in the Encyclopedia of Modern Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Professional Training and Development at full lifespan, from early childhood/pre- Christian Politics (Greenwood Press Representatives and founder and co- The University of Scranton, Northeastern school years to school-age children and 2006). adulthood, including rehabilitation. Kathryn Yerkes, planning program A Town Meeting on “Autism and manager, PAIRO, has been awarded a Developmental Disabilities” will be held 2007 Fellowship for Graduate Study Faculty Promotions, from the Association for Institutional Laptop Security Plates from 5 - 6:30 p.m. in Brennan Hall. The Research and the Institute of Education A new security plate for laptop Town Meeting, which will be moderated Tenure Decisions Sciences and National Center for computers is available for sale from the by Lori Bruch, Ed.D., associate professor Education Statistics. The fellowships Announced Department of Public Safety. The plates, of Counseling and Human Services at the are awarded competitively and fund Scranton President Rev. Scott R. which sell for $20 each, significantly University, will feature a panel of experts full- or part-time graduate study leading Pilarz, S.J., has announced 15 faculty reduce the percentage of theft by clearly including Mr. Grossman, Gene Esopi, a to a career in institutional research. Ms. promotions, including tenure decisions, marking equipment as an obvious liability parent of a child with autism, Kevin Casey Yerkes is pursuing a graduate certificate in effective at the beginning of the 2007- for any would-be thief. of the Developmental Disabilities Office institutional research at The Pennsylvania 2008 academic year. The STOP Security Plate provides a and William Gannon, executive director of State University. The following faculty members have highly-visible ownership and warning label. the Office of the Vocational Rehabilitation. been promoted to professor effective the Under the plate is a chemically bonded tat- The Town Meeting is open to the public New Employees fall of 2007: S. Kingsley Gnanendran, too stating “Stolen Property.” If a laptop is free of charge. The following is a list of full-time Ph.D., Clarks Summit, operations man- ever stolen, the prominently displayed plate The conference fee is $95 for profes- staff hired at the University in May, June agement; Sharon M. Hudacek, Ed.D., and the tattoo beneath remove any value sionals and $35 for consumers, family and July 2007. Moosic, nursing; Robert W. Shaffern, the computer might have on the resale members and students. Pre-registration Rosette B. Adera, Director, Equity and Ph.D., Scranton, history; Carol S. market. STOP Plates are also marked with is required for the conference, and the Diversity Slotterback, Ph.D., Scranton, psychol- a unique registration number that dramati- deadline to register is Oct. 5. For addi- Joseph E. Beadle, Custodian, Loyola Hall ogy; Gary N. Wodder, Ph.D., Scranton, cally increases the incidence of recovery tional information contact Dr. Silla at Deanna L. Beyrent, LAN Administrator/ exercise science and sport. by providing an easy way for someone to (570) 941-5810 or [email protected]. Lab Support, Desktop and Instructional The following have been promoted report that they have found a lost laptop. Registration and information are also Resources to associate professor and granted ten- To purchase a plate, stop by the available on the Web site at Kimberly S. Bowman, Area Coordinator, ure beginning the fall of 2007: Robert Public Safety Office between 9 a.m. – 4 www.scranton.edu/disabilityconference. Residence Life F. Waldeck, Ph.D., Scranton, biology; p.m., or call 941-7888. Paul J. Campion, Painter, Maintenance Antoinette G. Glover, Ph.D., Scranton, Christopher T. Cantafio, Public Safety English; Kelli O’Brien, Ph.D., Scranton, Officer theology/religious studies; Krzysztof Emilio J. Casagrande, Painter, Maintenance Plotka, Ph.D., Macungie, math; Christie P. Andrew J. Davis, Admissions Counselor Karpiak, Ph.D., Greentown, psychology. Marc J. Dwyer, Custodian, St. Thomas The following have been promoted Hall to associate professor beginning the fall Brian P. Hartman, Project Coordinator, of 2007: Benjamin J. Bishop, Ph.D., Office of the President Orangeville, computing science; William Amanda L. Hazen, Customer Service B. Anderson, Ph.D., Mountaintop, com- Representative, Network Services Office munications. Barbara J. Kreidler, Serials/Digital Services The following have been granted Clerk, Weinberg Memorial Library tenure beginning the fall of 2007: Eric Dale O. Noldy, General Mechanic, A. Plumer, Ph.D., Clarks Summit, theol- Residence Halls ogy/religious studies; Rev. Timothy J. William T. O’Hara, Custodian, St. Cadigan, S.J., Scranton, biology; Robert Alumni Gather for Leadership Day Thomas Hall J. Spinelli, Moosic, health administra- Martina A. Martin ’80, Senior Vice President for Strategic Planning, Governance, Michael W. Selvaggi, Painter, Maintenance tion/human resources. John J. Sibio, Plumber, Maintenance The University currently employs 263 and Volunteer Development, United Way of Central Maryland, was the keynote speaker at the Alumni Leadership Day held on campus, July 14. Ms. Martin John F. Walters, Painter, Maintenance full-time faculty members, 86 percent of Sarah M. Yencha, Area Coordinator, whom hold doctorate or terminal degrees. discussed “Volunteer Service to the University” to approximately 75 alumni who attended the event. Residence Life The Scranton Record, September 2007 Page 5 Eleven Named Presidential Scholars Four Named to Posts at the University The University has awarded 11 fresh- High School Students. In high school, The University has announced the responsible for growing graduate pro- men full-tuition Presidential Scholarships he participated in theater, the Chamber appointment of two new Deans and two grams, and designing and building “Smart for 2007-2008. Presidential Scholarships Choir and the Men’s Ensemble. He also new Directors. Classrooms.” An 18th Century American are awarded to incoming freshmen with volunteered at a nursing home. Debra A. Pellegrino, Ed.D. Historian, he has authored a number of exemplary high records in both their A graduate of West Genesee Senior Dean, Panuska College of Professional Studies scholarly articles, edited a collection of schools and community involvement. The High School, Elizabeth J. Reedy, Ed.D., Saint Louis University essays on the War of 1812 and presented at scholarships cover the full cost of tuition Camillus, N.Y., will major in nursing. In M.Ed., B.S., Indiana University of numerous conferences. for four years of study as long as the recipi- high school, Ms. Reedy was a member of Pennsylvania ent maintains at least a 3.25 grade point the National Honor Society, captain of the Before joining Rosette Burakari Adera average. The following students were varsity cross county team, and a member the University, Dr. Director, Office of Equity and Diversity awarded Presidential Scholarships. of the both the indoor and outdoor track Pellegrino was chair M.A., McMaster University A graduate of Eleanor Roosevelt and field teams. She a member of Students of the Department of M. Ed., University of Western Ontario High School, Edward K. Besse, Laurel, Against Destructive Decisions and Respect Education, director of Ms. Adera comes Md., will major in biochemistry, cell and Responsibilities. She was active with the master of educa- to the University from and molecular biology. He is a National the youth group and music group at St. tion programs, and an McMaster University Merit Commended Scholar, a finalist Joseph’s Church in Camillus. associate professor of in Hamilton, Ontario, in Maryland’s Distinguished Scholars A graduate of Wyoming Area High Debra education in the area of Canada, where she served Program and was listed in Who’s Who School, Maria A. Gubbiotti, Falls, will Pellegrino, literacy and elementary as an ESL program coor- among American High School Students. Mr. double major in biochemistry and neuro- Ed.D. education at Rockhurst dinator for the Center for Besse was an intern at National Institutes science. In high school, she was president University, Kansas City, Student Development, as Rosette of Health. In high school, he was a mem- of the National Honor Society and was Mo. Additionally, she served as literacy well as a member of the Burakari ber of the National Honor Society and listed in Who’s Who among American High coordinator for the Central City Catholic Senior Management advi- Adera Students Against Destructive Decisions. School Students. Ms. Gubbiotti was a Schools of the Diocese of Kansas City, sory committee (Office He served as a lector at St. Nicholas member of the Key Club and the Science Mo.–St. Joseph, and coordinator of the of Human Rights and Equity), where she Catholic Church in Laurel, Md. Iditarod team. She won the regional greater Kansas City area children’s literature worked with the university administration John R. Layton, Hazleton, was the American Chemical Society Chemical conferences and the annual Read the World to promote diversity and equity at a gov- valedictorian of his graduating class at Competition and the regional Brain Bee Literacy Conference in the Midwest. For ernance and senior leadership level. She Hazleton Area High School. A National Competition. An accomplished equestrian, several years, Dr. Pellegrino taught grades brings over 15 years of combined experi- Merit Commended Scholar, Mr. Layton she also served on the student board of the K-6 in Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri, ence in community development through plans to major in English. In high school, local chapter of the American Red Cross. where, in each location, she won awards advocacy and consultation on gender, he was a member of the National Honor Valedictorian of his graduating class for her teaching. She has also served as a race, language and ethnicity, immigration, Society, the varsity track and field team at North Pocono High School, Anthony consultant for Binney-Smith and Hallmark citizenship, war and genocide. She has a and the varsity cross country team. He was J. Stefanelli, Thornhurst, plans to double corporations to develop innovative tools to passion for adult education and inclusive also an altar server for the Most Precious major in biology and philosophy. In high enhance communication arts, and worked curriculum design and implementation. Blood Church, Hazleton. school, he was a member of the National with the Kaufmann Foundation in the She enjoys working with people of diverse A graduate of Wyoming Area Honor Society and the History Club. He area of urban literacy. She is the author of backgrounds, learning styles and abilities in High School, Victoria A. Lombardo, also was a member of North Pocono’s many scholarly articles and essays, and has the fields of language, literacy and cultural Wyoming, will major in biology. She varsity football team and varsity track and presented papers at numerous professional training. She has taught both in Africa and was a member of the National Honor field team. conferences. Canada and has presented at national and Society and was listed in Who’s Who A graduate of Oceanside High international conferences. among American High School Students. School, Rose M. Trotiner, Baldwin, N.Y., W. Jeffrey Welsh, Ph.D. Ms. Lombardo was a varsity cheerleader, will major in biology. She was a member Dean, College of Graduate and Continuing Monica S. Thomas, Ph.D. the executive board secretary of student of the National Honor Society and the Education Director, Center for Health, Education and council, a member of the Chess Club and Foreign Language Honor Society. In high M.A./Ph.D., Bowling Green State Wellness (CHEW) the Future Business Leaders of America, school, Ms. Trotiner was active in musical University Ph.D., Marywood University and a participant in the Science Olympiad. theater and the swing choir, and was vice A.B., Grove City College M.S., Elmira College She was also an altar server at St. Cecilia’s president of the French Club. Before joining B.S., Slippery Rock University Church in Exeter and was active with the Valedictorian of her graduating class Scranton, Dr. Welsh was Prior to joining the parish’s youth group. at West Scranton High School, Caitlin vice president for aca- University, Dr. Thomas A graduate of Bishop George Ahr McCarthy, Scranton, will major in biol- demic affairs and dean served as an assistant High School, Caitlin R. Mancuso, ogy. A National Merit Commended of the college at Thiel professor of Health Piscataway, N.J., has not yet declared a Scholar, Ms. McCarthy was a member College, Greenville, Pa. and Physical Education major. A member of the Latin Honor of the National Honor Society and was Previously, he was vice at East Stroudsburg president for academic University. She was Society, Ms. Mancuso was captain of the listed in Who’s Who among American High W. Jeffrey affairs, dean of faculty previously an instruc- varsity basketball team and a member of School Students. In high school, she was Welsh, Ph.D.. Monica and professor of his- tor in Natural Sciences the varsity soccer team. In soccer, she was the secretary of the French Club and the Thomas, tory at Lees-McRae College in Banner and Mathematics and named to the All County All Division Community Service Club and a member Ph.D. Second Team, the Central Jersey Top of Students Against Destructive Decisions. Elk, N.C. He has also held academic head women’s basketball 20 and the New Jersey Senior Showcase She also serves as a lector at St. Patrick’s and administrative positions at Surry coach at Keystone College; health and Team. She was named to the Basketball Church in Scranton. Community College, Firelands College, physical education instructor and a fit- All-Division Team in her senior year. She The salutatorian of her graduating and Bowling Green State University, ness challenge coordinator at Marywood also served as Middle States scholar/athlete class at Scranton Preparatory School, and was a visiting research fellow with University; a part-time physical education representative for her school. Kristen C. Fenocchi, Jessup, will major in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. instructor at The University of Scranton; A graduate of Jefferson Township biochemistry. Ms. Fenocchi was a member Among his achievements are the devel- and an elementary physical education High School, Daniel J. Herr, Lake of the National Honor Society and was opment of three regional off-campus teacher at the Elmira City School District. Hopatcong, N.J., will major in biochemis- listed in Who’s Who among American High learning centers for adult learners at She is certified by the National Association try, cell and molecular biology. A National School Students. She was active with Prep Lees-McRae College, and the promo- for Sport and Physical Education and by Merit Commended Scholar, Mr. Herr was Players, the Spirit Club, the Spanish Club tion of online learning programs at Thiel the National Council for Accreditation of a member of the National Honor Society, and the Math Team. She volunteered at College and Lees-McRae College. At both Teacher Education (NCATE) as a reviewer the German National Honor Society and CMC Hospital and was an altar server St. Thiel College and Firelands College of for NASPE/NCATE initial and advanced was listed in Who’s Who among American Patrick’s Church in Olyphant. Bowling Green State University, he was standards. Page 6 The Scranton Record, September 2007

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Cross-Country Women’s Soccer Head Coach: Bill Burke Interim Head Coach: Toby Lovecchio By Kevin Southard Day Date Opponent Time Day Date Opponent Time Sports Information Director Fri. Aug. 31 at Bison Open (Bucknell University) 5:00 pm Sat. Sept. 1 vs. Mary Washington (Gettysburg, Pa.) 3:30 pm Sat. Sept. 8 at Vassar Invitational 12:00 pm (w)/1:00 pm (m) Sun. Sept. 2 vs. William Smith (Gettysburg, Pa.) 1:00 pm Veteran Women’s Soccer Coach Sat. Sept. 22 at Misericordia Invitational 11/11:45 am Tue. Sept. 4 at William Paterson 7:00 pm Joe Bochicchio Passes Away Sat. oct. 6 at Goucher Invitational 10:30/11:15 am Fri. Sept. 7 vs. Muhlenberg 7:00 p.m. Sat. oct. 13 at DeSales Invitational 10:30 am (m)/12:00 pm Sat. Sept. 8 vs. St. Mary’s (Allentown, Pa.) 3:00 p.m. The University of Scranton community (w) Tue. Sept. 11 at Wilkes 4:00 pm was saddened by the loss of veteran women’s Sat. oct. 27 at Landmark Conf. Championships 11 am/12 pm SAT. SEPT. 15 ELIZABETHTOWN 4:00 PM soccer coach Joe (Goucher College, Baltimore, Md.) WED. SEPT. 19 KING’S 5:00 PM Bochicchio, who Sat. Nov. 10 at NCAA Mideast Regional TBA SAT. SEPT. 22 *SUSQUEHANNA 1:00 PM passed away this (Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa.) Mon. Sept. 24 at Misericordia 7:00 pm summer after a Sat. Sept. 29 *at Drew 1:30 pm brief illness. He Tue. oct. 2 at Ithaca 4:00 pm was 61 years old. Field Hockey SAT. oCT. 6 *CATHOLIC 1:00 PM A native of Head Coach: Colleen Mahon THU. oCT. 11 LEBANON VALLEY 7:00 PM Scranton, he Sat. oct. 13 *at Juniata 1:00 pm Day Date Opponent Time took over the TUE. oCT. 16 *MORAVIAN 7:00 PM women’s soccer Fri. Aug. 31 at Gwynedd-Mercy 4:00 pm Sat. oct. 20 *at Goucher 12:00 pm program in 1984, one year after it was Thu. Sept. 6 at Vassar 4:00 pm Wed. oct. 24 at Delaware Valley 3:00 pm founded, and developed it into a national Sat. Sept. 8 at Hartwick 1:00 pm Sat. oct. 27 at Oswego St. 3:00 pm WED. SEPT. 12 MONTCLAIR ST. 7:00 PM powerhouse. In 23 seasons, he led the *Landmark Conference Matches Sat. Sept. 15 at Manhattanville 3:00 pm Royals to 298 victories, including 15 HOME MATCHES AT FITZPATRICK FIELD Middle Atlantic/Freedom Conference WED. SEPT. 19 iTHACA 3:00 PM championships and 11 NCAA tourna- Fri. Sept. 21 *at Susquehanna 7:00 pm TUE. SEPT. 25 MISERICORDIA 7:00 PM ment berths, including quarterfinal Volleyball FRI. SEPT. 28 *DREW 7:00 PM appearances in 1987, 2001, and 2003. Head Coach: Jud Holdredge TUE. oct. 2 LEBANON VALLEY 7:00 PM He was named regional coach of the Thu. oct. 4 *at Moravian 4:00 pm Day Date Opponent Time year four times by the National Soccer Sat. oct. 6 *at Catholic 1:00 pm Coaches Association of America (1989, F/Sa. A31-S1 at Oneonta State Invitational 2 pm/9 am TUE. oCT. 9 RICHARD STOCKTON 7:00 PM F/Sa. Sept. 7-8 at Gettysburg Invitational 3 pm/TBA 1999, 2000, 2003) and Middle Atlantic/ THU. oCT. 11 ELIZABETHTOWN 4:00 PM F/SA. SEPT. 14-15 SCRANTON TOURNAMENT 4 pm/10 am Freedom Conference Coach of the Year SAT. oCT. 13 *JUNIATA 1:00 PM Mon. Sept. 17 at FDU-Florham 7:00 pm on five occasions (1998, 1999, 2000, WED. oCT. 17 MUHLENBERG 7:00 PM Thu. Sept. 20 at Baptist Bible 7:00 pm 2003, 2006). In 2002, he was inducted SAT. oCT. 20 *GOUCHER 1:00 PM Sat. Sept. 22 at *Juniata with *Moravian 3/6 pm into the Northeastern Chapter of the Wed. oct. 24 at King’s 3:00 pm Sun. Sept. 23 vs. *Goucher with *Catholic 3/6 pm Pennsylvania Hall of Fame and the Sat. oct. 27 at Houghton 2:00 pm TUE. SEPT. 25 WIDENER 7:00 PM University’s Wall of Fame. Wed. oct. 31 Landmark Conference Semifinals TBA F/Sa. Sept. 28-29 at Nazareth Invitational 3/12:40 pm It was, however, the way he handled Sat. Nov. 3 Landmark Conference Championship TBA WED. oCT. 3 LYCOMING 7:00 PM himself that most impressed colleagues Sat. oct. 6 at *Goucher & *Susquehanna TBA/3 pm and friends. *Landmark Conference Games HOME GAMES IN CAPS Sun. oct. 7 vs. *Juniata & *Merchant Marine Academy TBA “Joe was such a wonderful and loving TUE. oCT. 9 DeSALES 7:00 PM person,” says Toby Lovecchio, director of TUE. oCT. 16 MARYWOOD 7:00 PM athletics. “He lived his life always caring Men’s Soccer Wed. oct. 17 at Elmira 7:00 pm for others. He touched our lives and so Head Coach: Matt Pivirotto Sat. oct. 20 at Baptist Bible Invitational 11:00 am many others in ways that can never fully MON. oCT. 22 WILKES 7:00 PM Day Date Opponent Time be expressed.” Sat. oct. 27 at Lebanon Valley with Gallaudet 11 am/3 pm FRI. AUG. 31 GWYNEDD-MERCY 7:00 PM He earned bachelor’s and master’s *Landmark Conference Matches degrees in education from Cortland State SAT. SEPT. 1 LEBANON VALLEY 7:00 PM HOME MATCHES AT LONG CENTER IN CAPS University (N.Y.), where he was a member WED. SEPT. 5 ROWAN 7:00 PM of the men’s soccer team and earned all- SAT. SEPT. 8 WIDENER 2:00 PM conference honors. In 1968, he embarked Wed. Sept. 12 vs. Penn State-Altoona 7:00 pm on a 30-year career as a certified health and (Balls Mills Soccer Complex, Williamsport, Pa.) physical education teacher in the Scranton Sat. Sept. 15 *at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 12:00 pm School District, teaching on the elementary WED. SEPT. 19 FDU-FLORHAM 7:30 PM level for four years before moving on to FRI. SEPT. 21 *SUSQUEHANNA 7:00 PM the former Scranton Central High School Mon. Sept. 24 at DeSales 4:00 pm in September 1972. He taught there until Sat. Sept. 29 *at Drew 4:30 pm 1991, when Central merged with the for- Wed. oct. 3 at Gettysburg 7:30 pm mer Scranton Technical High School to SAT. oCT. 6 *CATHOLIC 11:00 AM become Scranton High School, and con- Sat. oct. 13 *at Juniata 3:30 pm WED. oCT. 17 *MORAVIAN 4:00 PM tinued there until his retirement in 1998. Royals Begin Playing in Landmark Conference Throughout his tenure, he coached a num- Sat. oct. 20 *at Goucher 3:00 pm ber of sports, including baseball, wrestling Mon. oct. 22 at Wilkes 3:00 pm Beginning in September, the Royals will begin competing in the and football. His commitment to education Sat. oct. 27 at Centenary 3:30 pm Landmark Conference. The other members of the Landmark remained firm long after his retirement *Landmark Conference Games Conference are the Catholic University of Washington, from teaching by serving recently on the HOME MATCHES AT FITZPATRICK FIELD IN CAPS D.C.; Drew University of Madison, N.J.; Goucher College North Pocono School Board. of Baltimore, Md.; Juniata College of Huntingdon, Pa.; Bochicchio is survived by his wife, Moravian College of Bethlehem, Pa.; Susquehanna University Sandy, and sons Matthew, a senior at The of Selinsgrove, Pa.; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy of Pennsylvania State University, and Jeff, a King’s Point, N.Y. sophomore and member of the men’s soccer team here at the University. The Scranton Record, September 2007 Page 7 Expanding Schemel Forum Announces Diverse Schedule for Fall Semester 8:00 p.m. Mullin Lecture featuring Covering subjects ranging from Film series September 17Nobel Prize winner Marshall W. Elizabethan poetry to race in America, Superheroes Nirenberg, Ph.D. 3:30 p.m. University Convocation, from the Greek classics to what it means Wednesday, November 7, 6:00 p.m. | 7 McDade Center for the Literary and 6th Annual Northeastern U.S. to be masculine, from damaged souls to Room 228, Brennan Performing Arts Conference on disAbility, “Autism damaged towns, this year’s Schemel Forum 18 Q&A with writer/director Alan Brown across the Lifespan: Allies in Action.” presentations continue the University’s Today, through October 12 Hope Horn Brennan Hall and cast members Gallery exhibit, “The Lyric Grace of efforts to support cultural enrichment and Gesture;” recent works by Robert Schatz; 7:30 p.m. “In Recital” baritone/bass education in the Scranton community. Set in and around New York City in Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall 19voice Cailin Manson. Houlihan- Founded in 2006 through generous the autumn of 2005, Superheroes is McLean Center 10:30 a.m. “Why Don’t We Know gifts to the Rev. George Schemel, S.J., about the relationship between two 12More About Rwanda?,” a panel Open House for high school juniors Fund, the Schemel Forum is a series of Americans: a wounded Iraq War vet- discussion featuring Jacqueline Murekatete, 21and seniors. illuminating, participatory learning experi- eran who struggles to live with the who will talk about the Rwandan genocide ences whose aim is to cultivate the intellect psychological scars of battle, and the from the perspective of a survivor, and Today through November 16 Hope Horn aspiring filmmaker who accompanies several higher education and K-12 faculty Gallery exhibit: “The Pennsylvania Art and the imagination through study and members. Room 509, Brennan Hall. Education Association Juried Exhibition,” discussion of classical texts and current him to a cabin in the Catskills to doc- presented in conjunction with the PAEA ument his story. Superheroes follows the 3:30 p.m. National Seminar on policies, from the arts, history and philoso- Conference 2007. Hope Horn Gallery, phy to technology and theology. The course of this friendship to explore the 14Jesuit Higher Education. Room Hyland Hall. 509, Brennan Hall Forum has grown quickly from a handful damage inflicted on one man by war, 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Concert and the limitations of redemption. September 21-23, 28-30 University of informal lectures to a comprehensive 24featuring French singer Eric Vinson, collection of study, dialogue, performances 21Players present “More Fun than Jefferson Auditorium, Leahy Hall Bowling” by Steven Dietz. McDade Center and special events. The Town That Was for Literary and Performing Arts 5:00 p.m. The Shrimp Bowl reception for High School Guidance Counselors, 5th This fall’s schedule is as follows: Wednesday, November 14, 6:00 p.m. | Lecture: “Service Learning in the Floor, Brennan Hall Room 228 Brennan Ignatian Tradition: Spanning the Lectures and discussions 28 Q&A with co-director Georgie Roland Continents” featuring Dr. Edwin P. Bernal 7:30 p.m. The University of • Poetry and Politics in Elizabethan and Dr. Winstin Tellis. An interdisciplinary 31Scranton Jazz Ensemble with special England | Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., In 1962, a trash fire ignited a seam of faculty seminar to share successful service guest artist trombonist Wycliffe Gordon anthracite coal beneath Centralia, Pa., “In Concert.” Houlihan-McLean Center University President learning experiences. Room 228, Brennan Hall. a once-thriving mining town of more September 5, 12 and 19, 5:00-6:15 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. The Fourth Annual J.J. Quinn, than 1,600 people. After estimating Room 305, Weinberg Memorial Library S.J., Memorial Lecture, featuring Reverend November the cost of extinguishing the fire at James Martin, S.J., associate editor of • The Iliad, by Homer | Joseph P. America Magazine over $500 million, the government 6:30 p.m. Alumni Memorial Mass, Wilson, Professor of Foreign Languages Madonna della Strada Chapel opted to raze the town and relocate its September 28-30 Family Weekend for 2 residents. Filmed over a period of five students and families. Various events on Mondays, September 17 through November 2-4, 9-11 University Players years with interviews ranging from former campus and in the surrounding area. present “The Grapes of Wrath” by Frank December 3, 6:00-7:15 p.m. | Provost’s residents to members of Congress, Galati (from the novel by John Steinbeck). Conference Room, St. Thomas Hall The 7:30 p.m. “In Concert” the Carmen Town That Was is an intimate portrait 29Intorre Jazz Quartet. Houlihan- McDade Center for Literary and McLean Center. Performing Arts. • Race in America: From Slavery to of John Lokitis, the youngest remaining Open House for high school juniors Affirmative Action | Morey Myers, Esq. Centralian. Next spring’s Schemel offerings include 4 and seniors. Wednesdays, September 26 through October the following: 7:30 p.m. The University of Scranton October 31, 6:00-7:30 p.m. | Room 6:30 p.m. President’s Business Council Symphonic Band “In Concert.” Houlihan- 305, Weinberg Memorial Library • Ulysses, by James Joyce | Stephen E. 4 6th Annual Award Dinner, The Pierre McLean Center Whittaker, Professor of English Hotel, New York. • Potency: Masculine Aggression as a Path to the Soul | Eugene Monick • Philosophy and the City: 7:30 p.m. The University of For additional information, visit the Understanding Citizenship, Urban 10Scranton Student Musicians “In November 6, 13 and 20, 6:00-7:15 Policy and City Planning | Sharon M. Recital.” Houlihan-McLean Center Events Calendar www.scranton.edu/events p.m. | Room 305, Weinberg Memorial Meagher, Professor of Philosophy 7:30 p.m. Friends of the Weinberg Or call the Library Session 1: The ABC’s of Jung • Do You See What I See? Looking at 11Memorial Library Presents: “The Sessions 2-3: Potency: Masculine Reluctant Sorcerer: The Fantastic Appeal Events Line (570) 941-7768 Contemporary Art with a visit to the Aggression as a Path to the Soul, by Philadelphia Museum of Art | Josephine of Harry Potter,” a lecture by Douglas For Alumni Events, visit Rosentrater. Room 228, Brennan Hall Eugene Monick, available at The M. Dunn, Associate Professor of www.scranton.edu/alumnievents University of Scranton Bookstore History • “Insights into Africa” | Three lun- Cheers for Scranton’s cheon seminars Football Alumni The cost for each series is $60 per person and $100 per couple. Single ses- The Royals Cheerleaders greeted sion fees are $35 per person and $50 per nearly 100 alumni from three decades couple. Additionally, various membership who returned for a Football Alumni levels are available. Reunion in August, the third such event For more information, contact since football ended in 1960. Joining the Sondra Myers, director of the Schemel “Tommies” for their reunion was Lucy Forum, at (570) 941-4089 or myerss2@ Carlesimo, widow of Pete Carlesimo, scranton.edu, or Kym Fetsko, events coor- who coached Scranton’s football team dinator, at (570) 941-7816 or and served as the athletic director during [email protected]. his tenure from 1953 - 1968. He contin- ued his career at Fordham University. Page 8 The Scranton Record, September 2007 Presidential Colloquy Engages Presidential Scholars Emergency Notification System Launched faculty or program directors as outstand- ing leaders. 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Back again this year are some old O’Hara Hall PAID The weekend begins with the fourth favorites, including a carnival on Founder’s Scranton, PA 18510-4628 Permit No. 520 Scranton, PA annual J.J. Quinn, S.J., Memorial Lecture Green on Saturday afternoon, a free concert on Friday, Sept. 28, at 7:30 p.m. (See story with the Carmen Intorre Jazz Quartet in on pg. 3). Then on Saturday, parents will the Houlihan-McLean Center on Saturday have a chance to share their thoughts on night, a movie and the University Players’ the same book their freshmen students have production. This year’s theater production been assigned to read, Mountains Beyond will be Stephen Dietz’s “More Fun Than Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Bowling.” Performances will take place on Man Who Would Cure the World by Tracy Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., and Saturday Kidder. The Parent Book Discussion is and Sunday at 2 p.m., in the University’s scheduled for 10 a.m. in Brennan Hall. Joseph M. McDade Center for the Literary From noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, and Performing Arts. The Joseph Boga Jazz Trio will enter- For more information, a complete tain students and their families during schedule of events or to register, visit the new Family Weekend Luncheon, www.scranton.edu/familyweekend. scheduled to take place in the Eagen Additional questions and concerns can be Auditorium and Trophy Room of the directed to [email protected], Gunster Student Center. The Family Mass and the Family Weekend Information line with Scranton President Scott R. Pilarz, at (570) 941-4418. *** Dated Material Please Rush* * *