November 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 nt o n Volume XX Number 2 Scrantastic! Office Convention Puts Scranton in National Spotlight who made special appearances during the morning broadcast. They were Scranton Shines greeted like rock stars, with cheers from the Royals cheerleading squad and roaring for “Stanley” enthusiasm from the crowd. The Office Convention provided The excitement of the Scranton com- an opportunity for The University munity was not lost on Kent Zbornak, of Scranton to showcase its campus an executive producer of The Office. “We to a national audience – a chance understood that we had a huge fan base for this Jesuit out here, but not to this extent,” said jewel to shine Zbornak, who flew out from Los Angeles even brighter. for the Convention. “This is a great It clearly opportunity to reach out and talk to our caught the fans and thank them for being such huge attention of instruments of our success.” Leslie David The opportunities were immeasur- Baker, who able for Scranton, too. The Royals Cheerleaders cheer on “Office” cast members Kate Flannery plays Stanley Leslie David Baker (Meredith), (Creed) and Oscar Nuñez (Oscar), and NBC’s Al “This is a great day for the University on the Emmy (Stanley) poses with Roker during a live broadcast of the Today show from campus on Oct. 26. (of Scranton) and the City,” said Scranton award-win- Scranton students Mayor Chris Doherty on the site of the ning sitcom, during NBC’s Today In many ways, the Office Convention to a national audience – a chance for this Today show. “It allows us to tell our story,” The Office. show, Oct. 26. was much like the Emmy-award winning Jesuit jewel to shine even brighter. It all he said, referring to the City’s revitalization “The sitcom The Office. No one could have pre- started on Oct. 26. Students lined up the For The University of Scranton, the campus is breathtaking,” he said, dicted the magnitude of its success. entire night in the cold to give a warm wel- story also speaks of growth and great adding that the grounds are “impec- The three-day Convention, chaired come to Al Roker of NBC’s Today show in things. “We’ve always known that the cable” and the staff accommodating. by a triumvirate of Scrantonians and a live broadcast from campus that kicked off University deserves to be in the national Himself the product of a Jesuit edu- organized by a handful of people who ulti- The Office Convention. In all, more than spotlight for all we do, especially our cation, Baker said of The University mately enlisted the support of hundreds 3,000 people, including 2,500 University academic excellence,” said University of Scranton, “I would come here of volunteers, drew throngs of Office fans, students, turned out in Scranton style to President Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J. “We’re to go to school if I had to do it all not only from Scranton, but as far away as cheer on Roker and nine cast members of continued on page 2 again.” Wyoming, California, Canada and Ireland. “We’re like the Beatles in Scranton,” quipped Ed Helms (Andy) during an Oct. 27 press conference in the DeNaples Honored at Annual Award Dinner University’s Byron Complex attended by The University’s President’s Business Spring Brook, spoke on more than 150 reporters, including repre- Council achieved another record-break- behalf of the Presidential sentatives from the Los Angeles Times, The ing milestone at its Sixth Annual Award Scholars. She thanked New York Times, USA Today and other Dinner on October 4 at The Pierre in New the attendees for their national print and broadcast media. York City. Louis A. DeNaples Sr. H’05, generosity and, on behalf Many of the events were held President of DeNaples Auto Parts, Keystone of her fellow scholarship on the campus of The University of Sanitary Landfill, and Mount Airy Casino recipients, for provid- Scranton, which was an organizer of the Resort, received the University’s President’s ing the encouragement Convention and host to thousands over Medal before an over-capacity crowd of 760 needed to grow. the weekend. By all estimates, a total of alumni and friends. Christopher M. 10,000 attended the Convention, which Dinner co-chair Andrew B. Dinnhaupt “Kip” Condron ’70, included guest appearances from 15 cast ’89, portfolio manager in the Global president & CEO members, as well as the executive produc- Financial Services of RBC Capital Markets, of AXA Financial, ers and a dozen writers of the show. announced that this year’s dinner raised Inc., and chair of the For The University of Scranton, it a record $1.56 million. This year’s total President’s Business was an opportunity to showcase its campus surpassed the $1.54 million achieved at Council, returned to Louis DeNaples (center) gratefully accepts the the 2006 Annual Award Dinner. Mr. the role as Master of President’s Medal from University President Rev. Scott Dinnhaupt also noted that in the six-year Ceremonies for the Pilarz, S.J. (left) and Chair of the President’s Business In this Issue history of this event, more than $6.25 mil- evening after being Council Christopher “Kip” Condron ’70 (right). Autism Advocates lion has been raised. Proceeds from the honored at last year’s numerous national publications. Fr. Pilarz Receive Awards...... Pg . 3 Annual Dinner go directly to Scranton’s dinner. Monsignor Joseph G. Quinn ’72, referred to a recent meeting with a cur- Presidential Scholarship Endowment Fund, pastor of the Church of St. Rose of Lima Nine Named to Board rent parent of two University students in of Trustees ...... Pg 4 which supports full-tuition scholarships in Carbondale, provided the Invocation. describing the ethos of the campus, “At awarded annually by the University to its University President Rev. Scott R. Scranton, when somebody trips, everybody Professor’s Book most academically qualified students. Pilarz, S.J., provided an update on the stops to help them up.” Fr. Pilarz noted Breaks New Ground ...... Pg . 5 Kaci E. Haines, a senior majoring in recent activities of the University, as well that Louis DeNaples exemplifies this Athletics...... Pg . 6 biology with a minor in philosophy from as its continued successes as recognized by continued on page 2 Page 2 The Scranton Record, November 2007

Iggy’s words were echoed by count- “This is what Scranton is all about – com- Scrantastic! (cont’d from pg. 1) less Scranton students. ing together and being together,” he said. “We’re really excited that Chris Molitoris ’08, president of our school is getting some Student Government, who worked tire- hype,” said Ben Courtney lessly with about 400 student volunteers, ’11, who, along with Ryan put his own take on the genuine and Faherty ’11, waited outside warm way in which The University of from 11 p.m. the night before Scranton rolled out the red carpet for the the Today show to get a “front cast, writers, producers, national media row” spot in the crowd. and Convention attendees. “Volunteering While waiting, they enjoyed for this event gave us a chance to give live entertainment from that special University touch to the various groups, including the Convention. We’re here to help oth- University’s Dance Team. ers and we want to greet people in the Al Roker signed off at 10 most authentic way we can to make the Sebastianelli Named KSOM a.m. on Friday, but the signa- Convention a success,” he said. Professor of the Year ture “Scranton party” didn’t Amid all the hype, it was hard for Rose Sebastianelli, Ph.D., professor Bobby Ray Shafer (Bob Vance, Vance stop. Die-hard Office fans paid Scranton students and Scrantonians of Operations Management, was chosen Refrigeration) gets a warm welcome from up to $250 a ticket to attend a to contain the pride they felt for such as the Kania School of Management students in the Business Leadership Program. multitude of events throughout national recognition. Professor of the Year by the University’s the weekend. There was a Street Festival “We’re just proud of our Electric delighted to share that spotlight with the Business Club. The award was pre- featuring a performance by The Scrantones, City,” beamed junior student Greg Jones, cast of The Office and the City of Scranton.” sented at the KSOM Annual Dinner Infinity’s , a member of the Business Leadership NBC’s Roker was a celebrity unto following the Kania School’s annual food, local vendors selling Scranton-related Program at Scranton. himself, with signs and slogans that were a Recruiting EXPO on Oct. 11.From left merchandise, and two open-air stages His sentiments were echoed by fel- testament to his popularity. A handmade are: Frederick T. Fuchs ’10, secretary of offering a wide assortment of live entertain- low Business Leadership student Lauren sign in the crowd said it all. “Art Supplies: the Business Club; Kelly M. Furdin ’09, ment. There was also a Q&A panel with Benedict. “We don’t have a football team, $10.17. Five Cups of Coffee: $6. Up at vice president, Business Club; and Dr. cast members, a Bloggers’ Breakfast and a but we have The Office,” she said. 4 to See Al: Priceless.” When he started Sebastianelli. Writers’ Block discussion. break-dancing with the University’s Urban The Convention was the brainchild Beat dance team, the crowd went wild. of Scrantonians Michele Dempsey, DX Iggy, the Royal mascot of the DeNaples Honored at Annual Award Dinner (cont’d from pg. 1) Dempsey Architecture, Tim Holmes ’88 University played by student John Swarts, Scranton ethos. Fr. Pilarz went on to offer this recognition and stated, “Aside from of Times Shamrock Newspapers, and Sara joined in the fun. “The whole city is his gratitude to Louis’ wife, Bettyann, and my marriage to my wife, Bettyann, and Hailstone of the City of Scranton, who excited about this event,” he said. “We their family for “generously sharing your the birth of our seven children, this is the collectively chaired the event. The week- love The Office, and we love NBC.” husband, father and grandfather with the greatest night of my life.” In explaining his end-long festivities were organized by the University.” family’s commitment to support Catholic City of Scranton, the Lackawanna County A native and resident of Dunmore, and Jesuit education, Mr. DeNaples Convention & Visitors Bureau, WBRE- Mr. DeNaples is a self-made business- encouraged those present to continue the TV, Times Shamrock Communication, man. His career began with the founding tradition of generosity. “We are called to The University of Scranton, The Greater of DeNaples Auto Parts and has grown the cause of Catholic education in the Scranton Chamber of Commerce and into a conglomeration of over 200 com- Jesuit tradition because it offers us a mean- Mohegan Sun. panies in which he has business interests, ingful way to leave a lasting tradition for As the weekend’s events unfolded, it including towing, heavy equipment sales future generations,” he said. the SCRANTON record became evident that there was something and rentals, landfills, waste hauling, Immediately prior to the President’s is published by else shared by the Office Convention, the transportation, banking and real estate. Medal presentation, two close friends of The University of Scranton blockbuster sitcom, the City of Scranton In December of 2006, Mr. DeNaples’ Mr. DeNaples offered an introduction of and The University of Scranton: an Editorial Offices: business interests expanded when the this year’s honoree. Rev. Joseph F. Sica ’77, extraordinary genuineness. O’Hara Hall Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board chaplain of Mercy Hospital in Scranton The University of Scranton, Executive Producer selected his application for one of the slot and a longtime friend of the honoree, Scranton, PA 18510-4628 described the sitcom as “Comedy that’s machine licenses that the state was award- described “the style, the vision and the per- (570) 941-7669 out of real life” during a Writers’ Block ing. The Mount Airy Casino Resort in son” of Mr. DeNaples. Fr. Sica described Q&A at a packed house at the Scranton Editor: Valarie J. Wolff the Poconos opened its doors in October. Mr. DeNaples as someone who “sees the Cultural Center on Oct. 28. Contributing Writers: Stan M. Zygmunt An active community volunteer and finish line long before people know there’s That “real life” was defined in a Sandra Skies Ludwig philanthropist, Mr. DeNaples also estab- even a race” and who combines “personal uniquely Scrantonesque way by Dan French Sports Writer: Kevin Southard lished the Mount Airy Foundation, which humility with a firm determination to ’08, a Senator for the Senior Class, who Associate Writer: Thomas W. Durso will manage charitable giving to programs move forward.” John D. Dionne ’86, din- spent countless hours with countless other Photography: Terry Connors, that target youth, low-income families and ner co-chair, immediate past chair of the students preparing for the Convention. PaulaLynn Connors, Paul Treacy, Bill the at-risk and disadvantaged. He has served University’s Board of Trustees and senior Johnson on the boards of numerous organizations managing director of The Blackstone The University of Scranton throughout northeastern Pennsylvania. Group, provided a glimpse into the Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President A longtime friend of the University, entrepreneurial success of Mr. DeNaples. Patrick F. Leahy, Vice President Louis DeNaples served two terms as “Nothing takes Louis DeNaples off his for University Relations a trustee, including two years as chair game,” Mr. Dionne said. Gerald C. Zaboski, Associate Vice of the board. He received an honorary The President’s Business Council was President for Alumni and Public Relations degree from the university in 2005. In formed in 2001 by the University and a July, as recognition of his lifetime of com- prominent group of alumni and friends The University of Scranton is a Catholic, mitment to the University, a new campus with the purpose of advancing the mission Jesuit educational institution serving men and center was named in honor of his late of the University. In addition to its annual women. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national Participants race to collect office parents, Patrick and Margaret DeNaples. dinner, the Council provides mentoring, origin, ancestry, disability, sex, sexual supplies during Dunder Mifflin The building will open in January 2008. internship, educational and career oppor- orientation or age. Infinity’s Office Olympics, held in he In his acceptance remarks, Mr. tunities for current students and network- © 2007 The University of Scranton Byron Complex. DeNaples humbly offered his gratitude for ing opportunities for alumni and friends. The Scranton Record, November 2007 Page 3 Autism Advocates Receive Leahy Award Alperin Financial Center Provides High- Tech Teaching Tools to Kania Students through a leadership gift estab- lishing the Irwin E. Alperin Financial Center. The Financial Center is being built in three phases. The first phase, now completed, includes LCDs and a ticker behind a glass wall. The second Patricia Leahy, honorary co-chair of Edward Leahy ’68 honorary co-chair of phase is expected to include 40 the Conference on disAbility, presents the Conference on disAbility, presents computers, a surround sound the Edward R. Leahy Jr. Award to the Edward R. Leahy Jr. Award to system and conference facilities. Lee Grossman, president and chief Jeanne Brolan ’01, community The third phase will provide a executive officer of the Autism Society organizer for United Neighborhood The new Alperin Center simulates a Trading network of specialized software of America and the Autism Society of Centers of Lackawanna County, and Floor, complete with an electronic ticker and designed to support the Kania America Foundation. mother of a son with autism. other news and data displays. School business curriculum with simulation capabilities and Business students at Scranton are “Autism Across the Lifespan: Allies in Grossman also received the Edward faculty-student research on financial and getting hands-on experience with the Action” was discussed at a capacity crowd R. Leahy Jr. Award in Individual and commodity markets. gathered for the 6th Annual Northeastern Systems Advocacy for Autism. Jeanne stock market, thanks to the new Irwin U.S. Conference on disAbility, held Oct. Brolan ’01, community organizer E. Alperin Financial Center on the main 18 on campus. The Conference included for United Neighborhood Centers floor of Brennan Hall. The Center simu- sessions on education, employment and of Lackawanna County, received the lates a Trading Floor, complete with an 25 Join Faculty at independent living. Edward R. Leahy Jr. Excellence Award in electronic ticker and other news and data Keynote speakers were two leading Community Advocacy for Autism. displays. When complete, students will Scranton The conference also featured a be able to experience professional applica- advocates for autism in Pennsylvania and The University of Scranton has live videoconference with U.S. Senator tions of the stock market through market America. Dennis O’Brien, the 137th appointed 25 full-time faculty members Robert P. Casey, who discussed the bill simulations, in areas such as portfolio Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of for the 2007-2008 academic year, accord- he is drafting that will allow parents to construction and risk management. Representatives and founder and co- ing to Harold W. Baillie, Ph.D., Provost create disability educational IRAs, as well The Alperin Financial Center empow- chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative and Vice President for Academic Affairs. as the issue of funding for children with ers Kania faculty to use high-tech teaching Autism Caucus, opened the conference They are: disabilities. tools to instruct students in financial risk with his keynote address, “Pennsylvania Bryan R. Burnham, Ph.D., assistant “Within every child, there is a bright management concepts that will prepare Legislation and Commitment to Autism professor, Psychology; Marzia Caporale, light burning,” said Senator Casey. “Our them for the workforce. Already, profes- Funding.” Ph.D., assistant professor, Foreign job us to make sure that bright light within sors are learning to use the facility to teach. Lee Grossman, president and chief Languages; Pornthip Chalungsooth, each child shines as brightly as possible in Satyajit Ghosh, Ph.D., chair and professor executive officer of the Autism Society of Ed.D., assistant professor, / our communities and across our country.” of Economics/Finance, is using the Alperin America and the Autism Society of America Human Services; Arthur J. Chambers, The Conference was presented by Center in his Microeconomics class for Foundation, discussed the “worldwide pan- second-year lecturer, Education; Darryl the University’s J.A. Panuska, S.J., College undergraduate students. demic” of autism, the challenges it presents, M. DeMarzio, Ph.D., assistant professor, of Professional Studies and the Edward “I’m using the Financial Center to and the hope for change. “We are here Education; Ellen Dermody, faculty special- R. Leahy Jr. Endowment. Honorary simulate a real trading market where today to talk about hope. More than that, ist, Theology/Religious Studies; Ann E. Chairpersons were Edward R. Leahy ’68 participants can buy and sell different we need to change how people are looking Feeney, faculty specialist, Nursing; Jennifer at this condition we call autism,” he said. and Patricia Leahy. products or assets,” says Dr. Ghosh. “It provides students with a much better Franko, instructor, Mathematics; Douglas understanding of how a real market in all Haladay, Ph.D., lecturer, Exercise Science; its complexities can operate.” Sandra Lamanna, lecturer, Education; The Financial Center is named in Bonnie Lini Markowski, faculty special- honor of the late Irwin E. Alperin, a bene- ist, English; Catherine A. McGeehan, factor, former trustee and dedicated friend R.N., lecturer, Nursing; Molly Beth Mika, of The University of Scranton and a driving assistant professor, Occupational Therapy; force in the economic growth of Scranton Debra P. Miller, Ph.D., second-year lec- and Northeastern Pennsylvania. Through turer, Physical Therapy; Phil Nicholas his company, Alperin, Inc. and the various Jr., Ph.D., second-year lecturer, Political companies affiliated with it, Irwin Alperin Science; Maria J. Orechkina, Ph.D., provided employment opportunities for local assistant professor, Education; Meghan residents, while also generously extending his Ashlen Rich, instructor, Sociology; Nathan philanthropic reach into the community. At G. Schmidt, lecturer, Philosophy; Paul The University of Scranton, he established J. Sevensky, lecturer, Communication; the Alperin Chair, the first chair in the Kania Beth Sindaco, faculty specialist, English; School of Management, as well as a scholar- John J. Strain III, faculty specialist, ship that provides financial assistance for Communication; Kimberly Subasic, outstanding students who might not other- instructor, Nursing; Robert C. Walker, Mulberry Street Improvement Project Announced wise be able to pursue a college education. Ed.D., lecturer, Education; Patricia Moyle Officials from the City of Scranton and the University unveiled plans for a streetscape “He loved the stock market and he Wright, M.S.N., R.N., assistant professor, project at a news conference on Sept. 20. The Mulberry Street improvement project will loved the University and the excitement Nursing; Ling Xue, assistant professor, beautify and improve safety for a gateway corridor into the city. The University of Scranton of the committees he served on, including Operations Management. will fund the project, which is estimated to cost more than $1 million. From left: Mayor the Finance Committee of the Board,” View the full release with bio- Chris Doherty, Councilman Robert McGoff, City Councilwoman Sherry Nealon Fanucci, Janie Alperin Roth said of her father. graphical sketches of the new faculty University President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Council President Judy Gatelli and Hon. Ken Accordingly, it was fitting that the members on the Web at Smith, Pennsylvania House of Representatives. family chose to memorialize their father www.scranton.edu/news. Page 4 The Scranton Record, November 2007 Nine New Members Named to the University’s Board of Trustees Nine new members have been elected to three-year terms on The University of Scranton’s Board of Trustees, beginning their terms at the Oct. 4 board meeting. New trustees are: Thomas J. Davis, CPA ’69, proprietor of a financial advi- sory and consulting practice; Donna M. Doherty, owner of Heart to Art; Rev. James F. Duffy, S.J., M.D. ’88, chaplain of Georgetown University School of Medicine and internist at the Spanish Catholic Center, Washington, D.C.; Edward Glynn, Thomas J. Davis, Donna M. Doherty Rev. James F. Duffy, Edward Glynn, S.J. Eugene J. Kane Sr. S.J. H’90, president, Christ the King CPA ’69 S.J., M.D. ’88 H’90 ’54 Preparatory School, Newark, N.J.; Eugene J. Kane Sr. ’54, chairman of Kane is Able, Inc.; James Knipper ’81, president and CEO of J. Knipper and Company; James F. Mullery Jr. ’86, president of the Global Sub-Advisory Group at AXA Equitable; Diane Edmunds Murray, co-founder and president of Lavelle Murray, Inc.; and John A. Walsh ’66, senior vice president and executive editor of ESPN and the ESPN Internet Group. Biographical sketches of members of James Knipper ’81 James F. Mullery Diane Edmunds John A. Walsh ’66 the Board of Trustees may be found on the Jr. ’86 Murray Web site at www.scranton.edu/trustees.

$488,213 in Grants will Enhance Lab Equipment and Region’s Financial Education Faculty members at The University ics and electrical engineering, have received The institute strives to interest students in Economic Education and Intermediate of Scranton recently received grants a $46,881 grant from the National Science financial services careers and build a stron- Units 14, 19, 20 and 21. totaling $488,213. The monies will be Foundation through its Course, Curriculum, ger, more qualified workforce for the indus- Beginning in January 2008, 100 used for a variety of projects, includ- and Laboratory Improvement Program. try in a nine-county region through a $15 eighth- through twelfth-grade teachers in ing new laboratory equipment and the They will use the monies to purchase equip- million U.S. Department of Labor grant the nine counties will receive instruction improvement of financial education in ment and computers to restructure the designed to assist in the Wall Street West in teaching financial economics compe- northeastern Pennsylvania. department’s elementary physics laboratory, initiative. Other partner institutions include tencies at both institutions and through Assistant Professor of Biology used in courses taken by all freshmen physics, Northampton Community College, interactive video conferencing. They will Maria E. Squire, Ph.D., and Professor engineering and biophysics majors, as well Economics Pennsylvania (EconPA), then teach up to 2,000 students in grades of Biology Gary G. Kwiecinski, Ph.D., as upperclass students in chemistry, biology, Susquehanna Patriot Bank Center for 8-12, as well as other teachers. received $287,600 from the National neuroscience, exercise science, mathematics, Science Foundation. The monies will be computer science and physical therapy. used to purchase specialized equipment to The new equipment will allow aid research on bone structure in support students to participate in new and rede- of research in the Biology and Chemistry signed experiments and will improve the departments. Other faculty contributors effectiveness of University laboratory were Robert J. Smith, Ph.D., assistant instruction. The PASCO Scientific equip- professor of biology; Janice Voltzow, ment includes computer interfaces and Ph.D., professor of biology; and software that will assist students conduct- Jennifer A. Tripp, Ph.D., assistant pro- ing experiments in electricity, magnetism fessor chemistry. and optics, such as a PASCO Human The new high-resolution micro- Eye Model that will enable students to computed tomography equipment will learn about sight, and a PASCO Science allow users to examine specimens without Workshop on Interference and Diffraction destroying or altering them, thus allowing of Light, which will help students more preservation of the specimens for future or fully understand the wave nature of light. additional analyses. It will help students The computers are now in use, and the performing research in chemistry and bio- remainder of the new equipment will be Groundbreaking and Naming Ceremony Held for Condron Hall chemistry, support the scholarly activities installed in spring 2008. On Sept. 6, The University of Scranton ground for Christopher “Kip” and of science faculty members and allow the The University of Scranton and Margaret Condron Hall, a new 386-bed residence hall named in honor of Scranton use of interactive science demonstrations Misericordia University have received a benefactors Christopher M. “Kip” Condron, president and chief executive officer of to students participating in Scranton’s grant in the amount of $153,732 from AXA Financial, Inc., and a graduate of Scranton’s class of 1970, and his wife, Margaret University of Success program. Installation Wall Street West, a federal- and state- Condron, Ph.D., a Trustee of The University of Scranton. At the ceremony, from left of Scanco Medical’s µCT 80 scanning sys- funded initiative to develop a total back- are, Martin Langan, associate vice president for Administrative Services; Carolyne tem expected to take place by the begin- up solution for New York City’s financial King, student representative; Vince Carilli, Ph.D., vice president for Student Affairs; ning of the spring 2008 semester. institutions in the event of a disaster. Margaret Condron, Ph.D.; Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., University president; Christopher Physics and Electrical Engineering The grant supports the jointly con- “Kip” Condron; Phil Condron Sr.; Scranton Mayor Chris Doherty; Nobel C. Quandel, Professor John R. Kalafut and Anthony ducted Financial Literacy Institute for Junior president of The Quandel Group, Inc.; Don Flynn, vice president, Burkavage Design P. Pamelia, primary lab instructor, phys- and High School Teachers and Students. Associates; and Bill Burkavage, president, Burkavage Design Associates. The Scranton Record, November 2007 Page 5 Professor’s Book Breaks New Ground in Biographies of Ralph Waldo Emerson turns out to be a miscon- Jay Parini, a well-known poet, biog- thought. In July 2006, he made a presenta- ception that Emerson was rapher, and scholar, who received an tion at Oxford University on Emerson and an aloof philosopher-poet honorary degree from The University of the British. In 2003, he was one of a small who was removed from the Scranton in 2005, gave the book high group of invited scholars who spoke at social turmoil of his day. praise. “I’ve read this book with immense Harvard University and the Massachusetts In writing Emerson & pleasure; it is a compelling work of schol- Historical Society as part of the Emerson Eros, Dr. Gougeon said his arship and spiritual exploration.” The Bicentennial celebration. This presentation overall goal was, “to under- Midwest Book Review, which reviews books was later published by the Massachusetts stand Emerson, literally, for schools and colleges, gave Emerson Historical Society in a volume titled from the inside out and to & Eros a five-star rating, noting that, Emerson Bicentennial Essays (2006). get at what Emerson ‘got “Students and scholars of Emerson’s classic Dr. Gougeon joined the faculty at’ in his most important works will find the meticulous dissection of the University in 1974 and was and influential writings. and reconstruction of Emerson’s intellectu- named professor of English in 1982. Emerson & Eros, is the product of five years of This inward exploration ally formative influences an eye-opening, He earned a bachelor’s degree from St. writing and 30 years of thinking by Len Gougeon, revealed a truly passion- thoughtful, and compelling assessment.” Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada, and Ph.D. ate side of Emerson that The book also has been favorably reviewed master’s and doctorate degrees from the was deeper and more by The New York Sun, which observed that University of Massachusetts. In 2003, in It’s fair to say that Len Gougeon, life-changing than I had previously imag- a reader of Emerson & Eros can “absorb recognition of his accomplishments as Ph.D., “wrote the book” on Emerson. ined.” [Emerson’s] biography and his main ideas a scholar and a teacher, he was named a (Actually, he wrote two of them.) Now, The book is the product of five years with surprising ease” and that the work Distinguished University Fellow by the he’s written a third. But this one is differ- of writing and 30 years of thinking by overall possesses “an admirable lucidity.” University. ent from any other Emerson biography Dr. Gougeon. What he discovered in his Dr. Gougeon’s two previous books, ever published. research on Emerson’s personal life was a Virtue’s Hero: Emerson, Antislavery, and In his newly released book, Emerson man who experienced several crises – the Reform and Emerson’s Antislavery Writings Correction & Eros: The Making of a Cultural Hero, death of his first wife, Ellen, his subse- (co-edited with fellow Emersonian Joel A story in the September issue of published this summer by the State quent and life-altering departure from the Myerson) were published by the University The Scranton Record contained an omis- University of New York Press, The Unitarian ministry, the death of his five- of Georgia Press (1990) and Yale University sion. The story, “Faculty Promotions, University of Scranton professor of year-old son and other traumatic personal Press (1995), respectively. Tenure Decisions Announced” neglected English and Emerson scholar breaks new events – that significantly affected his In 1999-2001, Dr. Gougeon served to include that Yaodong Bi, Ph.D., was ground by exploring the heart as well thinking and, eventually, his writings. as President of the Ralph Waldo Emerson promoted to professor of computer sci- as the mind of one of America’s most “Emerson was always looking for the Society, an international group of schol- ence. The Scranton Record apologizes for important cultural figures. universal truth,” says Dr. Gougeon. “He ars dedicated to the study of Emerson’s the omission. “This book examines the emotional sought to take the formative experiences dimension of Ralph Waldo Emerson’s life of his own personal life and to discover in and the effect it had on his character, his them the universal truth that gives mean- values, and his ideas,” says Dr. Gougeon. ing and purpose to human experience.” Accounting Professor Receives PICPA Award “In Emerson studies, this approach is In writing Emerson & Eros, Dr. Daniel P. Mahoney, Ph.D., profes- recognized at PICPA’s annual Leadership exceptional.” Gougeon sought to recover and explore sor of accounting at The University Conference held in Hershey on Sept. 24. According to Dr. Gougeon, most the personal experiences that led to the of Scranton, has been chosen as the Dr. Mahoney earned a bachelor research about Emerson takes a decid- discovery of this universal truth. Early 2007 Outstanding Educator by the of science degree and master of busi- edly intellectual approach to the subject. reviews about Emerson & Eros suggest that Pennsylvania Institute of Certified ness administration degree from The This approach is often reinforced by what Dr. Gougeon achieved his goal. Public Accountants (PICPA). He was University of Scranton in 1981 and 1985, respectively. He received a doctor- ate at Syracuse University. He also holds Nobel Laureate Discusses Genetic Code Research at Lecture a CPA certificate in Pennsylvania and is a Certified Fraud Examiner. Nobel laureate Marshall W. the entire series of RNA codons -- the Dr. Mahoney joined The University Nirenberg, Ph.D., discussed “Forty Years “code words” of messenger RNA -- for of Scranton faculty as an assistant pro- After Deciphering the Genetic Code” all 20 major amino acids. Considerable fessor of accounting in 1990, and was at the annual Harry Mullin, M.D. recognition followed, including his Nobel promoted to associate professor in 1996 Memorial Lecture in the Houlihan- Prize, the National Medal of Science and and professor in 2002. Prior to joining McLean Center, Oct. 17. the National Medal of Honor. the University, he worked primarily as Dr. Nirenberg’s pioneering work Over the last few decades Dr. an internal auditor for The Prudential on the genetic code paved the way for Nirenberg has conducted research in Insurance Company. decades of biomedical discoveries that neurobiology. He continues to work at Dr. Mahoney has been the recipi- have advanced the human condition. NIH and also teaches at the University ent of several awards at The University of Dr. Nirenberg shared the 1968 Nobel of Maryland and at George Washington Scranton, including Teacher of the Year in Prize in Physiology or Medicine for “inter- University Medical Center. He has been 2001 and the Edward Gannon, S.J. Award pretation of the genetic code and its func- recognized for his contributions by for Teaching in 2004. He was subsequently tion in protein synthesis.” While work- numerous prestigious scientific societies. selected as the University’s nominee for ing at the National Institutes of Health, The Mullin Lecture series, which has CASE Professor of the Year. In the fall of he determined how RNA transmits the brought to campus more than a dozen of 2006, The University of Scranton Business information encoded in DNA in order to Dr. Nirenberg’s fellow Nobel laureates, Club voted him Teacher of the Year in combine amino acids to make proteins. Dr. honors the late Dr. Harry Mullin, who the Kania School of Management. He has Nirenberg’s presentation of his results at earned his bachelor’s degree from the The Mullin family welcomes Nobel also held the three-year position of Alperin the International Congress of Biochemistry University, then St. Thomas College, in Laureate Marshall W. Nirenberg, Teaching Fellow. in Moscow in 1961 was almost instantly 1931. He dedicated a lifetime of service Ph.D., to the annual Harry Mullin, Dr. Mahoney’s articles have been applauded and turned the famously mod- to his profession and the Scranton com- M.D. Memorial Lecture. Seated: published in professional journals such est scientist into an international figure. munity. The series is sponsored by his Dr. Nirenberg and Ethel Mullin. as The CPA Journal, Internal Auditor and He continued to study the genetic wife, Ethel Mullin, his son Brian Mullin, Standing: Brian Mullin, M.D., ’66 and Accounting Enquiries. code and within five years had deciphered M.D., ’66 and Robbin Mullin. Robbin Mullin. Page 6 The Scranton Record, November 2007

Follow Your Favorite Winter Sports team!

Men’s Ice Hockey Head Coach: Carl Danzig Head Coach: Bill Fitzgerald Day Date Opponent Time Day Date Opponent Time By Kevin Southard Fri . Nov . 16 at Tom Masano Tip-Off Tournament 6/8 pm Sat . Nov . 10 *at Drexel 4:30 pm Sports Information Director Point Park vs . Walsh College 6 pm SUN . NOv . 11 *DREXEL 4:30 PM Scranton vs . Alvernia 8 pm Fri . Nov . 16 *at Navy 7:30 pm Senior Randy Arnold, Sat . Nov . 17 3rd-Place/Championship 1/3 pm Sat . Nov . 17 *at Navy 7:30 pm who has started 81 con- TUE . NOv . 20 MISERICORDIA 7 PM FRI . NOv . 30 *RHODE ISLAND 4:30 PM secutive games and was Sat . Nov . 24 at Ramapo 3 pm SAT . DEC . 1 *RHODE ISLAND 4:30 PM a 2007 Cousy Award Wed . Nov . 28 at Elizabethtown 7:30 pm SAT . JAN . 12 *NAVY 4:30 PM finalist as the nation’s SAT . DEC . 1 *MORAVIAN (WALL OF FAME DAY) 3 PM SUN . JAN . 13 *NAVY 4:30 PM Wed . Dec . 5 at Messiah 7:30 pm Fri . Jan . 18 at Syracuse 6:30 pm top point-guard, will SAT . DEC . 8 CABRINI 3 PM SAT . JAN . 19 SYRACUSE 4:30 PM lead the men’s basketball Randy Arnold MON . DEC . 17 HARTWICK 8 PM Fri . Jan . 25 *at Rhode Island 7 pm team in their first season in the Landmark SAT . JAN . 5 RADISSON INVITATIONAL 4/6 PM Sat . Jan . 26 *at Rhode Island 7 pm Conference. LYCOMING VS . WESLEY 4 PM FRI . FEB . 1 *DELAWARE 4:30 PM LANCASTER BIBLE VS . ROYALS 6 PM Sat . Feb . 2 *at Delaware 5 pm SUN . JAN . 6 RADISSON INVITATIONAL 1/3 PM Sat . Feb . 9 *at Drexel 4:30 pm RD Senior forward 3 -PLACE GAME 1 PM SUN . FEB . 10 *DREXEL 4:30 PM CHAMPIONSHIP 3 PM Fri . Feb . 15 Eastern States Collegiate Hockey Kathleen Daly is one Fri . Jan . 11 *at Susquehanna 7:30 pm League Tournament TBA of seven letter-winners Sat . Jan . 12 *at Juniata 4 pm Sun . Feb . 17 (U S. . Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md ). TBA returning from the Lady Tue . Jan . 15 at Albright 7 pm *Eastern States Collegiate Hockey League Games Royals’ women’s bas- FRI . JAN . 18 *GOUCHER 7:30 PM HOME GAMES AT THE ICE BOX SPORTS COMPLEX, SCRANTON ketball team 2007 team SAT . JAN . 19 *CATHOLIC 4 PM Sat . Jan . 26 *at U S. . Merchant Marine Academy 7:30 pm Kathleen Daly that advanced to the Swimming Sweet 16 of the NCAA Sun . Jan . 27 *at Drew 4 pm FRI . FEB . 1 *JUNIATA 7:30 PM Head Coach: Tomm Evans tournament and finished the year ranked SAT . FEB . 2 *SUSQUEHANNA 4 PM Day Date Opponent Time in the top 10 in two national polls. SAT . FEB . 9 *DREW 7:30 PM SUN . FEB . 10 *U S. . MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY 4 PM Sat . Oct . 27 at Cabrini 12 pm Sat . Feb . 16 *at Catholic 8 pm SAT . NOv . 3 WIDENER 1 PM The men’s ice hockey Sun . Feb . 17 *at Goucher 4 pm SAT . NOv . 10 DICKINSON 1 PM Sat . Feb . 23 *at Moravian 7:30 pm SAT . NOv . 17 *JUNIATA & *GOUCHER 1 PM team will begin compet- SAT . DEC . 1 *SUSQUEHANNA 1 PM ing in the Eastern States Wed . Feb . 27 Landmark Conference Semifinals TBA Sat . Mar . 1 Landmark Conference Championship TBA Sat . Jan . 5 *at U S. . Merchant Marine Academy 1 pm Collegiate Hockey Sat . Jan . 12 *at Catholic 1 pm League this winter, tak- *Landmark Conference Games Sat . Jan . 19 at Elizabethtown 1 pm ing on the likes of Penn HOME GAMES AT LONG CENTER IN CAPS Sat . Jan . 26 *at Drew 1 pm SAT . FEB . 2 FDU-FLORHAM (PARENTS’/ALUMNI DAY) 1 PM State, Rhode Island, Mike Fitzgerald Drexel, Delaware and Women’s Basketball F/Su . Feb . 15-17 at Landmark Conference Championships TBA Head Coach: Mike Strong (U S. . Merchant Marine Academy, Navy. Seniors Mike Fitzgerald and Harry Kings Point, N Y. ). Lawall will serve as co-captains. Day Date Opponent Time *Landmark Conference Meets Fri . Nov . 16 at Scotty Wood Tournament (Allentown, Pa ). TBA HOME MEETS AT BYRON CENTER IN CAPS Sat . Nov . 17 (Muhlenberg, New Paltz, Villa Julie) TBA Tue . Nov . 27 at Messiah 7:30 pm Juniors Erin O’Connor Wrestling and Joseph Veselovsky SAT . DEC . 1 WIDENER (WALL OF FAME DAY) 1 pm TUE . DEC . 4 *MORAVIAN 7 PM Head Coach: Al Russomano will led the men’s and FRI . DEC . 7 DIVERSIFIED INVITATIONAL 7 PM Day Date Opponent/Event Time women’s swim teams HAMILTON VS . LADY ROYALS 7 PM ­during the upcom- SAT . DEC . 8 DIVERSIFIED INVITATIONAL 5 PM Sun . Nov . 4 at Washington & Jefferson Tournament 8 am ing 2007-2008 season. BARUCH VS . HAMILTON 5 PM Sat . Nov . 10 at Monarch Invitational (King’s College) 10:30 am Tue . Nov . 13 at Wilkes 7 pm O’Connor is a four-time Erin O’Connor SUN . DEC . 9 DIVERSIFIED INVITATIONAL 1 PM BARUCH VS . LADY ROYALS 3 PM WED . NOv . 14 LYCOMING 7:30 PM conference champion Sat . Nov . 17 at Red Dragon Invitational (Oneonta St ). 9:30 am and currently holds MON . DEC . 17 MT . ST . MARY (N Y. ). 6 PM WED . DEC . 19 KEAN 7 PM Tue . Dec . 4 at King’s 7 pm the Scranton record Fri . Jan . 4 at Puerto Rico-Mayaguez TBA Sat . Dec . 8 at Delaware Valley 10 am in the 400 individual Mon . Jan . 7 at Puerto Rico-Bayamon TBA Sat . Dec . 8 at Elizabethtown 4 pm medley (4:42.56), Tue . Jan . 8 at Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras TBA Sat . Jan . 12 at Washington & Lee Invitational 10 am Wed . Jan . 16 at Muhlenberg 7:30 pm while Veselovsky is Joseph Veselovsky Fri . Jan . 11 *at Susquehanna 5:30 pm one of only three Sat . Jan . 12 *at Juniata 2 pm Sat . Jan . 19 at York (Pa ). Quad Meet 12 pm FRI . JAN . 18 *GOUCHER 5:30 PM Sat . Jan . 26 at Centenary (N J. ). 4:30 pm male swimmers in Royals’ history to win Sat . Feb . 2 at Bridgewater (Mass ). Invitational 10 am a conference title. SAT . JAN . 19 *CATHOLIC 2 PM Sat . Jan . 26 *at U S. . Merchant Marine Academy 5:30 pm SAT . FEB . 9 THE COLLEGE OF N J. /OSWEGO. ST . 10 AM Sun . Jan . 27 *at Drew 2 pm SAT . FEB . 16 NYU/HUNTER/MORRISVILLE ST . 12 PM FRI . FEB . 1 *JUNIATA 5:30 PM Sun . Feb . 24 at Metropolitan Wrestling Conference Rich Russell enters his senior year SAT . FEB . 2 *SUSQUEHANNA 2 PM Championships (Wilkes University, tied for 13th on the Royals’ all-time list SAT . FEB . 9 *DREW 5:30 PM Wilkes-Barre, Pa ). TBA for most victories with 46. Russell and SUN . FEB . 10 *U S. . MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY 2 PM his teammates Sat . Feb . 16 *at Catholic 5:30 pm will compete in Sun . Feb . 17 *at Goucher 2 pm Sat . Feb . 23 *at Moravian 1 pm the Metropolitan Wed . Feb . 27 Landmark Conference Semifinals TBA Wrestling Sat . Mar . 1 Landmark Conference Championship TBA Conference for the *Landmark Conference Games Rich Russell second straight year. HOME GAMES AT LONG CENTER IN CAPS The Scranton Record, November 2007 Page 7 Awards Presented at Convocation

7:30 p.m. “In Concert” Performing November 11Arts Institute of Wyoming Seminary Civic Symphony Orchestra, Houlihan- Exhibit: Pennsylvania Art Education McLean Center Association Juried Exhibition, Hope Horn Gallery, 4th Floor, Hyland Hall, through University closed for Christmas Nov. 16 24 break until Jan. 2, 2008 Exhibit: 22nd Annual Juried Student Exhibition, Hope Horn Gallery, 4th Floor, Hyland Hall, Nov. 26 through Dec. 7 January 6:00 p.m. The Schemel Forum, Exhibit: Hobo Homes During the 6 Potency: Masculine Aggression As a Path Depression: Photographs of the “Scranton to the Soul, Weinberg Memorial Library, Jungle” by R.W. Jeffers, on display January Room 305. Also Nov. 13 and 20. 4 through January 25 Hope Horn Gallery, 6:00 p.m. Schemel Forum Film, 4th Floor, Hyland Hall Stephen Casey, associate professor of theology (at podium), was presented the John 7“Superheroes.” Questions and answers 5:00 p.m. Gallery Lecture: L. Earl Distinguished Service Award during the University Convocation on Sept. 7. with writer/director, Alan Brown and cast 4 “Documenting the Hobo Jungle”, This award is presented annually to the member of The University of Scranton faculty members. Brennan Hall, Room 228 Brennan Hall, Room 228, featuring whose service to the University and the wider community best represents the tradition 8:00 p.m. University of Scranton Darlene Miller-Lanning, PhD., director, of generosity and dedication that Dr. Earl, a professor of history, exemplified during his Players present: “The Grapes of Hope Horn Gallery, followed by a public 9 reception at 6:00 p.m.in the Hope Horn tenure at the University from 1964 - 1996. Looking on, from left: University President Wrath”, adapted by Frank Galati from the Rev. Scott, R. Pilarz, S.J., Pauline Earl, wife of the late Dr. Earl, Karen Earl Kolon, novel by John Steinbeck, McDade Center Gallery, Hyland Hall, 4th Floor M.D., and Jacqueline Earl Hurst. for Literary and Performing Arts. Also 7:30 p.m. Dominick Farinacci Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday Quartet, Houlihan-McLean Center at 2:00 p.m. 28 6:00 p.m. Schemel Forum, The 12 Iliad of Homer, Provost’s Conference February Room, St. Thomas Hall. Also Nov. 19 and 26 and Dec. 3. Exhibit: “Back Track: Paintings” by Bruce 7:30 p.m. “Voyages”, Intercultural Lanning , Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, Journeys with Ohad Bar-David, cello, and 4th Floor, February 1 through March 14 R. Carlos Nakai, Native American Flute, 5:00 p.m. Gallery Lecture: “Back Houlihan-McLean Center 1 Track,” Brennan Hall, Room 228, 6:00 p.m. Schemel Forum Film, featuring Bruce Lanning , Exhibiting Artist, 14“The Town That Was.” Questions followed by a public reception at 6:00 p.m. and answers with George Rowland. Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, 4th Brennan Hall, Room 228 Floor 6:00 p.m. Judaic Studies Lecture, 6:00 p.m. The Schemel Forum, 15Brennan Hall, Room 509 5“Ulysses,” Provost’s Conference Room, St. Thomas Hall Three employees were honored with the annual Sursum Corda Award during University closes for Thanksgiving University Convocation on Sept. 7. The award, which means “Lift Up Your Hearts,” 22break until Nov 26. was established in 2002 to recognize those members of the University staff who have 7:30 p.m. “In Concert,” The made outstanding contributions to the life and mission of the University. One award is 28University of Scranton Symphonic For additional information, visit the presented to an employee in each of three areas: professional/paraprofessional, clerical/ Band, Houlihan-McLean Center technical and physical plant. From left: University President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., 4:00 p.m. World AIDS Day Event, Events Calendar presented this year’s awards to Paulette Burton, secretary in the University Ministries 29through December 1, 9:00 p.m, www.scranton.edu/events office, Barbara Wagner, director of Clinical Education in the Physical Therapy Leahy Hall, Jefferson Auditorium Or call the Department and Kevin Grebeck, electrician in the Physical Plant office. Events Line (570) 941-7768 December For Alumni Events, visit Bertha E. Ludwikowski, Custodian www.scranton.edu/alumnievents Amy L. McKiernan, Program Coordinator, 8:00 p.m. 40th Annual Noel Night Thomas E. Baker, associate professor, Jane Kopas Women’s Center presented by University of Scranton 1 Sociology/Criminal Justice, published Corey W. Mitchell, Custodian, Long Singers, Chamber Choir and Small Center Ensembles, with guest pianist Aaron Diehl, a peer reviewed article entitled “Public Houlihan- McLean Center. Prelude begins Safety Administration: Crisis Intervention Mary E. Papi, Secretary, Printing Services at 7:10 p.m. Learning Strategies” in The Journal of Police Jennifer R. Pennington, Secretary, Office of Crisis Negotiations: An International Journal. Equity & Diversity 7:30 p.m. “Empty Stocking Fund Harry C. Pierson, Custodian, Loyola Hall 5Benefit Concert” presented by The University of Scranton Concert Band and New Staff Ryan M. Puksta, Public Safety Officer Concert Choir, Houlihan-McLean Center. The following is a list of full-time staff hired Amy L. Rarrick, Classroom and Schedule at the University in August and September, Coordinator, Registrar’s Office 8:00 p.m. University of Scranton Nichole M. Revesz, Custodian, Brennan 6Players present: “An Evening of One Katharine B. Breuninger, Information Act Plays: A Thousand Cranes” by Kathryn Receptionist, Public Relations Hall Schultz Miller and “Our Mother Who Michael G. Bufalino, Custodian, Weinberg Sheila M. Strickland, Secretary, Advising Art on Earth” by Anton Istaru, translated Memorial Library Center, College of Graduate and by Linda Ledford-Miller, McDade Center Economist Delivers Lecture John C. Costanzi, Manager, Mail Center Continuing Education for Literary and Performing Arts. Also Rebecca A. Davis, Assistant Director/Head Jason S. Todd, Public Safety Officer Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday Prominent economist David H. Romer, Coach, Women’s Lacrosse Diane M. Valentino, Special Initiatives at 2:00 p.m. Ph.D., discussed “Avoiding Fiscal Karen A. Dolan, Student Payroll Assistant, Registrar’s Office Ruin: Failed Strategies and New 6:00 p.m. 22nd Annual Juried Coordinator, Treasurer’s Office Prudence Wehnert-Skinn, Technical Approaches to U.S. Budget Policies” 7Student Exhibit public reception, Hope Robert F. Keegan, Custodian, Gavigan Hall Director, Royal Theater Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, 4th Floor. at the University’s 22nd annual Henry Awards presentation at 6:30 p.m. Calvin A. Krzywiec, Network Engineer, George Lecture on Oct. 25. Network Services Page 8 The Scranton Record, November 2007

500 Families Come to Campus

About 500 families joined Scranton students for Family Weekend on cam- “Singin’ in the Rain” The rain didn’t stop students from all four undergraduate classes from participat- pus, Sept. 28-30. The weekend’s events included the annual carnival sponsored ing an the first Alma Mater showdown – a chance for students to learn and sing the by the University Student Programming Board, a book discussion, the J.J. Quinn University’s Alma Mater. Students gathered under umbrellas on the Gunster Patio on Memorial Lecture delivered by award-winning Jesuit author James Martin, S.J., a Oct. 11 for the friendly competition. The Senior Class took the trophy for the largest luncheon and a Family Mass. class participation. A “Green” Light for Scranton: DeNaples Center Receives LEED Certification The University of Scranton is in the The Green Lights Program reduces are all becoming more familiar with Green giving out literature on the benefits of LEED when it comes to sustainability. pollution by means of reducing electric- Building construction and operations.” using the bulbs,” says Murphy. LEED certification, that is. ity usage through installing energy saving Future projects include distributing “If we reduce the amount of electric- The new Patrick and Margaret lighting systems. More than 550,000 gross energy saving light bulbs to residence hall ity being used, then power plants don’t DeNaples Center, scheduled to open in square feet of the campus is currently students and an Electronic Recycling Event have to make it, and we can reduce the January 2008, will be the first University using energy saving lighting, which saves on campus. Murphy and Corey Henfling, amount of pollution made in the creation building to obtain LEED certification. $160,000 per year. area coordinator for the Office of Residence of the electricity,” adds Murphy, noting LEED stands for Leadership in Energy Senior Rebecca Prial, a student Life, are collaborating on a program to dis- that more than half of the electricity used and Environmental Design, a cut- member of the Task Force, took the lead tribute compact fluorescent light bulbs to in the U.S. is generated by coal. ting-edge system for certifying design, in coordinating the efforts of Dining resident students for use in dorm rooms. He again stresses that education is construction and operations of “green” Services, local farmers and local food sup- “We’re hoping that not only will key to saving energy. buildings, coordinated by the U.S. Green pliers to organize a Local Foods Initiative students use them here, but will go home The Electronic Recycling Event, a Building Council. Program. In September, more than 200 and ask their parents to use them. We’re joint effort supported by the Marketing Some environmentally friendly high- people attended a dinner featuring food not just handing out light bulbs; we’re Club, Physical Plant, and Waste lights of the new DeNaples Center are produced exclusively in the Scranton area, educating the students about them by Management, will be held Nov. 16 and 17. reduced light pollution, a drip irrigation such as organic vegetables, artisan cheeses, system and optimized energy performance. pasture-raised chicken and pork and In addition, over 50 percent of the con- sprouted whole-grain bread. The program The SCRANTON Record Non-Profit Org. struction waste of the building will be has helped educate the campus and local The University of Scranton U.S. Postage recycled. The building also features prod- community on the benefits of local foods. O’Hara Hall PAID Scranton, PA 18510-4628 Permit No. 520 ucts with recycled content, daylight harvest- The Faculty Development Workshop Scranton, PA ing, occupancy sensors for lighting control, on Sustainability is by far the most important water-saving fixtures, and a kitchen ventila- and powerful academic Sustainable Program tion system that monitors heat and smoke on campus. Sharon M. Meagher, Ph.D., and and will adjust ventilation requirements Michael C. Cann, Ph.D., direct the Faculty according to need and not merely according Development Workshop on Sustainability. to building occupancy schedule. The workshop is responsible for infusing sus- And that’s not all the University is tainability into 25 courses thus far. doing to create a green campus. “The University’s purpose is to edu- In 2005, University President Rev. cate, and following LEED practices is a Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., created The University great way to help educate Northeastern of Scranton Task Force on Sustainability, Pennsylvania on environmentally friendly which includes staff, faculty and student construction,” says Mark Murphy, assistant members. The task force has implemented director of utilities and plant engineer for many projects to promote sustainability. the University. “We’re introducing LEED University projects include the to the area by requiring the architects, Green Lights Program, the Local engineers, construction manager and all Foods Initiative Program, and the subcontractors working on the DeNaples Faculty Development Workshop on Center to meet LEED requirements. As Sustainability. they’re implementing the techniques, they *** Dated Material Please Rush* * *