Schemel Forum World Affairs Luncheon – 10/28 @ Noon!

KinzerJoin us this upcoming Monday, October 28th and meet Stephen Kinzer, Author of “The Brothers: John Foster Dulles, Allen Dulles and Their Secret World War.”


Click here to listen to his recent interview with NPR and don’t forget to RSVP to emily.brees@scranton.edu to reserve a spot!  The event will be held at Brennan Hall in the Rose Room, 5th Floor.

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SPECIAL EVENT: Speaking of Broadway — November 6th

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The Schemel Forum and the University of Scranton Academic Theatre Program will host:

Speaking of Broadway: A Conversation

Join us for an evening with Playwright Douglas Carter Beane and
Paul Holdengraber from the New York Public Library

November 6th, 2013, 5:30 to 7pm
Reception to follow

Royal Theatre, McDade Center for Literary & Performing Arts
Free Admission

Please reserve a seat here or contact emily.brees@scranton.edu.

The Changing Face of the Middle East – 10/18

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The Schemel Forum will host Dr. David Myers, Professor of Jewish History, UCLA on
Friday, October 18th for a World Affairs Luncheon at Noon.  

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore the current state of affairs in the Israeli-Palestinian relationship as well as a discussion of the events in Syria.

Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library, 5th Floor

Please reserve a seat here or contact emily.brees@scranton.edu.

Watch the Schemel Forum – 2013 University for a Day Lecture Series

Did you miss the University for a Day Lecture Series on freedom & justice?
Watch them at your leisure via the links below.

LECTURE 1: The Declaration of Independence: Our Guiding Light and an Inspiration to the World.
Morey Myers, Esq.

LECTURE 2: Culture and Conflict: New England, Old England and the Civil War.
Dr. Leonard Gougeon, University of Scranton 

LECTURE 3: The Great Emancipation of 1863: A Momentous Achievement – A Work in Progress.
Dr. Clement Price, Rutgers University – Newark

LECTURE 4: Global Justice: What are the Responsibilities of Citizens?
Dr. Thomas Pogge, Yale University