Year: 2015
Who was the Greater American, George Washington or Abraham Lincoln?
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Emily Brees at 570-941-6206 or email Emily.Brees@scranton.edu
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The International Film Series Presents: “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”
Please join us on Wednesday November 18, 2015 at 7 p.m. in Room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library for a free presentation of the Taiwanese comedy “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?”
Film Movement describes the film as a lighthearted comedic romp, where introvert Weichung begins to question his marriage to Feng when she signals she’s ready to have another baby, and an unexpected encounter with a friend from his past awakens long-dormant emotions. It all sets him off on a quest for true romance and desire.
Directed by Arvin Chen “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?” is in Mandarin with English subtitles. Dr. Ann Pang-White will lead a discussion following the film.
This film is open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Please email sharon.finnerty@scranton.edu for more information.
Making Sense of the Most Dangerous and Complicated Region on Earth
The Schemel Forum in collaboration with the Panuska College of Professional Studies
and WVIA-TV presents
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Emily Brees at 570-941-6206 or email Emily.Brees@scranton.edu
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The Weinberg Memorial Library and Scranton Reads Present: “Rebel Without a Cause”
The Weinberg Memorial Library and Scranton Reads: One City, One Book Initiative present a free screening of “Rebel Without a Cause”. This landmark film about alienated youth follows the tormented central characters during a single tumultuous night. James Dean, Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo star as the angst-filled teens.
Join us for this classic film on Friday October 9, 2015 at 7 p.m. in Room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library. Kevin Norris will lead a discussion following the film and refreshments will be provided.
This screening is held in conjunction with the Albright Memorial Library and is open to the public.
Contact sharon.finnerty@scranton.edu for reservations or information.
Join Us for “Like Water for Chocolate”
The International Film Series Presents the internationally popular Mexican film “Like Water for Chocolate” on Thursday October 1st at 7 p.m. in Room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library. Directed by Alfonso Arau this award-winning Mexican film is in Spanish with English subtitles.
Dr. Ileana Szymanski will lead a discussion following the film.
Please note: This film portrays adult situations and language.
This event is open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Please email sharon.finnerty@scranton.edu for more information.
Tonight: The International Film Series Presents “Lucky”
Please join us on Tuesday September 22nd at 7 p.m. in Room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library for a free presentation of the South African drama “Lucky”. The film centers on the challenges faced by Lucky, a recently orphaned 10-year old boy with a desire to make his own life in the city where he finds that help may come from an unlikely source.
Directed by Avie Luthra this award-winning film is in Zulu, Hindi and English with English subtitles.
Jean Lenville, Assistant Dean of the Library, will lead a discussion after the film.
This film is open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Please email Sharon.finnerty@scranton.edu for more information.
Genomic Science, Politics and Race: Can They Coexist Comfortably?
Join the Schemel Forum for a
World Affairs Luncheon
For more information contact:
Emily Brees at 570-941-6206 or email Emily.Brees@scranton.edu
For more information on upcoming Schemel Forum events, click here.
The International Film Series Presents:”Like Water for Chocolate”
“Like Water for Chocolate” (Como Agua para Chocolate) is an internationally popular Mexican film that focuses on Tita, a young woman who discovers that her cooking has magical effects on others. Tita is the youngest of three daughters who is bound by tradition to remain unmarried so she can cook and care for her aging mother. When Tita falls in love with the handsome Pedro, her mother forbids their marriage. To remain close to Tita, Pedro agrees to marry her sister, Rosaura. This, of course, complicates life for everyone and Tita’s feelings are transferred to the delicious meals she creates.
Directed by Alfonso Arau this award-winning Mexican film is in Spanish with English subtitles.
Please join us on Thursday October 1st at 7 p.m. in Room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library for this free event. Dr. Ileana Szymanski will lead a discussion following the film.
Please note: This film portrays adult situations and language.
This event is open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Please email Sharon.finnerty@scranton.edu for more information.
Meditation for Daily Life Series
The Center for Health and Education Wellness and the Weinberg Memorial Library are co-hosting a drop-in Meditation for Daily Life series in library room 305 from 12:10 – 12:40PM on Wednesdays from September 16 to November 4.
All students, staff, and faculty are invited to join in the program which begins today at 12:10PM (Wednesday September 16) in WML 305.