In Memory of University President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. (July 31, 1959 – March 10, 2021) by Mr. Christian A. ScipioniMarch 12, 20211:16 pmComments Off on In Memory of University President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. (July 31, 1959 – March 10, 2021)News father pilarz The familiar smiling face of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., during his inauguration as the 24th President of the University of Scranton (June 2003) Rev. Herbert B. Keller, S.J., the University’s 26th president, presents the University’s mace to Father Pilarz during his second inauguration (21 September 2018) Father Pilarz celebrates with students at a Royals basketball game (11 March 2005) Meeting members of the University community at the start of his second tenure (2 July 2018) Blessing and naming a residence plaza in honor of St. Oscar Romero, the martyred Archbishop of San Salvador (October 2018) Father Pilarz enjoys a laugh with 22nd and 23rd University of Scranton Presidents Rev. J.A. Panuska, S.J. and Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J. (June 2003) Father Pilarz announces the establishment of the Gail and Francis Slattery Center for Humanities (May 2019) Providing a prayer and blessing at the lighting ceremony of the Class of 2020 Gateway (21 February 2020) Presenting John (Jack) Brennan ’68, P’06 with a 50-Year Reunion Medal at Reunion Weekend 2018