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You may know that April is National Poetry Month, but did you know that Thursday April 10 is “Poem in Your Pocket” Day? The Academy of American Poets encourages poetry lovers to celebrate by selecting a poem and sharing it with others throughout the day at schools, bookstores, libraries, parks, workplaces, or on social media using the hashtag #PocketPoem. This poem helps me to remember to stay present in the moment.

Clearing

Do not try to save
the whole world
or do anything grandiose.
Instead, create
a clearing
in the dense forest
of your life
and wait there
patiently
until the song
that is your life
falls into your own cupped hands
and you recognize and greet it.
Only then will you know
how to give yourself
to this world
so worthy of rescue.

-Martha Postlethwaite

Please consider sharing a poem you love or that inspires you with a friend today, either directly or via social media.

Join us at a Preview Event being held on Friday, April 4^th from 5pm-9pm in the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room to celebrate and get a first look at this year’s Environmental Art Show submissions. There will also be an opportunity to share your story of engagement by contributing to a public art piece which will be added to the display on the 7th. Light refreshments will be provided. Free and open to the public.

You can view previous virtual exhibits and photos of some of our previous in-person exhibits at:

https://digitalprojects.scranton.edu/s/environmental-art-exhibit/page/exhibit-home

The 2025 Environmental Art Show will be held in the Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room on the 5th floor of the Weinberg Memorial Library from April 7-17, 2025.

The Weinberg Memorial Library and the Hope Horn Art Gallery are proud to announce the launch of the University Art Collections catalog, a new digital resource showcasing the University’s collection of artworks housed across campus. This initiative helps to improve the visibility and background behind the University’s art holdings.

A Vision for a Campus-Wide Museum Experience
The University of Scranton has long been home to an impressive collection of artwork, spanning paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, and other significant pieces. These works are displayed in academic buildings, administrative offices, and public spaces, enriching the campus environment with history, culture, and artistic expression. However, until now, there was no centralized way to explore or learn about these works.

With the launch of the University Art Catalog, students, researchers, and visitors can now digitally browse the collection, learn about individual pieces, and better appreciate how art is woven into the fabric of campus life.

Why This Project Matters

The creation of this catalog was driven by several key goals:

✅ Enhancing Access & Research – The catalog is a resource for students, faculty, and researchers interested in art, history, and cultural studies. The catalog also links to additional information from the Library’s Digital Collections.
✅ Managing the Collection – A comprehensive digital record allows us to track locations, update records, and maintain artworks more effectively.
✅ Fostering Collaboration – The project is a partnership between the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Hope Horn Art Gallery, combining expertise in art history, curation, digital collections, and linked data.
✅ Engaging the Community – The catalog invites the campus and local community to explore, appreciate, and interact with the University’s art collection like never before.
✅ Future Growth – While already extensive, the catalog is continually evolving. More artworks will be added over time, and existing records will be enhanced with additional details about artists and their works as more information becomes available.

Explore the Catalog Today!
We invite everyone to explore the new University Art Catalog and discover the incredible works of art that make our campus a living museum.

The University Art Collections catalog can be accessed from the Hope Horn Art Gallery’s website, a tile on the Weinberg Memorial Library’s homepage, and through a URL shortcut: www.scranton.edu/UniversityArt.