Environmental Art Show — Call For Art — 2021 – Deadline for submissions extended

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April 1, 2021

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The deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday, April 12th, 2021.

Digital artwork can be submitted at the following link:

https://form.jotform.com/wml_admin/2021-environmental-art-show

The Weinberg Memorial Library is seeking submissions for our first virtual exhibit of environmental art. The virtual exhibit will debut during Earth Week on April 19th, 2021.

Environmental Art promotes the natural beauty of our environment and the ideal practice of sustainable living through artworks of all types, including painting, photography, repurposed goods, sculpture, and more.

Caring for our Common Home is the University of Scranton Earth Week theme for 2021. We encourage artists to consider developing artwork around this year’s theme.This virtual exhibit relies on submissions by University of Scranton students, staff, and faculty, so please consider contributing!

If you would like to submit but have questions or need assistance with your submission, please contact Marleen Cloutier at marleen.cloutier@scranton.edu.

In Memory of Glynn S. Lunney H’71 (November 27, 1936 – March 19, 2021)

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March 22, 2021

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Legendary NASA engineer and University of Scranton alumnus Glynn S. Lunney passed away on March 19th at the age of 84. Lunney was lead flight director at NASA for Apollo 1, 4, 7, and 10, and on duty as flight director during the Apollo 11 moon landing. A native of Old Forge, Lunney graduated from Scranton Prep and studied at the University until 1955 before receiving his B.S. in aerospace engineering from the University of Detroit. He was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Scranton in 1971, conferred by president Rev. Dexter Hanley, S.J., who received an autographed moon landing photo from Lunney (see below). He will be remembered for his incredible contributions to US spaceflight.

The full citation for his 1971 honorary doctor of laws degree is in our digital collections. If you’re on campus, you can also browse newspaper clippings concerning his honorary degree and undergraduate commencement address.

In Memory of University President Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. (July 31, 1959 – March 10, 2021)

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March 12, 2021

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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

Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. (July 31, 1959 – March 10, 2021)

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March 11, 2021

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A photograph of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President of The University of Scranton
The Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., addresses the crowd at the Washington, D.C., Presidential Christmas Reception on December 7, 2018.

The faculty and staff of the Weinberg Memorial Library mourn the loss of Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., the 24th and 27th President of The University of Scranton. He dedicated his life to serving others, and his good works have left an indelible mark on the lives he touched. The Library faculty and staff will honor Fr. Pilarz by holding the strength of his character as the ideal example of “men and women for others.”

Environmental Art Show — Call For Art — 2021

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March 4, 2021

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The Environmental Art Show is going virtual for 2021!

The Weinberg Memorial Library is seeking submissions for our first virtual exhibit of environmental art. The virtual exhibit will debut during Earth Week on April 19th, 2021.

Environmental Art promotes the natural beauty of our environment and the ideal practice of sustainable living through artworks of all types, including painting, photography, repurposed goods, sculpture, and more.

Caring for our Common Home is the University of Scranton Earth Week theme for 2021. We encourage artists to consider developing artwork around this year’s theme.This virtual exhibit relies on submissions by University of Scranton students, staff, and faculty, so please consider contributing!

The deadline for submissions is set for Tuesday, April 6th, 2021. Your digital artwork can be submitted at the following link:

https://form.jotform.com/wml_admin/2021-environmental-art-show

If you would like to submit but have questions or need assistance with your submission, please contact Marleen Cloutier at marleen.cloutier@scranton.edu.

Celebrate Open Education Week! Join the Affordable Learning Discussion 3/3

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March 2, 2021

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The Library invites University of Scranton Faculty to join us during Open Education Week on Wednesday, March 3rd, at 11:00 am on Zoom to discuss implementing Open Educational Resources (OER) and affordable learning materials in the classroom. Affordable learning aims to reduce the financial burden on students by eliminating expensive for-cost textbooks and course materials with no-cost or low-cost educational resources. OER include online textbooks, media, and other materials that are available freely for use and can be remixed/reused for educational purposes.

Discussion will include an introduction to OER, how to locate OER and other open materials within the Library’s collection and online, and suggestions for how you can replace costly textbooks and other resources with OER and/or appropriately licensed library resources. Librarians will also answer questions about OER and the Affordable Learning Implementation Grants (formerly the Open Educational Resources Grants), available to full-time Faculty and accepting applications until April 16th.

Click here to register for the Zoom link.