Seniors: Vote for Teacher of the Year

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April 5, 2016

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Teacher of the Year

VOTE FOR:

TEACHER OF THE YEAR

ATTENTION: GRADUATING SENIORS

2016 University of Scranton Teacher of the Year Award

Each year the Graduating Senior Class selects its “Teacher of the Year.” Beginning Monday, April 11th, please vote for the faculty member who you believe best exhibits the following characteristics:

  • Maintains the highest standards of academic excellence and fairness.
  • Inspires interest in the discipline through personal enthusiasm and dedication.
  • Is consistently effective in communication.
  • Is available outside of the classroom.

The award will be presented during Class Night on Friday, May 27th, 2016.

HOW TO VOTE: To cast your electronic ballot, access www.scranton.edu/toy

WHEN TO VOTE: Monday, April 11, 9:00 a.m. – Friday, April 15, 5:00 p.m.

Remember a Faculty Member Whose Teaching Has Inspired You!

(Posted on behalf of our CTLE colleagues)

Basic Literacy

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April 5, 2016

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On its simplest level. . .the ability to read and write. The other four literacies depend on basic literacy.

 

Reading is Fundamental, a non-profit literacy organization that gives books to children, lists the following statisitcs:

    • There are 93 million adults in the U.S. who read at or below the basic level needed to contribute successfully to society.
    • 34 percent of children entering kindergarten lack the basic language skills needed to read.65 percent of fourth graders read at or below the basic level

Additionally, PA Forward, an initiative of Pennsylvania libraries, indicates that 13 percent of Pennsylvanians lack basic literacy skills such as the abilty to read a newspaper or a brochure.

In Lackawanna County, about 20 percent of adults are functionally illiterate. That means that while they are able to read and write, these skills are so basic that they struggle managing the requirements of their jobs or sometimes routine tasks of daily living. This statistic is provided by SCOLA Volunteers for Literacy, a division of the United Neighborhood Centers of Northeastern Pennsylvania. They offer more than 60 programs such as reading, comprehension, life skills, typing, math, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, as well as ESL (English as a Second Language). SCOLA offers tutoring opportunities for volunteers.

Faculty  at The University of Scranton have been collaborating with the Scranton School District to increase literacy in the region. They also want to raise awareness about illiteracy among local doctors and school nurese through the Reach Out and Read program.

 

 

 

 

Library Game Night on Thursday!

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March 29, 2016

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Game Night March 2016- Smash Bros

The Library will be hosting a Game Night in the Reilly Learning Commons on Thursday, March 31 from 8 – 11 PM. There will be free pizza, soda, and snacks for students. All students are invited to join in the fun!

Financial Literacy

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March 28, 2016

12:00 pm

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Financial_Graphic_RGBIndividuals as well as small businesses and organizations contribute to the economic vitality of their community through innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic development.

April has been declared Financial Literacy Month.  the experts at Money Management International (a nonprofit, full-service credit counseling agency) created FinancialLiteracyMonth.com. Begin your 30 step path to financial wellness any day of any month to help you create a successful strategy to better your overall financial position.

Money Smart Week®, a public awareness campaign designed to help consumers better manage their personal finances, is April 23-30 for 2016. It was created by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago in 2002.

My.Money.gov – This website is organized around the MyMoney Five principles so you can quickly identify resources and tools to help you in these areas. The Tools page page can help you locate and use on-line calculators,  budget worksheets,  planning checklists and other helpful resources from the federal government for making financial decisions.

Advantage Credit Counseling Service, Inc. (ACCS) is a non-profit credit counseling organization incorporated in 1968, Advantage Credit Counseling Services is committed to educating consumers about wise money management and the responsible use of credit. Try their free online budgeting and goal tracking tools.

Bankrate, Inc., the Web’s leading aggregator of financial rate information, offers a 10 question Financial Literacy Quiz. You get instant feedback!

Here at The University of Scranton the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at  works to grow the economy of Northeastern Pennsylvania by providing entrepreneurs with the education, information and tools necessary to build successful businesses.  For more information, visit the SBDC site.

Power Shut Down

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March 24, 2016

12:16 pm

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Friday March 25, the 24 hour spaces in the library will not be accessible between the hours of 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. due to a power shut down.

The International Film Series Presents: Her

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March 24, 2016

9:50 am

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Image courtesy of Warner Bros.

Set in Los Angeles in the not-too-distant future Her leaves the viewer with plenty to think about and discuss. It tells the story of Theodore a lonely writer who is having trouble accepting the break-up of his marriage. When he purchases a new operating system, OS1, which is advertised with the words “It’s not just an operating system; it’s a consciousness,” his life begins to change. Before long Theodore comes to depend on “Samantha,” the voice of his constantly evolving operating system. When the relationship becomes intimate, it leaves both of them wondering if a romance between a human being and a cyber consciousness can be sustained.

Directed by Spike Jonze, Her is in English and stars Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams.

Please join us on Wednesday April 13th at 7 p.m. in Room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library for this free event. Professor Donna Witek 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.