Register HERE or RSVP to: emily.brees@scranton.edu or call 941-6206
Schemel Forum Course: The Book of Kells and its World 600-900 CE
Environmental Art Show – Call for Art!
The library is seeking submissions for the 5th annual Environmental Art Show. The art show will be held from April 13th until the 20th.
The purpose of the Environmental Art Show is to promote 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. The show is comprised entirely of University of Scranton student, staff, and faculty submissions, so please consider contributing!
The deadline for submissions is set for Friday, April 10, 2015. All works of art can be dropped off at either the circulation or reference desks of the library. All artwork is returned after the exhibit has closed.
For photos from the past Environmental Art Shows see the following links:
Freedom Quilt Stained Glass Art Exhibit and Lecture
Honoring and celebrating Black History Month, The University of Scranton, in collaboration with The Center for Anti-slavery Studies, is pleased to welcome the Glass Artisans Chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen to the Library’s 5th floor Heritage Room. The Glass Artisans will share their creative process in designing an exhibit titled: The History of the Freedom Quilts and the Underground Railroad in Northeast Pennsylvania.
Students, faculty, staff, along with Scranton area residents, are invited to a lecture/reception/book-signing on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Sherman and Cindy Wooden, founders of the Center for Anti-Slavery Studies will lead us with a lecture along with Dr. Pedro Anes of the Glass Artisans who will explain their creative process in designing the spectacular stained-glass “Freedom Quilt” Art Exhibit.
This project is supported by a Lackawanna County Community Arts and Culture Grant, a program of the Lackawanna County Commissioners Corey D. O’Brien, Jim Wansacz and Patrick O’Malley. The event is hosted by The Office of Equity and Diversity, Education for Justice, The Jesuit Center, Office of Community and Government Relations, Peace and Justice and the History Departments of The University of Scranton.
The exhibit is on display in the Library’s Heritage Room until Wednesday, February 25, and the evening lecture will be held in the Heritage Room on Tuesday, February 24 from 5:00 to 6:30pm.
For more information, contact the Office of Equity & Diversity, 570-941-6645
Listen to WVIA’s Interview with Schemel Forum Director Sondra Myers
Erika Funke from WVIA’s Artscene interviewed Sondra Myers, Schemel Forum Director. Tune in to listen to the discussion on the new and exciting offerings the Schemel Forum is bringing to campus starting tomorrow!
Don’t miss out! Listen here.
Meditation for Daily Life Program Hosted in the Library
The Center for Health and Education Wellness and the Weinberg Memorial Library are co-hosting a drop-in Meditation for Daily Life series in the Heritage Room during the month of February.
All students, staff, and faculty are invited to join in the program which will be held tonight (Thursday, February 19) from 5:00-5:30PM in the Heritage Room.
Spotlight on Student Workers: Rebecca Edwards
We can hardly believe that it has been two and a half years since Rebecca Edwards began working in the University Archives and McHugh Special Collections department! Time has flown by, and we will miss Becca greatly after she graduates this spring! Before she leaves us, we would like to recognize all of her hard work and leadership in the department.
Becca began in the Library in the fall of 2012 and has worked on several ongoing projects, including accessioning files from the Office of the Provost into the University Archives. She has also spent a great deal of time processing and accessioning negatives from the Terry and Paula Connors Collection. A crucial role that she has filled this semester is helping to train three freshman student workers who are new to the department. What Becca enjoys most about her Library position is working with the other student workers, and it certainly shows! She always maintains a friendly and articulate demeanor while collaborating on projects with other students and library staff. Becca has been an asset to the department, and it has always been a pleasure to work with her.
Becca, who hails from Long Valley, New Jersey, is a senior Biology major and is currently on the hunt for a job for after graduation. Wherever she may find herself in the future, we know she will thrive and develop into a positive and confident leader! Throughout her time at Scranton, she enjoyed competing for the University’s equestrian team. Her favorite books and movies are the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series, and a little known fact about Becca is that she was originally born in Brazil.
Thank you, Becca! And congratulations on your upcoming graduation!
Library Game Night Thursday, March 5, 2015!
The library will be hosting an open Game Night from 8-11PM in the Reilly Learning Commons! All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to join in the fun. There will be Just Dance on the Xbox Kinect, Rockband on the PS3, SuperSmash bros on the Wii, and MarioKart on the Wii! Free Pizza, Soda, and Snacks will be provided!
March 28-29: International Conference on Asian Studies
Monday, 3/2 The Causes and Resolutions of National and Ethnic Conflicts: A Global Review
Register HERE or RSVP to: emily.brees@scranton.edu or call 941-6206