Scranton Shorts

On today's special episode of the Scranton Shorts Podcast, we present a recording of Opening The Doors To Women On Campus, a panel discussion between Melinda C. Ghilardi, Esq. '80, attorney with Munley Law, Martina A. Martin '80, SVP & COO of United Way of Central Maryland, Baltimore, Karen L. Pennington '76, G'83, H'15, retired vice president for Student Development and Campus Life at Montclair State University, and the Rev. Bernard R. McIlhenny, S.J., Dean of Admissions Emeritus at The University of Scranton, celebrating 50 years of coeducation at the University. The conversation, which was moderated by Susan Poulson, Ph.D., professor of History at the University, was originally recorded April 12.

On today's episode, we sit down with four members of The Alumni Society Advisory Board to discuss why you (yes, you!) should join the board today. Join Joe Casabona '07, G'09, WebDeveloper, Online Educator and Host of "How I Built It With Joe Casabona," Jess Palmeri '11, G'13, Director of Operations at IMPACT, Joe Sorbera III '08, Chair of The Alumni Society Advisory Board and Vice President of JLS Cost Management Systems Inc., and Lisa Thomas, M.D. '87, Senior Partner at Hematology & Oncology Associates of Northeastern Pennsylvania, as they discuss their time on the board and how it's given them a second Scranton experience. Visit http://bit.ly/3ySY8A8 to apply for the board today. 

On today's episode, we sit down with Pat Vaccaro G'92, director of the University's Center for Service and Social Justice (the current incarnation of what was once known as Collegiate Volunteers, the Center for Social Action and Service Initiatives, and the Community Outreach Office), to talk about the evolution of the center, the programs that benefit our students and the greater Scranton community, and the secret to her remarkable energy and positive attitude.

On today's episode, we sit down with Cheryl Boga, Conductor and Director of Performance Music at the University, and Phil Kuehn, Conductor and Co-Director of Performance Music, to learn a little about Phil's music career, the upcoming Performance Music Fall Concert Series, and that time that Cheryl got struck by lightning.

On today's episode, guest host Kathleen Wallace '23, a philosophy and theology double major, sits down with the Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., our newly-minted 29th president, to discuss the life and work of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order and the creator of the Spiritual Exercises, in celebration of his Feast Day. 

On today's episode, guest host Ryan Maguire '22, a Biochemistry major minoring in Theology, sits down with Dr. Robert W. Shaffern, Professor of Medieval History at The University of Scranton, to discuss the life and work of the recently canonized Saint John Henry Newman, also known as Cardinal Newman. 

On today's episode, guest host Casey Welby of the Class of 2021, a double major in Classical Languages and History who is double-minoring in Italian and Art History, sits down with Christian Krokus, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Theology and Religious Studies department at The University of Scranton, to discuss the life and legacy of St. Francis of Assisi, including his remarkable foresight, his unshakable faith, and his lasting influence on St. Ignatius of Loyola.  

On today's episode, guest host Dominique Preate of the class of 2023, a Philosophy major minoring in Biology and Spanish, sits down with Dr. Michelle Maldonado, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University, to discuss the life and work of Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz, a writer, philosopher and poet sometimes referred to as "The Phoenix of Mexico," on the 372ndanniversary of her birth.

On today's episode, guest host Molly Elkins '21, a Presidential Scholar who is double majoring in Philosophy and Biochemistry, Cell, and Molecular Biology, sits down with Dr. Teresa Grettano, Associate Professor of English & Theater and the Director of the First-Year Writing Program at the University, to discuss the life of Ignacio Ellacuria, S.J., one of the Jesuit martyrs from the Salvadoran Civil War, on what would have been his 90th birthday.

On today's episode, we sit down with Professor Paul M. Jackowitz '77, assistant professor of computing sciences at the University, to discuss the 50thanniversary of the computing sciences at Scranton, his student days and the lone, room-sized computer the University housed, his time on the faculty, and the evolution of the program from punch cards to pcs to smartphones and beyond. Read The Scranton Journal's profile on Paul at https://bit.ly/2HIG1pv.