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.

On today’s special episode, The Gail and Francis Slattery Center for the Humanities is launching the inaugural episode of its new Birthday Party podcast series where Scranton faculty and staff celebrate the lives and birthdays of intellectual figures important to the University’s Ignatian character and mission with a birthday party for St. Robert Bellarmine of the Society of Jesus thrown by the Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President of the University, and Tim Cody ’21, a senior biology major with dual minors in biochemistry and criminal justice on the pre-med track. Tim was recently awarded a research fellowship through the Slattery Center, and he is currently working on a “Guided Ignatian Examen Art Experience,” a project for the center that will raise our students’ awareness of the significance of our campus’ art.

On today’s very special episode honoring the 40th anniversary of the martyrdom of Saint Oscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador, El Salvador, who was assassinated for speaking out against the civil war that rocked El Salvador from 1980 to 1992, we’re honored to feature an excerpt from an interview we recently conducted with the Rev. Brendan Lally, S.J. '70, former Chaplain at the University and current Chaplain at Saint Joseph’s University, that details how and why the University began sending members of its community to El Salvador.

On this very special episode of The Scranton Shorts Podcast, we present the second session of The University of Scranton Alumni Book Club’s online group discussion of  “Tattoos On The Heart: The Power of Endless Compassion” by the Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., led by the Rev. Patrick Rogers, S.J., executive director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, and the Rev. James Redington, S.J., Jesuit fellow at The Jesuit Center. To learn more about or to join this unique Scranton group, visit scranton.edu/alumnibookclub.

On this very special episode of The Scranton Shorts Podcast, we're proud to share the inaugural session of The University of Scranton Alumni Book Club’s online group discussion of  “Tattoos On The Heart: The Power of Endless Compassion” by the Rev. Gregory Boyle, S.J., led by the Rev. Patrick Rogers, S.J., executive director of The Jesuit Center at The University of Scranton, and the Rev. James Redington, S.J., Jesuit fellow at The Jesuit Center. To learn more about or to join this unique Scranton group, visit scranton.edu/alumnibookclub.

On today's episode of The Scranton Shorts Podcast, we sit down with educator, author, and Pennsylvania 2019 Teacher of the Year Marilyn (Bogusch) Pryle '91, G'97 to discuss her student days as the University's first All-American swimmer, her time abroad in the Jesuit International Volunteer Corps, and why she believes every teacher should have a mission statement. 

On today’s episode, we sit down with University of Scranton 5.06 Team (Executive Director of Annual Giving & Communications Ashley Alt ‘09, Associate Director of Annual Giving Bridget Chomko G’17, Assistant Director for Annual Leadership Giving Kathryn Wynn G’18, Assistant Director of Annual Giving Alex Maier, Annual Giving Coordinator Pam Gavin P’19, Coordinator for Student Engagement Ruth David ’14, and Intern Extraordinaire Brianna Tucciarone ’20) to talk about what 5.06 is and how it came to be. Download the show at the link below or subscribe to the show on iTunes at https://apple.co/2Uy6CK9. #GiveToScrantOn506 #Royals4Others

On today's episode, we sit down with Robert W. Davis, Jr., Ed.D., Vice President for Student Life at The University of Scranton, to discuss his undergrad days as a University student-athlete, his time as Father Quinn's Chief of Staff, and his plans for the Division of Student Life. 

On this special Inauguration episode, we sit down with the Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., President of The University of Scranton, to discuss everything from the summers of his youth on the Jersey shore to his future plans for the University. 

This week, we sit down with University of Scranton Director of Athletics Dave Martin to talk about The Royal Way, the opening of the Rev. Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., Athletics Campus, and how his involvement in athletics changed his life forever.

We sit down with Dr. Michael Jenkins, Ph.D. ’06, associate professor of Criminal Justice at The University of Scranton, to talk about his published work (including the upcoming book, “Policing The World: The Practice of International and Transnational Policing (2nd edition)”), his work with the University’s Center for the Analysis and Prevention of Crime and its partnership with the Scranton Police Department, his days as an undergrad on campus, and how a random high school assignment helped shape the course of his professional career.