FALL 2011 - The University of Scranton
FALL 2011 - The University of Scranton FALL 2011 - The University of Scranton
At a Glance: Inauguration Inauguration Date: September 16, 2011 ATTENDANCE: Total for all events: 5,541 (approximate) Inauguration Ceremony: 1,800 (estimate) Inauguration Mass: 1,000 (approximate) Inauguration Concert: 700 (estimate) Inauguration Lecture: 800 (approximate) Inauguration Employee Picnic: 482 Celebration of Service: 759 Number of Colleges and Universities Represented: 74 Oldest College Represented: Harvard University (established 1636) Newest College Represented: The Commonwealth Medical College (established 2007) Most Distant University Represented: Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, Calif. Former University of Scranton Presidents in Attendance: 3
“To Love and Serve in All Things” The University of Scranton Inaugurates Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., as President In a celebration of The University of Scranton’s tradition and accomplishments, as well as its future as a leading Jesuit university in the 21 st century, the University conducted an Inauguration Ceremony for its 25 th president, Kevin P. Quinn, S.J., on Sept. 16. With delegates representing nearly 100 colleges, universities and learned societies from across the country joining nearly 2,000 dignitaries, students, faculty, staff and community members, Father Quinn used his Inauguration address to turn an eye toward the future of our Jesuit university by recalling the roots of the Society of Jesus. “The University of Scranton is animated by the vision of St. Ignatius of Loyola and his first companions,” said Father Quinn, explaining the Society’s overwhelming focus is educating young men and women in the spirit of Ignatius. “One of the key phrases capturing the charism of Ignatian spirituality is ‘to love and serve in all things.’” Father Quinn added that his Inauguration marked “a dramatic intersection of the past with the future, of our traditions and accomplishments with our hopes and aspirations. That is why we are here.” He presented a vision of Jesuit higher education in the 21 st century that champions an educational strategy that elicits a “personal transformation” in order to lead to a transformation of society. “Here lies the key to Jesuit higher education in the 21 st century,” said Father Quinn. “What universities claim to be teaching their students – specifically, to think critically, reason analytically, solve problems, and communicate clearly – is necessary, but not sufficient, for Jesuit universities. For a Jesuit university should ask more of its students by challenging them to make Ignatius’ charge – his notion of service – their own.” Father Quinn also said “it is not just serving others and learning about people, but learning with and from people who are often excluded from participation in economic, social and political life.” He sees Scranton as well-positioned to deliver this kind of education. “The University of Scranton, a Jesuit university, can and should excel in providing its students an education that is engaged, integrated and global,” said Father Quinn. “We can do something special here. Of that I am very certain.” Displayed at the ceremony were more than 100 greetings and citations from government bodies, universities and organizations, including a letter from the fire commissioner of the City of New York Fire Department. Father Quinn remembered in his address his father, the late Patrick Quinn, who was a fire fighter in New York for more than two decades. The Inauguration included the world premiere of an original composition by renowned conductor, composer and bassist Lawrence Wolfe based upon one of Father Quinn’s favorite passages from Philippians (4:4-8). Wolfe conducted the piece, entitled “Rejoice in the Lord Always.” It was performed by the University’s Performance Music Choral and Instrumental Ensembles. Among the many dignitaries in attendance were the Very Reverend James M. Shea, S.J., Provincial, Maryland Province of the Society of Jesus; Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, D.D., J.C.L., Bishop CENTER: Three past presidents of The University of Scranton were on hand to commemorate the Inauguration of Kevin P. Quinn, S.J. (far left). Pictured with Father Quinn (from left) are: Scott R. Pilarz, S.J., Joseph M. McShane, S.J., and William J. Byron, S.J. of Scranton; Honorable John P. Blake G’01, representing the 22nd Senatorial District of Pennsylvania; Honorable Christopher A. Doherty, mayor of Scranton; Sister Anne Munley, I.H.M., Ph.D., president of Marywood University; Reverend Gregory F. Lucey, S.J., president of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities; and Rabbi Joseph Mendelsohn, Temple Israel. INAUGURATION ONLINE Don’t forget to visit us at scranton.edu/scrantonjournal for videos and photographs from the University’s Inauguration celebrations. 11 Twenty-Fifth President of The University ScrantonAlumni of
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At a Glance: Inauguration<br />
Inauguration Date: September 16, <strong>2011</strong><br />
ATTENDANCE:<br />
Total for all events: 5,541 (approximate)<br />
Inauguration Ceremony: 1,800 (estimate)<br />
Inauguration Mass: 1,000 (approximate)<br />
Inauguration Concert: 700 (estimate)<br />
Inauguration Lecture: 800 (approximate)<br />
Inauguration Employee Picnic: 482<br />
Celebration <strong>of</strong> Service: 759<br />
Number <strong>of</strong> Colleges and Universities<br />
Represented: 74<br />
Oldest College Represented:<br />
Harvard <strong>University</strong> (established 1636)<br />
Newest College Represented:<br />
<strong>The</strong> Commonwealth Medical College<br />
(established 2007)<br />
Most Distant <strong>University</strong> Represented:<br />
Santa Clara <strong>University</strong>, Santa Clara, Calif.<br />
Former <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Scranton</strong> Presidents<br />
in Attendance: 3
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