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4 The Scranton Journal NATIONAL RECOGNITION What Others are Saying About Scranton “ If “[Scranton has] recently made the most promising and innovative changes in the areas of academics, faculty, student life or facilities. ” SOURCE: U.S. News & World Report ranked Scranton among the top 10 “Best Regional Universities in the North” for the 18th consecutive year, as well as among “Great Schools at a Great Price,” and among just 45 “up and coming” colleges in the nation. you come here, expect to be challenged to become a better person, to develop a strong concern for the poor and marginalized and to grow spiritually and intellectually. SOURCE: For the 10th consecutive year, ” The Princeton Review named Scranton among the select schools in the nation profiled in its 2012 edition of “The Best 376 Colleges.” The college guidebook lists just 15 percent of the nation’s 2,500 four-year colleges and universities. “ This was easily the friendliest, warmest, most welcoming campus I visited. My experience here has strengthened this view. ” SOURCE: In a July 2011 online article titled “The FRIENDLIEST Colleges,” published by The Huffington Post, Scranton was ranked among the eight most pleasant colleges in the country, noting its sense of community and welcoming campus. OTHER RECOGNITION • The University was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2010, the highest federal recognition colleges and universities can receive for their commitment to volunteering, service learning and civic engagement. • Scranton is ranked No. 36 in the nation among the top 50 master’s universities listed in the September/October 2011 issue of Washington Monthly, which measured how well universities are meeting their public obligations of providing research, service and social mobility. • For the fourth consecutive year, Scranton is ranked (No. 170) among the nation’s elite universities included in Forbes magazine’s online listing of “America’s Best Colleges” in 2011. By Cory Burrell ’14 Scranton students had a unique opportunity during Fall Welcome Week to explore the many boutique shops, ethnic restaurants, cafes and cultural venues that make up the Electric City. The University held its first-ever Downtown Scavenger Hunt on Sept. 2. The event was open to all students. More than 250 students registered in pairs and received T-shirts and maps at the DeNaples Center’s patio, then descended to downtown Scranton with the goal of locating as many of the more than 30 participating businesses as Indicates more content online at SCRANTON.EDU/SCRANTONJOURNAL Scavenger Hunt Draws Students Downtown More photos of the scavenger hunt are available at scranton.edu/scrantonjournal. quickly as they could. The students, using the Foursquare mobile app to obtain clues, had to find a poster version of Iggy, the University’s mascot, in each location. Iggy also made cameo appearances around town. Mary Kate Gallaglier ’15, from Port Ewen, N.Y., said the scavenger hunt was a great way for her to learn about Scranton. “I thought it was a lot of fun,” Gallaglier said. “It was a really good way to see the city.” “It was very eye-opening,” added Mike Trischetta ’13, from Scranton. “I saw a lot of places I otherwise never would have gone to.” In coordinating the Downtown Scavenger Hunt, the Office of Community Relations partnered with the Center for Student Engagement, the University’s Small Business Development Center, First Friday Scranton, the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce and Scranton Tomorrow. Scavenger Hunt Winners The scavenger hunt’s first-place prize of a $200 gift certificate to The Mall at Steamtown was awarded to Breana Fitzpatrick ’15 (center), from Florham Park, N.J., and Bridget Hanley ’15 (second from right), from East Islip, N.Y. Also pictured (from left) are: Maria Marx ’12, Rev. Rick Malloy, S.J., vice president of University ministries, and Julie Schumacher-Cohen, director of community relations. The scavenger hunt, which drew hundreds of students to the downtown, was one of several new initiatives planned by the University’s Community Relations Office to better familiarize students with the city. Other events included a downtown tour and dinner for resident assistants in August.
Expanded Services to Community, Parents In an attempt to better integrate the University into the community, as well as make Scranton more accessible to the families of current students, two new offices opened this spring. Local residents, nonprofits and businesses have a new resource for information with the arrival of the Office of Community Relations. Through a comprehensive website, and monthly e-newsletter, the office highlights the many events and programs the University has to offer. For more information, visit www.scranton. edu/community. The Parent Relations Office offers parents a one-stop source for information about their student’s college experience. The office focuses on providing in-depth information of campus life, including features on student organizations and other events. For more information, visit www.scranton.edu/parents. A Tour of Asia Students, faculty and staff, as well as the local community, embarked on a tour of Asia during the 2010-11 academic year. Marketing its Asian Studies Concentration, the University’s faculty organized a yearlong “Tour of Asia” – a series of activities focusing on the political, economic, historical and cultural issues of Asian nations, including Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, China, India, Nepal, Bhutan and the Philippines. In culmination of the tour, the University hosted a performance in April of “Bond,” (pictured below) an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” by the Taiwan BangZi Opera Company. More than 1,800 people attended the opera held at the Scranton Cultural Center. Remembering Our Royals The 10th Anniversary of 9/11 A decade ago, the world was shaken by the tragic events of Sept. 11, and a surge of shock and sadness flooded the hearts of those near and far, including our University community. Michael Costello ’96, Timothy Finnerty ’90, Charles Heeran ’00, Timothy Hughes ’80 and William Kelly ’93, as well as 32 others who were related to students and graduates, were taken from us that day. Their names are forever enshrined on a plaque in the Madonna della Strada Chapel. While we still mourn their deaths, we pause now – 10 years later – in remembrance, celebrating their lives. Michael Costello For Nancy Costello, Michael’s mother, Sept. 11 is a day for both mourning and joy. In a strange twist of fate, Dan Keenan ’95 – Michael’s good friend and roommate for seven years after college – and his wife, Jessica, gave birth to twin boys on Sept. 11, 2008. The boys were named Daniel, after Dan’s father, and Michael, after Nancy’s son. “This has truly been a blessing for our families, as has been the love and support given to us by all of Mike’s friends that he made while at the University,” says Nancy. The Michael S. Costello ’96 Memorial Scholarship, dedicated in his memory, continues his legacy at Scranton. Timothy Finnerty In the fall/winter 2001 issue of The Scranton Journal, Timothy’s father, Peter, remembered his son as an “extraordinary child,” who left a lasting impression on all those who knew him. The former Scranton basketball player, who helped the Royals advance to the Division III Championship in 1988, always had a passion for the hardwood, coaching at all levels, from youth church teams to the college ranks. The Timothy J. Finnerty ’90 Memorial Scholarship at the University was created in his memory. MICHAEL COSTELLO ’96 TIMOTHY FINNERTY ’90 CHARLES HEERAN ’00 TIMOTHY HUGHES ’80 Charles Heeran Ten years after his brother’s passing, Sean Heeran remembers how determined, hardworking and outgoing his sibling was. A natural extrovert, Charles loved to get together with friends and family. Always a gentle, happy, funloving guy, Charles’ persistence and tenacity made him a success at everything he put his heart into, whether it was the University’s rugby club or trading on Wall Street. WILLIAM KELLY ’93 Timothy Hughes James Hughes ’79, Timothy’s brother, can hardly believe that 10 years have passed since Sept. 11, 2001. “I still miss him a great deal,” he says. “It was a tragic end for a wonderful guy with a beautiful spirit.” James’ daughter, Alexandra Hughes, carried on the Hughes’ family tradition, graduating from Scranton in 2010. William Kelly Bill’s family and friends continue to celebrate his life through the Bill Kelly Jr. Memorial Tournament, an annual golf event benefiting the William Hill Kelly, Jr. Endowed Scholarship at the University. “He was just such a kind and generous soul,” recalls Mimi Donegan, Bill’s sister. “This tournament really helps us all heal in a lot of ways. It has turned into a celebration of Bill’s life, and there are so many incredible people who come back year after year to help us celebrate.” 5 OntheCommons
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