Upcoming MTD Performances

• Marywood Theatre Program Presents 'Sense and Sensibility' | November 16, 2019 at 7:30PM

  Nov 17 (Sun), 7:30PM

  | SLC Main Theatre
  Based on the novel by Jane Austen, and adapted by playwright Kate Hamill. Guest directed by Maura Malloy. Admission Cost TBD

• Percussion Ensemble Concert | November 17, 2019 at 1:00PM | SLC Room 104
  The Marywood University Percussion Ensemble, directed by Steven Mathiesen, will present a program of chamber music for percussion instruments on Sunday, November 17 at 1:00 P.M. in Room 104 of the Sette LaVerghetta Center for the Performing Arts. The program will include works by Christopher Rouse, David Gillingham, George Hamilton Green and others. The concert is free and open to the public.

• MTD Voice Recital | November 18, 2019 at 8:00PM | Marian Chapel
  Free admission

• Marywood Concert Choir Performance | November 23, 2019 at 7:30PM | Covenant Presbyterian Church, 550 Madison Avenue, Scranton
  Collaborating with organist Mark Laubach, our fall concert program will feature Maurice Durufle's timeless and hauntingly beautiful Requiem, as well as Marcel Dupre's Four Motets, Op. 9. Performances are open to the public. Free admission

• String Ensemble & String Project Performance | November 23, 2019 at 3:00PM | Cooperage Project, Honesdale, Pa.
  The Marywood University String Ensemble and String Project will be giving a combined performance of music for strings at the Cooperage Project, 1030 Main Street, Honesdale, Pa., at 3pm on Nov. 23rd. The concert is free and open to the public.

• Marywood Concert Choir Performance | November 24, 2019 at 4:00PM | Stephen's Episcopal Pro-Cathedral, 35 S. Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre
  Collaborating with organist Mark Laubach, our fall concert program will feature Maurice Durufle's timeless and hauntingly beautiful Requiem, as well as Marcel Dupre's Four Motets, Op. 9. Performances are open to the public. Free admission

• Marywood Jazz Band Concert | December 01, 2019 at 1:00PM | Marian Chapel
  Free admission

• Marywood Merry Tuba Christmas | December 02, 2019 at 7:00PM | Fireplace Lounge, Nazareth Student Center
  The Marywood Merry Tuba Christmas is a free concert open to the campus and surrounding communities. Holiday carols and favorites will be musically interpreted through a large choir of tubas and euphoniums. Performers for the event include both Marywood students and guests from the community. Please share in this Holiday tradition with us. Free admission

• Marywood Wind Symphony Christmas Concert | December 04, 2019 at 7:00PM | (Holy Family Residence) 2500 Adams Avenue, Scranton
  Musicians and Singers from the Marywood Department of Music, Theatre and Dance will join the Marywood Wind Symphony in an evening of Christmas musical standards and holiday tunes that everyone will enjoy. Our "Christmas Music Festival" will feature sacred, pop, rock, and jazz selections that are sure to please everyone in attendance. All should be aware that a visit from the North Pole's favorite elf is also expected. Admission is free for everyone.

• Marywood University Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony | December 04, 2019 at 4:00PM | Rotunda Liberal Arts Center
  Christmas Music provided by the Marywood University Chamber Singers & Marywood Brass Ensemble members

• A Guitar Christmas Concert | December 06, 2019 at 7:30PM | Marian Chapel
  A Guitar Christmas, featuring the Marywood University Guitar Ensemble, will be presented on Friday, December 6th at 7:30 PM in the Marian Chapel.. The program will feature a mix of Christmas classics and lesser-known works arranged for multiple guitars. The program is free and open to the public.

• Marywood Junior Wind Band Celebration | December 07, 2019 at 7:00PM | SLC Main Theatre
  The award winning Marywood University Junior Wind Band Celebration is held annually for wind, brass, and percussion students in grades 7-9. Students rehearse and perform with esteemed band clinicians and conductors from throughout the country. Directors also have the opportunity to observe best practices in wind and percussion studies. After two days of rehearsal, the students will perform a concert on Saturday night. This year’s clinicians include Erin Brodie Cole Steele from Hal Leonard Corporation, Deborah Sounart from Kenai Central High School, and Erin Bray from Karns Middle School. Free admission

• Marywood Chamber Singers Performance | December 08, 2019 at 2:00PM | Marian Chapel
  The Marywood University Chamber Singers are a select choral ensemble featuring both music majors and non-majors by audition only. The Chamber Singers will perform a concert of British choral music for its popular annual Christmas concert. Works by the outstanding young composer Owain Park will be juxtaposed with carols and other pieces by William Byrd, Bob Chilcott, Philip Stopford, Richard Rodney Bennett, Jonathan Rathbone, Richard Allain, and Nigel Short. Free admission

• An Evening of Strings | December 10, 2019 at 6:00PM | Marian Chapel
  Free admission

• String Project Holiday Gala | December 12, 2019 at 6:30PM | SLC Main Theatre
  Come and celebrate with a Holiday Gala concert from outstanding young string players in Marywood's award winning String Project. The concert will feature three string orchestras and students ages 4-18. Admission is free.

Art Therapy December Graduates Art Exhibition (Opening Reception, Nov. 23, 2-4 p.m.; Exhibit, Nov. 23-Dec. 5)

The Art Therapy December graduates will host an opening reception on November 23, 2-4 p.m., for their senior art exhibition in the Suraci Gallery. The show will run from November 23 to December 5, and features the work of Nicole Fata, Alexis Kaup, Alyssa Majewski, Ashley Stanger and Jacqulyn Weisel.

Library Events: Book Sale/Swap (Nov. 18-Nov. 22)

NOV. 18-22: Library Book Sale/Swap
A Library Book Sale/Swap will be occurring from Mon., Nov. 18, Noon,  through Fri., Nov.  22 until 1 p.m.
Bring book donations to the Knowledge Bar.

NOV. 19: Book Swap and Sale Sponsored by the English Department Club
Got a pile of old books just taking up space? Set them free and get some new ones for a buck or less!
When: Tues., Nov. 19, 10 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Where: Learning Commons Lobby
Swap your old books for new ones, or spend just 50 cents for every paperback and $1 for every hardcover book you buy.
Sponsored by the English Department Club and Marywood’s Library Services Staff.
Contact Sr. Christine Mihelich, Ext. 2978, or Ms. Annette Fisher, Ext. 2365, for more information.

Community Dialogue on Faith and Politics (Nov. 18)

The rule of not discussing politics or religion will be broken at an event co-hosted by The University of Scranton together with several community partner organizations, including Marywood University, on Nov. 18. A facilitated dialogue called “Faith and Politics: A Conversation” will take place at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth floor of Shopland Hall, Scranton Cultural Center. Reservations are required to attend the event, which is free of charge and open to the public and will include light dinner refreshments. Reservations can be made by calling 570-941-4419 or emailing community@scranton.edu. 

This program invites individuals from different backgrounds and political affiliations to share their experiences, stories and concerns through structured dialogue sessions to build better understanding among neighbors in Northeastern Pennsylvania. “Faith and Politics: A Conversation” is sponsored by The University of Scranton, in partnership with the Greater Scranton MLK Commission, Lackawanna County Department of Arts and Culture, Marywood University, Penn State Scranton and the Scranton Area Ministerium.

Crisis Communications Event to be Held by PRSSA (Nov. 21)

Marywood University’s Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America/American Advertising Federation is pleased to present “A Commonsense Guide to Online Reputation Management,” a networking and educational event for communication arts students and professionals. The event will take place on Thursday, November 21, from 5 - 8 p.m., in the Latour Room, at the Nazareth Student Center on the University’s campus. This event is free and open to the public.

Art Portfolio Review Day (Dec. 6)

On Friday, December 6, 2019, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Marywood University's Art Department will be holding a FREE Portfolio Review Day for area high school juniors and seniors, and anyone else applying to undergraduate programs, who wish to have a Marywood Art Professor review their work prior to applying to a university to study art. Seniors who have already applied to Marywood can use this day as an opportunity to fulfill the Art Department portfolio review requirements. To register for this event, visit http://bit.ly/2019MarywoodPortfolioDay

To prepare for this event, please see our Art Portfolio Guidelines web page at http://www.marywood.edu/art/portfolio-guidelines.html

In addition to the portfolio review, visitors can tour our art facilities, explore our galleries, meet with current art majors and faculty, engage in art activities, ask questions about our Art program, and enjoy light refreshments. For additional information, contact art@marywood.edu or call Prof. Sue Jenkins at 570-348-6211, ext. 2178.

Marywood University Group Night with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (Event: Feb. 8; Reservations/Payments by Jan. 10)

PENGUINS vs. PHANTOMS: Saturday, February 8 (Reservations/Payments due by Jan. 10)
Ticket price is $17.50 (Lower Bowl Seating) and includes a Penguins hat and a McDonald's value meal voucher.

Contact Karen Rossmell at rossmell@marywood.edu or ext. #6226 for more information.

Art Therapy Faculty Member Co-Authors New Book

Stephanie Wise, M.A., ATR-BC, ATCS, LCAT recently co-authored a book, titled Healing Trauma in Group Settings: The Art of Co-Leader Attunement. The book, which is now on presale, will go on sale on Tuesday, November 12, 2019. Ms. Wise and her co-author, Emily Nash, LCAT, graduate and senior clinical affiliate of the Integrative Trauma Studies Program at the National institute of Psychotherapies, set out to write a book about healing trauma in group settings and co-leaders working together. For Ms. Wise, partnerships and collaborations among groups and co-partners is at the heart of successful therapy.

Campus Blood Drive (Nov. 20)

Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Latour Room, Nazareth Hall
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Connecting Americans and Poles through Language and the Arts [CAPLA] (Info Session, Nov. 21; Application Deadline, Jan. 11)

Opportunities are available to faculty and student (age 21 or older) to apply for Teacher/Teacher Aide positions in Poland through the Eagle-Orzel Educational and Cultural Exchange, Inc. Interested faculty and students should apply at http://www.eagle-orzel.org by January 11, 2020. Applicants will be advised by February 3, 2020 of their acceptance. An information session and presentation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019, at 8:45 p.m., in the Upper Main Dining Room, Nazareth Student Center.

For additional information about the Eagle-Orzel Educational and Cultural Exchange, Inc., please contact Jeffrey Attick, Ph.D., lecturer in the Education department at Marywood University, at jattick@marywood.edu, or call (570) 578-0044. For those interested in applying, but unable to attend the presentation, information and presentation materials will be made available through Sister Cathy Luxner, IHM, Director of Mission and Campus Ministry, at luxner@marywood.edu.

Christmas Giving Trees (through Dec. 6)

Christmas Giving Trees will be out on campus Monday, November 4 - Friday, December 6, 2019. Take a tag and drop off a gift for someone who might otherwise go without, at Campus Ministry by December 6. Trees are located at Campus Ministry, The Learning Commons, McGowan Center, Nazareth Student Center, LAC (outside Marketing).

NSSLHA Chapter Raffle Ticket Sale (through December 6)

NSSLHA Chapter will be fundraising this fall with a raffle ticket sale. Tickets are $1 for a chance to win $100 Amazon Gift Card, $50 HomeGoods/T.J. Maxx/Marshalls Gift Card, and $25 Starbucks Gift Card. The drawing will take place on Friday, December 6.

Clothing Drive for the Marywood Science Department (through Dec. 6)

Please help the Marywood Science Department by dropping off sweatshirts, towels, and flip flops! Please try to donate these items before other clothing items, but all donations are welcome and appreciated! 

SEARCH Retreat Signups (through Dec. 13)

Signups for Search Retreat are open from now until December 13th! The Search XXX Weekend will be February 7-9, 2020! This is a weekend just for you, a chance to get away from campus and take some time to have fun, find some new friends and look at life in a new way. Signup in Campus Ministry (Swartz Center) or on the QR Codes around campus!

Campus Ministry Announcements

Find out about the many things going on in Campus Ministry. Better yet, participate! There's something for everyone.

Sign up for E2Campus (Valid Marywood email required)

In the Media - November 5 - November 11, 2019

November 5, 2019

Marywood University's Carissa Novelli chosen Atlantic East Conference women's soccer player of the week

November 6, 2019

Walk a Mile in My Shoes Experience at Marywood University 
Pacers roll by Gwynedd Mercy

November 7, 2019

Marywood University Symphony Orchestra Concert 
Top-Seeded Fielded Hockey Team at Marywood University

November 8, 2019

Marywood University Honors Veterans with Field of Flags for the Fallen 
Local teams set to tip-off their seasons

November 9, 2019

Pacers win Atlantic East Conference Title 
Marywood University Theatre presents Jane Austin's Sense and Sensibility 
Free Memory Screenings at Marywood University 
The Math of Music

November 10, 2019

Marywood University Field Hockey claims its first field hockey crown 
Marywood Honors Veterans with Field of Flags for the Fallen 

November 11, 2019

Lighting the Way to Christmas at Marywood University
Prospective student to study and continue athletic career at Marywood University 
Pennsylvania Music Educators Association District 9 Chorus to be held at Marywood University 
Marywood University Students volunteer at Walk to End Alzheimers