Upcoming MTD Performances

• Marywood String Celebration Performance | October 19, 2019 at 7:00PM | SLC Main Theatre
  The Marywood University String Celebration is an event held annually for string students in grades 7-12. Students rehearse and perform with esteemed string clinicians and conductors from throughout the country. Students gain professional insight on technique, musicality, and orchestral music. After two days of rehearsal, the students will perform a concert on Saturday evening. Free admission

• The Trouble With My Name: Javier Avila | October 22, 2019 at 7:00PM | SLC Main Theatre
  Marywood University’s Department of Communication, Language, and Literature will host the one-man show of Javier Ávila titled, “The Trouble with My Name.” This event is free and open to the public.

• Taylor Morgan Senior Recital | October 26, 2019 at 1:00PM | Marian Chapel
  Free admission

• The Northeastern Youth Wind Ensemble Concert | October 27, 2019 at 3:00PM | SLC Main Theatre
  The Northeastern Youth Wind Ensemble is composed of wind and percussion performers from the public, private, parochial and home schools in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area. All members must be actively involved in their school music program and must be recommended by their music teacher. The ensemble performs a variety of repertoire ranging from traditional (transcriptions, marches and works of serious and artistic merit) to cutting-edge contemporary composition and music from popular media venues. Free admission

• Marywood University Symphony Orchestra Concert | November 08, 2019 at 7:30PM | SLC Main Theatre
  The Marywood University Symphony Orchestra will perform a varied program featuring beloved classical repertoire. The program will include the exciting and colorful Capriccio Espanol by Rimsky-Korsakov in which the Russian composer explores the "sounds" of Spain through music. The concert will also feature Mozart's Symphony No. 31 (Paris) which the composer wrote when he was just 22 years old. Free admission

• Marywood Wind Symphony Concert | November 10, 2019 at 4:00PM | SLC Main Theatre
  The Marywood Wind Symphony and Wind Ensemble will present an afternoon of music from the classic band repertoire and exciting new music from outstanding female composers. American composer Carolyn Bremer's Early Light and Into the Sun by Australian Jody Blackshaw will be featured on the program. In addition, the bands will perform Vincent Persichetti's Divertimento for Band Op. 42 and Vanity Fair by British Composer, Percy Fletcher. Free admission

• The Tutti Ensemble Performance | November 10, 2019 at 3:00PM | SLC Main Theatre
  The Tutti Ensemble at Marywood University is an adaptive program encouraging the use of music for individuals with unique learning styles. As an emerging band program, the ensemble partners each student with one Music Education and one Music Therapy student from Marywood in order for each student to succeed in learning a new instrument and performing with a wind ensemble, and of course, having fun along the way! Free admission

• 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

• 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

• 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 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.

Art Exhibitions (through Nov. 2)

“Watercolor and Wonder: Shrines” by Mary Billingsley, M.F.A.
Each work begins with the gathering of significant objects for a still life or "stage set" depicting an aspect of Christ's life. Some of the compositional elements are obvious religious symbols while others, everyday found objects, indirectly evoke the subject and help to draw the viewer into the painting. Mahady Gallery – Shields Center for the Arts

“Scrolls” by the late Ana Maria Carmona Cusick
Part of the extensive Carmona Collection, donated to Marywood University by her husband, Daniel L. Cusick, these Chinese scrolls convey her deep knowledge of China, its spirit and its beauty.  Working in traditional Chinese styles, Carmona has carried time-honored modes into the new millennium. Suraci Gallery – Shields Center for the Arts

“Marywood Print Guild – Annual Exhibition”
Kresge Room – Insalaco Center for Studio Arts

All three exhibitions run through November 2. Gallery hours are Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 1 - 4 p.m.

Library Events (October)

Marywood University and Scranton Reads will present several events throughout the month of October at the Learning Commons at Marywood University. All of the events are free and open to the public. Click the headline link for more information.

School of Social Work 50th Anniversary Workshop and Reception (Oct. 15)

Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the School of Social Work with a Workshop and Reception on October 15!
Workshop: "Perspectives on Social Work Practice", 9- 4 p.m. (lunch included)
Reception: 4-6 p.m.
The entire event will take place in Nazareth Student Center, and registration is required. Contact Deirdre Spelman, spelman@marywood.edu. 

Banned Books Trivia (Oct. 16)

The Languages and Literature Club is hosting a Trivia Night in honor of Banned Books Week. Grab up to 5 friends and join us on Oct. 16 in the Upper Main, Nazareth Student Center, from 4:30-6 p.m. for a fun-filled night about all the books people DON'T want you to read!  

Clothing Drive for the Marywood Science Department (Oct. 16 - 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! 

Psych Club Presents: The Makings, Motives, and Means of Female Serial Killers (Oct. 18)

This academic talk will cover research on the backgrounds, crimes, victims, and mental health status of known female serial killers (FSKs). Dr. Marissa A. Harrison will review her own findings and the findings of others to illustrate what is known about the psychology of these deadly women. She will also present her recent empirical findings comparing the psychology and crimes of FSKs compared to male serial killers (MSKs). Dr. Harrison is a research psychologist who investigates serial murder from biobehavioral, human sexuality, and clinical perspectives. She is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Penn State Harrisburg. Dr. Harrison earned her Ph.D. in Biopsychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York, with a specialization in evolutionary psychology and additional qualifications in social psychology and behavioral neuroendocrinology. Dr. Harrison is a proud native of the Scranton area and alumna of Riverside High School.
When & Where: Friday, October 18, 7 – 9 p.m.; Comerford Theatre, Center for Natural and Health Sciences, Marywood University 

"The Trouble with my Name," by Javier Ávila (Oct. 22)

Marywood University’s Department of Communication, Language, and Literature will host the one-man show of Javier Ávila titled, “The Trouble with My Name,” on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at 7 p.m., in the Sette LaVerghetta Center for Performing Arts. This event is free and open to the public. Javier Ávila is a beloved educator and artist, and the first Latino to be named Pennsylvania’s Professor of the Year. He is on tour with his popular one-man show, “The Trouble with My Name,” which sheds light on the American Latino experience with a blend of satire and poetry.

Spooktober Trivia Challenge (Oct. 22)

Spooktober Trivia Challenge (Oct. 22, 6:30-8 p.m., Learning Commons, First Floor) is a chance to win bragging rights on trivia concerning categories such as Geography, Health and Nutrition, Marywood History, Pop Culture, Literature and of course, Halloween. Come in teams of 1 to 4 to win a chance to win Amazon gift cards. Pizza and snacks provided. Watch for our pumpkin poster throughout campus. Team members and the Marywood community also have the chance to win the big gift basket loaded with games including, "You Live Here; Trivia Questions from Scranton and Lackawanna County."

Finding Connection in an Era of Disconnection to Heal Eating and Body Image Issues (Nov. 8)

In today’s media saturated world, individuals are constantly bombarded with messages that can affect one’s development. Often, individuals search out connection via digital means, which frequently leads to further disconnection. In this workshop Marlee L. Stefanelli, MS, LPC, will highlight the importance of connection as a healing factor within psychotherapy. This program will provide a detailed understanding as how to conceptualize via a relational psychoanalytic perspective. 

Date/Location: Friday, Nov. 8, Upper Main, Nazareth Student Center
Registration begins at 8:30 AM. Workshop from 9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
*Faculty, Staff, and Student discounts available by emailing contedu@marywood.edu or calling 570-340-6061. 

Fall Undergraduate Open House Events (Oct. 19 and Nov. 16)

Marywood University will hold its Fall Undergraduate Open Houses on Saturday, October 19, 2019, and Saturday, November 16, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., on each of the dates. The programs will begin with a 9 a.m. registration in the Fireplace Lounge at the Nazareth Student Center on the University’s campus.

Student Activities Crew (SAC) Events for October

Marywood Commuter Committee

Find out more about the Marywood Commuter Committee! Get involved and attend MCC events, which can be found on the Marywood App. Don't have the app? Download it today! Search "Marywood University" on the App Store or Google Play, and sign in with your Marywood credentials.

New Faculty Members Announced

New faculty members for the 2019-2020 academic year were recently announced. Follow the headline link to read more about them and their areas of expertise.

Early Childhood Education Program Ranks Among Best in the Nation

Marywood University’s Early Childhood Education Program ranks among the best in the country in a recent listing of Study.com’s Best Early Childhood Education Schools.

Profiles In Passion - Natasha Gillott

Natasha Gillott, Carbondale, Pa., is a first-year Master of Interior Architecture student and a graduate assistant in the Marketing Department at Marywood University. Her experiences and opportunities have been shaped by the relationships she has built with students, faculty, industry professionals, and community members.

Profiles In Passion - Taylor Troiani

Junior business management student, Taylor Troiani, Jessup, Pa., recently had the opportunity to experience the X-Culture Global Symposium in Calgary, Canada.

Marywood App Launch Party for Faculty and Staff (Oct. 14)

Flu Shot Clinic (Oct. 22)

There will be a Flu Shot Clinic on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Student Health Services Office located on the Terrace Level of Loughran Hall. Cost:  FREE with most insurances; cash price $39.99 Note:  Please check with your insurance carrier if you have questions regarding your coverage. Requirements to participate:  You must bring your health insurance card, picture ID, and to expedite the process, please bring a photocopy of the front of the your health insurance card. 

Support Campus Ministry's Adopt-A-Family Program (Register by Nov. 12)

While many of us look forward to the Thanksgiving feast that we enjoy each year with family and friends, not everyone has the means to do so. That’s where Marywood’s Thanksgiving Adopt-A-Family program steps in, assisting local families in need and ensuring that as many as possible have a meal to share with their loved ones on this special holiday. Members of the Marywood community—students, faculty, and staff—volunteer to help in a number of ways, whether through monetary donations to buy needed groceries or by packing and delivering the food items needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal.

Campus Ministry needs your help with every aspect of this program!
Register by Nov. 12 to sponsor a family or give a monetary donation this year.

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.

Revised Common Rule: Changes to Policies and IRB/ERC Forms

Revisions to the Federal regulations concerning the protection of human subjects under 45 CFR 46 (The Common Rule) became fully effective on January 21, 2019. As a result, major updates to our IRB and ERC's policies and procedures, forms, and instructions have either already been made or are currently underway. New IRB and ERC application forms have been posted and must be used as of September 3, 2019. Outdated forms will not be accepted. The IRB's six-month status reports have been eliminated, and the application of expiration dates and renewal requirements for exempted and most expedited research have changed for studies approved on or after January 21, 2019. Please keep an eye on our Announcements webpage for further updates.

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)

NativityMiguel Part-Time After School Program Coordinator

NativityMiguel School is looking to hire a member from the Marywood Community to assist with our After-School Program, 4 days per week from 3:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. This person will help with scheduling volunteers, assist with various programming and miscellaneous duties as needed. Salary to be determined.

For more information, or to volunteer please contact:
Principal Timothy Casey @ tcasey@nmscranton.org; or
Marianne Gambucci @ mgambucci@nmscranton.org; or
Call us at (570) 955-5176.

Christmas Giving Trees

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).

In the Media - October 7 - October 13, 2019

October 10, 2019

National Depression Screening Day at Marywood University

October 8, 2019

Letters to the Editor - Help for Depression

October 7, 2019

Marywood University to Hold its Fall Open Houses