University of Scranton releases schedule of fall events

The University of Scranton has released a list of the events it has planned on campus for the Fall 2026 semester. They are all listed below:

  • Sept. 8-Oct. 9: Art Exhibit: “Joy in the Process: Selections from a Regional Collection.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.
  • Sept. 11: 5 p.m. Art Gallery Curator’s Lecture: “Joy in the Process: Selections from a Regional Collection.” Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Reception follows at the Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.
  • Sept. 17: 7:30 p.m. Ignatian Values in Action Lecture: “Searching for God at Ground Zero” presented by Rev. James Martin, S.J. H’17. Byron Recreation Complex. Free. Call 570-941-7520 or email linda.walsh@scranton.edu.
  • Sept. 18: 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Work in Progress: Confessions of a Busboy, Dishwasher, Caddy, Usher, Factory Worker, Bank Teller, Corporate Tool, and Priest” presented by Rev. James Martin, S.J. H’17, editor at large of America magazine, consultor to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, and author of several New York Times bestsellers. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.
  • Sept. 18: 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Recital: Baroque or Bust!” Aisslinn Nosky, violin, and Caroline Nicolas, cello. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
  • Sept. 19: 8:30 a.m. Schemel Forum “University for a Day.” Topics discussed: “The ‘New Right’ and the Old Liberalism of John Courtney Murray, S.J.;” “Stress, Mindfulness, and Resilience: Small Changes, Big Results;” and “Evaluating Alternative College Football Playoff Structures: A Multicriteria Framework for Balancing Stakeholder Objectives.” Moskovitz Theater, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.
  • Sept. 26: 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “Family Weekend Concert: Swingin’ The Classics” featuring The Anderson Twins Sextet with an appearance by The University of Scranton Concert Choir. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
  • Sept. 25-27 and Oct. 2-4: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday “Somewhere In Between”presented by The University Players. Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary. Call 570-941-4318 or email players@scranton.edu.
  • Sept. 28: 5:30 p.m. Lecture by John Feal and representatives from the FealGood Foundation about their experiences at Ground Zero on 9/11 and their 20-plus years lobbying Congress for first responder and military healthcare. Sponsored by University Advancement as part of the Royals Remember 9/11 project. PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu.
  • Oct. 7: 8:30 a.m. 25th Annual U.S. Conference on DISABILITY “25 Years of Progress: Honoring the Legacy of Edward R. Leahy, Jr. Disability Inclusion and Careers Transforming Barriers into Opportunities.” McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Registration required. Free. Call 570-941-4308 or visit www.scranton.edu/disabilityconference.
  • Oct. 7: 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “The Coroner’s Silence: Death Records and the Hidden Victims of Police Violence” presented by Terence Keel, Ph.D., an award-winning professor of human biology and society and African American studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, and founding director of the lab for bioCritical studies. Rose Room. Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.
  • Oct. 7: 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “General Recital” featuring The University of Scranton Performance Music student musicians in solo, duo, trio and small ensemble performances. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
  • Oct. 19-Nov. 20: Art Exhibit: “Peter Hoffer: Reflections Five Decades of Art.” Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.
  • Oct. 20: 6 p.m. Schemel Forum with the Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities Collaborative Program Lecture: “The 3 Degrees of Why: Moving Beyond Positions to the Stories That Shape Us” presented by Peace Ike, a cultural strategist, dialogue facilitator, and speaker who works across both secular and faith-based spaces to build bridges and foster cultural transformation. The Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Free. Exhibit and reception follow. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.
  • Oct. 23: 5 p.m. Art Gallery Lecture: “Peter Hoffer: Reflections Five Decades of Art” presented by Peter Hoffer. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Reception follows at the Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free. Call 570-941-4214 or email darlene.miller-lanning@scranton.edu.
  • Oct. 30: 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Recital: Saints & Spirituals” featuring Marcus Printup, trumpet, and Riza Printup, harp. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
  • Nov. 6: 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Jazz: From the Streets and Clubs to the Schools and Concert Halls” presented by Victor Goines, jazz chair, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, and founding director, Julliard Jazz Studies Program. Rose Room. Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.
  • Nov. 7: 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton Jazz Band with guest artist Victor Goines, woodwinds. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
  • Nov. 11: 5:30 Lecture by retired Col. Mark Volk, Scranton alumnus and former president of Lackawanna College, about his service at the Pentagon on 9/11, for which he was awarded the Soldier’s Medal, the Army’s highest non-combat recognition for valor and heroism. Sponsored by University Advancement as part of the Royals Remember 9/11 project. PNC Auditorium, Loyola Science Center. Free. Call 570-941-7401 or email info@scranton.edu.
  • Nov. 11: 7:30 p.m. Henry George Lecture: “How Working from Home Reshaped America” presented by Nicolas Bloom, Ph.D., professor of economics, Stanford University. McIlhenny Ballroom, DeNaples Center. Free. Call 570-941-4048 or email pamela.turbessi@scranton.edu.
  • Nov. 12: 6 p.m. Schemel Forum with the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library Collaborative Program Lecture: “The Freedom to Read: A Screening and Panel Discussion of The Librarians” presented by Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Kate Cummings and Michele Legate. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Registration required. Free. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.
  • Nov. 14: 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton String Orchestra. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
  • Nov. 16: 11:30 a.m. Schemel Forum’s World Affairs Luncheon Series: “Why do we have the worst health care outcomes? A consideration of the Social Determinants of Health” presented by Steven J. Scheinman, MD, dean emeritus, Geisinger College of Health Sciences. Rose Room. Brennan Hall. Registration required. Fees vary. Call 570-941-4740 or email schemelforum@scranton.edu.
  • Nov. 19-21: 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. “Mean Girls – The Musical” presented by Liva Arts Company. The Royal Theater, McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. $5. Tickets can be purchased at https://www.livaartscompany.ludus.com or email livaartscompany@gmail.com.
  • Nov. 21: 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “In Concert” featuring The University of Scranton Symphonic Band. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
  • Dec. 5: 8 p.m. Performance Music: “59th Annual Noel Night” featuring The University of Scranton Singers, String Orchestra and Chamber Ensembles with special guest Wycliffe A. Gordon H’06. Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.
  • Dec. 11: 7:30 p.m. Performance Music: “Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert: Holidays Around the World” featuring Llewellyn Sanchez-Werner, piano. Houlihan-McLean Center. Admission: one new unwrapped toy, new toiletry items or a cash donation. All proceeds will directly benefit local families in need. Call 570-941-7624 or email music@scranton.edu.

University of Scranton’s Weiss Hall Earns Prestigious LEED Gold Certification

The nation’s leading organization for sustainable building practices recently awarded one of its highest ratings to The University of Scranton’s newest facility, as the U.S. Green Building Council recognized Robert S. ’68 and Marilyn A. Weiss Hall with LEED Gold certification.

Opened at the start of the 2025-26 academic year, Weiss Hall is Scranton’s fourth building to achieve LEED certification. The Loyola Science Center is also Gold, while Edward R. Leahy Jr. Hall and the Patrick and Margaret DeNaples Center are Silver.

According to James L. Caffrey, DBA, associate vice president for facilities management, Weiss Hall was initially targeted to achieve LEED Silver certification. He described the Gold designation as coming with both “a profound sense of pride and a deep sense of responsibility,” as the University is currently engaged in a seven-year process to become designated by the Vatican as a Laudato Si’ University. 

Among the major elements that helped Weiss Hall achieve LEED Gold certification are:

  • Mass timber construction: Weiss Hall was built using a sustainable wood product that significantly reduces the building’s carbon footprint.
  • Solar power: Rooftop solar panels generate clean electricity.
  • Natural light design: Large glass windows and walls bring more daylight into the building, reducing the need for artificial lighting.
  • Energy-saving climate systems: High-efficiency heating, cooling and ventilation systems automatically adjust temperatures to reduce energy use.
  • Water conservation: Low-flow fixtures reduce lessen demand on municipal water supplies. 

“Earning the LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council represents a major milestone for The University of Scranton,” Dr. Caffrey said. “It signifies that Weiss Hall exceeds industry standards for sustainable design, energy efficiency, reduced water use and environmentally conscious construction.”

Weiss Hall is a four-story, nearly 90,000 square-foot facility on Madison Avenue. It houses more than 30 offices/research spaces, 12 study rooms, 11 classrooms, six exam rooms, two large seminar rooms and two rooftop terraces. It was built to support both institutional and community excellence, serving as the home for the University’s Small Business Development Center, the University of Success, Student Health Services and the Center for Health, Education and Wellness, as well as the Departments of Cybercrime and Homeland Security and Psychology. Weiss Hall also has a first-floor IDEA Center, which is equipped with cutting-edge equipment for production of various means.

LEED certification stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and is recognized worldwide as a marker for achievement and leadership in sustainability.

Scranton Cultural Center hosting Open House event

The Scranton Cultural Center is hosting an Open House event on Saturday, August 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at its location on North Washington Avenue.

Patrons will be able to “test drive” seats that are available for the upcoming 2026-2027 Broadway In Scranton season. Attendees can sit in various locations throughout the theatre to find the seat that fits them best before purchasing their season ticket.

Staff will be on hand to answer any questions about the 2026-2027 Broadway in Scranton Season and to help patrons purchase their season ticket(s).  Season ticket prices for the six-show subscription are $409, $479 and $539. 2026-2027 shows include Mystic Pizza, Beetlejuice, Hadestown, Jersey Boys, Shucked and A Beautiful Noise.

You can learn more about the Scranton Cultural Center by clicking here.

Scranton Half Marathon members gather for check presentation

Members of the Scranton Half Marathon gathered with representatives from each of Scranton’s Little Leagues and Tripp Park Little League Softball for a check presentation.

A total of $35,882 was distributed among the seven organizations, with each receiving $5,126. The remaining $35,882 from the race proceeds was deposited into the Scranton Half Marathon Foundation, which provides grants to nonprofit organizations throughout Lackawanna County.

Those on hand for the presentation include (from left to right): Matt Byrne, Scranton Half and South Scranton Little League, Tony Cantafio, Green Ridge Baseball Association, Brian Wallace, Tripp Park Little League Softball, Ted Zwiebel, Scranton Half, Chris Healy, Connell Park Little League, Tom Minora, Scranton Half, Kayla Bunevitch, North Scranton Little League, Tim Holmes, Scranton Half, Ryan Collins, West Scranton Little League, Tim Wolff, East Scranton Little League, Gary Jones, Scranton Half, and Pat Fricchione, Scranton Half.  

Since its inception, the Scranton Half Marathon has been committed to giving back to the community. The race aims to inspire the community by promoting health, fitness and local heritage, and showcases the scenic beauty and rich cultural history of Scranton and the Lackawanna Valley. 

La Festa Italiana taking place on Labor Day Weekend 2026

The 50th La Festa Italiana will be September 4-7 in downtown Scranton. Those who attend will be able to enjoy delicious Italian-inspired food from dozens of restaurants, as well as live entertainment.

The annual Captain James R. Minicozzi memorial 5K race will be on Saturday, September 5 at 10:00 am., followed by a car show at 1:00 p.m.

You can learn more about the 50th La Festa Italiana by clicking here, and see the full schedule of events below.

Marywood University and Scranton Shakespeare Festival announce partnership

Marywood University and Scranton Shakespeare Festival (SSF) have entered into a landmark partnership establishing SSF as Marywood’s resident professional theatre company and bringing professional theatre, experiential learning, community programming, and new creative opportunities directly to Marywood’s campus.

The partnership is an important part of the vision behind Marywood’s new School of Communication, which formally launched this semester and brings together the University’s Theatre programs, Film, TV & Digital Production, Multimedia Communication, Music Production & Entrepreneurship, Journalism & Public Communication, Sports Media, Digital Influencing, Arts Administration, and other creative disciplines in one academic home.

The partnership between the new School and SSF was developed with a shared purpose: to create greater connections among academic disciplines, professional practice, and the wider community. By bringing a professional theatre company into this new interdisciplinary environment, Marywood students will have opportunities to work across programs while gaining hands-on experience alongside professional actors, directors, designers, technicians, producers, and other creative professionals. At the same time, SSF will establish a permanent institutional home at Marywood from which to expand its performances, educational programming, and community outreach.

Together, these initiatives will bring students, professional artists, faculty, audiences, and community members together on Marywood’s campus throughout the year, advancing a broader vision for Marywood as a place where education, professional practice, performance, and community intersect.

A signing ceremony was held at Marywood on August 24, 2026, marking the beginning of the partnership, featuring Lisa A. Lori, J.D., President of Marywood University; Dr. Lindsey Wotanis, Director of the School of Communication; Dawn McGurl, Chair of the SSF Board of Directors, and Lizzie Newcomb Gumula, SSF Director of Education/Associate Producer.

“This is about creating opportunities for our students, for SSF, for professional artists, and for our entire region,” said President Lori. “As we developed the vision for our new School of Communication, we wanted professional practice and community engagement to be integral to the student experience. Bringing Scranton Shakespeare Festival to Marywood helps make that vision a reality. Our students will have extraordinary access to professionals working in the field, our campus will come alive with even more performances and creative activity, and our community will have another reason to experience Marywood as a destination for theatre, culture, and the arts.”

President Lori added, “Together, the new School of Communication and our partnership with SSF advance our longstanding vision for Marywood to become a cultural hub for the arts in Northeastern Pennsylvania, a place where artists, students, and the community come together to create, learn, perform, and experience the arts.”

The university’s partnership with SSF is woven into the broader vision for Marywood’s new School of Communication: creating an interdisciplinary environment where students learn across traditional academic boundaries, engage directly with working professionals, and prepare for a creative economy in which disciplines and platforms increasingly intersect. 

“The world our students are entering is increasingly interdisciplinary,” President Lori said. “Performers, directors, designers, filmmakers, producers, marketers, journalists, and content creators work across disciplines and platforms. That is one of the reasons we created the School of Communication, and this partnership helps bring that vision to life. We are putting a professional theatre company into an academic environment where theatre students can collaborate with these creative professionals. Students will learn by doing, build professional relationships, and connect what they study in the classroom with the realities of today’s creative industries.”

Lindsey Wotanis, Ph.D., Director of Marywood’s School of Communication, said the partnership will create opportunities extending well beyond the stage. “Bringing SSF into the School of Communication’s interdisciplinary environment creates a living laboratory for our students,” said Dr. Wotanis. “A theatrical production requires storytelling, performance, design, production, sound, video, marketing, publicity, social media, and audience engagement. Those are precisely the kinds of connections we want our students to make across programs. They will have opportunities to apply what they are learning to real productions, work alongside professionals, and build portfolios and experiences that prepare them for their careers.”

 “Marywood University is the ideal home for Scranton Shakespeare Festival,” McGurl said. “This partnership gives SSF the opportunity to put down roots, grow artistically, expand our programming and community reach, and build for the future, while investing in the next generation of creative professionals. With a permanent home at Marywood and access to the university’s students, faculty, facilities, and broader community, we have an extraordinary opportunity to strengthen SSF and extend the impact of professional theatre throughout the region. We look forward to building a shared future that celebrates performance, education, and community while creating new opportunities for artists, students, and audiences across Northeastern Pennsylvania.” 

Celebrate 200 years of American railroading at Railfest 2026

Steamtown National Historic Site will celebrate the past, present and future of American railroading during Railfest 2026, taking place Sept. 4 to 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The park’s premier annual celebration features three days of historic train rides, visiting railroad equipment, locomotive shop demonstrations, exhibits, music, ranger programs, hands-on activities and displays from community and railroad partners. General admission to the park and Railfest is free.

This year’s Railfest marks an extraordinary convergence of national and local milestones: the 200th anniversary of railroading in the United States, the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the 110th anniversary of the National Park Service and the 40th anniversary of Steamtown’s enabling legislation. The celebration officially kicks off with an opening ceremony on Sept. 4, at 10:30 a.m.

“Railfest celebrates not only America’s railroad heritage but also the people, partnerships and communities that keep that history alive,” said Jeremy Komasz, superintendent of Steamtown National Historic Site. “Following an incredible summer that brought more than 111,000 visitors to Northeastern Pennsylvania for the Big Boy Reunion, we’re excited to build on that momentum and welcome visitors back to Scranton for another celebration of our shared history.”

Steamtown’s 1929 Baldwin Locomotive Works No. 26 will take center stage with “No. 26 in ’26,” providing steam-powered Scranton Limited rides throughout the weekend. Visitors can also experience caboose hops, photo run-bys, maintenance-of-way equipment rides, Big Boy No. 4012 cab tours, model railroad layouts and demonstrations inside the park’s historic Locomotive Shop.

Railfest will bring an impressive collection of visiting railroad equipment to Scranton, including the Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad’s famed Nickel Plate Road PA No. 190 and a special commemorative locomotive from Norfolk Southern. Visitors can also see the public debut of a half-scale replica of Union Pacific No. 119, representing one of the locomotives present at the 1869 Golden Spike ceremony. The Union Pacific Railroad Museum’s traveling exhibit, All Set for the West, will also explore the historic relationship between America’s railroads and national parks.

Throughout the weekend, dozens of railroad, cultural, historical, recreational, educational, civic, tourism and preservation organizations will participate in Railfest’s Community Partner Expo. Additional activities include railroad-themed musical performances, special walking tours, hands-on demonstrations and World War II-era military vehicle rides supporting restoration of Steamtown’s historic Troop Sleeper. Visitors can also participate in evening railroad photography opportunities in partnership with the Iron Horse Society and the park’s first “Life on the Railroad” Costume Contest on Sunday.

General admission and parking at Steamtown National Historic Site are free. Fees apply for train rides and some special activities. Some advance train tickets will be available through Recreation.gov beginning Wednesday, August 26, with a limited number available for walk-up purchase during Railfest.

For the complete Railfest schedule, ticket information, parking details, participating organizations and the latest event updates, click here. Programs, equipment, train rides and activities are subject to change.

Urban Co-Works hosting free First Friday coworking event

Urban Co-Works is hosting a free First Friday Co-Working event that’s open to professionals throughout the region.

It will be on Friday, September 4 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Urban Co-Works building at 116 North Washington Avenue 3rd Floor Scranton, PA.

Attendees will be able to get their work done in a distraction-free environment. Freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote workers, and office workers are all welcome.

You can reserve a spot for this event here.

Fall Schemel Forum at University of Scranton to feature nationally recognized presenters

The University of Scranton’s Schemel Forum will offer an eclectic lineup of programs this fall, spanning topics including culture, health care, history, media, politics and beyond. The events are sponsored by Munley Law.

The first of the Schemel Forum’s two evening courses this fall explores television series M*A*S*H as a lens through which to examine American culture, war and storytelling. Charlie Cino, English and theatre instructor at The University of Scranton, will lead the course. The second evening course examines Karl Marx’s “Das Kapital,” one of the most debated and influential works of economic and political thought. Andrew LaZella, Ph.D., professor of philosophy at The University of Scranton, will lead the course. The M*A*S*H course will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursdays, beginning Sept. 10 and concluding Oct. 15, in Room 305 of the Weinberg Memorial Library. The Karl Marx course will be held from 6 to 7:15 p.m. on Mondays, beginning Oct. 19 and concluding Nov. 23, also in Room 305 of the library.

The first of four World Affairs Luncheon Seminars will feature Rev. James Martin, S.J. H’17, a New York Times best-selling author and frequent media commentator seen and heard throughout the world. Father Martin’s lecture will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, inside the McIlhenny Ballroom on the fourth floor of the DeNaples Center. Terence Keel, Ph.D., an award-winning professor at UCLA, will discuss death records and accountability in cases involving police violence from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7. Dr. Keel’s presentation will be held inside the Rose Room on the fifth floor of Brennan Hall. Victor Goines, jazz chair at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, will explore the various forces that have shaped the evolution of jazz from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Rose Room in Brennan Hall. Steven J. Scheinman, M.D., dean emeritus of the Geisinger College of Health Sciences, will present on the “social determinants of health” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Rose Room in Brennan Hall.

The Schemel Forum will co-sponsor two collaborative programs, beginning with Peace Ike’s presentation and discussion on “The 3 Degrees of Why: Moving Beyond Positions to the Stories That Shape Us.” Ike is a culture strategist, dialogue facilitator and speaker who works across secular and faith-based spaces to build bridges and foster cultural transformation. Ike’s presentation, offered in conjunction with the University’s Slattery Center for the Ignatian Humanities, will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Rose Room of Brennan Hall. Beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Pearn Auditorium on the second floor of Brennan Hall, the documentary, The Librarians, will be screened. A panel discussion will follow featuring Susan Campbell Bartoletti, an award-winning author; Kate Cummings, assistant professor and research and instruction librarian for business and AI at the University’s Weinberg Memorial Library; and Michele Legate, district consultant for the Northeast Library District, based out of the Scranton Public Library. The screening and panel are presented in partnership with the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library.

The Schemel Forum’s annual University for a Day program will return from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, in the Moskovitz Theater of the DeNaples Center. Participants will attend three lectures presented by University faculty members on topics ranging from theology and mindfulness to college football analytics. Presenters include Will Cohen, Ph.D., professor of theology; Katherine J. Stefanelli, Ph.D., assistant professor of counseling and human services; and David A. Mahalak, D.Eng., assistant professor of operations and analytics.

Registration fees vary by program and membership level. The collaborative programs are offered free of charge. World Affairs Luncheon Seminars are priced at $30 per person. University for a Day is $35 per person; however, the first 100 high school students to register may attend free of charge. Membership options and package rates are also available.

For complete program details, registration information and membership rates, please visit the Schemel Forum website, email schemelforum@scranton.edu or call 570-941-4740.

The Wright Center to host September ‘Walk with a Doc’ events in Lackawanna County

The Wright Center for Community Health is inviting people of all ages to lace up their sneakers and join a growing movement toward better health and stronger community connections with its monthly Walk with a Doc events.

Led by local physicians and healthcare professionals, these community walks offer an easy, fun and social way to get moving while engaging in health-focused conversations. Participants enjoy light exercise, have the opportunity to ask health-related questions and connect with others in a relaxed, informal setting.

The September Walk with a Doc in Jermyn will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 9 a.m. at the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Walkers should gather at the Delaware Street Trailhead entrance. The Scranton Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, at 9 a.m., also along the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail, with walkers meeting at the Olive Street entrance.

These events are free and open to the public, welcoming individuals of all fitness levels. No pre-registration is required.

For more information about The Wright Center for Community Health’s Walk with a Doc program, please contact Melissa Germano-Ryczak at germanom@TheWrightCenter.org.