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From left, are William J. Cunningham, Ph.D., associate dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies; Rebecca S. Dalgin, Ph.D., professor of counseling and human services; Victoria Castellanos, Ph.D., dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies; Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton; Edward Leahy, university benefactor and honorary chair of the conference; Lori A. Bruch, Ed.D, chair of the Department of Counseling and Human Services.
From left, are William J. Cunningham, Ph.D., associate dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies; Rebecca S. Dalgin, Ph.D., professor of counseling and human services; Victoria Castellanos, Ph.D., dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies; Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., president of The University of Scranton; Edward Leahy, university benefactor and honorary chair of the conference; Lori A. Bruch, Ed.D, chair of the Department of Counseling and Human Services.

Conferences and Events

The University of Scranton presents 20th Annual U.S. Conference on Disability, Jay Nathan, PhD., annual Visiting Scholar Lecture Series and 2023 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture.

22nd Annual U.S. Conference on Disability Returns, In Person, With Award-Winning Documentary Director Among Presenters


The  University  of  Scranton’s  22nd Annual U.S. Conference on Disability, titled “Ability Focused Advocacy: Breaking Barriers to Achieving Careers and Independence,” featured speakers covering the topics of disability rights and accessibility. Employment and inclusion advocate Mason Ameri, Ph.D., gave the opening keynote address and James LeBrecht, award winning director, closed out the daylong conference with a viewing and discussion of his documentary “Crip Camp.” University President Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J., was among the speakers. The conference, established more than 20 years ago by University benefactors Edward R. and Patricia Leahy, aims to foster advances in the quality of life of individuals with disabilities.

University Hosts Nathan Lecture Oct. 26

jay-nathan-at-center.jpgAmbassador Stig P. Piras, the deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Denmark in the United States, was the distinguished speaker at the annual Jay Nathan, Ph.D., Visiting Scholar Lecture Series at The University of Scranton. The program, titled “Denmark: History. Culture. Economy,” was hosted by the Weinberg Memorial Library in October on campus. Ambassador Piras was joined by Dr. Nathan and Frederikke M. Kristiansen, cultural diplomacy advisor, for a panel discussion, which was followed by a musical performance by jazz guitarist Jacob Artved and Felix Moseholm, bass.

Award-winning Author Discusses Book

tim-muldoon-2034-third-from-left.jpgTimothy Muldoon, Ph.D., award- winning author and Boston College professor of philosophy and theology, discussed his book Living Against the Grain: How to Make Decisions that Lead to an Authentic Life at The University of

Scranton’s 2023 Ignatian Values in Action Lecture on Sept. 21 on campus. The lecture and book, in conjunction with additional courses and extra-curricular activities, helps to introduce first-year students to the core Ignatian values of the University and was part of its summer “Royal Reads” program for incoming students.

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