Friday, September 28, 2007
Blue-collar blues on U of S-city project
Bob Bolus of Scranton rips Scranton officials for letting the University of Scranton help to develop the city of Scranton. It seems that he is a little fearful that the University of Scranton will take over the city... I'm not sure where he is pulling this from, but it's an entertaining read!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Men's Soccer post a 0-0 tie
Men's Soccer tied DeSales 0-0. We had more shots, 14-11, but close only counts with horseshoes and hand grenades.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Punctuation Day!
In today's Times-Tribune Dr. Casey shares her thoughts on Punctuation Day. God know she could probably take her red pen to this blog and light it up like a Christmas tree. Dr. Casey, if you're reading this please be gentle!
Friday, September 21, 2007
Better Sidewalks, Lighting Coming to Mulberry Street
Here is a bit of of a Newswatch 16 article. Apparently the University of Scranton is fixing up things on and off campus. It's great to see that we are giving back to the community in different ways. Many of us have spent time in the community through service learning and Collegiate Volunteers but that can go unnoticed by many in the community, unfortunately. It's nice to have some positive visibility.
Better Sidewalks, Lighting Coming to Mulberry Street
A new look is also on the way for that well-traveled section of the city of Scranton.
City leaders have been pushing to improve the appearance of a stretch of Mulberry Street where the University of Scranton's campus meets the streets downtown.
It's called the Mulberry Street Improvement Project and the university has committed a lot of money to change the way the neighborhood looks.
There will be new sidewalks, curbs and more period lighting coming in the spring to go with construction of a new $35 million student center at the university this winter.
The university is paying more than a million dollars for a streetscape project from Jefferson Avenue to North Webster Avenue.
City leaders said even though the university is off the tax rolls, this will provide a non-monetary donation to the life of the city and a gateway to downtown Scranton.
"That was part of my plea to the non-profits, maybe if they couldn't give monetarily, an actual donation, that they would try to help the community in some way," said Scranton council president Judy Gatelli.
The project covers six city blocks along Mulberry Street. Some of the sidewalks are still in good condition, but some of the sidewalks are falling apart. That's why the city and the university are taking action.
Better Sidewalks, Lighting Coming to Mulberry Street
A new look is also on the way for that well-traveled section of the city of Scranton.
City leaders have been pushing to improve the appearance of a stretch of Mulberry Street where the University of Scranton's campus meets the streets downtown.
It's called the Mulberry Street Improvement Project and the university has committed a lot of money to change the way the neighborhood looks.
There will be new sidewalks, curbs and more period lighting coming in the spring to go with construction of a new $35 million student center at the university this winter.
The university is paying more than a million dollars for a streetscape project from Jefferson Avenue to North Webster Avenue.
City leaders said even though the university is off the tax rolls, this will provide a non-monetary donation to the life of the city and a gateway to downtown Scranton.
"That was part of my plea to the non-profits, maybe if they couldn't give monetarily, an actual donation, that they would try to help the community in some way," said Scranton council president Judy Gatelli.
The project covers six city blocks along Mulberry Street. Some of the sidewalks are still in good condition, but some of the sidewalks are falling apart. That's why the city and the university are taking action.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Al Roker Coming to the University of Scranton!!!!
EVENT
Al Roker Live
(The Office)
Friday, October 26 7 a.m.
Al Roker will broadcast live with The Today Show from the University of Scranton to kick off The Office Convention.
Event Phone
570-941-7400
Event Location
University of Scranton
800 Linden St.
Scranton
570-941-7400
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
University seeking loan for new hall
Here's an article from the Times Tribune. The University is looking for a little help financing the proposed residence hall and a few other projects...
BY STACY BROWN
STAFF WRITER
09/11/2007
The University of Scranton is seeking a $30 million loan to help finance a new student residence hall and to make other improvements at the school.
Although the tax-free bond would be issued through the Scranton-Lackawanna Health and Welfare Authority, City Council must still approve the transaction. It's among 19 pieces of new legislation, with 268 pages of supporting documents, council is scheduled to consider tonight in its first meeting since a six-week hiatus that began in July.
"The city simply must act as a pass-through on this loan," Mayor Chris Doherty said. "We have no obligation whatsoever on this. We cannot be held responsible, there is no liability on our part, this is just procedural."
Under the 1986 Internal Revenue Code, the city's role is simply to declare that the project is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Scranton. The school has expressed a desire to house all of its students on campus and potentially eliminate off-campus housing as an option, Mr. Doherty said.
The university is building a seven-story, 394-bed dormitory it hopes to be completed next year. Last week, university officials gathered for a blessing of the property and to announce that the dorm will be named after university benefactors Christopher "Kip" and Margaret Condron, Ph.D.
Condron Hall, which would be the largest residence hall on campus at 108,000 square feet, will be a sophomore hall and consist of two-bedroom, one-bathroom units that will each house four students. Occupancy is expected by August.
Council meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
BY STACY BROWN
STAFF WRITER
09/11/2007
The University of Scranton is seeking a $30 million loan to help finance a new student residence hall and to make other improvements at the school.
Although the tax-free bond would be issued through the Scranton-Lackawanna Health and Welfare Authority, City Council must still approve the transaction. It's among 19 pieces of new legislation, with 268 pages of supporting documents, council is scheduled to consider tonight in its first meeting since a six-week hiatus that began in July.
"The city simply must act as a pass-through on this loan," Mayor Chris Doherty said. "We have no obligation whatsoever on this. We cannot be held responsible, there is no liability on our part, this is just procedural."
Under the 1986 Internal Revenue Code, the city's role is simply to declare that the project is desirable for the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Scranton. The school has expressed a desire to house all of its students on campus and potentially eliminate off-campus housing as an option, Mr. Doherty said.
The university is building a seven-story, 394-bed dormitory it hopes to be completed next year. Last week, university officials gathered for a blessing of the property and to announce that the dorm will be named after university benefactors Christopher "Kip" and Margaret Condron, Ph.D.
Condron Hall, which would be the largest residence hall on campus at 108,000 square feet, will be a sophomore hall and consist of two-bedroom, one-bathroom units that will each house four students. Occupancy is expected by August.
Council meets at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Monday, September 10, 2007
Former professor passes
Former Professor of Military Science at the University of Scranton, George Maxim Lindsay, 88, died at his San Francisco home on September 3rd. He was a highly decorated infantry officer, Ranger, Airborne, Special Forces, who served in the Pacific theater in WWII, and in Army Intelligence in the Korean conflict, receiving the Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, and numerous other combat medals. He retired from the Army in 1965, after 26 years of service, with the rank of Lt. Colonel.
Friday, September 7, 2007
New dorm one year away!
The University of Scranton will be putting up a new $26 million,386-bed, dorm on the corner of Linden and Webster in the next year!
University of Scranton Student to Profit from Bonds' Ball
A senior history major at The University of Scranton sat one seat away from the guy who caught the Barry Bonds record breaking home run. Apparently being close isn't reserved for just horse shoes and hand grenades. This guy gets to keep 49% of the earnings!!!
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