Center for Student Engagement

Contact Information

The Center for Student Engagement
205 DeNaples Center
The University of Scranton
Scranton, PA 18510
Phone: 570.941.6233

Meet the Orientation Team

Orientation Team Leaders

From left to right: Emmanuel Akpan and Brian McAvoy

Emmanuel Akpan

Class of 2014

Hometown: Flanders, NJ

High School: Morris Catholic High School

Major: Neuroscience

Activities: Leadership Programming Intern, Health Professions Organization, Cura Personalis, The Examen, Jane Kopas Women's Center Volunteer, Royal PACT Facilitator, Honors Program

Favorite Place on Campus: Loyola Science Center

Brian McAvoy

Class of 2013

Hometown: Randolph, NJ

High School: Randolph High School

Major: Accounting and Philosophy

Activities: Special Jesuit Liberal Arts, Co-Director of Royal Ambassadors, Christian Life Communities, International Service Program, Society of Accounting Students, President Alumni Liaisons, President's Student Cabinet

Favorite Place on Campus: The Student Forum

Orientation Assistants



Patrick Cassidy Class of 2013 Hometown: Worcester, PA High School: Methacton High School Major: Communications Minors: Broadcasting and Entrepreneurship Activities: Programming Board, Intramural Sports Supervisor, University Review Board, and SMART Mentors Favorite Place on Campus: Chapman Lake Retreat House	Sabrina Castle Class of 2015 Hometown: Westwood, NJ High School: Westwood High School Major: Exercise Science Activities: Colleges Against Cancer and Exercise Science Club Favorite Place on Campus: 4th Floor Library Study Room

Katie Cavazzini Class of 2014 Hometown: Congers, NY High School: Clarkstown North High School Major: Marketing Activities: Business Club, Royal Ambassadors, Christian Life Communities, Scranton Emerging Leaders I & II, and University Ministries Lector Favorite Thing at Scranton: The retreats!	Matthew Cifone Class of 2015 Hometown: Monroe, NY High School: Monroe-Woodbury High School Major: Biophysics Activities: First Year Residential Experience, Swimming Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Upscale Wednesday's Steak

Devon Cohen Class of 2014 Hometown: Horsham, PA High School: Hatboro-Horsham High School Major: Occupational Therapy Concentration: Human Development Activities: International Service Program, Tennis, Cura Personalis, Christian Life Communities, SEARCH Retreat Leader, Student Occupational Therapy Association Piece of Advice: Stay true to yourself and find the good in every situation	Nicholas D'Andrea Class of 2014 Hometown: Moscow, PA High School: Scranton Prep Major: Accounting Minor: Finance Activities: Knights of Columbus, Students for Suicide Prevention, CCD Instructor, Prism Club, Society of Accounting Students, Ignatian Consulting Piece of Advice: Be honest, humble and most importantly yourself

Susanna David Class of 2014 Hometown: Scranton, PA High School: Scranton Prep Major: Biology Minor: Philosophy Activities: Health Professions Organization, Programming Board Coffeehouse, Octaves Acapella Group Favorite Thing at Scranton: The sense of community	Mabel De La Cruz Class of 2014 Hometown: Lancaster, PA High School: Hempfield High School Major: International Language Business Minors/Concentrations: French, Chinese and Asian Studies Activities: United Colors Organization, Cura Personalis, Programming Board Novelty and Variety Favorite Place on Campus: Rose Garden

Elizabeth DeLuca Class of 2015 Hometown: Trumbull, CT High School: Saint Joseph High School Major: Business Administration Activities: Colleges Against Cancer, Habitat for Humanity, Intramural Sports Favorite Food at Scranton: The sugar cookies!	Lauren DeMarco Class of 2014 Hometown: Horsham, PA High School: Hatboro-Horsham High School Major: Early Childhood Education Activities: Honors Program, SMART Mentors, Council for Exceptional Children, Telecounselor, Student Education Club, International Service Program Favorite Place on Campus: 5th Floor Library

Melissa DeSoto Class of 2014 Hometown: Port Tobacco, MD High School: Elizabeth Seton High School Major: Theology Minor: Counseling and Human Services Activities: Cura Personalis, University Ministries, Colleges Against Cancer, Relay for Life Piece of Advice: Be open to embracing new friendships	Nicholas Englese Class of 2013 Hometown: Malverne, NY High School: Valley Stream North High School Major: Nursing Minor: Philosophy Activities: Special Jesuit Liberal Arts, International Service Program, Student Nursing Association, Scranton Emerging Leaders I, Telecounselor Piece of Advice: Try Everything!

Megan Etzel Class of 2013 Hometown: Clark, NJ High School: Arthur L. Johnson High School Major: Occupational Therapy Minor: Counseling and Human Services Activities: University of Scranton Programming Board, Orientation Assistants Favorite Place on Campus: The Student Forum!	Mary Feighan Class of 2013 Hometown: Philadelphia, PA High School: St. Hubert's High School Major: Human Resources Minors: Business and English Activities: Business Club, Society for Human Resource Management Favorite Place On Campus: Starbucks

Dustin Frisbie Class of 2015 Hometown: Tunkhannock, PA High School: Tunkhannock Area High School Major: Physics Activities: Ultimate Frisbee, University Band, Physics Club, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Mountain Sports Club Piece of Advice: Manage your time well	Alicia Garbade Class of 2014 Hometown: Binghamton, NY High School: Seton Catholic Central High School Major: Biology Activities: Resident Assistant, Programming Board, Health Professions Organization, Cura Personalis, Biology Club, Photography Club Favorite Food at Scranton: Sweet Potato Fries

Lisa Girolametti Class of 2013 Hometown: Ridgefield, CT High School: Ridgefield High School Major: Nursing Activities: Resident Assistant, Royal Ambassadors, Student Nurses Association, Judicial Review Board, Sustainability Committee Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Spinach and Ricotta Calzone	Natalie Gower Class of 2014 High School: North Hunterdon High School Major: Occupational Therapy Concentration: Human Development Activities: Equestrian Team, Royal Ambassadors, Intramural Volleyball, Scranton Occupational Therapy Association Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Chicken Parmigiana

Jennifer Grigoresco Class of 2014 High School: Notre Dame High School Major: Human Resources Minors: Business and French Activities: United Colors Organization, Office of Multicultural Affairs, Student Development Officer, Society for Human Resources Management Favorite Thing at Scranton: The Staff!	Samantha Grimaldi Class of 2014 Hometown: Fords, NJ High School: Woodbridge High School Major: Counseling and Human Services Activities: SMART Mentor, Stellar Service Program, Counseling and Human Services Club, PACT Program Piece of Advice: Trust your instincts and stay organized

Kelsey Hassig Class of 2013 Hometown: Binghamton, NY High School: Susquehanna Valley High School Major: Biology and Philosophy Activities: Health Professions Organization, Orchestra, Christian Life Communities, Leahy Clinic Student Advising Board, Special Jesuit Liberal Arts, Biology Club, Habitat for Humanity Favorite Thing at Scranton: The Special Jesuit Liberal Arts Program	Nora Henry Class of 2014 Hometown: Quincy, MA High School: Notre Dame Academy Major: Occupational Therapy Activities: Students for Suicide Prevention, Justice Club, Habitat for Humanity, Scranton Occupational Therapy Association, International Service Program Favorite Thing at Scranton: The People!

Colin Holmes Class of 2013 Hometown: Scranton, PA High School: Scranton Prep Major: Counseling and Human Services Minor/Concentration: Psychology and Human Development Activities: Resident Assistant, SEARCH Retreat Leader, President's Student Cabinet, LIVA Arts Company, University Players, Jane Kopas Women's Center Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Raspberry Chicken	Abby Jacoski Class of 2014 Hometown: Vestal, NY High School: Vestal High School Major: Biology Activities: Residence Hall Association, Athletic Administration, Health Professions Organization, Intramurals Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Chocolate Quesadilla

Jacob Kanavy Class of 2015 Hometown: Archbald, PA High School: Valley View High School Major: Exercise Science Activities: Cross Country, Club Track and Field, Active Commuters Piece of Advice: Branch out and make new friends!	Nicole Lamoureux Class of 2013 Hometown: Roxbury, NJ High School: Roxbury High School Major: Nursing Minor: Nutrition Activities: International Service Program, Student Nurses Association Piece of Advice: Give yourself time to adjust and find your niche

Shannon Lavis Class of 2014 Hometown: Noblesville, IN High School: Noblesville High School Major: Biology Minor: Spanish Activities: A Capella, Cura Personalis, International Service Program Favorite Place On Campus: Jacob and the Angel Statue	Julie Leist Class of 2015 Hometown: Holland, PA High School: Villa Joseph Marie High School Major: Human Resources Minor: Business Activities: SMART Mentor, Habitat for Humanity, Psychology Club, Photography Club, Spring Break Service Trip Piece of Advice: Get involved!

Jennifer Lewis Class of 2014 Hometown: Eynon, PA High School: Holy Cross High School Major: Exercise Science Minor: Philosophy Activities: Special Jesuit Liberal Arts, Habitat for Humanity, Biology Club, Circle K, International Service Program, Health Professions Organization Piece of Advice: Don't procrastinate!	Joseph Lofstedt Class of 2013 Hometown: Monroe, NY High School: Monroe-Woodbury High School Major: Early and Primary Education Activities: Honors Program, International Service Program, Resident Assistant, Education Club, President Alumni Liaison, President's Student Cabinet, Scranton Emerging Leaders I & II Piece of Advice: Step outside your comfort zone

Nick Lowry Class of 2014 Hometown: Browndale, PA High School: Forest City Regional High School Major: Forensic Chemistry Minor: Criminal Justice Activities: Special Jesuit Liberal Arts, Club Volleyball, Biochemistry Club, United Colors Organization, Scranton Emerging Leaders, Phonathon Favorite Place on Campus: DeNaples Center	Meredith Lubas Class of 2013 Hometown: Clark, NJ High School: Mother Seton Regional High School Major: Nursing Minor: Nutrition Activities: Student Government, Resident Assistant, Student Nurses Association Favorite Place: Heritage Room in the library

Florence Marchesano Class of 2013 Hometown: Brooklyn, NY High School: Bishop Kearney High School Major: Human Resources Minor: Communications and Business Activities: Society for Human Resource Management, Italian Society, Royal Ambassadors Favorite Thing at Scranton: Java City Sugar Cookie Coffee	Brianna McCullough Class of 2013 Hometown: Plymouth Meeting, PA High School: Plymouth Whitemarsh High School Major: Nursing Activities: LIVA Arts Company, Student Nurses Association, International Service Program Favorite Thing at Scranton: Advent Tree Lighting

Erin McPeak Class of 2014 Hometown: Syracuse, NY High School: Chittenango High School Major: Human Resources Minors: Business and Counseling & Human Resources Activities: Habitat for Humanity, Colleges Against Cancer, Biology Club, Society for Human Resource Management, Relay for Life Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Chicken Parmigiana Panini	Katie Meyer Class of 2014 Hometown: Doylestown, PA High School: Central Bucks South High School Major: Communications-Public Relations Activities: University of Scranton Programming Board Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Chocolate Fondue!

Arianna Moliere Class of 2014 Hometown: Brockton, MA High School: Fontbonne Academy Major: History Concentration: Pre-Law Activities: Cross Country, Alpha Lambda Delta Favorite Thing at Scranton: The Food!	Adriana Nurkiewicz Class of 2014 Hometown: Sicklerville, NJ High School: Paul VI High School Major: Biology Activities: Health Professions Organization, Italian Society, Biology Club, Honors Program Favorite Place on Campus: Loyola Science Center

Kathleen O'Boyle Class of 2014 Hometown: Scranton, PA High School: Scranton Prep Major: Biology Minor/Concentration: Spanish and Latin American Studies Activities: Circle K, Health Professions Organization, Programming Board, Royal Ambassadors Favorite Thing at Scranton: The University of Scranton Programming Board	Christine Panzitta Class of 2015 Hometown: Hamilton, NJ High School: Steinart High School Major: History Activities: Colleges Against Cancer, The Aquinas, Relay for Life, Yearbook, Ice-Skating Club, Royal Ambassadors Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Banana Cake!

Peter Portanova Class of 2014 Hometown: Saint James, NY High School: St. John the Baptist High School Major: Marketing Activities: Programming Board, Business Leadership, The Aquinas, Conference and Event Services, Photography Favorite Thing at Scranton: The leadership opportunities	Oliver Strickland Class of 2013 Hometown: Scranton, PA High School: Scranton High School Major: Human Resources Minor: Business Activities: Student Government, The Aquinas, Society for Human Resource Management, International Service Program Piece of Advice: Stay positive and be genuine!

Katie Tamola Class of 2013 Hometown: New York, NY High School: Notre Dame High School Major: Early Childhood Education Activities: Education Club, SEARCH Retreat Leader, International Service Program, University of Success, Christian Life Communities, Resident Assistant, Kappa Delta Pi Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Peanut Butter and Jelly Wrap	Billy Thomsen Class of 2013 Hometown: Bethlehem, PA High School: Liberty High School Major: Accounting and Philosophy Activities: Special Jesuit Liberal Arts, Resident Assistant, International Service Program, President Alumni Liaisons, Society of Accounting Students, Business Club, Ultimate Frisbee Team Favorite Place on Campus: The Student Forum!

Lindsay Ward Class of 2013 Hometown: Bensalem, PA High School: Archbishop Ryan High School Major: Marketing and Management Activities: Tennis, International Service Program, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Business Club Piece of Advice: Stay true to yourself!	Matthew Willcox Class of 2013 Hometown: West Chester, PA High School: Malvern Prep Major: Marketing Activities: Cross Country, Marketing Club VP, Business Club Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: All things Brunch!

Paige Williams-White Class of 2013 Hometown: Irvington, NJ High School: Union Catholic Regional High School Major: Exercise Science Activities: United Colors Organization Co-President, Office of Multicultural Affairs, International Service Program One Piece of Advice: Make sure you eat breakfast!	Tara Wisbauer Class of 2013 Hometown: Stroudsburg, PA High School: Notre Dame East Stroudsburg High School Major: Occupational Therapy Minor/Concentration: Counseling & Human Services and Human Development Activities: Student Occupational Therapy Association, Intramurals, International Service Program Favorite 3rd Floor Meal: Molten Lava Cake!