Life of the Mind

A stated goal of the FYS is to introduce incoming students to the richness of intellectual life at The University of Scranton. During a given academic term, numerous Life of the Mind opportunities are available. FYS students are encouraged to attend these events to form habits of intellectual inquiry that will enrich their time at The University of Scranton and beyond.

 

Current Life of the Mind Fall 2025 events:

Please click into each event for description and registration information

Event Name

Date Start Time

September 

 

 

Constitution Day

Sep 17, 2025

 6:00 PM

Children's Concert featuring Kyle Athayde Dance Party

 Sep 27, 2025

1:00 PM

Family Weekend Concert featuring Kyle Athayde Dance Party!

 Sep 27, 2025

7:30 PM

October 

 

 

Global Insights from Poland's Consul General - A Schemel Forum Luncheon

Oct 02, 2025

 11:30 AM

Ethics Across the Curriculum Lecture

Oct 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Ethical Leadership: Walking with the Excluded

Oct 02, 2025

7:00 PM

University of Scranton Theatre Production: Dancing at Lughnasa

 Oct 05, 2025

 2:00 PM

Performance Music General Recital

 Oct 08, 2025

 7:30 PM

Curious Conversations

Oct 09, 2025 

 11:30 AM

Lecture: "Nature, Flourishing, and Disability in Aristotle and Mencius"

 Oct 23, 2025

5:30 PM

 Diwali/Navratri Night

 Oct 24, 2025

 6:30 PM

In Concert: The University of Scranton Jazz Band with Guest Soloist Marion Felder, Drums

 Oct 25, 2025

 7:30 PM

Men & Masculinity: The Next Generation

 Oct 28, 2025

 7:00 PM

Phantom of the Pipes Featuring Organist Christopher Johnson

Oct 31, 2025

7:30 PM

Novemeber 

 

University Reading Series - Author Barbara J. Taylor

Nov 03, 2025

5:30 PM

In Concert: The University of Scranton String Orchestra

Nov 14, 2025

 7:30 PM

In Concert: The University of Scranton Symphonic Band

Nov 22, 2025

7:30 PM

December 

 

 

 58th Annual Noel Night

Dec 6, 2025

 8:00 PM

The Scranton Brass Orchestra Empty Stocking Fund Benefit Concert

 Dec 14, 2025

 7:30 PM 

 

Suggestions for Life of the Mind events can be sent here

These are vetted by the FYS Coordinator and placed on our events page. For questions about sending in events, please contact Dr. Hank Willenbrink.

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