The Jay Nathan, Ph.D., Visiting Scholar Lecture Series

Jay Nathan, Ph.D.
The Jay Nathan, Ph.D. Visiting Scholar Lecture Series invites international scholars to visit The University of Scranton to address issues that will enlighten and benefit students, faculty, and the community. The lecture series also enriches the community through a cultural exposition in the arts or music. While visiting campus, scholars will deliver presentations on topics of interest to the academic community and meet informally with attendees, students, and faculty.
2022 Lecture: Iceland: History. Culture. Environment
The Seventh Presentation in the Jay Nathan Ph.D. Visiting Scholar Lecture Series will be hosted by The Weinberg Memorial Library at The University of Scranton on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. The University will welcome distinguished guests Ambassador Bergdís Ellertsdóttir, and classical violinist Eva Ingolfsdóttir.
While visiting campus, the ambassador will make a presentation entitled Iceland: History. Culture. Environment. The presentation will be followed by a cultural showcase featuring Icelandic music. The program begins at 4 p.m. in The Moskovitz Theater, The DeNaples Center.
A reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public thanks to the generous support of Dr. Nathan. Reservations are encouraged.
2019 Lecture: Lithuania: Traditional & Modern Nation
- View the 2019 Lecture Brochure
- View the lecture on YouTube: Lithuania: Traditional and Modern Nation
2018 Lecture: The Rise of Romania: History. Culture. Economy.
- View the 2018 Lecture Brochure
- View the lecture on YouTube: The Rise of Romania: History. Culture. Economy.
2017 Lecture: India: Ancient. Culture. Democracy.
- View the 2017 Lecture Brochure
2016 Lecture: Thailand: Tradition vs. Modernization
- View the 2016 Lecture Brochure
2015 Lecture: Mongolia: History, Culture & Transformation
- View the lecture on YouTube: Mongolia: History, Culture & Transformation
- View the 2015 Lecture Brochure
2014 Lecture: Kazakhstan & Central Asia: History, Culture, Politics & Economy
- Inaugural Lecture in Annual Series Sheds Light on Kazakhstan
- View the 2014 Lecture Brochure
- View the lecture on YouTube: Kazakhstan & Central Asia: History, Culture, Politics & Economy
- From The Astana Times: Kazakh Envoy to U.S. Speaks at Scranton, Seeks to Expand Citizen Diplomacy
Library Home Page
<div class="needs-js">JavaScript disabled or chat unavailable.</div>
<!-- Patrons will see this first libraryh3lp div if their home library is online. -->
<div class="libraryh3lp" jid="uofsrefdesk-queue@chat.libraryh3lp.com" style="display: none;">
<iframe src="https://libraryh3lp.com/chat/uofsrefdesk-queue@chat.libraryh3lp.com?skin=15393"
frameborder="1" style="border: 2px inset black; width: 190px; height: 300px;">
</iframe>
</div>
<!-- Patrons will see this second libraryh3lp div if their home library is offline but someone from the AJCU consortium is
available. -->
<div class="libraryh3lp" jid="ajcu-consortium@chat.libraryh3lp.com" style="display: none;">
<iframe src="https://libraryh3lp.com/chat/ajcu-consortium@chat.libraryh3lp.com?skin=20205&profile=cs-scranton"
frameborder="1" style="border: 2px inset black; width: 190px; height: 300px;">
</iframe>
</div>
<!-- Patrons will see this third libraryh3lp div if their home library and the consortium are offline but ChatStaff is
available. -->
<div class="libraryh3lp" jid="ajcu-chatstaff@chat.libraryh3lp.com" style="display: none;">
<iframe src="https://libraryh3lp.com/chat/ajcu-chatstaff@chat.libraryh3lp.com?skin=20206&profile=cs-scranton"
frameborder="1" style="border: 2px inset black; width: 190px; height: 300px;">
</iframe>
</div>
<!-- Patrons will see this final libraryh3lp div if the home library, the consortium, AND ChatStaff are all offline. -->
<div class="libraryh3lp" style="display: none;">
Librarians are currently unavailable to chat. Email a U. of Scranton librarian at <a href="mailto:askalibrarian@scranton.edu">askalibrarian@scranton.edu</a>
</div>
Contact Us
Staff Directory
The University of Scranton
Weinberg Memorial Library
Linden & Monroe
Scranton, PA 18510
Research Services: 570-941-4000
Circulation Services: 570-941-7524