Collaborative Programs

Monday, March 31, 2025 ⋅ With the Friends of the Weinberg Memorial Library

Umberto Eco: A Library of the World and Panel Discussion

Join us for an evening celebrating the legacy of Umberto Eco with the premiere of Umberto Eco: A Library of the World. This engaging documentary explores Eco's life as a scholar, novelist, and philosopher, highlighting his insatiable curiosity and deep connection to libraries. Following the screening, a panel discussion will delve into Eco's influence on literature, philosophy, and culture, examining his interdisciplinary approach and the enduring relevance of his work in a rapidly changing world. This event promises to be an inspiring exploration of Eco's ideas and their impact on diverse fields of study.

George J. Aulisio, Ph.D., Dean and Professor, Weinberg Memorial Library.
 Virginia Picchietti, Ph.D., Professor of Italian.
 Hank Willenbrink, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English and Theatre.

Brennan Hall, Pearn Auditorium, 228 ⋅ 6:00 p.m.

Documentary Screening, Panel Discussion, and Q&A ⋅ Complimentary & Open to the Community.

Thursday, April 10, 2025 ⋅ With the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Schumann: Music, Mood Swings & Madness

Creative artists are especially vulnerable to mental illness, and the German composer Robert Schumann is one of the finest examples of the blurred boundary between genius and insanity. Dr. Kogan explores how the racing thoughts, flight of ideas and sharpened imagination of Schumann's hypomanic states induced prodigious bursts of creativity until the onset of psychosis led to his tragic final years in an insane asylum.

Richard Kogan, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, and Artistic Director, Weill Cornell Music and Medicine Program.

Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, Auditorium, 133 ⋅ 6:00 p.m.

Performance, Lecture, and Reception ⋅ $40 a la carte.
Free for GCSOM and University of Scranton students, staff, and faculty. No additional charge for Schemel Forum Members, Angels, and Archangels.

Friday, June 6, 2025 ⋅ Wine Education

Vinho and Views: Exploring Portugal's Wine Heritage

Join us for a unique 90-minute education event, featuring a four course wine tasting, presentation on Portuguese wines, and an interactive discussion. Discover the rich history and vibrant flavors of Portugal's wine traditions in this engaging session. Enjoy a guided tasting of four iconic wines, including the refreshing Vinho Verde, a still white from the Dão region, a bold red blend, and the renowned Tawny Port. Alongside the tasting, learn about the accidental creation of Port wine during a trade war, Portugal's dominance in cork production, and how production caps on Port led to a flourishing of non-fortified wines. Explore the unique challenges of indigenous grape varieties, the connection between Madeira and the Founding Fathers, and how the Portuguese celebrate their wines. This experience offers a perfect blend of flavor, history, and culture.

David Falchek, CAE, IOM, CMP, Wine Writer, has been published in Beverage Media, Vineyard & Winery Management and others, and writes a drinks column for The Scranton Times. Falchek is the former Executive Director of the American Wine Society.

Charles Kratz Scranton Heritage Room, Weinberg Memorial Library, 501 ⋅ 6:00 p.m.

Wine Tasting, Hors d'oeuvres, Lecture, and Discussion ⋅ $60 a la carte; $100 per couple.
No additional fee for Schemel Forum Members, Angels, and Archangels. University of Scranton and GCSOM students, staff, and faculty must purchase tickets. Must be 21+ years old.

For more information and to register for programs, contact: 

Kym Fetsko
Schemel Forum Events Coordinator
570-941-4740
kym.fetsko@scranton.edu
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