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Saturday, September 19, 8:30 – 12:30 pm • The DeNaples Center, Moskovitz Theatre
Join Us for a continental breakfast, snacks, and three "classes".

Free for University of Scranton students, faculty, and staff.
Single Fee Non-Members: $35 • Couple Fee Non-Members: $60

The 'New Right' and the Old Liberalism of John Courtney Murray, S.J.

In the 1950s and 60s, American Jesuit John Courtney Murray made cogent arguments for American political liberalism on traditional Catholic grounds. Although they came to seem irrelevant once the global liberal order appeared unrivalled, Murray’s arguments have become vitally important again as liberal democratic structures and institutions have come under severe and persistent attack including by "New Right" postliberal Catholics like Patrick Deneen and Adrian Vermeule, influential figures shaping J.D. Vance's politics. This class retrieves from Murray's old-school Catholic defense of American political liberalism key resources to move beyond our Christian nationalist moment, without merely sending us back to a purely secular liberal trajectory.

Will Cohen, Ph.D.
Professor of Theology, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Scranton.


Stress, Mindfulness, and Resilience: Small Changes, Big Results!

Stress touches every life, but does it always have to be a negative force? In this course, we will explore how stress impacts the mind and body through the lens of human adaptation and resilience. With a focus on coping and well-being, we will explore the use of mindfulness as a tool for living more fully in the present moment. We will practice evidence-based techniques which can serve to strengthen resilience, enhance self-awareness, and promote overall wellness.

Katherine J. Stefanelli, Ph.D., LPC, NCC.
Assistant Professor of Counseling and Human Services, Leahy College of Health Sciences, University of Scranton.


Evaluating Alternative College Football Playoff Structures: A Multi-Perspective Analysis of Commercial Value, Game Quality, and Championship Path Difficulty

This lecture uses research from data analytics and simulation to evaluate different College Football Playoff formats. By comparing alternative playoff structures, the study explores how tournament design can influence game quality, championship opportunities, and the overall commercial value of college football. The project demonstrates how analytics can help organizations make better decisions in sports, business, and other real-world settings.

David A. Mahalak, D.Eng.
Assistant Professor of Operations & Analytics, Kania School of Management, University of Scranton.


Previous Lectures

University for a Day 2025

Roots and Remedies for Health Disparities in the U.S.
Anna Jaskiewicz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Economics, Finance, and International Business

Gorillas, Ghosts, & Gods: Networks of Belonging in Africa
Cyrus Paul Olsen III, D.Phil., Associate Professor of Theology/Religious Studies; Affiliate Faculty, Health Humanities; Affiliate Research Fellow, Human Network Initiative, Brigham and Women's Hospital.

Natives, Immigrants, and Nationalism: John Bapst, the Penobscot, and the Politics of Intolerance in the Nineteenth Century U.S
David Dzurec, Ph.D., Associate Provost & Professor of History

The Power of Small Changes: Food, Activity, and Quality of Life
Joan A. Grossman, Ph.D., RD., Professor of Health and Human Performance

University for a Day 2024

The Philosophy behind JD Vance, Project 2025, and the Rise of Christian Nationalism
Matthew Meyer, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, The University of Scranton

Climate Justice: Theory, Hurdles, and Opportunities
Sarah Kenehan, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Slattery Center for Ignatian Humanities

AI, Cybercrime, and Community Safety
Sinchul Back, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Director of Cybercrime & Homeland Security Program

Advances in Rehabilitation Technology to Improve Human Mobility
Renée M. Hakim, P.T., Ph.D., Professor of Physical Therapy, Chairperson and Program Director, Board-certified clinical specialist emeritus in neurological physical therapy

University for a Day 2019

Why Environmentalists Should be Republicans, not Liberals
Matthew Meyer, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, The University of Scranton
Listen to the Lecture Here

Climate Change: What We Can and Must Do About It
Timothy D. Searchinger, J.D., Research Scholar, Woodrow Wilson School, Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy Program, Princeton University

Sustainability and the Delaware Highlands Conservancy
Michael C. Cann, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Emeritus, Chemistry Department, The University of Scranton, Director, Delaware Highlands Conservancy
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Endangered Species: An Artist Confronts Climate Change
Diane Burko, Artist
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University for a Day 2018

The Real Road to Serfdom
Matthew Meyer, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy, The University of Scranton
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Monumental Questions: Race, Memory, and Monument in America Today
James Campbell, Ph.D., Edgar E. Robinson, Professor in U.S. History, Standford University
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The Supreme Court at the Intersection of Law and Politics
Mark C. Alexander, J.D., Arthur J. Kania Dean and Professor of Law, Villanova University
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For more information and to register for programs, contact:
570-941-4740
schemelforum@scranton.edu

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