The University of Scranton Office of Community Relations

06/17/2026

We are just a few days away from World Refugee Day 2026!

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, June 20 from 2-5pm at the Diocesan Pastoral Center (330 Wyoming Ave).

Free Parking Options:
-Guests in attendance can park in the parking lot on the corner of Linden Ave and Wyoming Ave (by the Jazz mural)
-Street parking is also available near the Diocesan Pastoral Center (on Linden Ave and Wyoming Ave)

Come celebrate!

06/17/2026

The community is invited to participate Saturday June 20 in the 2026 World Refugee Day Celebration from 2-5 p.m. The new location for this year’s event will be the Diocese of Scranton Pastoral Center, 330 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. The celebration will include cultural music and dance performances, refreshments, giveaways, games and activities for kids. More than 25 community agencies are working together to plan the celebration.

https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/2026/06/17/world-refugee-day-2026-marked/?utm_campaign=mrf-facebook-thetimestribune&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&mrfcid=202606176a2fe941277ce2137ebe580b&fbclid=IwY2xjawSfmcZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFLM2V1TzNMNUdBTHc3R0pIc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHk_HdBvDYaoZqOtSm9ZX7Sn2UW3zYGgrIBsHC5XXsOyJZ2fMXyn2QFFgezQD_aem_-wiphg9GD00lP1UDsDeGGA

The community is invited to participate Saturday in the 2026 World Refugee Day Celebration from 2-5 p.m. The new location for this year’s event will be the Diocese of Scranton Pastoral Center, 330 Wyoming Ave., Scranton. The celebration w…

06/16/2026

The University's Julie Schumacher Cohen will be speaking on this panel about collaboration and partnerships around the arts and community building. Join this Wake Up with the Arts breakfast!

WAKE UP WITH THE ARTS TOMORROW MORNING! ☀️🍳🎨 Join the Lackawanna County Arts & Culture Department for a FREE Wake Up with the Arts Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. at Marywood University’s Nazareth Student Center, 1300 University Ave., Dunmore. The “Creating for More Than Art’s Sake” discussion will explore how artists and makers can be more involved for better community impact.

Featured panelists include:
☀️ Tannis Kowalchuk, Artistic Director, Farm Arts Collective
☀️ Chris McClatchy, Recycling & Safety Coordinator, City of Scranton
☀️ Julie Schumacher Cohen, Assistant Vice President Community Engagement & Government Affairs, University of Scranton

Breakfast and networking from 8:30 to 9 a.m., panel discussion from 9 to 10 a.m. RSVP to [email protected].

06/15/2026

Check out and share our posters for World Refugee Day 2026 in Swahili, Nepali, Dari, Spanish and English!

Coming up this Saturday, June 20, 2-5pm in downtown Scranton at the Diocesan Pastoral Center at 330 Wyoming Ave!

06/12/2026

Did you spot our banner in downtown Scranton? Final preparations are underway for World Refugee Day 2026!

Join us next Saturday, June 20 from 2-5pm at the Diocesan Pastoral Center in downtown Scranton at 330 Wyoming Avenue for an afternoon of solidarity, friendship, culture and celebration of our refugee neighbors in collaboration with Catholic Social Services of The Diocese of Scranton and more than 25 partners!

06/12/2026

Sharing some highlights of our annual Community-Based Learning (CBL) Faculty Workshop! This year’s workshop focused on developing CBL faculty mentoring partnerships.

Topics highlighted throughout the one-day workshop included: best practices for CBL partnerships, assessment and reflection, overview of the Scranton Community, cultural humility and positionality, and overall goals of the CBL Mentoring partnership for experienced CBL Faculty and faculty new to CBL.

We had a great time touring and learning more about the great work of our community partners in South Side, including Friends of the Poor and Catherine McAuley Center, Bhutanese Cultural Foundation Scranton Association, Maternal and Family Health Services, and United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA.

06/12/2026

Do you love trains, or know someone who does? Then things couldn’t be more exciting next week in Scranton, PA at the Steamtown National Historic Site located at 350 Cliff Street beginning with two exciting public display dates on the 15th and 16th, but also further chances to view running straight through the 30th while the train stays on site. 📢❗🚨

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime to witness living history with the country’s largest and still operating steam train rolling in just in time for summer break. 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃

Reservations are required for this event, so follow our QR code and get the necessary details to make this a special excursion for the whole family or find out more by visiting the following link: https://www.nps.gov/stea/planyourvisit/big-boy-reunion-at-steamtown-2026.htm

Parking will be limited for this event at the Steamtown Historic Site, but never fear! Scranton is providing free shuttle service from Scranton High School, West Scranton High, and PNC Field at Montage Mountain from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 15 & 16. As well, paid parking will be available through downtown Scranton via parking garages ($1.25 per hour, $15 daily maximum) and limited metered street parking ($2.25 per hour).

Reserve your timeslot today! It’s just a $1 processing fee and then admission is FREE!

06/03/2026

Missed out on seeing the Scranton Stories exhibit that premiered in 2023? Join us from 5-9 p.m. Friday Jun 5 at Scranton Artworks for a re-exhibition of different selections of our Scranton Stories portraits during the summer First Fridays. The photographs and oral histories feature themes of community, identity, faith, culture and civic engagement and include each interviewee being asked about their hopes for the nation ahead of the 250th anniversary!

Hope to see you there!