THE UNIVERSITY OF SCRANTON
MEN AND WOMEN
FOR AND WITH OTHERS As part of our mission, The University of Scranton is committed to advancing the Jesuit tradition of forming men and women for and with others. Service experiences enable our students to put their learning and values into practice as they work and collaborate with others, develop interpersonal and leadership skills and shape lives of meaning and selfless service.
HELPING CLOSE TO HOME Our Center for Service and Social Justice offers numerous opportunities for students to help those in need on a local and national level. Some of the organizations The University of Scranton partners with include: - Catholic Social Services - Friends of the Poor - The Greenhouse Project - Habitat for Humanity - Head Start - Jewish Home of NEPA
- Lackawanna Historical Society - Make-A-Wish Foundation - Meals on Wheels - Ronald McDonald House - St. Francis Soup Kitchen - United Neighborhood Centers
DOMESTIC OUTREACH EXPERIENCES Scranton students, accompanied by University chaperones, use May and their spring breaks to serve in a variety of settings in places such as: - Appalachian Region, KY - Baton Rouge, LA - Los Angeles, CA
- Philadelphia, PA - Puerto Rico - St. Michaels, AZ
- Washington, D.C. - White Violet Center, IN
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE EXPERIENCES Our International Service Program organizes 10 annual trips for students, faculty and staff to learn from and serve the people of developing countries including: - Belize - Dominican Republic - Ecuador
Opening Doors
- El Salvador - Guatemala
- Jamaica - Mexico
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“Participating in domestic service at Scranton allowed me the opportunity to put Jesuit ideals into action. I am forever grateful for the lessons, memories and friendships that service has given me.� Taylor Roman Class of 2021 Major: International Business Hometown: Marlboro, New York
