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University of Scranton announces fall programs

The University of Scranton has scheduled several art exhibits, theatrical plays and performances and other programs for the fall.

Events include:

• Oct. 13, noon – The Schemel Forum Luncheon Series: “Promised Land: The Books that Shaped America,” presented by Jay Parini, distinguished author and professor of English, Middlebury College. Redington Hall. Fees vary. Call 941-7816.

• Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. – annual Harry Mullin, M.D., lecture featuring Nobel Prize winner for physics Murray Gell-Mann, Ph.D., at Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 941-5873.

• Oct. 19 through Nov. 20, “P.W Costello: Designer, Engrosser, Illustrator” exhibit, Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall. Free during gallery hours. Call 941-4214.

• Oct. 19, noon – The Schemel Forum Luncheon Series: “Afghanistan-Pakistan: As Seen from the Ground,” presented by Trudy Rubin, world affairs correspondent, The Philadelphia Inquirer, at Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Fees vary. Call 941-7816.

• Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. – Performance Music presents student musicians in recital at Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 941-7624.

• Oct. 23, 7:30 p.m. – Performance Music presents Frank Vignola on guitar and Warren Vache on trumpet-cornet, at Houlihan-McLean Center. Free. Call 941-7624.

• Oct. 26, noon – The Schemel Forum Luncheon Series: “U.S. Foreign Policy: Ten Months into the Obama Era,” presented by Harvey Sicherman, at Rose Room, Brennan Hall. Fees vary. Call 941-7816.

• Oct. 30-Nov. 1 and Nov. 6-8, 8 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m.Saturday – University of Scranton Players present “Redwood Curtain” by Lanford Wilson, at McDade Center for Literary and Performing Arts. Ticket prices vary. Call 941-4318.

• Nov. 1, 3 p.m. – Performance Music presents Mark Kosower on cello and Jee-Won Oh on piano, at Houlihan-Mclean Center. Free. Call 941-7624.

• Nov. 6, 5 p.m. – Lecture: “The Life and Times of P.W. Costello,” Tom Costello guest Curator, 1973 university graduate, and Michael Sull, master penman and Costello Scholar. Pearn Auditorium, Brennan Hall. Public reception follows at the Hope Horn Gallery, Hyland Hall, 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Call 941-4214.

• Nov. 7-8, 9 a.m. – “Weekend Workshop: Spencerian Calligraphy with Michael Sull.” Pre-registration required, fee $50. Calligraphy supplies may be purchased at the event. Call 941-4214.

• Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. – Performance Music presents Jazz Ensemble in concert at Houlhan-McLean Center. Free. Call 941-7624.