Friars Offer Lenten Reflection Series

Friars Offer Lenten Reflection Series

Scott Riner, Staff Writer March 10, 2021

Campus Ministry is providing the University community with a weekly Lenten Reflection video series in preparation for Easter. “We had the idea of doing something for Lent for our campus community...

Production of “Seussical” Scheduled for April 9-11

Production of “Seussical” Scheduled for April 9-11

Damian Runk, Staff Writer March 10, 2021

Fine Arts students are currently preparing for a spring performance of the musical-comedy classic “Seussical.” The three-night “community event” will take place at JFK Auditorium, April 9-11.  As...

University Announces President’s List and Dean’s List Honorees

University Announces President’s List and Dean’s List Honorees

Josh Blair, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

The University recently announced the students named to the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Fall 2020 semester.  More than 750 students earned a spot on these lists. In order to qualify...

Covid Resources Canvas Page Launched, Snow Tubing Park Opens

Covid Resources Canvas Page Launched, Snow Tubing Park Opens

Nicolette Belasco, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

The Student Government Association met for its regular meeting in JFK Lounge on Feb. 18.  The Senate discussed new business, including the launch of a Covid Resources Canvas page, information about...

Planting S.E.A.D.S of Love

Planting S.E.A.D.S of Love

Mamie Kyle, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

In 2019, Vince Lovenduski - a 1979 Saint Francis alum with a degree in Accounting - launched a nonprofit garden and nursery in the Johnstown suburb of Westmont called S.E.A.D.S of Love (Sustainable Employment...

University Co-Sponsoring Virtual Job Fair

University Co-Sponsoring Virtual Job Fair

Amelia Laudenbach, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

Saint Francis will partner with Mount Aloysius, UPJ, Penn Highlands Community College and the Southcentral Pennsylvania Health Education Center on March 23 to host a Virtual Job Fair.  The event is...

University Announces Tentative Commencement Schedule

University Announces Tentative Commencement Schedule

Urska Medvesek, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

The University recently announced tentative plans for in-person commencement events for both the Classes of 2020 and 2021 over Mother’s Day Weekend, May 8-9.  Commencement exercises will be conducted...

Winter Weather Challenging for Commuter Students

Winter Weather Challenging for Commuter Students

Scott Riner, Staff Writer February 24, 2021

Heavy snow has been falling with frequency in Loretto this winter, adversely affecting the morning commutes of many students.  Snow-covered roads and unsafe driving conditions have prompted a few students...

Possible Changes to Laptop Program Discussed at SGA Meeting

Possible Changes to Laptop Program Discussed at SGA Meeting

Nicolette Belasco, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

The Student Government Association met on Feb. 4 for its second meeting of the semester.  SGA members discussed the Student Laptop Program, the dress code for the DiSepio Fitness Center, and the American...

University Hosts Eighth Annual March on the Mountain

University Hosts Eighth Annual March on the Mountain

Mamie Kyle, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

Students for Life, Campus Ministry and the Knights of Columbus hosted the eighth annual March on the Mountain on Jan. 29, an event where students, faculty and staff gathered in prayer and marched around...

Saint Matthew Investment Fund Surpasses $100,000

Saint Matthew Investment Fund Surpasses $100,000

Avery Papalia, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

When the Saint Matthew Investment Fund was founded in 1992, it was initially seeded with two gifts totaling $10,000.   The fund, which is overseen by the University’s Investment Club, recently surpassed...

Guest Speaker Delivers Lecture on Race, Religion

Guest Speaker Delivers Lecture on Race, Religion

Scott Riner, Staff Writer February 12, 2021

Dr. C. Vanessa White delivered a webinar on race and religion on Feb. 4 titled “A Journey in Becoming Anti-Racist: A Franciscan Call.” The lecture was part of a series of events sponsored by the...

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