The University of Scranton Weinberg Memorial Library

10/26/2026

Complimentary! Register today at www.scranton.edu/schemelforum or call (570) 941-4740.

10/18/2026

Click link to register today! https://cglink.me/2rM/r386092

In today’s polarized climate, conversations often stall at the level of positions—what people believe—without exploring the deeper layers that shape those beliefs. This interactive workshop introduces The 3 Degrees of Why, a framework that helps participants move beyond surface disagreement to understand the reasoning, values, and stories that influence how people see the world. Through guided reflection and exercises, participants will explore how beliefs are formed, including the role of both lived experiences and the stories we encounter through the wider cultural and media landscape. By learning to recognize these deeper layers, participants will gain practical tools for engaging in difficult conversations with greater curiosity, discernment, and understanding.

Peace Ike is a culture strategist, dialogue facilitator, and speaker who works across both secular and faith-based spaces to build bridges and foster cultural transformation. After earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh, she spent 15 years repairing broken bodies—only to discover her deeper calling: repairing broken bonds. In 2018, she launched her nonprofit organization, The Gathering Place Philly, a community engagement initiative promoting healthy city-wide flourishing through shared meals and courageous conversations across differences. Today, she leads Set The Table Strategies and Unoffendable Life, providing relational skills support in both the workplace and the community.

10/15/2026

Spirit Day is every third Thursday of October to take a stand against the bullying and harassment faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Show your solidarity by wearing purple!

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10/15/2026

Check out this article, Are College Students Thinking for Themselves?, by the Schemel Forum's upcoming speaker, Peace Ike.

Register to meet with Peace in a workshop setting on Tuesday, October 20th, 6:00 pm! register on RoyalSync or at http://www.scranton.edu/schemelforum today!

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10/13/2026

Today is Ada Lovelace Day! Augusta Ada King, Countess of Lovelace (1815-1852), the daughter of poet Lord Byron and reformer Anne Isabella Milbanke, was a highly talented mathematician and collaborated with Charles Babbage on the analytical engine, the theoretical precursor to the modern computer. Because of her emphasis on the potential of computing devices beyond just crunching numbers and work on Note G (often called the first published computer program), she is considered to be the first computer programmer.

10/11/2026

10/08/2026

A group of Library employees attended the Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference this week. They presented sessions and posters, volunteered with special events, and joined their colleagues at the capitol to celebrate libraries across the commonwealth! They also celebrated the Association’s 125th anniversary at a birthday party. It was a very special and memorable week!