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Dear Students,
Welcome to The University of Scranton and, to those of you returning, it’s wonderful to have you back on campus! I realize that most of you had a choice, probably among several excellent schools. Of course, I am a bit biased but I sincerely believe you made the best possible choice in coming to Scranton. Your time of studies here can and will be nothing short of amazing if you allow it to be. And when you graduate a short while from now, you will join the ranks of thousands of alumni who love this University and hold it in their hearts with tremendous pride. 
The mission of The University of Scranton is Catholic and Jesuit. This means that spirituality is at the core of higher learning here. We strive after the Jesuit concepts of cura personalis (or care of the whole person); academic excellence grounded in gratitude; individualized attention to students and respect for the uniqueness of each member of the University community; seeking God in all things; service of faith and the promotion of justice; and contemplation in action.
St. Ignatius, who founded the Society of Jesus (aka the Jesuits) is popular for saying and writing a lot of memorable things. Here’s one of my favorites: ”Strive after the goal to which you are called with all your might. Know that God has already supplied you with the means to achieve it. And remember that love must always manifest itself in deeds rather than words.” Those words are nearly 500 years old and yet they are as relevant today as they were first written.
You represent the future. You are here, at Scranton, because of one reason: You have excelled! You have refused to be average and to settle for mediocrity. True to the challenge of St. Ignatius, you have pursued the goal to which you are called and you have achieved so much already.
But your intelligence and all of your other talents are not yours alone. They also belong to the world where you are called and needed. And once you are finished with your education here at Scranton, you will go into the world as critical thinkers, great writers, ethical leaders, and young people who truly know themselves and what they are capable of accomplishing. You will go forth from this campus, having learned from our world-class faculty and dedicated staff to use your Catholic and Jesuit education to do nothing less than change the future.
Be assured of my prayers and very best wishes as you begin this wonderful journey or continue it. I look forward to seeing you on campus.
Yours faithfully,
Rev. Joseph G. Marina, S.J
President
Dear Fellow Students,
Welcome to the Class of 2025 – we are so excited to see what you all will accomplish here! We want to welcome you to a place that is so special to so many students. Many of you were probably attracted to Scranton because of the community that we foster here and now the time has come for you to become part of it!
You will hear words such as magis and cura personalis within your first few days on campus. Although these words may sound foreign to you now, you will grow to understand them and strive for the greatness that they connote. This place will help you grow in ways that you have never imagined you could – trust us, we’ve been in your shoes. Faculty, staff and your peers cannot wait to see you succeed and to support you on your journey there.
Because your time at Scranton will move quickly, be sure to savor all the moments and appreciate the time that you have here. You will make some of the best memories here with friendships that will last a lifetime. Cherish your Scranton family. They will never leave your side. They will be there to support you during both the ups and the downs. Although you may face some adversity, you will prevail as more resilient than you were before. We hope that throughout your time at Scranton, it will become an important part of who you are, as it has for us and for many students that have come before you. We truly hope Scranton will feel like home.
As the 2021-22 President and Vice President of Student Government, we are committed to serving as a resource for all undergraduate students at The University of Scranton! We, along with Student Government as a whole, look forward to meeting you, advocating for you, serving your ideas and interests and creating an inclusive community. We are a resource for you. Our office can be found in the DeNaples Center Student Forum (205R) and our email is studentgovernment@scranton.edu. Follow us on Instagram @uofssg to stay up to date on Student Government events and opportunities on campus! Feel free to stop by during our office hours – we look forward to meeting and working with as many of you as we can. Have a great year!
AMDG,
Adrianna Smith & Claire Sunday
Student Government President & Vice-President
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