2003-2004 - The University of Scranton

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paign, this chair is occupied by a priest, or
jointly by a set of priests, of the Diocese of
Scranton. The chairholders are nominated by
the faculty of St. Pius X Seminary and approved
by the faculty of the Department of Theology/
Religious Studies at the University.
Other Endowments
The NEH Endowment: This endowment was
established through a challenge grant from the
National Endowment for the Humanities. It
supports the acquisition of materials for the
humanities collection in the Weinberg Memorial
Library.
The Jesuit Community Contribution: This gift
of funds, returned to the University from payments
made to Jesuits for their services, has
enabled the University to offer many scholarships
from its operating budget and has substantially
aided the building program.
The Rose I. Kelly Award: A University of Scranton
alumnus, Joseph Wineburgh, Ph.D., set in
place an endowment to link the efforts of elementary
and secondary school teachers to the
achievements of college students. Each year, an
outstanding student is selected by a committee
appointed by the academic vice president. The
Rose I. Kelly Award winner is asked to name a
high school or elementary teacher who most
influenced his or her pre-college academic prepa-
ration. Both the student and the teacher from
pre-college days are honored at a campus ceremony.
Dr. Wineburgh established the program
to honor an elementary teacher, Rose I. Kelly,
who greatly influenced his life.
The Rev. John J. Long, S.J., Fund: Contributions
to this fund were made by friends of the
Rev. John J. Long, S.J., president of the University,
1953 to 1963, on the occasion of his
Golden Jubilee in the Society of Jesus and later
as a memorial after his death in 1971. The fund
is invested and the income therefrom is used for
projects and programs concerned with the spiritual
growth of students.
The Loyola Lecture: The Jesuit Community
serving The University of Scranton has endowed
a lecture program intended to bring distinguished
Jesuit speakers to campus. Named in
honor of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the
Society of Jesus, this fund can also support visits
by other scholars capable of assisting the University
community to a better appreciation of its
Jesuit heritage.
The Harry and Helen Mack Award Fund: This
award was established through a unitrust by
Mrs. Helen Mack and is restricted to The University
of Scranton’s Judaic Studies Program. It
assists students and the community in learning
about Jewish heritage and culture.