During the spring semester, the Schemel Forum’s World Affairs seminars at the University of Scranton will deliver a full spectrum of enlightening virtual presentations on current topics starting in February.
Eight experts in their fields will bring their insights into the homes of area residents, once again through a Zoom format due to health and safety restrictions caused by the pandemic. Open to the public, events will take place from noon-1:30 p.m., except the Feb. 3 seminar. Admission is $10 per seminar, and registered attendees will receive an emailed Zoom link prior to each talk.
“Nothing will replace the camaraderie of our World Affairs luncheon seminars and our six-session evening courses. That said, notwithstanding the limits thrust upon us by the pandemic, Schemel lives on! Thanks to the wonders of Zoom, we have had a semester rich in courses and speakers. We have continued to read and discuss texts, agree and disagree, continuing to enjoy the opportunity to learn tog