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This Issue: May 27, 2024
A Mindful Reflection: with Karen Eifler, PhD (May 16)
Karen Eifler, PhD, outgoing Director of the Garaventa Center, will share her insights on the value of the work we do at UP and beyond in her talk: “Oui, Whee, We: Or Why Work at a Catholic, Holy Cross Place Like UP?” This 20-minute talk will be recorded for future reference, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with the topic. (Read More).
Now Recruiting Faculty: NEH Grant for Ethics and AI
Building on several successful College of Arts and Sciences initiatives that bring together Ethics and Artificial Intelligence in conversation, CAS is now planning an application for a National Endowment for the Humanities funding opportunity, which would fund the creation of a Humanities Research Center on Artificial Intelligence. We are currently recruiting all interested faculty (Humanities, Social Sciences and beyond) to join a planning committee that will develop this grant. (Read More).
Summer 2024 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research Recipients
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce recipients of the Summer 2024 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards. (Read More).
Student Health Center and Counseling Center Summer Hours
As we head into summer, the Student Health Center will be open on a limited schedule. The Counseling center is closed over the summer. Students can access free counseling services through BetterMynd or the Pilot Help Line. (Read More).
Clark Library: 2023-2024 Year in Review
As the academic year wraps up, we invite you to check out the Clark Library’s 2024 Newsletter! Find out how things have changed with the Digital Lab move, including our new platform for online exhibits. You can also read more about our advancement of the university’s work in equity and inclusivity through an Inclusive Description cataloging project and an exploration of UP’s history with service and justice in the Museum’s PortLog. (Read More).
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group
We invite any staff or faculty who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to join the Lavender Affinity Group! (Read More).
Spring Cleaning? Give to the University Archives!
Are you spring cleaning your office? The University Archives aims to retain materials that relate to the University’s story. Materials of historical value describe the purpose, activities, history, values, and character of the University. So, as you clean and recycle, help us preserve and remember too. (Read More).
Faculty/Staff Discount for Alumni Reunion 2024 | June 27–30
It’s time to register for Alumni Reunion 2024! Join us for boatloads of fun as we celebrate class years ending in 4 and 9, and the 60th Anniversary of both Mehling Hall and our Salzburg Study Abroad Program! (Read More).