Shiley School of Engineering mechanical engineering professor Heather Dillon has been named Fulbright Canada Research Chair in STEM Education by Fulbright Canada. Dillon will test a STEM faculty peer observation protocol at the University of Calgary from August to December 2019. The goal of the Fulbright project is to significantly increase the use of highly effective, evidence-based STEM teaching methods at the University of Calgary using faculty peer observation. The peer observation … [Read More...] about Fulbright Canada Appoints Heather Dillon Research Chair in STEM Education
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This Issue: July 22-28, 2019
Course Materials & Lab Manual Request Deadline: June 24, 2019
The deadline for fall 2019 course pack materials and lab manual requests from faculty to printing services came and went on Monday, June 24, 2019, according to Mary Scroggins, printing services. To date her office has received a total of 13 requests. All faculty are asked to submit their requests as soon as possible. Due to the high volume of lead-time required for course pack production, materials received after the deadline may not be available in the bookstore for sale at the start of the … [Read More...] about Course Materials & Lab Manual Request Deadline: June 24, 2019
Contreras Serving as Guest Editor: Call for Papers
Eduardo Contreras has been invited by Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad to be a guest editor for two special issues on "Diversity and Inclusion in Education Abroad," along with Lily López-McGee (Howard University), David Wick (Middlebury Institute of International Studies), and Tasha Willis (Cal State Los Angeles). The virtual issue highlights the most important articles related to diversity, equity, and inclusion that Frontiers has published since it began in 1995. The int … [Read More...] about Contreras Serving as Guest Editor: Call for Papers
UP’s First VP for Marketing & Communications: Michael Lewellen
University of Portland President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., has appointed Michael E. Lewellen to the newly formed position of vice president for marketing and communications. He will lead the offices of marketing and communications, public affairs, and printing and mailing services effective July 15. Before joining UP, Lewellen was the vice president of corporate communications and public engagement for the Portland Trail Blazers and Rose Quarter, overseeing media relations, crisis … [Read More...] about UP’s First VP for Marketing & Communications: Michael Lewellen
Changes to WiFi: UPStaff Certificate Update
On Wednesday, July 31, information services will update the certificate used for authentication and encryption on the UPStaff WiFi network at 7 a.m. Upon connecting to UPStaff after 7 a.m., devices may prompt users to accept the "ise3.campus.up.edu" and/or "ise4.campus.up.edu" certificates. Users will need to accept the certificates to complete the trust relationship between the device and the network. Please contact the UP Help Desk at help@up.edu or x7000 if you have questions. … [Read More...] about Changes to WiFi: UPStaff Certificate Update
MA HESA Information Session, July 23
The master of arts in higher education and student affairs (MA HESA) program offers a professional pathway to advance your career goals as an effective administrator, educator, and leader in higher education. With a rolling admissions process, students can begin in fall, winter, or summer terms. Read more on our program page. All are welcome to join education professor Eric Anctil for an information session on Tuesday, July 23, at 6 p.m., in Franz Hall room 452 (Siegfried Conference Room). … [Read More...] about MA HESA Information Session, July 23
Special Yoga Offerings for July & August
All are welcome to check out the Beauchamp Center's special yoga offerings coming up in July and August, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services: Upa Yoga Workshop: Tuesday, July 23, 12:05 to 12:50 p.m., in Studio 20. This session offers simple and powerful yoga postures that generate stability and balance, as well as energy and vitality within the body. Session will utilize a trained instructor and an informational video. No physical agility or prior yoga experience is neces … [Read More...] about Special Yoga Offerings for July & August
Say Cheese, Please: Faculty/Staff Photo Op
Each month, the marketing office schedules a photographer to take a small number of head shots, available on a first-come, first-served basis, for our online directory. The next session is Tuesday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please e-mail Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, June 24. Photos will be taken in Clark Library’s Digital Lab, located on the second floor, Room 215. Only those with confirmed appointme … [Read More...] about Say Cheese, Please: Faculty/Staff Photo Op
Faculty Profiles: Are You Up To Date?
Faculty members: is your web directory profile up to date? Visit up.edu/directory and search for yourself. If your profile needs to be updated with new awards, professional affiliations, publications, or a new CV, contact your department superuser, or contact Amy Shelly (shelly@up.edu) or Roya Ghorbani-Elizeh (ghorbani@up.edu) for help. If your title, phone, or office location is inaccurate, please contact hr@up.edu to make updates. If you need a new photograph, sessions are offered m … [Read More...] about Faculty Profiles: Are You Up To Date?
Personalized Health Care Event, July 24: Your Input Wanted
Join us for a free educational event to learn how you can be involved in a historic effort to advance medical breakthroughs on Wednesday, July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Food and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP here. For any questions, please contact Ana Aguilera, nursing, at aguilera@up.edu or x8141. … [Read More...] about Personalized Health Care Event, July 24: Your Input Wanted
New Art in Clark Library: Come See!
The Clark Library’s newest group study room, Room 213, recently received some finishing touches with the addition of three paintings and a small display. A trio of abstract paintings which now grace the wall were created by former library dean Drew Harrington, who has been pursuing artistic interests in retirement. The paintings depict Haystack Rock at Oregon’s Cannon Beach. There are also two display cases featuring artifacts from the University Museum. Currently, a bit of technology history is … [Read More...] about New Art in Clark Library: Come See!