Learning from gifted teachers over free food and without exams: could it be any better? All staff and faculty are invited to attend one or both of this fall’s Core Samples Lunches, as guests of the Garaventa Center and Core Program. These gatherings are a terrific way to build your knowledge of what happens in UP’s Core Curriculum. (Read More).
Archives for November 8, 2024
Covert Gallery Reception: Artwork by Kowkie Durst and Victoria Christen (Nov. 13)
The Clark Library invites you to a reception with UP Ceramic faculty member Kowkie Durst and his predecessor, Victoria Christen, celebrating their ceramic exhibit “Holding: New Work by UP Ceramic Faculty.” (Read More).
Call for CAS Faculty Applicants: CAS Advantage Institute for Spring 2025 (Apply by Nov. 15)
The CAS Advantage Institute is a faculty development program in collaboration with the Career Education Center. This training series provides tools, strategies, and a supportive community to implement career readiness concepts into courses to help students recognize and communicate how their CAS education prepares them for future endeavors. (Read More).
Don’t Forget to Reserve Your Free Copy of This Year’s ReadUP Book Selection (Nov. 15)
Time is running out! There are only a few days left to reserve your free copy of this year’s ReadUP selection, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Portland author Cheryl Strayed. Order by November 15 for pickup at the Clark Library starting November 21. (Read More).
Pre-Play Reception & Panel for “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind” (Nov. 16 & 23)
For select Saturday performances (November 16 & 23), ticket show holders for “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind” are invited to enjoy a complimentary drinks and small bites reception and an expert pre-show panel discussion courtesy of the Garaventa Center. (Read More).
Human Resources Brown Bag Session: Staff Employee Handbook (Nov. 19)
Join us for our final Brown Bag education session of the year, which will focus on updated policies and progress of the Staff Employee Handbook. (Read More).
CAS Colleagues: AI Across UP (Nov. 22)
Join your colleagues from the College of Arts and Sciences for a special event highlighting how your fellow faculty members are innovating with and exploring ethical implications of the world of Artificial Intelligence in their academic work! Whether you’re actively using AI tools, curious about their potential, or seeking to better understand their impact on academia, this conversation-driven event promises valuable insights and connections. (Read More).
Holy Cross Wine and Cheese Social (Nov. 22)
Please come and enjoy some libations, snacks and conversation with the Holy Cross Community and your colleagues at our Wine and Cheese Social.
PortLog: Faith and Citizenship
Each year on Veterans Day, Army and Air Force ROTC cadets stand as a guard of honor at the Praying Hands/Broken Wall Memorial for 24 hours in gratitude to those who have served to protect our country. Our latest PortLog post highlights the story of one of those honored veterans—Corporal Charles Edward McCrystal, Class of 1943, who died in service in 1944. (Read More).
New to The Bluff—Chelsea Swick, Program Manager, Study Abroad
Chelsea Swick (she/they) has joined the Study Abroad team! Chelsea comes to The Bluff from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she served as an international student advising specialist and later as a coordinator for study abroad. She has planned her life around study abroad and brings that love of adventure to UP. (Read More).