Faculty and staff who would like to use the University’s tuition exchange benefit for the fall 2014 semester need to visit the HR website and fill out a request for approval by December 1, 2013, according to Jason McDonald, admissions. Look in the employee benefits section and click on the tuition remission/ exchange link, then […]
Academics
Constitution Day Lecture
William Curtis, political science, will present “The Constitutional Jurisprudence of Justice Clarence Thomas,” a Constitution Day presentation, on Tuesday, September 17, at 7 p.m., in St. Mary’s Student Center. Curtis will discuss Justice Clarence Thomas’s judicial philosophy, approach to interpreting the Constitution, and several of his noteworthy opinions. For more information contact Gary Malecha, political […]
UP HIVE Event, October 2
The next UP HIVE Alumni Network event, presented by Immix Law Group, will be “How to Build a Personal Brand,” featuring a panel discussion by Ryan Buchanan of eROI; Shelley Gunton of Chez Marie, Inc.; and Mariah Rich, brand strategy consultant. Join UP alumni and friends on Wednesday, October 2, for a wonderful evening of […]
Handmade Books Exhibit
As you pass through the Clark Library lobby during September, pause and enjoy a special exhibit featuring artists’ books on loan from the University of Puget Sound and Pacific University. These handmade books were created by regional artists and represent a diverse range of themes and design techniques. Learn more at http://tinyurl.com/o52baaq.
MBA & MSF Information Session
The Pamplin School of Business will offer an MBA and MSF information session on Wednesday, September 25, from 6 to 7 p.m., in the Murphy Conference Room of Franz Hall, according to Melissa McCarthy. It is a great opportunity to learn more about both programs, ask questions, and sit in on a class. RSVPs are […]
Parents: Need a Break?
The University daycare house will be providing child care on Friday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 8 p.m., during a Pamplin School of Business barbecue. Cost is $30 for one child and $40 per family. Parents who are not members of the PSOBA faculty are welcome to take advantage of this Parents Night Out service, […]
Welcome To New Faculty
A number of new faculty faces are gracing the University campus now that the fall semester is under way. Please be sure to welcome them to the campus community: College of Arts and Sciences: Ted Christopher Eckmann, environmental studies; Valerie Francisco, sociology; Zachary Simmons, psychology. Pamplin School of Business: Ian D. Parkman, marketing. School of […]
Plan Now For Exam Proctoring
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSWD), in partnership with the College of Arts and Sciences and the professional schools, assists faculty and staff in meeting the accommodation needs of students with disabilities. As the number of students registered with the OSWD continues to grow, faculty are asked to plan ahead now to meet UP’s […]
MAT Informational, September 16
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) informational on Monday, September 16, 2013 at 6 p.m., in Franz Hall’s Murphy Room (room 426). The MAT is an intensive program designed to prepare individuals with baccalaureate degrees for teaching in K-12 schools. Graduates earn a masters degree and are […]
Homegrown Teaching Tips
The Teaching & Learning Collaborative (TLC) is working to make http://wordpress.up.edu/tl/, its new website, a great first stop for teaching tips and resources, according to Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center. University of Portland professors from every discipline will bring their tried and true strategies to life in short, two- to 10-minute videos. Like what you see? […]