There have been a number of questions recently about expense reimbursements, so it appears to be a good time for some policy/tax law reminders, according to Lori Watson, controller’s office. As a general rule, all purchases should be made with a University purchasing card (or “p-card”). Expense reimbursements are for non-p-card transactions such as mileage […]
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Coronavirus: UP Monitoring Outbreak, Minimizing Risks
Recent announcements issued by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) indicate that transmission of Coronavirus has continued to spread and will likely affect the United States, however the immediate health risk to the general US public remains low. We encourage students, faculty, and staff traveling for spring break to closely monitor travel advisories […]
Please Note: PCard Reconciliation Due March 9
As we head into and early spring break, the controller’s office wants to remind faculty and staff that may be traveling and not on campus next week, that they still need to do PCard reconciliation of February charges before Monday, March 9. If you have charges for the month of February on your card, and […]
Ashes On Foreheads: Did You Know?
Do you know why people had ashes on their forehead last week? Deep in the roots of the Judeo-Christian tradition is a connection between ashes and penance. Ashes are a way of humbling oneself before God to acknowledge actions or behaviors that have drawn one away from God. The Season of Lent for the Christian […]
TIAA Representative Visit, March 10-12
A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus in Waldschmidt Hall March 10 through March 12, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Financial counseling appointments with Rebecca Rohleder (pictured) are available during work hours on those days. Visit our Pilots UP Retirement Benefits page to find information on how […]
Hallow Prayer App Available for Lent
Looking for a way to pray more intentionally during Lent? Consider downloading Hallow, a new app that offers several types of guided prayer, including Centering Prayer, Examine, Lectio Divina, and more. The creators are offering one free introductory month to serve as an aid for your Lenten journey. Available most places you find apps and at: www.hallow.app. Contact Fr. […]
Participants Wanted: Use Real-Time Web-Based Polling in your Classes!
The academic technology services and innovation team is looking for faculty members to participate in a pilot project of Poll Everywhere, which enables digital polling and student-response gathering using laptops or other electronic devices that they already have with them, rather than requiring additional devices such as clickers. Faculty can create questions in a number […]
Institutional Review Board Deadlines For Spring Semester
All research involving human subjects should be submitted to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for review. The IRB meets monthly during fall and spring semesters. Proposals requiring a full board review will be reviewed at the next scheduled meeting if submitted by the end of the prior month. A response to submitted proposals will be […]
Reduced Bookstore Hours During Spring Break
The Pilot House bookstore will be closed on Saturday, February 29, and will open with reduced hours Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They will also be closed on Saturday, March 8. For more information contact Erin Cave, bookstore manager, at x7125 or cave@up.edu.
Say Cheese, Please! February 25 Photo Shoot
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, February 25, 11: 15 to 12:15, in Clark Library’s Digital Lab, located on the second floor, Room 215. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please e-mail Suzanne Frey […]