The planning process for Fall 2021 new student orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other “we should really do that!” ideas will be gratefully accepted by Koffler (koffler@up.edu); Brad Franco, history (franco@up.edu); or Montana Hisel-Cochran, business (hiselcoc@up.edu), by Tuesday, March 30.
Campus Services
¿Que Pasa Con DACA? Moving Forward and Ways to Advocate, March 24
Please join Diversity and Inclusion Programs (DIP) as they host non-profit Immigrants Rising as they facilitate a conversation and information workshop on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The conversation will take place on Wednesday, March 24 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. over Zoom.
In this session you will learn of the origins of DACA, the political attacks on the program, where the program is today, and how to advocate alongside the undocumented and DACAmented population. Great session for anyone staff, faculty, and students. All are levels of understanding are welcome.
For more information, please go to the Engage event page. For ADA accommodations, please contact Yuri Hernández Osorio, Diversity and Inclusion Programs, at hernandy@up.edu.
ViaCrucis: La Via Dolorosa del Migrante, March 12
Join us in praying with the Stations of the Cross through the lens of the migrant experience. According to tradition “La Via Dolorosa” in Jerusalem is the place where Jesus took his last steps towards Mt. Calvary or “El Calvario.” Reliving this Way of the Cross is a way of entering more deeply into the love of Christ and the Cross that he carried to achieve our redemption. We also compare these stages of Jesus’ life with the plight of the people who migrate, who leave behind everything to pursue a dream, and allow us to understand that, as a living church, we have much to do. The commandment of love becomes a command and action. The time to do the right thing is now because there is no other time.
This ViaCrucis will be offered in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 12 and will be streamed at the same time on the Campus Ministry YouTube.
Reach out to Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., Campus Ministry, at gallaghe@up.edu for more information.
RSVP for “How to Be an Antiracist” Community Conversation by March 23
The Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion (OIEDI) is hosting a Community Conversation open to faculty and staff about chapters 10-18 of the ReadUP selection How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. The conversation will take place on Thursday, March 25 from 12-1:30 p.m.
To join the conversation, please sign up by Tuesday, March 23 and visit the Inclusion site for a full list of Community Conversation offerings.
Racial and Social Justice 101 Webinar
This recorded webinar acts as an educational resource for organizations and individuals seeking to deepen both their professional and personal practices toward centering those who navigate society from its margins. By the end of the workshop, participants will have learned actionable steps on how to unlearn anti-Blackness, cultivate mechanisms of resistance to it and better understand how to identify and analyze structures that perpetuate mass marginalization under global capitalism as an entry point for action.
Register for Racial and Social Justice 101 by March 30 on Eventbrite to receive an access code to complete the webinar at your own pace.
Women’s History Month Keynote Speaker, Gabby Rivera, March 18
The Women’s History Month Keynote Speaker, Gabby Rivera, will be addressing the UP community on March 18 at 4:30 p.m. Gabby Rivera is an outgoing, outspoken creator invested in fostering better dialogue, inspiring radical creativity, and improving our most vulnerable communities. The author of Juliet Takes a Breath, she’s also the writer of the Marvel series “America”—featuring the first queer, Latinx teen-girl superhero, ever. It’s catching headlines from The New York Times, Vogue, and beyond: and Marvel Studios and Disney+ just announced a new show based on the series.
Find more details and how to RSVP on Eventbrite.
Updated Beauchamp Center Hours
As a reminder, the new hours of the Beauchamp Center will be:
St. Joseph’s Feast Day, March 19
As the protector of families and patron of the Universal Church, St. Joseph is an important saint in difficult times. This is all the more true for us with Pope Francis declaring this the Year of St. Joseph and the fact that he is the patron saint of the Holy Cross brothers.
Join Campus Ministry in drawing close to St. Joseph by way of a novena (nine days of prayer) leading up to the celebration of St. Joseph’s feast day at 5 p.m. Mass in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on Friday, March 19. The text of the novena can be found here. Students, Faculty and Staff are welcome to join for the Mass on March 19 by coming in person or streaming it on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel.
Contact Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., Campus Ministry, at gallaghe@up.edu for more information.
Moment of Beauty: Vision of The Son of Man
The Book of Daniel provided the inspiration for this week’s glimpse into The Saint John’s Bible, in the form of The Vision of the Son of Man. Music is provided by Tyler Lawrence ’24. Enjoy a little over 2 minutes of simply breathing, beholding, and BEING.
Clark Library: Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, we invite you to visit our guide highlighting women who have been pioneers and champions in sports in the United States. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the initial Title IX draft to Congress (became law in 1972). Please use this guide to discover more through the Clark Library’s books, videos, and public websites.
Want us to add an item? Send suggestions to Heidi Senior, Clark Library, at senior@up.edu.