In the IGNITE-funded video found at this link, Terry Favero (biology) offers 7 minutes’ worth of ideas for figuring out whether and how well your students are learning, while there is still time for switching things up or remediation (if necessary). It’s also possible things are going great; Terry’s helpful tips on formative assessment can […]
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“The Cross and the Crucifix in Visual Art,” Sept. 24
Join Robin Jensen, theology and art history professor at the University of Notre Dame, as she presents “The Cross and the Crucifix in Visual Art through the Ages” on Tuesday, September 24, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. The event is free and open to all. In this richly illustrated lecture, Jensen will […]
Become a Docent for The Saint John’s Bible
One of UP’s great treasures is our Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible, the first hand calligraphed and illuminated bible text crafted in over 500 years. It serves as a tremendous resource for courses and prayer experiences on campus. If you would like to receive training in the proper handling of the texts, an […]
Explore Other Realities at Thirst Friday, Sept. 20
Get a taste of the future at the first Thirst Friday of the year! All staff and faculty are warmly welcomed to the Garaventa Center, Franz 330, on September 20 from 4-6 p.m. to mingle with campus neighbors and enjoy great food, conversation and libations…and to try an Oculus virtual reality headset, courtesy of unapologetic […]
Marilynne Robinson to offer Zahm Lecture, Sept. 11
Renowned author and Pulitzer Prize winner Marilynne Robinson will present the 2019 Zahm Lecture, “Wisdom and Knowledge,” on Wednesday, September 11, at 7:15 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Robinson will touch upon the roles of wonder, grace, and imagination to explore intersections and disconnects between knowledge and wisdom in this lecture that is free and […]
TLC Teaching Tip of the Week: A Treasure Trove!
UP has a stupendously talented and generous faculty, with lots to teach one another about effective, engaging teaching. Over the summer, the Teaching& Learning website (up.edu/tl) was overhauled to be more user-friendly. This week’s TLC teaching tip is to point us all to the amazing treasure trove of Teaching Tips of the Week from the […]
2020 Holy Cross Pilgrims Selected
The following faculty members have been selected to participate in the June 2020 pilgrimage to the birthplace of Holy Cross in northern France: Debra Stephens, business Nicole Hanig, PFA Gregory Pulver, PFA Casey Shillam, nursing Eric Anctil, education Herbert Medina, CAS Stephanie Salomone, mathematics Heidi Senior, Clark Library They will join Garaventa Center co-directors Fr. […]
Did You Know: Why Pilgrimages?
Pilgrimages are a part of the faith life in many religious traditions, including Catholicism. Different from religious or other tourism, pilgrimages are as much about the one making the journey as they are about the final destination. Typically, pilgrims head to places that are crucial to the stories of their religion, or to sites tied […]
Toast Portland Magazine at Thirst Friday, April 26
The Garaventa Center cordially invites all faculty and staff to a special edition of Thirst Friday on April 26, from 4-6 p.m., in Franz Hall room 330. With live jazz from 4-5, a 5 p.m. toast to Jessica Murphy Moo and the re-launch of Portland Magazine, and an “Only in Portland” tasting menu, this is a […]
The Crucifix and Catholicism: Did You Know?
Do you know why Catholics use Crucifixes? Around campus and in the classrooms, there are crucifixes hanging on the walls. Why is this such a popular representation of Jesus of Nazareth? In part it is because this representation of the suffering and death of Jesus points to much of the good news that He came […]