The University’s annual Founders’ Day celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 14. Four sessions of student presentations will be held in place of regularly scheduled classes, and all students and faculty are encouraged take part in the day’s events, featuring senior presentations, undergraduate research, panel discussions, recitals, and more. Classes scheduled to begin after […]
02-09-2015
Seeking Exemplary Service Projects, Programs
The Moreau Center facilitates the University’s annual application for the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, according to Ann Shultz, Moreau Center. The Corporation for National and Community Service created the honor roll in 2006 to identify, collect, and recognize the outstanding service taking place at higher education institutions across the nation. To maintain […]
“Whimsy and Humor in The Saint John’s Bible,” Feb. 17
Fr. Eric Hollas, OSB, of St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., will offer a lecture entitled “Humor and Whimsy in The Saint John’s Bible” on Tuesday, February 17, at 7:15 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons board room. In addition to shedding new light on the genesis of The Saint John’s Bible, Fr. Hollas will highlight […]
President’s Day Mail, Feb. 16
President’s day is celebrated this year on Monday, February 16, which means no incoming mail delivery, according to Mary Scroggins, mailing services. Outgoing mail must be received in the mail center by 2:30 p.m. to be taken to the downtown post office. For more information contact Scroggins at 7179 or scroggin@up.edu.
MAT Informational, Feb. 17
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Informational on Tuesday, February 17, at 6 p.m., in Franz Hall Murphy Room (room 426). The MAT is an intensive program designed to prepare individuals with baccalaureate degrees for teaching in K-12 schools. MAT graduates earn a masters degree and are […]
African American Read-In, Feb. 19
In celebration of Black History Month, the University is hosting its annual African American Read-In and free cultural dinner on Thursday, February 19, at 5:30 p.m., in the Terrace Room. The African American Read-In is a national dedication to literary guests sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Multicultural programs, student activities, […]
Rank And Tenure, Promotions Announced
The provost’s office has released its 2015 faculty rank and tenure decisions, effective July 1, 2015: David DeLyser, performing and fine arts: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure Courtney Vail Fletcher, communication studies: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure Hannah Callender, mathematics: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure Naveen Gudigantala, business administration: promoted to associate […]
“Charming Billy” Book Discussions, Feb. 11, 19, 24
In preparation for the February 26 Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers visit by author Alice McDermott, all UP community members are invited to the following book discussions facilitated by Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., Garaventa Center, in the Clark Library conference room: Wednesday, February 11, 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, February 19, noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, February […]
Retirement Income Options Session With TIAA-CREF, Feb. 10
The human resources office will present “A Guide to Your Retirement Income Options” with TIAA-CREF, a seminar that will focus on helping employees understand how they can create income from their TIAA-CREF retirement plan assets, on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Terrace Room. A TIAA-CREF representative will discuss lifetime […]
Garaventa Center Events This Week
The Garaventa Center will sponsor two campus events this week, according to Jamie Powell, Garaventa Center: An art exhibit for The Saint John’s Bible opens in the Buckley Center Art Gallery on Monday, February 9. The exhibit Includes 10 large prints from the University’s Heritage Edition of The Saint Johns Bible. The exhibit is free […]