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04-08-2019

Summer Course Pack Submissions Due April 8

April 5, 2019

Summer course pack submissions are due by Monday, April 8, according to Mary Scroggins, mailing and printing services. Copyrighted materials require six weeks turnaround prior to sale date, and non-copyrighted require four weeks. Please submit all jobs to printjobs@up.edu. All course materials can be purchased in the Barnes and Noble bookstore.

For more information, please call x7200 or email scroggin@up.edu.

 

 

Filed Under: 04-01-2019, 04-08-2019, Academics Tagged With: Course Packs, Mary Scroggins, Printing and Mailing Services

Plenary Lecture Open to All: Carlos Castilo-Chavez, April 12

April 5, 2019

The mathematics department is hosting the 2019 Pacific Northwest Section of the Mathematical Association of America (PNW MAA) conference on Friday and Saturday, April 12-13. Friday’s plenary lecture is open to the UP community and will feature Carlos Castillo-Chavez of Arizona State University. He will present the Distingushed MAA Pólya Lecture, “Role of social dynamics and individual decisions on the spread of infectious disease” at 8 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium.
For more information contact Hans Nordstrom, mathematics, at x7295 or nordstro@up.edu.

Filed Under: 04-08-2019, Academics, Mathematics Tagged With: Hans Nordstrom, Mathematics

Theology Celebration & Open House, April 11: All Welcome!

April 5, 2019

The Department of Theology will host a Theology Celebration and Open House on Thursday, April 11, at 6 p.m., in the Terrace Room. Fellowship, food, and fun await all who attend, and all are welcome. Graduating theology majors will be honored starting at 6:30 p.m. All prospective theology majors and minors are encouraged to come and meet faculty and students and learn more about the department.

For more information contact Rachel Wheeler, theology, at wheelerr@up.edu.

Filed Under: 04-08-2019, Academics, Theology Department Tagged With: Rachel Wheeler, Theology Department

TLC From The TLC: Tutoring Structure & Active Learning

April 5, 2019

How might a tutoring structure help us to support students? In this week’s Teaching & Learning submission, Jeffrey White from the Learning Commons considers the tutoring cycle as a tool for facilitating active learning during interactions with students and the learning material during office hours visits.

For more information contact White at x7141 or white@up.edu.

 

 

Filed Under: 04-08-2019, Academics Tagged With: Jeffrey White, TLC Tip of the Week

Lay Collaborators In DNA of Holy Cross: Did You Know?

April 5, 2019

Here’s a true fact: a mere four nucleic acids in our DNA yield endless variety in human beings. What if we re-combined that infinite human potential to heal this broken world? The post-Revolutionary world into which Blessed Basil Moreau launched his new Congregation of Holy Cross demanded more healing and education and pastoral care than even the most zealous vowed religious priests could ever hope to accomplish on their own. Constantly on the move, Moreau expanded Holy Cross to include religious brothers and sisters whose work as educators and nurses complemented the efforts of the priests to “make God known, loved and served.” Even that was not enough; thus, the practice of drawing upon the varied expertise of lay collaborators was built into the “DNA” of Holy Cross life to a far greater degree than in most Catholic religious orders.

Holy Cross recognizes that they need to link arms and join hearts and spirits with lay women and men in order to fully be the Congregation of Holy Cross in a world that groans for wholeness and fulfillment. There is, quite simply, no other way to accomplish all that is necessary, and in many of their documents, Holy Cross elevates their lay collaborators (that’s most of us at UP!) by referring to us as “co-disciples.” This is yet another characteristic that sets UP and Holy Cross apart: living out zeal, community, and interdependence—and all the other charisms of Holy Cross—alongside those whose names end in C.S.C., as full partners.

“Did You Know?” is a sort of regular feature in upbeat to help staff and faculty understand dimensions of this Catholic, Holy Cross university. You can send questions to Fr. Jim Gallagher (Campus Ministry) or Karen Eifler (Garaventa Center).

Filed Under: 04-08-2019, Academics, Campus Ministry, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Did You Know?, Fr. Jim Gallagher C.S.C., Karen Eifler

All Welcome for Sojourner Scholar Presentations at Founders’ Day

April 5, 2019

The Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) invites all to attend this year’s graduating Sojourner Scholars’ portfolio presentations on Founders’ Day, Tuesday, April 9. Presentations will take place in Franz Hall room 026, 10:15 to 11:05 a.m.

Each Sojourner Scholar must submit a portfolio that they use to document their competencies in the Sojourner level Global and Intercultural Learning Outcomes (GILOs). The portfolio is a collection of student work that has been compiled over time that uses learning artifacts (e.g. classroom assignments, journal reflections, photographs, etc.) to demonstrate concrete examples of learning.

For more information contact Lisa Reed, business, at x7224 or reedl@up.edu.

 

Filed Under: 04-08-2019, Academics, CISGO Tagged With: CISGO, Lisa Reed

Have You Considered Becoming a Leadership Fellow with the Franz Center?

April 5, 2019

The Franz Center is providing free leadership education and development during the 2019-2020 academic year for faculty and staff who want to learn more about becoming a Leadership Fellow, according to Dave Houglum, Franz Center. There have been over 130 faculty and staff from across the University who have participated in the Leadership Fellows program and the Franz Center is seeking to include 30 additional faculty and staff who will begin their leadership education and development next fall.

Once faculty and staff members complete the Leadership Fellows curriculum, they are certified as Leadership Fellows and receive the opportunity to serve as leadership instructors and coaches in the Leader Certificate Program and earn a stipend of up to $2,500 for their teaching or coaching. Only exempt (salaried) employees can take part in the program at this time. Please contact Dave Houglum at houglum@up.edu if you would like to participate, want to nominate a colleague, or need more information, by Friday, May 3.

Filed Under: 02-18-2019, 02-25-2019, 04-01-2019, 04-08-2019, Academics, Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation Tagged With: Dave Houglum, Franz Center, Franz Leadership Fellows

“Pippin” Pre-Play Panel & Reception, April 13

April 5, 2019

The Garaventa Center warmly invites all ticket holders to the April 13 performance of Pippin to a complimentary wine, cheese & dessert reception and panel before the show, as campus experts highlight what to look and listen for. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and the Beckman Humor Project. For play tickets: x7287. For ADA accommodations or more information: x7702 or garaventa@up.edu.

Filed Under: 04-01-2019, 04-08-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center

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Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, was appointed to the Corporate Member Ministry Board of Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Her duties will be to provide formation in the Catholic, Agnesian charism for members of the Regents and faculty at Marian.

Laura Dyer, biology, contributed “Preparing your mid-term review” in Anatomy Now Weekly; January 20, 2021.

Simon Aihiokhai, theology, contributed “Black theology in dialogue with LGBTQ+ persons in the Black Church: walking in the shoes of James Hal Cone and Katie Geneva Cannon” in Theology & Sexuality, December 31, 2020. DOI: 10.1080/13558358.2020.1868157. He also presented “Rethinking the Sacraments as Meals for Human Flourishing: Why Black Lives Matter” to the RCIA Group at Saint Andrews Parish, NE Portland in Celebration of 2021 MLK DAY. (Virtually). January 17, 2021.

Aziz Inan, Shiley School of Engineering, was in high demand last week thanks to the 22 palindrome dates which occur this year, including Inauguration Day (1-20-21). He has been quoted in the San Francisco Chronicle, Pennlive.com, Florida News Times, USAToday, New York Daily News, and many, many more.

Don Norton, music, produced a video, “Jazz Articulation: Advice and Exercises to Sound Like a Pro” for Dansr Instructional Content, 15:58. December 16, 2020. See the video using this link.

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