Pilot Kids Camp registrations are still being accepted by the recreational services office for all sessions. The ever-popular camps offer games, arts and crafts, sports, and tons of fun for kids who will be in grades 1-6 in fall 2018. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. Forms and more information are available at this link. Pilot Kids Camp has special pricing for UP faculty, staff, and students as well.
Pilot Kids Camp Dates, Summer 2018:
- June 18-22
- June 25-29
- July 9-13
- July 16-20
- Aug 6-10
Contact Brian Dezzani, recreational services, with any questions at x7177 or dezzani@up.edu.
All faculty and instructors must turn in their course pack materials for summer classes to the printing services office as soon as possible, as the deadline of April 20 has passed, according to Kassie Hansen, printing services. In addition, course packs for fall 2018 are due before leaving campus at the conclusion of spring semester. The lead time is needed so printing services staff can obtain copyright permissions and organize the packs for production before the start of summer and fall semesters. Submit requests to 
The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2018 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office:
All University employees are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from April 13 to May 6. Each employee can bring four guests to shop and can use the invitation multiple times during the date range listed above. The invitation can be found at 
All ticket holders for the Saturday, April 21 performance of Tartuffe are invited to enjoy a complimentary wine, cheese and themed dessert reception before the show as campus experts highlight production details and the role of humor in this highly entertaining adaptation of the French classic. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and the Beckman Humor Project, the reception begins at 6:15 p.m., followed by the panel at 6:45 p.m. in the Mago Hunt Recital Hall. For theater tickets call x7287. For ADA accommodations or more information, contact the Garaventa Center at x7702 or 
All faculty and staff are invited to ring out the academic year with warm camaraderie and spark a few new ideas for next year while you’re at it. Don’t miss this last chance to come together with campus neighbors for lively conversation, tasty treats, and you guessed it – another tasting menu you never thought you’d see – Milky Ways a dozen ways! Please come by on Friday, April 20 from 4-6 p.m. in the Garaventa Center, Franz 330. For more information contact Karen Eifler at 
Students will perform original comedies in Spanish, which they have adapted from four classic plays dating 1806-1933, on Wednesday, April 18, 5-6 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center, according to Lora Looney, international languages and cultures. All are welcome to attend. As part of the class Nation & Identity in Spanish Theater, students scripted one-act plays around the theme of “Prom Night 2018” with visiting playwright Emilio Williams, to poke fun at literary icons like Don Juan and the Maiden. Paradigms that students gently mock include triangulation and male honor, marrying for money, seduction at any cost, as well as rigid constructs of female identity. A final course assignment, this performance is funded by the Beckman Humor Project.
The Outdoor Pursuits program is offering faculty and staff family climbing sessions in the Beauchamp Center on Saturday, April 21, from 3 to 5 p.m., according to Nathan Hingley, recreational services. The sessions are open to all UP staff and faculty who would like to spend time climbing with their families. All necessary age-appropriate equipment will be provided. Children may be belayed by staff or family members if they have completed the climbing wall orientation and belay check off. Staff and faculty may climb if they have completed the outdoor pursuits climbing wall orientation.
The College Ecology Club is hosting the last Fixit UP of the 2018 school year on Thursday, April 19, from 5-7 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. Fixit UP is an event where volunteers who like to fix things come together to fix people’s stuff for free in an effort to reduce waste in our community. Experienced volunteers can tune-up bikes, mend clothing, sharpen knives, repair small appliances and broken jewelry, and provide software and technical help.