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05-10-2021

Leadership in Organizations: The Role of the Board, May 25 at 4 p.m.

All nonprofits have two things in common: a need for good governance and a board of directors that provides the governing direction. This Learning Labs session will help deepen your understanding of governance, the role of the board, and general board operations. We will also delve into related issues such as DEI, group dynamics and […]

Moment of Beauty With The Saint John’s Bible: Fulfillment of Creation

As the academic year draws to a close, enjoy this final installment from The Saint John’s Bible, Fulfillment of Creation, from Romans 8. Bits of computer code, football plays, galaxies viewed through the Hubble Telescope and calligraphy are among the images artist Thomas Ingmire uses to communicate the idea that humanity participates in the ongoing work of creation […]

Faculty Development Day (May 11) Program is Available

The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is pleased to announce that the virtual Faculty Development Day program is ready! We hope this helps you plan your schedule so you can get the most out of it and support your colleagues who are presenting. The day begins at 8:45 a.m. with a welcome and keynote, followed by […]

Clark Library: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and pays tribute to the history, accomplishments, and contributions of people with Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in the United States. We invite you to visit our latest guide to discover more through the Clark Library’s books, eBooks, and streaming videos. Want us to add an item? Send suggestions […]

Clark Library: Contribute to the All Together Project

Challenging times can inspire creative reflection! The library continues to collect creative works that capture your experience of the events of 2020-2021 for the All Together project. Examples of creative works are photographs, videos, essays, poems, drawings, paintings, etc. Visit the site to see some submissions and consider adding yours!  Questions? Please contact José Velazco, Clark Library, at velazco@up.edu.

Move-Out Donations to help UP Students, Faculty, and Staff

At the end of each year, we see many perfectly re-usable items and non-perishable food get thrown away by students during move-out. This semester, Residence Life, Printing & Mailing Services and several other UP community members have worked together to coordinate opportunities for students to donate their unwanted items and share them with our UP […]

Join OIEDI for their Summer 2021 Community Conversation Series

Thank you to all who joined us for Part 1 of our Summer 21 Community Conversations. We are looking forward to Part 2: the Story Circle. No preparation or RSVP is necessary, simply email oiedi@up.edu or visit the this page in Pilots UP for the Zoom link to access the June 24 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. conversation where we will […]