Faculty and staff members are encouraged to join the hundreds of alumni who return to campus to participate in the annual Alumni Reunion. Registration is available online, and those who would like to attend are asked to fill out the form by Friday, June 19. Reunion will take place on campus June 26-28. The faculty/staff […]
05-18-2015
Texas Instruments Leadership Summit, May 29
The provost’s office, School of Education, mathematics department, and Shiley School of Engineering invite faculty to attend a free conference on campus, the Texas Instruments Leadership Summit: College and Career Readiness in STEM Education, on Friday, May 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons boardroom. While the summit is oriented towards […]
Fiscal Year Dates, Reminders
The University’s fiscal year ends on Tuesday, June 30, and there are some important dates and reminders to note: Expenses submitted prior to June 30 which are for travel or events occurring in fiscal year 2016 will be accrued, and paid against the fiscal year 2016 budget. Reimbursement and Payment Request forms to be paid […]
An Open Invitation
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., invites the University community to nominate candidates for the University’s annual presentation of honorary doctorates (pictured: 2015 honorary doctorate recipient Larree Renda). Such men and women have in a remarkable way encapsulated the University’s dedication to teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership in the […]
Chapel Renovations Complete
A third phase of renovations has been completed inside the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The most recent renovations included replacing the movable seating with pews, replacing the chairs for concelebrants and the choir, and installing lattice woodwork to the altar backdrop wall that will match the color of the pews, according to Campus Ministry. […]
Bookstore Closures
The bookstore will be closed for remodeling on Thursday, May 21 and Friday, May 22, according to manager Erin Bright. They will be closed on Memorial Day as well, and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26, at 9 a.m. For more information contact Bright at 7125 or bright@up.edu.
Next UP Hive Event: May 20
The next UP Hive Network event in partnership with the Dundon-Berchtold Institute, “Let’s Get Down to Business,” will take place on Wednesday, May 20, at 5:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons board room. Explore behavioral ethics in business with a thought- provoking panel of leaders: Mark B. Ganz, UP regent and president and CEO of […]
Students Awarded Teaching Assistantships in France
Three French studies students (Britta Geisler, Rubama Nasir, and Julia Maynard) have been granted teaching assistantships in France, according to Trudie Booth, international languages and cultures. The assistantships are sponsored by the French Ministry of Education and the Cultural Services office of the French Embassy and give eligible French majors the opportunity to teach English […]