As the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center takes final shape, guided tours will be conducted each Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., starting July 29. Tour groups will have a limit of 10 people. To set up a tour, contact Liz Winters, recreational services, at 7294 or evanse@up.edu. The facility will be open for use beginning August […]
07-27-2015
Say Cheese, Please: Photo Shoot, Aug. 25
A professional photo shoot for new faculty and employees or those who would like to update their headshot photos will be on Tuesday, August 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, in Shiley Hall Vollum Study Room on the second floor. Photo sessions should take no more than five minutes. To make an appointment, e-mail […]
New Student Residence Hall Announced
The University has announced plans to construct a new residence hall with room for approximately 270 students, to be located on the UP campus adjacent to the newly constructed Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center. The University aims to have the project begin this summer and be completed prior to the start of the 2016-17 academic […]
$100,000 Becic Gift Funds New Professorship
The University has received a $100,000 gift from alumnus John Becic, who graduated in 1952 with a degree in accounting. With his gift, the University has established the John Becic Distinguished Professorship in Accounting within the Pamplin School of Business. Accounting professor Ellen Lippman has been appointed the inaugural holder of the new professorship. In […]
New UP Mobile App
The University has a new mobile app (UP Mobile) available for iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile devices and tablets. The app is ready and can be downloaded immediately at no cost, and it will give users access to important campus resources any time and anywhere, including: Courses – View class schedules, assignments, class rosters, grades […]
New Version of Moodle To Launch August 19
Academic technology services will launch the new version of Moodle on August 19, 2015. This new version of Moodle brings a fresh new look, simplified gradebook, Celly integration, improved turnitin.com assignments, and much more. it is also designed to work much better on mobile devices. As part of the upgrade, academic technology services built new […]
Monthly Employee Timesheets Due Monday, July 27
Monthly timesheets need to be submitted on Monday, July 27, by 3 p.m., according to Debbie Schwartzkopf, payroll. Approvers have until Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. to approve timesheets. For more information contact Schwartzkopf at 8338 or schwartz@up.edu.
Fall Course Packs Due July 31
All faculty and instructors must turn in their course pack materials for fall semester to the printing services office by July 31, according to Mary Scroggins, printing services. The lead time is needed so printing services staff can obtain copyright permissions and organize the packs for production before the start of the fall 2015 semester. […]
Bookstore Closure Extended
Unfortunately, due to construction delays, the Pilot House bookstore will be closed from Monday, July 27 through Friday, July 31. Bookstore staff apologize for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the bookstore directly at 7125.
New Face In The Garaventa Center
All are welcome to stop by the Garaventa Center to say hello to Sarah Nuxoll, the center’s new program assistant. Sarah will provide deft logistical support for the teeming calendar of speakers, exhibits, and performances planned for the coming year, and will serve as official greeter for visitors and guests in 331 Franz Hall. Sarah […]