David Haas, renowned liturgical musician and composer of many well-loved hymns, will be offering a master class open to students and special guests on Saturday, September 9, from 10-12:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher, with a picnic lunch to follow. Free for students, $15 for special guests (includes lunch). Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 5. Haas will also be offering a free concert on Friday evening at 7 p.m. in the Chapel. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and Campus Ministry. For more info or to RSVP: garaventa@up.edu or x7702.
09-04-2017
Technology Services Update: It’s Been A Busy Summer
As the University starts a new academic year, information services is proud to provide an update regarding technology services on campus, according to Curt Pederson, chief information officer. Information services staff have continually worked to modernize technology infrastructure and application layers to support growing campus needs. With expanded networks, a new website, innovative technology in the classroom, On The Bluff Studios, Banner upgrades, and Office 365 cloud services, faculty and staff can get a sense of what IS staff have been doing. For details of all the updates, go to this link.
The goal of information services is to make everyone’s working life easier in the classroom, in the office, and on the move. They are grateful to have the support they need from campus to maintain existing services and improve upon those already put in place.
For more information contact information services at x7000 or help@up.edu.
Intramurals, Fitness Classes Back in Full Swing
Faculty and staff are eligible to participate in intramural sports leagues, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services. Sports that start soon are kickball, bocce, futsal, table tennis, and sand volleyball. Get your team together or jump on a student team to join the fun. Go to this link to get started.
Fitness Classes at the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center started on August 28. Classes are fee and include several designed for facutly and staff, including cardio express, zumba, and yoga. Additional classes include indoor cycling, meditation, and more. Check the recreational services website at www.up.edu/recservices for the complete schedule. All levels are welcome!
Grand Opening of New Maker Space, Shiley Summer Project Showcase: Sept. 8
All faculty and staff are invited to celebrate Shiley School of Engineering student and faculty accomplishments on Friday, September 8, at 3 p.m., in Shiley Hall. Engineering dean Sharon Jones and the Shiley School of Engineering community will join generous supporters and industry partners to celebrate the creative projects of our students, faculty, and campus community with the dedication of the Maker Space in Shiley Hall room 110, followed by a poster showcase from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on the third floor.
Attendees can tour the new Maker Space—this “Pilot Space” allows students from across the University to work on projects outside of the classroom, furthering their innovation mindset. The Shiley Summer Project Showcase will proudly feature student and faculty projects presented through posters and one-on-one sessions at individual tables. Engineering students have been hard at work this summer solving real-world projects in areas like solar thermal energy production, natural gas compressors, and eco-roofs.
Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Kim Spir at x7314 or spir@up.edu. We look forward to seeing you!
From the Archives: Registering for Classes in 1967
As we welcome the Class of 2021 and new faculty to the UP campus, here is a brief review of campus and academic life from fifty years ago at the beginning of the 1967 school year. For text and images on the museum blog, follow this link.
To complement the blog post, the museum also has a photograph and memorabilia display of past school days in the Buckley Center first floor display case, across from the Studies Abroad office.
Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at x8038 or piatz@up.edu for more information.
Don’t Miss First Thirst Friday of the Year, Sept. 15
Come toast the start of the year with campus neighbors at the Garaventa Center, Franz 330, on Friday, September 15, from 4-6 p.m. Expect lively conversation, tasty treats and beverages for all palates, and a chance to celebrate friendships old and new. Come for 10 minutes or stay until last call, and extra credit if you bring along someone new to the UP community! Questions? Contact Karen Eifler at eifler@up.edu.
Digital Lab: Fall Workshops
The Clark Library’s Digital Lab is offering a variety of workshops during September, which are free and open to current students, faculty, and staff. Offerings include 3D Printing, iMovie, Mac Basics, Film Scanning, Powerpoint 101, Photoshop, Illustrator, Creating Electronic Music, and Arduinos for Beginners. Visit the Digital Lab’s site to see the detailed schedule and to register online.
Summer Research Poster Session: Students Must Apply By Oct. 3
All faculty are requested to encourage their students who had on- or off-campus research experiences this past summer to apply to participate the fourth annual Summer Research Poster Session by Tuesday, October 3. The application is available at this link. One application is needed per poster being presented, and the student presenter should complete the application.
The Summer Research Poster Session will occur on Wednesday, November 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Franz Hall lobby and Franz Hall 120. All are encouraged to come see the amazing research opportunities many of our students had this past summer, both at UP and all across the nation and world. Students will be presenting posters of their work and will be available to answer questions about their research.
For more information contact John Orr at orr@up.edu. The Summer Research Poster Session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement.
Farewell to Amanda Wheaton, Career Center
After five years in the Career Center, Amanda Wheaton is leaving The Bluff. During her time at UP, Amanda has worked with colleagues and schools across campus to significantly advance the understanding of the value of internships and work integrated learning on campus. In addition, she has created partnerships with employers locally and nationally to benefit UP students and alumni. Amanda worked diligently to create equal access to opportunities for all students and most recently led the efforts in implementing Handshake, the dynamic new recruiting platform for internships and jobs.
Amanda will be transitioning to employer relations at Lewis & Clark College in mid-September. In thanks for her many contributions and accomplishments, please stop by the Career Center on Thursday, September 14, from 4 to 5 p.m., to celebrate her next professional step. For more information contact the Career Center at x7201 or career@up.edu.