All faculty, staff, and students are invited to the Clark Library’s annual UP Authors Reception on Thursday, October 10, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., on the main floor of the library. We hope you will join us in honoring faculty, staff, and student authors while enjoying refreshments and live music. Featured publications are also compiled into an online bibliography at this link. For more information contact the library at 7111 or go to library.up.edu.
10-07-2013
Gimme A (Fall) Break!
The 2013 fall break is just around the corner, taking place from Monday, October 14 through Friday, October 18. Classes will not be in session, and hours for Bon Appétit and the library will be limited. Classes and regular hours will resume on Monday, October 21. For library hours go to http://tinyurl.com/3cxvc88; for Bon Appetit hours to go http://up.cafebonappetit.com.
TIAA-CREF Counseling on Campus
The University’s TIAA-CREF representative, Yasemin Under (pictured), will host a brown bag lunch presentation on the new investment options for participants as well as overall retirement planning strategy on Monday, October 7, at noon, in the Terrace Room. Please contact Andy Sherwood, human resources, at sherwood@up.edu for more information. Snacks will be provided.
Under will also be on campus on Tuesday, November 5; Wednesday, November 6; and Thursday, November 7, conducting one-on-one retirement planning sessions. To schedule an appointment call TIAA CREF at 866-928-4221 (press 0) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or schedule online at www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow.
University Goes For The Green
The University of Portland was featured prominently in an article titled “Go Big Green” in the September 2013 issue of U.S. Catholic magazine, according to Steve Kolmes, environmental science. The article focuses on sustainability at Catholic colleges and universities. An online photo gallery and slide show (which includes this photo from the infamous SLUG garden) can be found at http://tinyurl.com/lax3oo6. See the article at http://tinyurl.com/mbampdh.
Pilot Athletics News
The Pilots men’s soccer and volleyball teams return to action at home this week. The men’s soccer team kicks off the WCC action on Friday when they play San Diego at 7 p.m. Then the volleyball team will bring WCC action to the Chiles Center on Saturday, as they play Gonzaga at 1 p.m. The weekend is topped off when the men’s soccer team heads out to Merlo Field to play Loyola Marymount at 1 p.m. on Sunday. For more information, go to portlandpilots.com or call 7431. To purchase tickets, please visit the Pilots Box Office in the Chiles Center or call 7525.
Time For Flu Shots
The health center has a limited amount of Influenza vaccine which it will make available to the UP community during flu shot clinics offered at the Pilot House on Monday, October 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The flu vaccine is recommended for all members of the UP community. People with underlying medical conditions that put them more at risk are encouraged to come early or to make an appointment at the health center prior to the clinics (aged 50 years or above; chronic pulmonary or cardiovascular, renal, hepatic, neurological, hematologic, or metabolic disorders; immunosuppression; women who are or will be pregnant during the influenza season; American Indians and Alaska natives; persons who are morbidly obese).
Cost of the vaccine is $15. For more information or accommodation for disabilities contact the health center at 7134.
New Program Manager
Math Colloquium, Oct. 9
The next Math Colloquium will feature Mike McCoy, who will present “Hourly Hydro System Scheduling” on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 4 to 5 p.m., in BC room 207. Refresments will be provided. For more information contact Carol Bruce, mathematics, at 7166 or bruce@up.edu.
Parents Night Out, Oct. 11
University parents are invited to take the opportunity to enjoy four hours of free time with their significant others while the UP onsite daycare watches their children on Parents Night Out, Friday, October 11, from 6-10 p.m. This service is provided by Vermont Hills Family Life Center daycare/preschool. The cost is $30 per child and $40 for two children and includes dinner for the kids. Proceeds benefit the UP daycare/preschool house. For more information or to sign your kids up contact Cala Richman, director, at (503) 283-9688 or calar@vhflc.com.