Head women’s rowing coach Pasha Spencer-Levitan will offer a free rowing class to faculty and staff on Saturday, November 10, from 8 to 10 a.m., at the the UP boathouse on Vancouver Lake (8612 NW Erwin O Rieger Memorial Highway, Vancouver, WA 98660). Please allow yourself 30 minutes to drive to the boathouse. If transportation is needed, […]
10-08-2018
HALLoween 2018: Get Ready for Fun!
Faculty, staff, and neighborhood families are invited to participate in the annual HALLoween trick-or-treating night in selected UP dorms on Wednesday, October 31, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Children through sixth grade can trick-or-treat, a great way to celebrate Halloween in a safe and controlled environment. All children wishing to participate in HALLoween must be accompanied […]
“It’s Alive!” Beckman Humor Lecture, Oct. 24
Justin Yeakel will offer a free lecture, “It’s Alive! Competition, Extinction, and the Ecology of Reanimation,” on Wednesday, October 24, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. In his talk, Yeakel will plumb the surprising wisdom of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein with regard to competitive forces and survival in ecological communities. Yeakel is one part paleoecologist, two […]
Mandatory Professional Development Day, Oct. 15
This year, the University will be presenting professional development opportunities for all staff during fall break, October 15-18, 2018, according to Sandy Chung, human resources. The sessions scheduled for Monday, October 15 are mandatory; all other sessions are optional and subject to availability. Please arrive at the Beauchamp Center by 9:15 a.m. HR will be recording the […]
Dr. James T. Covert Gallery Blessing, Oct. 11
The Clark Library invites all University community members to join University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., in a blessing ceremony for the new Dr. James T. Covert Gallery on Thursday, October 11, at 3:30 p.m., in the library. Jim Covert had a long and influential career on The Bluff as a history professor from […]
New Faculty Profiles: Lisa Amoruso, Col. Eric Leshinsky
The Office of the Provost would like to introduce this year’s new faculty members to the UP community, highlighting two or three each week. This week, we are pleased to introduce: Lisa Amoruso, Instructor in the School of Nursing Colonel Eric Leshinsky, Commander of the Air Force ROTC and Professor of Aerospace Studies. Visit the 2018 New […]
Clark Library Display: Diversity and Teaching
The Clark Library’s current book display has a “Diversity and Teaching” theme and will be up through October 14. It features a selection of books from our collection, including some listed on the Diversity & Pedagogy Resources guide. We invite you to browse and borrow them.
Third Annual Operations & Technology Symposium – Big Data
The Pamplin School of Business is pleased to present its third annual Operations & Technology Symposium as part of the Pamplin Education Series on Thursday, October 24, 4-7 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. This year’s theme is “The Importance of Big Data in Today’s Business World.” The symposium will feature Abhijit Pandit, chief technology officer for […]
“Alabado sea el Señor: A Concert of Praise,” Oct. 12
The Garaventa Center and Campus Ministry invite one and all to “Alabado sea el Señor: A Concert of Praise,” at 7 p.m., on Friday, October 12, in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The event is free and open to all; reception to follow. Two of Oregon Catholic Press’ most talented artists, pastoral musicians and […]
“Conscience After Religion” with Bernard Prusak, Oct. 9
Bernard Prusak will present “Conscience After Religion: On the Political and Moral Implications of Growing Religious Non-Affiliation” at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, in Franz Hall room 120. The lecture is free and open to all. Bernard Prusak is professor of philosophy and director of the McGowan Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility at […]