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10-08-2018

Learn to Row With Pasha Spencer-Levitan, Nov. 10

November 2, 2018

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, […]

Filed Under: 10-08-2018, 10-15-2018, 10-29-2018, 11-05-2018, Athletics, Campus Services, Recreational Services Tagged With: Athletics, Pasha Spencer, Recreational Service

HALLoween 2018: Get Ready for Fun!

October 26, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 10-08-2018, 10-29-2018, Campus Services, Residence Life Tagged With: Halloween, Residence Life

“It’s Alive!” Beckman Humor Lecture, Oct. 24

October 19, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 10-08-2018, 10-15-2018, 10-22-2018, Academics Tagged With: Beckman Humor Project, Garaventa Center, Justin Yeakel

Mandatory Professional Development Day, Oct. 15

October 12, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 09-10-2018, 09-17-2018, 10-08-2018, 10-15-2018, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resouces, Sandy Chung

Dr. James T. Covert Gallery Blessing, Oct. 11

October 5, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 10-01-2018, 10-08-2018, Academics, Events, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Dr. James T. Covert Gallery

New Faculty Profiles: Lisa Amoruso, Col. Eric Leshinsky

October 5, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 10-08-2018, Academics Tagged With: Eric Leshinsky, Jericho Knight, Lisa Amoruso, Office of the Provost

Clark Library Display: Diversity and Teaching

October 5, 2018

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.

Filed Under: 10-08-2018, Academics Tagged With: Clark Library, Diversity & Teaching

Third Annual Operations & Technology Symposium – Big Data

October 5, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 10-01-2018, 10-08-2018, Academics, Pamplin School of Business Tagged With: Lilia Grundy, Operations & Technology Symposium, Pamplin School of Business

“Alabado sea el Señor: A Concert of Praise,” Oct. 12

October 5, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 10-01-2018, 10-08-2018, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Estela Garcia-Lopez, Garaventa Center, Rudy Lopez

“Conscience After Religion” with Bernard Prusak, Oct. 9

October 5, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 10-01-2018, 10-08-2018, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Bernard Prusak, Garaventa Center

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Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “A Spirituality of Desert Discipleship for Our Times. Reflections on the Readings of the Third Sunday of Advent.” VoiceAfrique.org. December 13, 2025.

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