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10-10-2016

Attention, Boys and Ghouls: HALLoween, Oct. 31

October 28, 2016

jackolanterndtFaculty, staff, and neighborhood families are invited to participate in the annual HALLoween trick-or-treating night in selected UP dorms on Monday, October 31, from 5 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 by a parent or guardian. Picture ID is required upon check-in for all parents and guardians. There will be one check-in location, under a tent in front of the Chiles Center, and parking in the main lot. Everyone must check in at this location and receive a wristband to gain admittance to the residence halls.

HALLoween is sponsored by the Campus Program Board and Office of Residence Life. For more information contact residence life at reslife@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-10-2016, 10-17-2016, 10-24-2016, 10-31-2016, Campus Services, Residence Life Tagged With: Campus Program Board, Halloween, Residence Life

On-Site Flu Shot Clinic, October 17

October 13, 2016

dreamstime_xl_7983213 copy copyFaculty and staff who are covered by UP’s Kaiser insurance will have an opportunity to receive a flu vaccine sponsored by the human resources office on Monday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Buckley Center room 106. Please remember to bring your Kaiser Permanente membership card and a photo I.D.

For more information contact Nicole Bresnahan, human resources, at 8752 or benefits@up.edu.

Filed Under: 08-29-2016, 10-10-2016, 10-17-2016, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: Flu Shot Clinic, Human Resources, Nicole Bresnahan

Cybersecurity: Are You Doing Your Part?

October 13, 2016

data-copyOctober 2016 is the 13th annual National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), according to Michelle Sunderland, information services. NCSAM emphasizes the shared responsibility of taking basic steps to make the Internet safer, more secure, and more trustworthy. To help raise awareness on the UP campus, information services has published several security reminders, educational resources, and timely news alerts. These resources are available online via the IS Security Newsletter. In addition, information services invites community members to take a brief online security awareness quiz. All participants will be entered for a chance to win a free tablet. For more details, please see the IS Security Newsletter at https://sites.up.edu/cybersecurity. Information services encourages everyone to do their part in securing the UP campus computing environment.

Filed Under: 10-10-2016, Academics, Campus Services, Information Services Tagged With: Cyber Security, Information Services, Michelle Sunderland

Spring 2017 Book Orders: The Earlier the Better

October 13, 2016

booksSpring 2017 book orders are due by October 31, according to bookstore manager Eric Cave. Orders can be placed online at this link,  via email at sm796@bncollege.com or cave@up.edu, or by phone at x7125. Early book orders mean more used books for our students which means more money saved. Last spring, thanks to early book orders, UP students saved over $456,000.
For more information contact Cave at x7125 or cave@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-10-2016, 10-17-2016, 10-24-2016, Academics, Bookstore Tagged With: Bookstore, Erin Cave, Spring 2016 Book Orders

UP Listed on President’s Service Honor Roll

October 7, 2016

honorroll-logo-2014-web-copyThe Corporation for National and Community Service has announced the 2015 award winners for the annual President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and the University of Portland has been named once again. This marks the eighth time the University has made the Honor Roll since its inception in 2006. The Honor Roll annually recognizes institutions of higher education for their commitment to and achievement in community service. It is also designed to increase the public’s awareness of the contributions that colleges and their students make to local communities and the nation as a whole.

A description of the award can be found here and the full list is here.

Filed Under: 10-10-2016, 10-17-2016, Campus Services Tagged With: President's Service Honor Roll

Franz Center ThinkTank Innovation Lab Dedication, Oct. 12

October 7, 2016

innolab-copyThe Franz Center will formally launch the new ThinkTank innovation lab, along with upcoming programs, workshops, and introductory course offering, at a special event on Wednesday, October 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The program, hosted by University provost Tom Greene, will include a short talk by John Sherry ’85, director of Intel’s User Experience Innovation Lab, about the importance of innovation to students’ education and future opportunities. Students who led the push for the new space will also be recognized, along with upcoming opportunities for students to get involved. All faculty, staff and students are welcome.
For more information contact Peter Rachor, Franz Center, at rachor@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, 10-10-2016, Academics, Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation Tagged With: Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Peter Rachor, ThinkTank Innovation Lab, Thom Greene

TLC Teaching Tip of the Week: Music in the Classroom

October 7, 2016

jose-feb-20Faculty who have considered using music in the classroom can find a good deal of information on that subject in the book Music and Learning by Chris Brewer (1995), according to Jose Velazco, library. In this article, Brewer describes simple ways music can be used to positively affect learning in the classroom. Readers can visit links to the music within the body of the article by going to this link on the TLC blog.

Filed Under: 10-10-2016, 10-17-2016, Academics, Teaching & Learning Collaborative Tagged With: Jose Velazco, Teaching & Learning Collaborative

Clark Library 2016 Satisfaction Survey Results

October 7, 2016

surveyClark Library staff would like to thank the 128 faculty and 18 staff who responded to the library’s satisfaction survey in spring 2016. The findings revealed that satisfaction with library services is high among both groups.  Staff value print books more than databases, and they use library services to find information in related fields or new areas.  Faculty value databases more than print books, and they report that library services help them to use their time efficiently. Complete results and a comparison with the 2011 survey are now available.

 

Filed Under: 10-10-2016, 10-17-2016, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Satisfaction Survey

UP Authors’ Reception, Oct. 13

October 7, 2016

ibooks-copyThe Clark Library invites faculty, staff, and students to the Eighth Annual UP Authors’ Reception this Thursday, October 13, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., on the library’s upper floor. The UP Authors’ Reception is a celebration of works published by faculty, staff, and student authors in the previous year. Drop by the reception to mingle with colleagues, see their publications, and enjoy refreshments.

For more information contact Diane Romero at x7775 or hicksd@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-10-2016, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Diane Romero, UP Authors Reception

Prayers for Peace: Call for Participants

October 7, 2016

prayers-for-peace-copyInternational students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native languages on Friday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Buckley Center International Peace Garden. All students, faculty, and staff of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and languages are invited to participate by offering a prayer for peace in their native language. To participate or for more information, contact international student services at iss@up.edu. The event is co-sponsored by international student services and the Garaventa Center.

Filed Under: 10-10-2016, 10-17-2016, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, International Student Services, Prayers for Peace

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Katie Danielson, education, had her piece, “Effectiveness of scaling up a vocabulary intervention for low-income children, pre-K through first grade” (with coauthors Susan B. Neuman and Preeti Samudra) published in The Elementary School Journal, 121(3), 385-409. https://doi.org/10.1086/712492

Claire McKinley-Yoder, nursing, contributed “Student-led fall prevention care management reduced fall risks at assisted living facilities” (with coauthors Kiyoshi-Teo, H., Lemon, E., & Ochoa, O.) in the December 2020 edition of Innovation in Aging,  4(Suppl 1), 238, https://doi.org/10.1093/geroni/igaa057.767

September Nelson, nursing, was awarded Outstanding Abstract at the Western Institute of Nursing – Gerontology Special Interest Group, April 2021. She also attended the Western Institute of Nursing Research Conference- Predictors of intent of leave among long-term care nurses, April 2021.

Cara Hersh, English, was mentioned in a piece on crafting and presenting effective syllabi in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s Teaching newsletter.

 

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