A presentation with Rev. Richard Rutherford, C.S.C., theology emeritus, Ronda and Ray Bard, chemistry, and Rev. Ron Wasowski, C.S.C.,environmental studies, will take place on Friday, October 24, at 3:30 p.m., in the Holy Cross Lounge on the third floor of Franz Hall. The group will share their experiences excavating sites in early Christian Pollèntia in […]
10-13-2014
Professional Development Workshops, Lectures
Academic technology services will offer new professional development opportunities this fall, according to Maria Erb, information services. A faculty speaker series, “Managing Technology in the Classroom,” will debut on Tuesday, October 28, from 3 to 4 p.m., in the Clark Library classroom with guest speaker Eric Anctil, education. His talk, “When Technology Invades the College […]
UP Wind Symphony Invited to 2015 Oregon Music Education Conference
The University Wind Symphony has been invited to perform at the 2015 Oregon Music Education Association conference in Eugene, Ore., in January 2015, according to Patrick Murphy, performing and fine arts. The wind symphony was selected through a blind audition process, and this will be the first time a UP instrumental ensemble has ever performed […]
Information Services Moving to Tyson Hall, Week of October 13
The information services division will move the majority of its staff to a new office space in Tyson Hall during the week of October 13, according to Curt Pederson, chief information officer. On Monday, the CIO office and web and enterprise services will be moving all staff to their newly constructed offices in the lower […]
Gimme A (Fall) Break!
The 2014 fall break takes place Monday, October 13 through Friday, October 17. 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 20. For library hours go to http://tinyurl.com/3cxvc88; for Bon Appetit hours go to http://up.cafebonappetit.com.
Fall Break Bookstore Hours
The bookstore will have reduced hours for fall break, according to manager Erin Bright. The bookstore will be closed on Saturday, October 11 and will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the following Monday through Friday. The bookstore will be closed on Saturday, October 18. For more information contact Bright at 7125 or […]
Let’s Work Off Some Steam
Fall Break is a great time to get out of your office and come play some lunchtime sports with your fellow staff and faculty, according to sports afficionado Russell Seidelman, financial aid. Here’s the fall schedule, subject to change, as lunchtime games will continue all semester long: Monday: Basketball, Howard Hall, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. […]
Best Way to Tell the Flu to Shoo
The flu season is fast approaching and faculty, staff, and students can take measures to minimize the risk of contracting the disease, according to Susan Chisum, health center. First and foremost, get the seasonal flu vaccine! According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), most deaths and hospitalizations from influenza and its related complications occur […]
Flexible Spending Account Program Announcement
As a reminder to all Flex-Plan participants, beginning with the 2014 plan year, all savings under the plan must be used by December 31, 2014, with the exception of up to $500, which can be rolled into the 2015 plan year and used throughout 2015. There will no longer be a 2.5 month grace period. […]
International Education Week, Nov. 17-21
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to consider participating in International Education Week (IEW) 2014, observed November 17-21 and hosted by the UP International Club in collaboration with international student services, international languages and cultures, ASUP, and other student clubs. Throughout the week of IEW, the planning committee will be hosting and promoting events […]