A group of 37 students will be attending the October Encounter with Christ Retreat along with 23 student leaders from October 28-30, according to Beth Barsotti, Campus Ministry. Faculty and staff are asked to consider writing a note (palanca) to students they may know on the retreat. This is an opportunity to encourage students and express appreciation for them outside the classroom. Each retreatant will receive an envelope of surprise palanca. Please do not discuss this concept with students to keep it a surprise.
A list of those going on the retreat, along with their majors, can be found at https://www1.up.edu/campusministry/palanca/. Please submit your palanca to the Campus Ministry office in St. Mary’s. Mark your envelope with “EWC Retreat—(student’s name)” and bring it by Thursday, October 27.
Please forward any questions to Barsotti at x7463 or barsotti@up.edu.
The Pamplin School of Business will present the inaugural Operations & Tech Management Symposium on Thursday, October 20, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Shiley Hall Atrium. The symposium will feature keynote speaker Fred Pond, former CIO of Columbia Sportswear, and other industry leaders. There will also be a Q&A panel and networking reception. Please register at 
Elections and their outcomes affect whole nations. And even before voting age was lowered to 18 years of age, national politicians touched base at UP to stir up votes and enthusiasm. The University Museum and Archives announce a new election series featuring past presidential candidates who have visited The Bluff. The series begins with the earliest candidate on the list, Harold Stassen, and his campaign in the 1952 election. Follow 
Spring 2017 book orders are due by October 31, according to bookstore manager Eric Cave. Orders can be placed online at 
Make plans to join the women’s soccer team this week for the final two home games of the 2016 season. The Pilots have their sights set on post-season play and two wins at home will improve their chances. The action kicks off on Friday night as the Pilots host Pacific at 7 p.m. Game two of the week, and the Senior Night graduating players, will be on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. Tickets for both games are still available at Portlandpilots.com/tickets or by calling the Pilots Box Office at x7525. Again we hope to see you at Merlo Field and go Pilots!
The 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.
Faculty 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 
Clark 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. 
International 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