Faculty from the theology department will engage in a forum-style discussion on the outcomes and implications of the 2015 Synod on the Family on Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m., in Shiley Hall Room 301. Many complex issues are being addressed by the Synod, including the status of divorced and remarried Catholics and that of […]
11-02-2015
Student Threats And Faculty Responsibilities
At the May 2015 Faculty Development Day session on responding to student mental health problems, several questions were posed by faculty concerning how they must respond to student threats of self-harm. Specifically, there were questions about whether such self-disclosure on students’ parts should be kept confidential, or are faculty members mandated reporters of such things, […]
“Unfolding Sacred Scripture” with Michael Cameron, Nov. 9
UP theology professor Michael Cameron shares from his new book, Unfolding Sacred Scripture: How Catholics Read the Bible, on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:15 p.m., in the Pilot House Bookstore, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Constitution on Divine Revelation from the Second Vatican Council. In his book, Cameron presents a distinctively Catholic […]
Kenna Women’s Leadership Forum: Joane Moceri, Nov. 10
The second Kenna Women’s Leadership Forum of the year will be Tuesday, November 10, at 7 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. Nursing dean Joane Moceri will share the story of her path to leadership, the decisions and choices along the way, and the unique gifts and challenges to being a woman in her role. […]
Prayers for Peace, Nov. 11
In honor of Veteran’s Day, international students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native language on Wednesday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Buckley Center International Peace Garden. The service is co-sponsored by international student services and the Garaventa Center. For more information or if interested […]
Lunch & Learn Session, Nov. 10
The human resources office’s Lunch & Learn session, “How Optimism Can Improve Your Quality of Life” by Lisa Mitchell of Cascade Centers, will take place on Tuesday, November 10, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Clark Library conference room (no. 222). Mitchell posits that people can change their outlook on life in a positive way, […]
David Brooks Tickets On Sale Monday, Nov. 2
New York Times columnist David Brooks will speak on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 7 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 2 and can be purchased by calling the Chiles Center box office at x7525 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Faculty and staff will be limited […]
Pilot House Open For Business
The newly refurbished Pilot House is now open for business, after its official dedication on Thursday, October 29. Bon Appetit will offer food from 11 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday; 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday; and 5 p.m.-midnight Sunday. For more information contact Bon Appetit at 7330 or mustain@up.edu.
Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer Martin Flanagan, Nov. 5
Renowned Australian writer Martin Flanagan will speak and read from his work as the fall 2015 guest of the Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers Series. His talk will take place on Thursday, November 5, at 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Boardroom, and is free and open to the public. Flanagan is the author of 13 books […]
“Retirement Security Solutions” with Ted Wheeler, Nov. 3
Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler will discuss how the state and individuals can create justice and security for retirees, one of the fastest growing segments of the population, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The event is free and open to all, and is sponsored by the Garaventa Center. […]