The first CAS Colleagues event will take place on Friday, November 15, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in Franz 120. All are welcome to come mingle, sip, and chat and get to know their campus colleagues. “At the heart of it, the thread that weaves us together is our intellectual curiosity; the drive of a […]
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Schoenfeldt Writer Luis Alberto Urrea, Nov. 7
Author Luis Alberto Urrea joins our campus as the fall 2019 Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer on Thursday, November 7, in Buckley Center Auditorium at 7 p.m. He will also join us from 4-5 p.m. that day in BC 120 for an informal Q & A session, so bring your questions! A member of the Latino Literature Hall of Fame, […]
Fr. John Wironen, C.S.C. Memorial Mass, Nov. 7
A memorial Mass will take place for Fr. John Wironen, C.S.C., on Thursday, November 7, at 5:15 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. All are welcome to attend and pay their respects to Fr. John, who passed away on Wednesday, October 16, at Holy Cross House in Notre Dame, Ind., at the age of […]
Annual UP Month of Remembrance: Nov. 2019
Catholics believe in the Communion of Saints—the spiritual connection with those loved ones who have gone before us and the saints that lived as examples for us. Through the month of November we remember all of those who have gone before us in faith, especially our loved ones who have died. Starting Monday, October 21, […]
Theology Thursday with Michael Prendergast, Nov. 7
The next Theology Thursday lecture will be presented by Michael Prendergrast, theology, on Thursday, November 7, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz 120. His lecture is titled “What Does It Mean To Be A Liturgical Parish?” Prendergast will explore what it means to be a liturgical parish that strives to live according to the theological principal […]
Learning Lab: Culture vs. Climate in the Workplace, Nov. 6
The Pamplin School of Business will present a learning lab, “Culture vs. Climate in the Workplace,” on Wednesday November 6, 2019, 5-7 p.m., in Franz 426. Led by Cyreena Boston Ashby of Public Hilltop Solutions, this session will examine the complexity of organizational culture and organizational climate. As a session that is ideal for HR professionals, […]
New Faculty: Welcome to The Bluff!
This week the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce: Major Kristy Harrison, assistant professor of military science, Army ROTC Maren Nelson, assistant professor, School of Nursing Daman Oberoi, visiting instructor, Shiley School of Engineering Visit the 2019 New Faculty Profiles page and get to know all our new faculty members.
Please Request Software for Classrooms and Labs by November 8
Information services will be updating the computer lab and classroom software builds for spring 2020 during November. If you need new or updated software for the classrooms and labs for spring term please fill out the online survey. If the software you need was available during the fall 2019 term, there is no need to request it […]
2019 Christmas Luncheon Staff Award Nominations
This year’s Christmas Luncheon for staff will be held on Monday, December 16, in the Beauchamp Center. Please mark your calendars now. If you would like to nominate a colleague for a staff recognition award, please do so by Friday, November 8, using the nomination form found here. For more information contact human resources at […]
The Difference Between Feasts of All Saints and All Souls: Did You Know?
It’s nearly universal among faith traditions to have beliefs and practices focused on departed family, friends, and strangers. The Catholic Church professes its links to those who have gone before us with two adjacent holy days: November 1 of each year is All Saints, and November 2 is All Souls. When Catholics talk about All […]