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, […]
11-09-2015
Udall Scholarship Nominees Needed
Faculty members are requested to nominate students for the Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, available to current sophomore or junior students who meet one or more of these criteria: Students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to public […]
Year of Mercy Planning Lunch, Nov. 12
Pope Francis has designated the coming year, from December 8, 2015 through November 2016, to be a Year of Mercy, and Campus Ministry is planning to use it as a year to consider how God’s grace can undo the knots in peoples’ lives and how they might be instruments of God’s grace and mercy for one another, […]
2016 Open Enrollment Period Information
Employees will need to either confirm their current coverage or make changes using the UP online Open Enrollment Tool by Tuesday, December 1, at 3 p.m. All coverage changes will be effective January 1, 2016. The Flexible Spending Account is an annual election. Employees who had this benefit in 2015 and wish to continue will […]
International Education Week, Photo Contest
International Education Week (IEW) will take place on the UP campus from November 16-22, according to Trisha Elizarde-Miller, international student services. All are invited to go to multicultural events on and off campus:watch Riverdance, make sushi, learn Filipino history, listen to Indigenous people’s storytelling, and more. Many clubs and organizations have opportunities lined up for […]
New Tech Talk Podcasts
This week from the Teaching and Learning Collaborative: Shiley School of Engineering professors Tammy VanDeGrift and Niki Schulz appeared on the UP Tech Talk podcast to discuss their experiences using instructional media to “flip” the classroom and create active learning opportunities during class sessions. Go to the TLC blog to stream, download, or subscribe to […]
3D Ornament Design Contest
The Clark Library’s Digital Lab is having a 3D ornament design contest for those who want to get into the holiday spirit. Enter a 3D design for a holiday ornament by November 20. The winning designs will be 3D printed and displayed on the Clark Library Christmas tree. Those who are unfamiliar with 3D design […]
Pilots Basketball Season Begins Soon
Another exciting season of men’s and women’s basketball starts this Friday when the Pilots men’s basketball team opens the regular season with a home game versus Oregon Institute of Technology at 7 p.m. Tickets for the game are on-sale now and can be purchased at the Pilots box office by calling x7525. Also just as […]
25th Anniversary of the Broken Wall Memorial
The UP campus observes Wednesday, November 11 with the annual Air Force and Army ROTC Veterans Day vigil at the Broken Wall Memorial. This past summer, physical plant workers refreshed and recovered the site with a new design in landscaping which provides greater visibility for the beloved campus monument. This Veterans’ Day also marks the […]
Volleyball Action in the Chiles Center
Make plans to join the Pilots volleyball team this week for two big home games. The action begins on Thursday when the Pilots Take on BYU at 7 p.m., then on Saturday the Pilots go up against San Diego at noon. Both opponents are good teams and UP fan support at the matches is greatly […]