The Diversity and Inclusion Program (DIP) will mark National Native American Heritage Month with a screening of Neither Wolf Nor Dog, adapted from a book by Kent Nerburn which won the Minnesota Book Awards in 1995, on Thursday, November 29, at 7 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The screening is free and open to all. Concessions […]
11-12-2018
Udall Scholarship Nominations Needed
Faculty members are requested to nominate students for the 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 policy; Native […]
Faculty Nominations Welcome for Teaching Award, Scholarship Award
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is accepting faculty nominations for the 2018-2019 Teaching Award and Scholarship Award. These awards are an opportunity for the University community to recognize and celebrate two of its own for outstanding achievements in teaching and scholarship. The committee will accept nominations until noon on Friday, January 25. Nominations should be […]
Opus Prize Week Events Open to All
All faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome to take part in activities planned for this week in celebration of the 2018 Opus Prize, one of the world’s largest faith-based awards for social entrepreneurship. Each year the Opus Prize Foundation selects one Catholic university to help nominate, select, and celebrate three faith-based unsung heroes who […]
UP Open Enrollment Period: November 1- 20
The Open Enrollment period for UP employee benefits is happening now and will end on Tuesday, November 20, at 4:30 p.m. All benefited employees are required to confirm or change their healthcare benefits during this time. During open enrollment, benefited employees can elect new Flex Spending amounts, add or change supplemental life insurance, as well […]
Spring 2019 Tuition Remission Requests Due Nov. 15
Employees are reminded that Spring 2019 tuition remission requests are due by November 15 in order to avoid late charges on students’ accounts. There are separate application forms for undergraduate course work and graduate courses. A tuition remission summary is also available on the HR website at this link. For more information, stop by the HR offices on the […]
Clark Library Offering ReadUP Companion Guide
Want to know more about the ReadUP book selection, Let the Great World Spin? The Clark Library has created a companion guide with author interviews, reviews, and other resources for exploring the setting and events depicted in this year’s ReadUP book. Pre-reserved copies of Let the Great World Spin are being distributed in the residence halls, and staff and faculty […]
2018-2019 Butine Faculty Development Funds Awarded
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship (TAS) has determined award recipients for the 2018-2019 Butine Faculty Development Fund Fall cycle, according to committee chair Hannah Highlander, mathematics. Butine award recipients are: Simon Aihiokhai: “Social Justice Understood as Life Flourishing: Perspectives from African Indigenous Religions and Christianity,” $3,295 Janet Banks: “Development and Evaluation of an Interprofessional […]
Truman Scholarships: Nominate Now
Faculty are requested to nominate students for Truman Scholarships. The awards, up to $30,000 for graduate school, provide scholarships to current juniors who plan to pursue a career in public service (academia, government, military, or nonprofit service). The awards are based on merit and are made to students who have a track record of working to […]
Welcome, New Faculty Members!
This week, the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce two more of our new faculty members to the P community: Lara-Zuzan Golesorkhi, visiting assistant professor of political science Emma Smith, instructor, School of Nursing Visit the 2018 New Faculty Profiles page and get to know all our new faculty members.