Basketball season is officially here, and while there are no games this week, next week is the annual Portland Classic basketball tournament. The men’s team will play the following games: Monday, Nov. 19: Pilots vs. Lewis & Clark, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21: Pilots vs. USC Upstate, 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23: Pilots vs. Cal […]
11-12-2018
TLC Tip of the Week: Try Exit Cards
Want a way to gauge whether you are reaching your students? One simple way to gather informal, low-stakes feedback from students is through exit cards. Rather than relying on end-of-semester evaluations to gauge how a class is going, exit cards can give ongoing feedback to help instructors make decisions about instructional techniques, pacing, or classroom […]
International Education Week: Nov. 9-19
International Education Week is a joint initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education. It celebrates internationalization and diversity on college campuses across the nation each November. This year, UP is celebrating International Education Week from November 9 through 19. Please join your colleagues and student organizations in recognizing and celebrating international […]
“Dostoevsky and the Catholic Literary Tradition,” Nov. 12
The Garaventa Center invites all faculty and staff to a free lecture entitled “Dostoevsky’s Engagement with the Catholic Literary Tradition,” presented by Saint Louis University professor Elizabeth Blake, on Monday, November 12, at 7:15 p.m., in Shiley Hall room 319. In her talk, Blake, an assistant professor of Russian, discusses the “Catholic underground” Dostoevsky portrayed […]
Poetry Reading with Matthew Minicucci, Nov. 14
A free poetry reading by Matthew Minicucci will take place on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., in the UP Bookstore. Minicucci is the author of two collections of poetry: Small Gods, a finalist for the 2016 Green Rose Prize from New Issues Press, and Translation (Kent State University Press, 2015), chosen by Jane […]
“Dr. Faustus” Pre-Play Panel and Reception, Nov. 17
The Garaventa Center warmly invites all ticket holders for the Saturday, November 17 performance of Dr. Faustus to a complimentary wine, cheese, and themed dessert reception as campus experts highlight what to look and listen for in the show. The reception begins at 6:15 p.m., with the panel starting at 6:45 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital […]
“Dr. Faustus” Opening Nov. 14
The performing and fine arts department will present Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, the classic legend of the Renaissance icon who sold his soul for knowledge and power, from November 14-18, at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday), in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Tickets are available through Mago Hunt Box Office at x7287 or magohuntboxoffice@up.edu.
Compassionate Listening: Lessons for Teaching, Learning, & Mental Health
In their roles as instructors, advisors, coaches, and mentors, faculty members are often sought out by students who confide in them about the various academic and non-academic challenges they encounter. Practitioners from various faith traditions have developed the art of compassionate listening as an approach to helping individuals process, heal, and feel truly heard. The Teaching […]
Music at Midweek, Nov. 14: Student Performers
The next Music at Midweek performance will take place on Wednesday, November 14, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. Student performers will include Tori Davis, soprano; Natalie Goodpaster, soprano; John Robert Schuster, French horn; Caleb Eades, clarinet; Lauren Guerin, violin; and Gillian Davidson, saxophone. For more information contact performing and fine arts at x7228 or pfa@up.edu.
Save the Dates: Las Posadas, La Virgen de Guadalupe Midnight Mass
Please save the dates for upcoming presentations by the Diversity and Inclusion Program: Las Posadas: Wednesday. December 5, 2018, 7 to 9 p.m., hosted in Mehling Ballroom. Come learn about the traditions of Las Posadas, a cultural and religious celebration. There will be an information session followed by a celebration with music and authentic treats like aroz con leche. […]