Author and Johns Hopkins humanities professor Alice McDermott will be on campus on February 26, 2015, as a guest of the University’s Schoenfeldt Visiting Writers Series. In preparation for her arrival, the provost’s office has announced the annual ReadUP community reading initiative. All University community members—students, faculty, staff—are invited to read McDermott’s novel, Charming Billy, […]
11-17-2014
Open Enrollment Concludes Tuesday, Dec. 2
The open enrollment period for UP employees started on Monday, November 3, and will conclude on Tuesday, December 2. This will be your opportunity to make changes to your plan choices, review the dependents you have covered, and sign up for a medical or dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for 2015. Please login to […]
Save The Date For Staff Holiday Luncheon: December 18
In the spirit of the holidays as well as planning ahead, the human resources office has finalized the date of Thursday, December 18, for the 2014 Staff Christmas Luncheon. All staff members will be treated to a delicious meal, raffle prizes, employee awards, and more. For more information contact HR at 8981 or hr@up.edu.
Fall 2014 Butine Awards
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship (TAS) has determined award recipients for the 2014-2015 Butine Faculty Development Fund fall cycle, according to committee chair Lauretta Frederking, political science. This fall’s Butine award recipients are: Ellyn Arwood, education: Collaboration, Advancement, and Translations in Mind, Brain and Education; and Spatial Intelligence and Learning Center, $1,500 Richard Askay, […]
Mass of Remembrance, Nov. 18
Through the month of November, campus ministry invites the UP community to remember loved ones who have died. All are welcome to inscribe the names of loved ones on a card and place it in the accompanying basket to be placed near the altar in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher during a special Mass […]
Turkey Day Holiday, Nov. 27-28
University staff will enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday this year on Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28. Offices will be closed. For more information on UP paid holidays, see the holiday schedule on the HR website or contact HR at 8981 or hr@up.edu.
“Pro-life Relational Apologetics,” Nov. 17
The University’s student-led Voice for Life club will host a talk, “Pro-life Relational Apologetics,” on Monday, November 17, at 7 p.m., in St. Mary’s Student Center lounge. The talk will focus on cultivating friendships and encouraging dialogue about human rights injustices. The event features Josh Brahm and Deanna Unyk, who met online and sparked a friendship […]
Ideas Welcome For 2015 Pollentia Expedition, Nov. 20
Those who missed the October presentation on the summer 2014 Pollentia expedition are invited to attend a presentation on the recent and future expeditions on Thursday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Holy Cross Lounge. Expedition members Ray and Ronda Bard, Fr. Ron Wasowski, C.S.C., and Fr. Richard Rutherford, C.S.C, will share experiences […]
Bike Commute Workshop, Nov. 20
The Presidential Advisory Committee on Sustainability (PACOS) will welcome the Bicycle Transportation Alliance (BTA) to campus for a Bike Commute Workshop on Thursday, November 20, from noon to 1 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. All UP community members are welcome to attend. This is a brown bag event, so please feel free to bring […]
Spring 2015 Book Orders: Get ‘em In Now
Spring 2015 book orders were due by October 31, according to Erin Bright, bookstore manager. It is not too late to submit spring book orders, but they must be placed as soon as possible to bright@up.edu or sent in using the bookstore website at https://www.facultyenlight.com/. For more information contact Bright at 7125 or schumach@up.edu.