Payroll will be processing paychecks on an accelerated pay schedules due to the Christmas holiday and the winter break. Please be informed of the following important dates, times, and instructions. Monthly (exempt) employees must submit their time records for any exception hours such as sick and vacation hours by 3 p.m. on Monday, December 19, for […]
12-05-2016
Visio Divina Contemplative Prayer, Wednesdays in Advent
Give yourself the gift of quiet meditation this Advent through Visio Divina, contemplative prayer focusing on one of the stunning illuminations from The Saint John’s Bible. Join with members of the community as we gather on Wednesday, December 14, from 12:45-1:15 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Garaventa Center. […]
Lunch Hour Learning: “Holiday Stress,” Dec. 13
The human resources office will host a lunch hour session on “Holiday Stress,” presented by Cascade Centers EAP, in the Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center classroom on Tuesday, December 13, from noon to 1 p.m. The presentation will be just in time for the busy and often stressful holiday season. Join us! For more information […]
Come Watch PFA Students’ Final (Singing) Exams!
Please join performing and fine arts students and faculty for the Lyric Theater Workshop final exam, arguably the only final exam compelling enough to observers to warrant an audience. Students will perform solos from music theater and opera beginning at 4:10 p.m. on Monday, December 12. The performance will most likely last an hour. For more […]
Mass of the Immaculate Conception, Dec. 8
Campus Ministry will offer Masses on the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, December 8, at 12:05 p.m. and 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the conception of Mary, who became the mother of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most important Marian […]
#GivingTuesday Marks Largest Day of Giving in UP History
Last Tuesday, the Office of Development launched the University’s first Giving Tuesday. In just 24 hours, 258 gifts were raised totaling $56,506 in support. This tremendous show of support marks the largest number of gifts made in one day in University history. This achievement was largely influenced by the investment in our new online giving […]
Stay Safe Online This Holiday Season
It has already been a record breaking year for online holiday shopping based on Black Friday and Cyber Monday trends. December is sure to bring even more shoppers to websites across the internet. How can you tell if a shopping site is safe, if your wi-fi connection is secure, or if a mobile shopping app is a fake? What […]
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12
Campus Ministry invites the campus community to celebrate the Feast of our Lady of Guadalupe on Monday, December 12. A Mass in Spanish (homily in English) will be offered at 4:45 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. After Mass the celebration will continue in St. Mary’s lounge with traditional food and a reenactment of the […]
Clark Library: Paws and Relax
All are welcome to take a short break during the last week of classes and visit with a furry friend! A dog team from Pet Partners will be in the Clark Library this Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and Wednesday from 2-3 p.m.. Look for them on the library’s main floor by the front windows. Stay tuned […]
TLC from the TLC: Helping Students Utilize Services
Do you wonder why some students eligible for accommodations through accessible education services (AES) do not actually use their accommodations? According to Melanie Gangle, accessible education services, in a recent qualitative study, students identified six key reasons: (1) Desire for self-sufficiency, (2) Desire to avoid negative social reactions, (3) Insufficient knowledge about their accommodations, (4) Quality and […]