Given the success of last year’s concentration around teaching ethics across the curriculum, the Committee on Teaching and Scholarship welcomes proposals to lead Faculty Development Day on May 5, 2015, around a particular theme. Interested faculty should submit a 1-2 page proposal identifying the keynote speaker and breakout panels for session one of Faculty Development […]
12-15-2014
Join the UP Shamrock Run Team
All University community members are welcome to help a great cause by joining UP’s Shamrock Run team. All team members get free UP gear to wear at the race on Sunday, March 15, at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. To join the UP team, you must register online at http://www.shamrockrunportland.com/ (choose the “team” option; the […]
Nominate Students For Gerhardt Award
The Office of Alumni Relations is accepting nominations for the 2015 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership, according to Ken Hallenius, alumni relations. Criteria for selection: Student must be a graduating senior; Student must have demonstrated leadership throughout his or her undergraduate career; Student must demonstrate consistent dedication to the University and the community […]
Christmas Break 2014
Staff offices are scheduled to be shut down for Christmas Break from Wednesday, December 24 through Thursday, January 1, 2015, with employees returning to work on Friday, January 2. For more information on employee holidays contact human resources at 8981 or review the holiday schedule at http://tinyurl.com/kjtkqdj.
Improvements to Flex-Plan FSA Medical Plan
With changes in federal regulations, all savings under the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) medical plan must be used by December 31, 2014, with the exception of a $500 carryover to be used in the new calendar year. This replaces the prior practice of a 2.5 month grace period and allows for more flexibility in how […]
Help Needed: Community of Hope Shelter
Looking for a way to share some Christmas spirit with those in need? Community of Hope, a shelter for women and children in St. Johns, is seeking volunteers over the Christmas break to cover for some of their regular volunteers who will be traveling for the holidays. The shelter is seeking individuals who will come on […]
Printing and Mailing Services Closure: Dec. 16-18
Printing services and mailing services will be moving to Tyson Hall during the week of December 15. Mailing services will be not processing mail on Tuesday, December 16 through Thursday, December 18. Please be aware of these dates when scheduling mail deliveries to be taken to the Post Office or UPS/Fedex. Mailing services will continue […]
Staff Holiday Party, Dec. 18
All staff members are encouraged to attend the University’s 2014 staff holiday party, which will take place on Thursday, December 18, in the Bauccio Commons. A social begins at 11:30 a.m., with seating at 12:15 p.m. The official program begins at 1 p.m. Please keep in mind that the holiday party is for staff only; […]
Faculty Research Day, Jan. 8
The University’s Faculty Research Day program will be held on Thursday, January 8. Each panel in the event will have faculty from across disciplines and schools who will offer brief five-minute perspectives on the day’s theme, followed by open discussion for new insights and potential collaboration. University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., and University provost […]
Annual Fire Alarm Testing
Public Safety will be conducting annual fire alarm testing in all campus buildings over Winter Break. In accordance with fire life safety codes, each building that has a fire system will be tested to ensure it is operating properly. The tests will require vendors to enter offices and some residential spaces. Additionally, there will be […]