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12-20-2021
MLK Day On: (Re)Claiming Black Joy (Event Changes)
As we seek to celebrate the legacy of Dr. King, while preserving the health and safety of the community, we have modified some of the MLK Day On activities for 2022. Please make note of the current changes and follow our website for the latest updates. http://UP.edu/mlk-day-on January 14th: Vigil in honor of MLK at the […]
December Zoom Update
We are quickly coming up on the end of the term. You know what this means—time for another round of Zoom updates! Please see ATSI’s most recent Techtalk Article for instructions on running Zoom updates and the newly released features available this month. Have a safe and happy holiday season!
Catch Up On Great Fall Talks You Missed
With the pace of work slowing a bit over the winter break, you may want to catch up on some of the wonderful talks hosted at UP this past fall. Brew up some hot cocoa or your favorite video libation. The miracle of Zoom video makes it possible for you to view any of the […]
CheckUP on DEI
A reminder as we head into the upcoming winter break that OIEDI is hosting CheckUP on DEI on Thursday, January 13, from 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. You are all invited to share updates on DEI initiatives in your spheres. Email oiedi@up.edu for the Zoom link!
New Faculty and Staff Photos
A professional photographer will be taking faculty and staff headshots for our online directory on January 11. To schedule a 5-minute session, please contact Suzanne Frey in Marketing and Communications at freys@up.edu.
OIEDI Invites Your Submissions for the OIEDI Newsletter and Community Conversations
OIEDI wants to share the University’s successes, events, and more relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, and internationalization in its upcoming Spring 2022 newsletter! Please fill in this form with your submissions. Additionally, if you have an idea or resource for OIEDI’s Community Conversation, please share! Email oiedi@up.edu with any questions.
Tree Removal Information
Over the past few weeks the Grounds team has been working to safely remove several dead trees from campus. This has generated many inquiries from the community! The two most visible trees are the Norway Maples along Willamette Blvd. Both of these trees had developed some rot and fungal disease common at the end of […]
New to The Bluff: Kayla Huang, Evening Circulation Supervisor, Clark Library
The Clark Library is pleased to introduce Kayla Huang, who recently joined the Clark Library as the Evening Circulation Supervisor. Kayla has extensive customer service and management experience from prior positions with Starbucks and Subway. She also has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Washington State University and is excited to work in an academic library to see if pursing librarianship or graduate work in psychology will be her next step. Kayla manages the Library and […]