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12-21-2020

Seventh Annual ReadUP Book: “How to Be an Antiracist”

On behalf of the ReadUP Committee, please join in UP’s seventh annual ReadUP program. This year’s selection is How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, who will be speaking at a virtual event this spring, as part of this year’s annual Schoenfeldt Writers Series. How to Be an Antiracist is a New York Times […]

Holiday Payroll Information: Help Us Pay You Correctly and On Time

Christmas break is around the corner and to ensure the correct payment of employees’ wages, we ask you to report your time cards correctly and submit them on time. Please follow the holiday policy found under “Payroll Guidance for Non-Exempt Employees on Holidays and Shutdown Days” at this link. Time cards are due on the following […]

Virtual UP Staff Luncheon: Dec. 21

Because of restrictions on public gatherings due to COVID-19, UP’s Staff Christmas Luncheon will be replaced by a special video program this year. Staff will receive an email around 11:45 a.m. on Monday, December 21, with a link to the prerecorded video. The program will include a Christmas greeting from University president Fr. Mark Poorman, […]

COVID Updates: Please Review Important Information

Here are some recent COVID updates for the UP community: Required COVID-19 Training: OSHA is requiring that all employees complete a COVID-19 training. If you did not attend one of the Zoom trainings offered last week, please do the training on Moodle at: COVID-19 Training on Moodle. Required COVID-19 Assessment: OSHA is requiring that employers […]

Please Sign Up or Renew Payroll Deduction Gifts This Month

Every year, hundreds of UP staff and faculty give back to UP, adding crucial support for students and programs. Thank you! Payroll deductions must be renewed at the end of each calendar year. Your gift is tax-deductible and can be directed to any area of campus that matters most to you. If you would like […]

It’s Back! Countdown to Christmas 2020

This month, the UP community is celebrating the Advent Season with the development office’s 25 Days ’til Christmas online calendar. So far, we’ve shared Advent prayers, gourmet baking tips from Fr. Dan Parrish, Christmas playlists, and more. Join us in counting down to Christmas with a new surprise each day.

Downtime for Moodle Upgrade January 7th and 8th

Academic Technology Services and Innovation will be performing important upgrade work on the Moodle platform during the first week of January. These upgrades will bring Moodle up to version 3.9 which will help improve Moodle performance and security as we prepare for the upcoming spring term. ATSI will be sending out regular updates on the […]

Saint John’s Bible Moment: The Birth of Christ

Spend two minutes beholding Donald Jackson’s luminous “Birth of Christ” from The Saint John’s Bible. The music here is provided by singers Nicole Leupp Hanig, performing and fine arts, and music student Cameron Creitz ’23 singing English and German verses of “Lo, How A Rose E’er Blooming,” respectively. Members of UP’s music department—faculty and students—provided […]