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2025-04-14

Clark Library: Summer Course Reserves

April 14, 2025

Planning to teach this summer? Get some of your course prep out of the way! Library staff are ready to set up course reserves for Summer classes! Course reserves can be online or print items and films you wish to make available to your students. We also help you with copyright screening and scan materials to meet accessibility standards. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, Academics, Issues Tagged With: Clark Library

Library Survey: The Results Are In!

April 14, 2025

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Library Survey in November! Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re excited to share the results with our community. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, Issues Tagged With: Clark Library

Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence (Apr. 15)

March 31, 2025

Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly presentation demystifies AI, covering what it is, how it works, and where you encounter it in daily life. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-03-31, 2025-04-14, Human Resources, Issues Tagged With: Human Resouces

Speaker Event: Nathan Lents, PhD, author of “The Sexual Evolution” (Apr. 15)

March 31, 2025

The Biology and Psychology departments are excited to co-host Nathan Lents, PhD, author and professor of Biology at John Jay College of Criminology at City University of New York (CUNY). (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-03-31, 2025-04-14, Events, Issues Tagged With: Biology Department, Psychology Department

Advanced Guide to Artificial Intelligence (Apr. 16)

March 31, 2025

Explore how AI is transforming industries and learn practical ways to incorporate this technology into your professional toolkit. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-03-31, 2025-04-14, Human Resources, Issues Tagged With: Human Resources

Celebrating Our Retiring Faculty! (Apr. 16)

March 31, 2025

Join us in the Bauccio Commons Board Room to celebrate the remarkable careers and contributions of our esteemed colleagues, listed below, as they embark on a well-deserved retirement. Let’s honor their legacy and share in the joy of this special occasion! (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-03-31, 2025-04-14, Events, Issues Tagged With: Faculty Retirements

Lenten Visio Divina (Apr. 16)

March 31, 2025

Join us for a contemplative prayer practice using a sacred image from The Saint John’s Bible directly following the noon Mass. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-03-31, 2025-04-14, Events, Issues Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Garaventa Center, Visio Divina

Thirst Friday (Apr. 25)

March 31, 2025

All faculty and staff are invited to come celebrate as we near the finish line of the spring semester. Enjoy laughter, libations, small bites and great conversations at this Garaventa Center casual, no agenda social favorite! Bring someone who’s never been for extra credit! (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-03-31, 2025-04-14, Events, Issues Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Thirst Fridays

UPBeat: New Submission Format!

March 31, 2025

In an effort to optimize our content and workflow, we will be shifting the format of announcement submissions for inclusion in UPBeat. Starting in May 2025, community members will be able to submit their announcements through an easy to use form that provides additional guidance and support in crafting an impactful feature. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-03-31, 2025-04-14, Issues Tagged With: Marketing & Web Services, upbeat

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Larry Larsen, Performing and Fine Arts, designed the scenery for the production of In Clay for the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. The one woman musical tells the story of French ceramics artist Marie Berthe Cazin and is playing at the theater’s new stage space in downtown Tigard from January 23 – February 15, 2026.

Nicole Harvey, Nursing & Health Innovations, presented “Leveling Up Music History: Teaching Video Game Music in Online and Classroom Settings.” Co-presenter: Tellock, J. Presented at the Music and Gaming Symposium: Super MAGFest 2026. National Harbor, Maryland. January, 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “‘Ordinary Time is a Period of Altruistic Living.’ Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. January 18, 2026.” VoiceAfrique.org. January 17, 2026.

Corey S. Pressman, Public Health & Wellness, will be the featured artist in a solo exhibition of works entitled Aletheia. Presented by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the exhibition will be on view from January 30 through April 27, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.

Naveen Gudigantala, School of Business, presented “Beyond zero-shot: Enhancing LLM financial complaint classification with relevancy-driven RAG-based few-shot prompting.” Presented at the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 9, 2026.

Susan McDaniel, Performing & Fine Arts, performed as the pianist for the visual album GILGAMESH, now available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. GILGAMESH is the contemporary retelling of an ancient tale and explores themes of friendship and mortality, incorporating song, dance, and film. Featuring music by J. Scott Brubacher and libretto by David James Brock, with direction and production by Four/Ten Media, the project is the result of a decade-long, interdisciplinary collaboration. The performers are baritone Stephen Lancaster, pianist Susan McDaniel, and dancer/choreographer Kyle Marshall (as Enkidu), with additional artistic collaborators Edo Tastic (creative designer), Daniel Stein (audio producer), and Bill Maylone (audio engineer). View the Visual Album, Behind the Scenes footage, and learn more About the Project.

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