Starting Monday August 5, the city (PBOT) will be paving N. Willamette Blvd between N. Portsmouth and N. Carey. Willamette Blvd. will be closed to vehicles through August 19, weather dependent and commuting delays are likely. (Read More).
Issues
SAVE THE DATE(s)—Pre-semester Faculty Development Workshops from the Center for Teaching and Learning (Aug.14-16)
The Center for Teaching and Learning will host three workshops focused on supporting successful student outcomes in advance of the Fall 2024 semester. Subjects include workload stress, tech-induced distraction, and alternative grading. (Read More).
NEW Updated Campus Maps
With the opening of Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation and major projects complete at Franz River Campus, UP has updated the two campus maps used for visitors, faculty, staff and students. (Read More).
Ride the UP Bike Bus This Fall!
Do you commute regularly by bike to campus? Or maybe you’ve been thinking about it, but aren’t sure of a good route, or are looking for support from other riders? Consider joining the UP bike bus! (Read More).
July Zoom Update
July has been a busy month with holidays and vacations but Zoom keeps their product rolling through it all- here to finish off your month is our July 2024 Zoom Update! Come back each month for your update and stay tuned on Techtalk as the new school year comes for posts on other timely technology subjects!
New to The Bluff—Nick Blaylock, Associate Director of Pre-College Programs & Conferences—Summer Programs & Conferences
Prior to coming to UP, Nick worked as a Project Coordinator in the Office of the Provost at Washington University in St. Louis. Welcome, Nick!
New to The Bluff—A.J. Christensen, Associate Director, Patrol Services—Campus Safety and Emergency Management
We are pleased to announce our newest leadership team member at the Department of Campus Safety and Emergency Management, A.J. Christensen. A.J. joins the department having worked in security and law enforcement for over a decade. (Read More).
Staff Senate Elections—Voting Opens July 22
Staff Senate will be holding their first elections this summer. Applications will open on Wednesday, June 26, and close Wednesday, July 3. To be eligible, staff must have completed at least 6 months of employment at the University. Join us in our pursuit of creating community and fostering communication on campus! (Read More).
Moodle Upgrade (Aug. 8)
A Moodle upgrade is scheduled for August 8. Moodle will be unavailable from Thursday, August 8, through Monday, August 12. This upgrade will see an updated user interface and some major improvements in several key features. (Read More).
Driver Safety Training Reminder
All employees, including student employees, who drive for university business are required to complete Driver Safety training. The training takes approximately 1 hour to complete and only needs to be done once. (Read More).