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Essentials of People Management Series

Essentials of People Management equips UP supervisors with the foundational skills and confidence needed to lead teams with clarity and purpose. This program supports supervisors in navigating daily management responsibilities, setting expectations, and fostering a mission-aligned work environment. Through a structured workshop series, participants deepen the mindsets and practices that promote trust, accountability, consistency, and positive team culture across the University.

New to The Bluff: Dillon Huang—Financial Aid Coordinator, Office of Financial Aid

We’re excited to announce that Dillon Huang has joined the Office of Financial Aid as our new Financial Aid Coordinator. Dillon brings valuable experience from his time at Lakeridge High School, where he supported students and families in the front office. We’re thrilled to have him on board and look forward to the positive impact he’ll make in helping our students succeed.

UP Winter Break Fire Systems Testing

Campus buildings will undergo annual fire alarm system testing and maintenance over winter break. Each building will be tested and will have a period of time when alarms are being activated. Building point persons have been notified. You may e-mail EHS if you plan to be working from our buildings during winter break and would like to know when your building is being tested.

Honors Readings Courses for 2026-2027—Now Accepting Proposals (Dec. 1)

The Honors Program is looking for faculty-led readings courses to be offered next year (fall 2026 and spring 2027). This is a fun opportunity to teach a 1-credit, pass/no pass course to a group of no more than 15 curious and academically engaged juniors and/or seniors. You can try a topic that doesn’t quite fit into your regular curriculum, needs a test drive, or is something you want to learn more about yourself, as long as it would appeal to an interdisciplinary group of students.