Fields Hall will present its signature event, the annual Trivia Night, a fundraiser for the Holy Cross Missions, on Friday, November 4, from 10 to 11:30 p.m., in the Pilot House. Faculty, staff, and students are advised to form their five-member teams early. It’s great fun and open to all members of the UP community. Prizes […]
Residence Life
Student Extended Stay Requests Due By Nov. 15
Any departments that will be sponsoring students to stay on campus after the traditional halls close on December 16, or to arrive before the halls re-open on January 14, 2017, are asked to complete a Department Extended Stay Request. If your department did not receive a copy of the template for making this request (sent October 19) […]
Farewell to Alex Hermanny: Come Wish Him Well
Please join the Office of Residence Life in sending a warm farewell to Alex Hermanny, who will depart UP on Friday, September 30, for his new role as student conduct coordinator at the University of Minnesota. There will be a reception celebrating Alex’s five years of service to UP in the Holy Cross Lounge in Franz Hall […]
Sr. Sue Bruno, OSF, Receives 2016 Spirit of Holy Cross Award
Sr. Sue Bruno, OSF, resident director of Fields Hall, has received a 2016 Spirit of Holy Cross Award, given annually to lay collaborators of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers. The award recognizes those who devotedly work to fulfill Blessed Basil Moreau’s vision and mission to “make God known, loved, […]
Dorm Decoration Competition, Aug. 25
The Dorm Decoration Competition is a move in day tradition at UP. The marketing and communication office is inviting all faculty and staff to participate in the competition by voting for the new People’s Choice Award during move in day on Thursday, Aug. 25. Participants can walk around campus anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to take a look at all nine residence halls for […]
Campus Resource Fair, Aug. 17
The Office of Residence Life is hosting a Campus Resource Fair during their hall staff training in August, and all departments are invited to participate. The Resource Fair is on Wednesday, August 17, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., on the quiet side of the Bauccio Commons. This is an excellent opportunity to connect resident assistants […]
Early Arrival Student Sponsors Take Note
All departments that will be sponsoring students to arrive on campus prior to the standard move-in dates (August 25 for new students, August 27 for returning students) are asked to complete a Department Early Arrival Request, according to Jessica Wode, residence life. Templates for making this request were sent via email on June 28; please […]
Residence Life Staff Awards
The following awards were presented by residence life director Chris Haug on Monday, May 2, at the Residence Life Staff Appreciation Banquet: The Pilot Award for Service within Residence Life was presented to Heather Heilberg, a first-year resident assistant for Shipstad Hall, who demonstrated outstanding service and spirit to the community. The Director’s Award for […]
Phased Opening of New Residence Hall
The new residence hall on Willamette Boulevard will open in two phases: August 19 for Wing B (Willamette side) and late October for Wing A (Portsmouth side). To accommodate this timeline, the Office of Residence Life has developed a plan to ensure all students have housing. Wing A has a total of 92 students, 48 […]
Kenna Zombie 5K: Fun, Funds, “Braaaains,” April 2
Kenna Hall and residence life are sponsoring the Kenna Zombie Run, a zombie-themed 5k run, on Saturday, April 2, at 10:30 a.m., to benefit Holy Cross Charities. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to take part in this fundraising effort. Participants can register either as a runner or a zombie; zombies will act as […]