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Steven Kolmes, Environmental Studies (Emeritus), published “Does Catholic Healthcare Have a Responsibility to Those Harmed by Pollution?” Co-author: Sara Kolmes. Journal of Catholic Social Thought 21 (1): 133-151. Larry Larsen, Department of Performing and Fine Arts, designed the lighting for the musical adaptation of “The Spitfire Grill”, which is being performed at the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. The […]

Congratulations to The UProar, UP’s Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team, who won the NCAA D-III National Championship in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 20, 2024. Christina Ivler, Engineering, presented “Outer Loop Requirements for Vertical Lift Unmanned Aerial System Automated Flying Qualities,” at the Vertical Flight Society 80th Annual Forum. Montreal, Canada. May 7-9, 2024. Rebecca Smith, Education, […]

Jeffrey Meiser, Political Science & Global Affairs, was appointed Chair of the Curriculum and Academic Regulations Committee. August 2023-May 2024 Nicole Ralston, Education, presented “Power Within”: Exploring the strengths and assets that empower first-generation students on their college journeys.” Co-presenter: Rebecca Smith. Student Co-presenter: JoAnn Lee. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational […]

Martin Monto, Sociology, was recognized as the Outstanding Faculty Mentor in Undergraduate Research at UP. Nicole Ralston, Education, presented “Make math fun: Student and teacher perspectives for post-COVID mathematical learning and engagement.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association (AERA). Co-presenter: Rebecca Smith. Philadelphia, PA. April 2024. Amelia Ahern-Rindell, Biology (emeritus), […]

Ian Parkman, Business, was quoted in the article, “Brands in Space: What’s Behind the Rush to Advertise in the Final Frontier” by NPR Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal. April 10, 2024. Jeffrey Gauthier, Philosophy, presented “Decolonizing Liberation” at the Author-Meets-Critics session for Michael Monahan’s Creolizing Practices of Freedom: Recognition and Dissonance. American Philosophical Association Meetings, Portland, Oregon, March […]

Eric Anctil, Education, presented “The AI Revolution is Here: Empowering Parents and Educators in the Digital Age” as part of the SSMO Foundation Speaker Series in Beaverton, Oregon. The talk explored how advancements in artificial intelligence can support parents and educators in raising the next generation. Anctil also covered and discussed the latest developments in […]

Kate Hughes, Engineering, published “Transitional circulation patterns from full ice cover to ice-off in a seasonally ice-covered lake.” Aquat Sci 86, 40 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00027-024-01044-3 Ashley Hass, Business Administration, presented “Unplugged & Empowered: Cultivating Digital & Social Media Wellness” at St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX. March 2024. Rebekah Hanson, Performing and Fine Arts, published “Underrepresented […]

Ian Parkman and Samuel Holloway, Business, and David Turnbloom, Theology, published, “Co-Designing Strategic Rituals in Craft Beer: Churches, Denominations, Sects, and Mystics.” Design Management Review (2024), 35:1, 11. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/drev.12378. Stephanie Salomone, Mathematics and Engineering, served as lead organizer and host of the Western Regional Noyce Network 2024 Conference in Portland OR. The conference brought together 340 K-12 pre-service and in-service STEM […]

Dann L. Pierce, Communication, published: Metaphors and Beyond: The Guide. River Kishon Publishers, 2023. Pierce also published a related student workbook: Metaphors and Beyond: Student Exercises. River Kishon Publishers, 2024. The e-book is supported by the blog: www.metaphorsandbeyond.com and on Instagram and Facebook: @metaphorsandbeyond Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center and School of Education, and Andrew Guest, […]

Stephanie Salomone, Mathematics, delivered the keynote address “On Turtles and Cholera and Becoming a Scientist,” at Discovering the Scientist Within. Tarleton State University, Stephenville TX Samuel Holloway, Business Administration, published “Co-designing strategic ritual in craft beer: Churches, Denominations, Sects, and Mystics.” Proceedings of the 2023 IASDR Congress. International Association of Societies of Design Research International Congress. October […]