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This Issue: February 16, 2025
Inclement Weather Reminders
The sunshine held out longer than expected. Alas, cold and snow have arrived. Please review these updates from Facilities Services and Campus Safety for important information and tips regarding inclement weather. (Read More).
POL Presents: Executive Orders Explained (Feb. 5)
Professors Bill Curtis and Jeff Meiser will unpack and discuss presidential executive orders, as well as their power and limitations in this lecture event. Sponsored by POL, Engaged Humanities, and Constructive Dialogues. (Read More).
Celebration of Mass in Spanish (Feb. 9)
Campus Ministry is launching a new offering of Sunday Mass in Spanish. Masses will be offered twice a month on the second and fourth Sundays of February, March, and April. The first Spanish Mass will be at 1 p.m. on February 9, in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. (Read More).
Connelly Lecture Series presents: “Making History in the Parks: The Intersection of Scholarship and Stewardship” with Sarah Payne, PhD (Feb. 13)
Making History in the Parks: The Intersection of Scholarship and Stewardship explores how the National Park Service integrates—or sometimes overlooks—historical scholarship in the stewardship of cultural and natural resources. Sarah R. Payne, PhD, is an Associate Professor of History at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, and the incoming Director of CSU’s Public & Environmental History Center. (Read More).
Don’t Miss February’s Thirst Friday! (Feb. 14)
All faculty and staff are invited to enjoy laughter, libations, small bites and great conversations at this Garaventa Center casual, no agenda social! Bring someone who’s never been for extra credit. (Read More).
Digital Lab: Spring Workshops (Feb. 11-14)
Want to develop your multimedia skills? Start with one of the Digital Lab’s introductory workshops on Canva, Podcasting, Studio Photography, or Video Editing. It’s also a chance to experience the new and improved Lab facility in the Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation! (Read More).
Walking the Camino: Muscle Memory with Fr. Pat Hannon, CSC (Feb. 19)
Fr. Pat Hannon, CSC, shares his experience from his recent pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. The Camino de Santiago, or Way of St. James, has been a meeting place for pilgrims for almost 1,100 years and leads to the shrine of the apostle James in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. (Read More).
UP Theater Presents: “The Effect” by Lucy Prebble (Feb. 19-23)
Connie and Tristan are volunteers in a clinical trial—they’re falling in love, but is it just the side effect of the experimental antidepressant they’re taking? UP theater is proud to present this romantic dramedy that has taken the theater world by storm around the country and abroad. (Read More).
Active Listening: Connection Through Communication (Feb. 19)
Unlock the secret to deeper connections and smoother workplace interactions with active listening. Learn practical techniques to enhance understanding, foster collaboration, and create stronger connections. (Read More).
CTL Presents: Some Assembly Still Required (Feb. 20)
All faculty and staff are invited to join the CTL, Nicole Ralston (SOE), and Valerie Peterson (MTH) to discuss understanding and supporting today’s college students, some of whom may need additional support. We’ll explore how the rise of new media, K-12 education reforms, standardized testing culture, and pandemic disruptions have shaped our current students’ learning habits and academic expectations. (Read More).
Spring 2025 Internship & Job Fair (Feb. 21)
The Career Education Center is hosting the Spring 2025 Internship & Job Fair on Friday, February 21, from 1–4 p.m. The fair brings together over 95 organizations offering summer jobs, internships and full-time positions across various industries. Faculty and staff play a critical role and serve as a critical influence in encouraging student participation. (Read More).
Join Outdoor Pursuits and Garaventa Center for a Walk In The Park: Hoyt Arboretum (Feb. 22)
UP staff, faculty, and students are invited to join the Garaventa Center and Outdoor Pursuits for a walk in Washington Park’s Hoyt Arboretum! This hike will explore themes in ReadUP’s visiting author, Cheryl Strayed’s book, Wild, as we hike around the arboretum and enjoy some of the wonderful nature that Portland has to offer. (Read More).
Pre-Play Reception & Panel for “The Effect” (Feb. 22)
Ticket show holders for The Effect by Lucy Prebble are invited to enjoy a complimentary drinks and small bites reception and an expert pre-show panel discussion, courtesy of the Garaventa Center. (Read More).
Now Accepting Proposals: Faculty Development Day (Due Feb. 24)
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship welcomes creative and transformational proposals around a particular theme to lead this year’s Faculty Development Day, scheduled for May 6, 2025. (Read More).
Bridging the Divide: Perspectives on Current Times and Social Issues of Today—Black Catholics (Feb. 27)
Join us for a lecture event with Dr. Darren Davis, Snyder Family Mission Professor at the University of Notre Dame. Davis is the author of “Negative Liberty: Public Opinion and the Terrorist Attacks on America,” and his research interests include most areas in public opinion and political behavior. (Read More).
Lenten Staff/Faculty UP Retreat (Mar. 21)
A time for individual and communal spiritual reflection and renewal, this half-day contemplative retreat will explore the poetry of the Lenten Season as a source of spiritual reflection and renewal. (Read More).
New to The Bluff—Jasmin “Jay” Al Rawe: Auto Mechanic, Facilities Services
Jay comes to UP from Carr Subaru and brings a years of auto mechanic experience and trade certifications. Welcome, Jay!
New to The Bluff—Alejandro Ochoa-Villagrana: HVAC Tech I, Facilities Services
Alejandro is currently enrolled in Charter College working on an HVAC certification. Welcome, Alejandro!
Difference Award Honorees 2025
The Athletic department would like to acknowledge this year’s winners of the “Difference Award”! Each year, student-athletes nominate a Professor on campus who they feel has made a difference in their life. (Read More).
Center for Gender and Sexuality Spring Events
Check out the selection of Spring events hosted by the Center for Gender and Sexuality. (Read More).
A Beckman Humor Project Event: “Learning History from Monty Python” (Feb. 11)
What do coconuts and your favorite colo(u)r have to do with the Middle Ages? Funny you should ask! UP Provost, David Mengel, PhD, will lead a lighthearted exploration of the Middle Ages in film—in which the 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail will rightly occupy center stage. (Read More).
Don’t Miss February’s Core Samples Lunch! (Feb. 25)
All staff and faculty are invited to attend one (or both) of this spring’s Core Samples Lunches, as guests of the Garaventa Center and Core Program. These have proven a terrific way for all of us to build our knowledge of what happens in UP’s Core Curriculum. (Read More).
Call For Butine Faculty Development Proposals: Due Feb. 14
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship (TAS) invites all full-time faculty, instructors, lecturers, and librarians to submit proposals for the Spring 2025 Arthur Butine Faculty Development Fund. (Read More).
Family Weekend 2025!
We’ll be welcoming parents and families to campus for Family Weekend on February 14-16, 2025. This year we will be combining all class years into one exciting weekend. Visit the Family Weekend page for a list of events.
Spring 2025 Lunchtime Learning Sessions
Lunchtime sessions are created to foster continuous learning, collaboration, and personal growth through engaging, informal educational programs to learn about a specific topic or skill. Hear speakers from across the UP community as they cover a variety of subjects, such as leadership development, professional development, wellness, and much more. (Read More)