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This Issue: June 23, 2024
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2024-2025 University Bulletin Now Online
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the 2024-2025 online University Bulletin is now available. A mobile friendly version of the Bulletin is also available for smartphone browsing. (Read More).
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Outdoor Pursuits Wilderness Emergency Training Courses
The Outdoor Pursuits Program will host a monthly wilderness first aid and first responder training course in July, August, and September. These courses are designed to give you the medical skills, technical skills, and decision-making skills to respond to an incident in the backcountry. They cover topics such as wilderness anaphylaxis, dislocations, genitourinary issues, calling for a rescue, environmental medicine, and more! (Read More).
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New to The Bluff—Denise Ramsden, Assistant Director of the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education, School of Education
The School of Education is pleased to introduce the new Assistant Director of the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education, Denise Ramsden! Denise has worked in Catholic education since 2004 in an array of instructional and mentoring roles throughout that time. She has been a University Supervisor in the U.P. School of Ed. since 2021. (Read More).
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New to the Bluff—Dhara Brown, Executive Assistant to the Vice President, Marketing & Communications
The Division of Marketing and Communications recently welcomed Dhara Brown to the role of Executive Assistant to the Vice President at the end of March. Dhara graduated from American University in Washington, DC, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Foreign Language (French Language & Cultural Studies) and Communications Media (Film & Media Arts).
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Columbia Employee Store Access for UP Faculty and Staff (May 24-Jun.16)
UP Faculty and Staff can access the Columbia Employee Store from May 24-June 16 with their UP credentials. Invitees can bring up to four additional guests with each visit and this offer is for store access (not valid online). (Read More).
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A New Imagination on Migration with Fr. Daniel Groody C.S.C. (Jun. 12)
Campus Ministry, in association with Catholic Charities, will host Fr. Daniel Groody who will discuss the subject of migration along with his most recent book, “A Theology of Migration: The Bodies of Refugees and the Body of Christ.” Rev. Groody’s insightful perspective on the narrative of migrants and human rights is grounded in decades of world travel and ministry, along with his service on the U.S. Catholic bishops’ committee on migration. (Read More).
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New Faculty/Staff Directory Photos (Jun. 25)
The Department of Marketing and Communications is offering professional headshots for Faculty and Staff on Tuesday, June 25, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This image will be available to you for additional personal and professional use in addition to being in the official university directory. (Read More).