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Fall 2019 Orientation Planning: Suggestions & Ideas Welcome

February 15, 2019

The planning process for Fall 2019 new student Orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other “we should really do that!” ideas will be gratefully accepted by Koffler (koffler@up.edu), Cara Hersh, College of Arts and Sciences (hersh@up.edu), or Shazib Vijlee, Shiley School of Engineering (vijlee@up.edu), by Friday, March 1

Filed Under: 02-18-2019, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: Cara Hersh, Fall 2019 Orientation, Jeromy Koffler, Sahzib Vijlee

2018 Orientation Planning: Suggestions & Ideas Welcome

February 16, 2018

The planning process for Fall 2018 new student Orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other “we should really do that!” ideas will be gratefully accepted by Koffler (koffler@up.edu), Cara Hersh, College of Arts and Sciences (hersh@up.edu), or Shazib Vijlee, Shiley School of Engineering (vijlee@up.edu), by Thursday, March 1.

 

 

Filed Under: 02-19-2018, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: Cara Hersh, Jeromy Koffler, Orientation 2018, Shazib Vijlee

SOPHIA Book Discussion: “The Slow Professor”

November 23, 2016

hersh-copyAs part of its mission to foster faculty development and engagement, SOPHIA cordially invites all faculty to participate in its first annual book discussion. Participants will receive a free copy of our text selection, The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy and will convene on Thursday, January 12, at 10:30 a.m., in the Bauccio Commons Terrace Room. Come enjoy coffee and morning snacks together and discuss the premises and provocations of this book.

In approximately 90 pages, The Slow Professor encourages faculty to apply theories of the “slow movement” to 
academia. Covering topics such as the corporatization of universities, effective work-life balance, and “deliberation over acceleration” both in the classroom and scholarship habits, it promises to foster an engaging and productive discussion.

If you are interested in receiving a free copy of the text and participating in the discussion, contact Cara Hersh at hersh@up.edu by Friday, December 2. Due to SOPHIA’s budget, we ask that you only request a book if you plan on participating in the discussion. You will receive The Slow Professor in campus mail and we look forward to seeing you in January. 

Our thanks go to provost Tom Greene and dean Michael Andrews for co-sponsoring this event. 

Filed Under: 11-21-2016, 11-28-2016, Academics Tagged With: Cara Hersh, SOPHIA

University Writing Center At The Ready

September 1, 2014

hersh copyThe University’s Writing Center (part of the Learning Resource Center in Franz 120) will begin assisting students from now through finals week, and will be open every day except Saturdays, according to director Cara Hersh, English. Students can learn about the center and locate its online schedule at www.up.edu/lrc/writing/.

Professors who would like to familiarize students with the center and what it has to offer them can do so by e-mailing the hotline at writing@up.edu. A Writing Center assistant can visit classrooms to give a 5-10 minute presentation. Students can also use the hotline e-mail address t0 make appointments outside established slots if the need arises.

To foster student writing integrity at UP, consider using the Turnitin function through class Moodle pages. Instructions for using this paper-authentication software can be found at http://tinyurl.com/lm88xsj.

All students need to possess a common writing handbook (The Wadsworth Pocket Handbook 6th ed.) since it is required in their two writing-embedded courses. It helps keep the campus on the same page when it comes to grammar, punctuation, citation styles, and basic expectations for essay writing across the University. Faculty who need a desk copy can contact Hersh at 7262 or hersh@up.edu.

Filed Under: 09-01-2014, Academics, Campus Services, English Tagged With: Cara Hersh, Turnitin, University Writing Center

Integrated Writing Program Changes, Summer Availability

July 14, 2014

hersh copyCara Hersh has replaced Lars Larson as the University Integrated Writing Program director. For questions regarding the Writing Center, the campus writing handbook (The Pocket Wads­worth Handbook, 6th ed.), Turnitin.com, or other campus resources for writing assignments, contact Hersh at hersh@up.edu.

The Integrated Writing Center (in Franz 120, the Learning Resource Center) is available to Summer Session II students as a resource for writing assignments. In contrast with regular semesters, where students make appointments via an online schedule, summer appointments are made via e-mail to writing@up.edu on an as-needed basis. Summer writing assistants are Megan Lester, Sara McCrohan, Erin Savoia, and Andrea Turel. See the Writing Center website at www.up.edu/lrc/writing/ for information about UP writing resources. For questions contact Cara Hersh at hersh@up.edu.

Filed Under: 07-14-2014, Academics, Campus Services, English Tagged With: Cara Hersh, Integrated Writing Center, Lars Larson

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Dave Houglum, Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, completed a six-year commitment on the Board of Directors for the Maybelle Center for Community, with two of those years serving as the Executive Board Secretary. Founded by Fr. Richard Berg, C.S.C. (former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at University of Portland from 1978-1991), the Maybelle Center disrupts social isolation so we can all experience a healthy, connected life and contribute to a thriving Portland.

Chloe Littzen, nursing, co-presented “Pronoun recognition for inclusive excellence across the UACON.” [Abstract]. LGBTQ+ National Symposium.

Eli Goldwyn, mathematics, published “Calculating prescription rates and addiction probabilities for the four most commonly prescribed opioids and evaluating their impact on addiction using compartment modelling.” Mathematical Medicine and Biology: A Journal of the IMA, dqab001.

Aziz Inan, Shiley School of Engineering, published the article titled, “Numerical curiosities for Bob Moore’s 92nd birthday,” in Clackamas Review, Pamplin Media Group, Portland, Oregon, February 16, 2021.

Simon Aihiokhai, theology, was a manuscript reviewer for Springer’s Journal: SN Social Sciences.

Barbara Braband, Amber Vermeesch, Corey Pressman, nursing, published “Piloting the perfect Storm: A vision for the vital practitioner.” Journal of Nursing Education (accepted/in press).

Barbara Braband, nursing, published “Working with community populations to increase wellness.” In A. Vermeesch (Ed.), Integrative health nursing interventions for vulnerable populations, (pp. 73-87). Springer.

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