Of all the things we are missing these days, human connections are near the top of the list. It’s “The UP Way” to create and feel part of a vibrant, caring community. The Garaventa Center offers a modest proposal for connecting with colleagues: a new program we call Person to Person. Reach out to have […]
Karen Eifler
Teaching Tip of the Week From the TLC: Know Where to Go for Teaching Help
With the new school year officially and remotely launched, this is a good time to make sure you know where to find answers for your teaching and learning questions, especially those related to remote instruction. Colleagues were busy throughout summer leading workshops for each other, testing out new digital tools, and sharing wisdom about self-care. […]
Moodle Basecamp for Hybrid & Online Teaching is Ready!
An “all you can eat buffet” Moodle course for all faculty on the topic of Online and Hybrid Teaching has launched. An inclusive sub-committee worked to gather all the existing tools, tutorials, and emerging wisdom into one place for faculty to explore at their own pace as they prepare for fall courses. Every tool shared […]
Sacred Art Songs Inspired by Feisty, Faithful Women of the Bible
Gift yourself with a mini-retreat and enrich your sacramental imagination with another podcast from the Garaventa Center vault: Women of the Book Concert, featuring February 2018 world premieres of stunning music by UP and local artists. For other uplifting and stimulating presentations, we invite you to check out some of our greatest hits from the […]
More Patron Saints For The Current Condition: Did You Know?
Did you know that there are patron saints for most anything, even the internet? “Patron saints” in Catholicism are venerable women and men from throughout history who are heavenly advocates for places, professions and people. It is good to know that in the oddest of times there are saints who we can turn to as […]
Patron Saints For The Current Condition: Did You Know?
Patron Saints in Catholicism are venerable women and men from throughout history who are heavenly advocates for places, professions, and people. In these unprecedented times, we’ll share some especially relevant patron saints to intercede for us all. St. Clare of Assisi is the patron saint of televisions and computer screens, believe it or not. An […]
Lift Your Spirits With David Haas Concert Recording
Continuing in the joy of Easter, we invite you to enjoy this feel-good podcast from the Garaventa Center vault: A Concert of Songs for Worship with renowned liturgical musician David Haas, composer of “We are Called,” “You are Mine,” “Blest are They,” and many more beloved hymns. For other uplifting and stimulating presentations, we invite […]
“The Resurrection” Visio Divina
Christ conquered death and trusted the first news of that stunning feat to his friend Mary of Magdala. This 15-minute online version of Visio Divina offers you a chance to contemplate the story of the first Easter morning, with Scripture, sacred image from UP’s Saint John’s Bible, and prayerful music.
“How to be Happy in Unhappy Times” with Abbot Jeremy Driscoll
Need a little pick-me-up in these uncertain times? Here’s one of our most popular podcasts from the Garaventa Center vault: How to be Happy in these Unhappy Times with Abbot Jeremy Driscoll, presenting the 2017 Red Mass lecture. For other uplifting and stimulating presentations, we invite you to check out some of our greatest hits […]
The Easter Triduum: Did You Know?
Did you know about the Triduum? As the Christian community enters into the final week of preparation for Easter Sunday, a week often called Holy Week, members of the Catholic community will begin to start talking about something called Triduum. Taken from a Latin root that mean “three days,” it is a period of time […]