Andra Davis, school of nursing and health innovations, published “Transforming Nurse Self-Care Through Integration of Spirituality: Lessons from an International Collaboration in Palliative Care” in The Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 34(1), 91-99. Simon Aihiokhai, theology, published “Honoring Teresia Mbari Hinga, A Theologian Who Dared to Think” in the National Catholic Reporter. April 19, 2023. Aihiokhai also published “A […]
Archives for April 2023
Pilot Stories (Video Series)
Marketing & Communications and Admissions recently launched our second set of videos in our ongoing series that captures students’ transformative experiences while attending UP. The short videos are in each student’s own words and highlight them engaging in some of their favorite activities on campus. Marketed on social media, the videos aim to help prospective students imagine themselves […]
Spring Wellness Fair (May 18)
Human Resources is excited to invite you to the first annual Spring Wellness Fair on Thursday, May 18. The event gives you an exciting opportunity to learn about wellness resources through interactive activities, samples, health screenings, and giveaways. Human Resources looks forward to this amazing opportunity to bring staff and faculty members together to focus […]
Faculty/Staff Discount for Reunion 2023 (Jun. 22–25)
It’s time to register for UP’s 2023 Alumni Reunion! Join us for boatloads of fun with events like the BBQ (where we’ll celebrate Wally’s 75th birthday!), golf tournament, PilotTalks, and pickleball clinics. Look for a recent email from Alumni & Parent Relations with your personalized discount link. Read more about Reunion.
Teaching Survey Says!
Dear UP faculty members, the Center for Teaching and Learning seeks your participation in the following survey. The purpose of the survey is to receive input on faculty development needs in order to prioritize offerings and programs over the next two years. Should you have an interest in leading programming, you will also be invited […]
2023 Innovative Assignments and Activities Competition Winners
On behalf of the Center for Teaching and Learning, please join me in congratulating the winners of the 2023 Innovative Assignments and Activities competition. Their work highlights some of the most successful and creative assignments that support more effective teaching and learning across a wide range of disciplines. You will hear from the award winners […]
2023 Retiring Faculty
Congratulations to our retiring faculty! In honor of the contributions of these five members of the University faculty the University Archives and Museum created the following slideshow : https://sites-dev.up.edu/museum/2023-retiring-faculty/ For more information, contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at museum@up.edu.
Moodle Upgrade for Summer 2023
The Office of Academic Technology Services and Innovation is planning to upgrade Moodle this summer to version 4.1 This upgrade will see an updated user interface and some major improvements in several key features: ATSI will post numerous training opportunities and reference documentation this summer for faculty to learn how to use Moodle 4.1. You […]
UP Senior Lauren Banks Receives Fulbright Award
Lauren Banks, Class of 2023, has been selected to receive a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to advance her Environmental Sciences studies in France for the 2023–24 and 2024–25 academic years. Banks, a double major in Biology and French Studies from Santa Cruz, Calif., spent the 2022 fall semester studying abroad in Nantes, France. […]
Spring Cleaning? Give to the University Archives
Are you spring cleaning your office? The University Archives aims to retain materials that relate to the University’s story. So as you clean and recycle, help us preserve and remember too. Materials of historical value describe the purpose, activities, history, values, and character of the University, department, or school; student and faculty milestones and achievements; unusual or outstanding […]