Did you sign up for a copy of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks? The pre-ordered books have arrived! The pick-up point for faculty, staff, and off-campus students is the Clark Library service desk between 7:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. On-campus students will get copies in their residence halls. More details about the upcoming book discussions […]
11-13-2017
TLC From The TLC: On Teaching Students How to Learn Your Discipline
If professors are finding that students in class aren’t learning, one remedy is to make sure we’ve made time to teach them how. In this week’s Teaching & Learning post, Lars Erik Larson summarizes two easy ways we can make our assignments and our fields more accessible and transparent to undergraduates, particularly first-generation and non-traditional students.
Udall Scholarship Nominees Needed
Faculty members are requested to nominate students for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, available to current sophomore or junior students who meet one or more of these criteria: Students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to public policy; Native […]
“Becoming Human” Discussion With L’Arche, Nov. 14
On Tuesday, November 14, the Garaventa Center will host a community conversation about the challenges and opportunities of “Becoming Human” as introduced by Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche, with a focus on learning how to fail well. The event will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. in the quiet side of the Commons (please note venue change), […]
Opening Night for “The Government Inspector,” Nov. 15
The performing and fine arts department will present The Government Inspector, by Jeffrey Hatcher, from the original by Nikolai Gogol, November 15-19, at 7:30 p.m., (2 p.m. Sunday), in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Directed by Andrew Golla, Hatcher’s adaptation concerns the locals in a small Russian hamlet who learn that an undercover government inspector is coming […]
Celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 13-17
In 2013, UP celebrated its 50th Anniversary of participating in International Education Week (formerly known as International Week). This week the University takes part in International Education Week once again. Please check the calendar of events at up.edu/iew and feel free to attend any events. Faculty are asked to also share this information with students. […]
Did You Know? Physical Plant Chaplain is Fr. Jim Rigert, C.S.C.
Did you know that there is a chaplain for the Physical Plant staff? Fr. Jim Rigert, C.S.C., serves as chaplain for the physical plant staff. As chaplain he is available to staff members for prayer and pastoral conversations. If you find yourself in need of prayer or a pastoral conversation but are not on the […]
Pre-Play Panel and Reception, “The Government Inspector,” November 18
All ticket holders to the Saturday, November 18 performance of The Government Inspector are invited to enjoy a wine, cheese, and dessert reception as a panel of experts highlight production details and intriguing themes, courtesy of the Garaventa Center. The reception begins at 6:15 p.m. and the panel will begin at 6:45 p.m. in Mago Hunt Recital […]
Honor and Remembrance at UP
The bricks of the Praying Hands Memorial carry the names of UP alumni who lost their lives in war. Each year the University’s Air Force and Army ROTC cadets mark Veterans Day by posting a 24-hour honor guard at the Praying Hands/Broken Wall Memorial for these and the many alumni and alumnae who have served our country in the […]
Personal Safety & Awareness Class, Nov. 13
The public safety office will offer a Personal Safety and Awareness class in the Beauchamp Center on Monday, November 13, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., in Studio 30. It is free and open to all and contains very helpful information and tips to increase personal safety. For more information contact Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services, at x7294 […]