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First-Gen Connect is Nov. 4
The Career Services Center invites first-generation college students to attend an evening of storytelling and conversation with fellow first-gen faculty, staff, alumni and employer guests on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the AMU, Lunda Room. Attendees will hear and share stories of their successes and challenges as members of the…
Oliver H. Smith Memorial Lecture is Nov. 5
The Department of Biological Sciences will host the annual Oliver H. Smith Memorial Lecture virtually on Friday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. Dr. Joseph Suflita, a faculty member at the University of Oklahoma, will present: “Contamination of the Environment and Advances in Microbial Ecology.” Contact Deborah Weaver, biological sciences administrative assistant, for a link to…
Volunteers needed for annual Thanksgiving dinner, Nov. 25
The annual free Thanksgiving dinner for students who remain on campus during break will take place on Thursday, Nov. 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cobeen dining hall. The event is a collaboration between Campus Ministry, Residence Life and Sodexo. The menu will include turkey, rice, fish, vegetables, desserts and beverages. Register via…
All Soul’s Day Taizé Prayer Service is Nov. 2
The Liturgical Choir and members of the Gesu Parish Community hold contemplative prayer and praise in the style of Taizé Community on every first Tuesday of the month from 7:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Church of the Gesu. The prayer on All Soul’s Day — Tuesday, Nov. 2 — will include a time…
Soup with Substance: ‘Honoring Black Catholic History Month’ is Nov. 3
Campus Ministry will host a Soup with Substance in honor of Black Catholic History Month on Wednesday, Nov. 3, at noon. Samira Payne, director of Black student initiatives, and Dr. Kimo Ah Yun, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, will address the following questions: How does a Catholic, Jesuit institution honor the cultural…
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in November
Events will be held throughout November by various organizations and departments on campus to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Visit the Center for Engagement and Inclusion Website for a list of events.
Faculty and staff celebrate milestone employment anniversaries
On Nov. 1, an Anniversary Luncheon took place to celebrate this year’s milestone employment anniversaries. We recognize the faculty and staff celebrating milestone anniversaries below: 10 Years of Service: Dr. Tara Baillargeon, interim dean of Libraries Angela Bartosik, director of annual giving, University Advancement Emily Baseheart, managing director of development, College Advancement Beverly Burgess, custodian …