Faculty and Staff Edition / / / / August 16, 2021
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Ringing in a New Semester on Hawk Hill
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Classes and activities will be in full swing August 23. Preview the University’s new events, courses and faces on campus. |
Summer Scholars’ Projects Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
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Influenced by the civil unrest of the past year, students in the Summer Scholars program are researching topics ranging from Black Lives Matter in Greek life organizations to how female politicians are portrayed in the media. |
Former 'Hawk' Writer Goes On Assignment in Tokyo
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Former biology major Matthew DeGeorge ’10 returns from Tokyo after covering the Olympic Games for Swimming World Magazine. SJU News caught up with DeGeorge to talk about his path in journalism and wisdom for aspiring journalists on Hawk Hill. |
Chemistry Faculty Co-Edit Volume on Environmental Sustainability Usha Rao Ph.D., associate professor of chemistry, Mark Reynolds, Ph.D., associate professor of biochemistry and chemistry, and Xavier Savarimuthu, S.J., former MacLean Chair in Environmental Science, published a co-edited volume, “Go Green for Environmental Sustainability: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of Theory and Applications,” with the leading science and technology publisher CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group in July. The book explores the latest research on the use of green methodologies to build a more sustainable future. |
Welcome to More on the Merger
Saint Joseph’s and USciences continue to make significant progress in our collective integration planning efforts. To keep our communities informed, updates and information will be shared here in Hawk Hill This Week. This section will also feature facts, figures and profiles of students, faculty and staff as our communities get to know each other and become one. A similar, complementary section will appear in USciences’ weekly e-newsletter The Insider. In addition to e-newsletter updates, integration planning information is available at sju.edu/usciences. Check out the Integration Planning tab to see work in progress and teams set to begin soon. Did you know... USciences is celebrating its bicentennial year in 2021? Philadelphia College of Pharmacy was founded in 1821 in Carpenters’ Hall by apothecaries who sought to establish improved scientific standards and train more competent apprentices and students. The college is the first college of pharmacy in the United States. Today, USciences is home to more than 30 degree granting programs in the health and science fields. |
Reminder: HERI Administrative Staff Climate Survey Closes This Week All University staff and administrative employees (full and part time) are invited to confidentially share their experience on campus through the Higher Education Research Institute (HERI) Staff Climate Survey (SCS). The Staff Climate survey will display in University systems closes this Friday, August 20, 2021 (a week earlier than previously announced). Results from the survey will impact future work on campus on topics of diversity, equity and inclusion. Take the survey. Take the Hassle out of Health Care Navigating the health care system and dealing with personal problems can be challenging. Health Advocate is standing by to support you! Bridge Tip of the Week Have you logged into Bridge yet? Now that we’ve officially launched this new platform, make sure to upload your goals by Sept. 1. If you have any questions or want to see a demo, attend our Bridge Drop-In Sessions every Tuesday in August from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Hawk Talk: Leadership Book/Article Discussion Join your colleagues across campus as we launch a community-wide book club focused on leadership, building strong and inclusive workplaces and other professional topics. Join in person or via Zoom for our first set of discussions in September. Register for this event in Bridge and find September’s article as well as books, articles and dates for the fall semester. Supervisor Only Change Form We have developed a Supervisor Only Change Form to support managers with updating any reporting relationships in our HR systems. Please complete this form when making a supervisor change. You may continue to use the Employee Change Form for all other updates.The Supervisor Only Change Form is located under “Available Forms” in Employee Records. Hiring and Managing Federal Work Study Students and Student Workers Training If you’re in the process of hiring new student workers or federal work study students for the new academic year, join us Thursday 8/19, Monday 8/23 or 8/30, to learn about the process, from hiring a student to submitting all of the requirements — including the EPAF. We’ll also discuss resources and best practices for managing new professionals. Register in Bridge. |
Bridge Drop-in Sessions
Tuesdays in August, 3:30 p.m.
Stop by these drop-in style hours with any questions about Bridge, ideas you want to share or things you want to learn about this new employee performance management platform. Register in Bridge for a session to get a reminder email or just stop by when you can. Career Closet Donation Drop-Off August 9–27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Help stock SJU's Career Closet by donating new and gently used professional clothing. All donations can be dropped off at the Career Development Center during business hours, Monday-Friday. The Career Development Center would like to thank you in advance for any donations you are able to provide! Ashura August 18-19 We wish to acknowledge Ashura for all of our Hawks who observe. Ashura is a solemn day of mourning marked by many Muslims worldwide with a voluntary day of fasting that commemorates the day Noah left the Ark, and the day that Moses was saved from the Egyptians by God. For Shia Muslims, Ashura is a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. Leading From Anywhere: The Essential Guide to Managing Remote Teams August 27, noon In this meticulously researched, refreshingly practical webinar, top business thought leader David Burkus provides managers with a complete guide to leading remotely. Burkus will share examples on communicating effectively, managing performance, keeping your team engaged and helping them strike a balance between work and life. Register here. Fall 2021 Virtual Career Fair September 14, 10 a.m. The Fall 2021 Career Fair will be held virtually on Handshake. Employers representing a wide range of industries and organizations will be online recruiting students of all majors (undergraduate and graduate) for full-time, internship, co-op, part-time and volunteer/service opportunities. |
“Amazon Fresh Grocery Store Opens in Warrington, Plans Another in Bensalem,” August 5, The Philadelphia Inquirer John Stanton, Ph.D., professor and chair of food marketing, is featured for commentary discussing Amazon Fresh. “How the MBA Syllabus is Changing for the Future,” August 5, Business Because Joseph A. DiAngelo, Ed.D. '70, dean of the Haub School of Business is featured for commentary discussing Saint Joseph's new MBA curriculum. “Joe thinks this should become the norm for the MBA syllabus today. ‘The days of teaching the same course over and over every semester are over,’ he says.”
“Kevin Quinn – I Really Wanted the Kids to be Successful,” July 28, KYW Newsradio’s “In Depth” Podcast
Former track and field Head Coach Kevin Quinn '62 joined KYW Newsradio’s “In Depth” Podcast to talk about his coaching career, his success as a runner and what it means to have the Saint Joseph’s track named after him.
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