Pursuing any type of degree is exciting; you’re beginning the journey to adulthood, and therefore, the rest of your life. However, it can simultaneously be daunting and overwhelming, too. Specifically looking at degrees with a pre-health focus or track, there is so much that needs to be done outside of school over the course of the undergraduate years. It can be a lot to … [Read More...] about What should I be doing outside of school to reach my career-oriented goals?
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10 Ways to Manage Stress & to Take Care of Yourself!
College is a lot of fun, but it can also be extremely stressful at times. Mackenzie (‘22, Mill Creek, WA), is a rising sophomore in CAS at UP, pursuing a degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry & Neuroscience. In no particular order, Mackenzie would like to share a few of her best tricks in beating the stress that college (often) throws at you, as well as some of her … [Read More...] about 10 Ways to Manage Stress & to Take Care of Yourself!
CAS Curriculum Change Tutorial
As students explore their interests and career goals, it is normal to change majors and minors during the undergraduate years. We advise you to speak with a program counselor throughout this process if you have any questions about your curriculum change, and to consult DegreeWorks to see the requirements for your desired major/minor, as well as your credit progress. (note: if … [Read More...] about CAS Curriculum Change Tutorial
Faculty
Congratulations to CAS in #PilotsGive!
Congratulations to the College of Arts and Sciences, which placed second in total donors in #PilotsGive! Thanks to your efforts, 128 donors made contributions to CAS, surpassing our minimum goal of 100 donors to unlock the $200,000 pledge from Kunal Nayyar! Great job, everyone! Together, we all add UP! … [Read More...] about Congratulations to CAS in #PilotsGive!
Kunal Nayyar ‘03 Challenge Gift for Performing Arts
Kunal Nayyar ’03, star from the Big Bang Theory, has pledged to give $200,000 to support the Performing Arts Department in the College of Arts and Sciences. Kunal hopes to inspire at least 100 donors to make a gift to any designation in the College of Arts and Sciences campaign. When this goal is reached, his gift will provide support for performing arts students and … [Read More...] about Kunal Nayyar ‘03 Challenge Gift for Performing Arts
July Update from the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office
The College of Arts and Sciences is excited to announce that Dr. Gary Lee Malecha, professor of Political Science, has taken up his new position as interim dean. Dr. Malecha, who has been at the University of Portland since 1992, has served on numerous committees at the University, most recently leading the University Ad Hoc Committee on Mental Health in 2016. He … [Read More...] about July Update from the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Office
Students
Finals Week 101: All you need to know
Although most of you have probably experienced "Finals Week" in high school, there is nothing like Finals Week in college. It can be a stressful period of the semester. However, this stress can be managed if the right steps are taken to combat it. Mackenzie ('22) will be answering some frequently asked questions by incoming freshman that, even if we don't admit it, we all had … [Read More...] about Finals Week 101: All you need to know
What should I be doing outside of school to reach my career-oriented goals?
Pursuing any type of degree is exciting; you’re beginning the journey to adulthood, and therefore, the rest of your life. However, it can simultaneously be daunting and overwhelming, too. Specifically looking at degrees with a pre-health focus or track, there is so much that needs to be done outside of school over the course of the undergraduate years. It can be a lot to … [Read More...] about What should I be doing outside of school to reach my career-oriented goals?
10 Ways to Manage Stress & to Take Care of Yourself!
College is a lot of fun, but it can also be extremely stressful at times. Mackenzie (‘22, Mill Creek, WA), is a rising sophomore in CAS at UP, pursuing a degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry & Neuroscience. In no particular order, Mackenzie would like to share a few of her best tricks in beating the stress that college (often) throws at you, as well as some of her … [Read More...] about 10 Ways to Manage Stress & to Take Care of Yourself!