The University of Portland Museum was founded in 1984 by history professor, Dr. James Covert, but collecting materials for the museum began even earlier in 1976 with donations from University departments and alumni. With the assistance of then Museum Curator, Donald Dinsmore (1984-September 2007), the Museum was officially opened to the public in 1992. In September 2007, Carolyn Connolly stepped in as Museum Coordinator when Dinsmore retired.
The Museum contains memorabilia and photographs about the University’s historical, religious, cultural, and educational history. A permanent Museum is located in the basement of Shipstad Hall, room 014. In addition, the Museum has rotating collections in display cases at the Clark Library, Buckley Center, and for special event venues such as annual alumni reunions, family weekends, receptions, and other University events. Selected memorabilia from the museum are available online through the Clark Library Digital Collections.
Campus Display Locations | |
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University Museum | 014 Shipstad Hall |
Clark Library Lower Level | Rotating theme displays |
Clark Library Covert Gallery | As scheduled |
Buckley Center Auditorium Foyer | Rotating theme displays |
The Museum supports Alumni and Parent Relations, Student Activities, University Relations, and other University departments with informative special event and pop-up displays.
Special Event/Pop-Up Display Schedule | |
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New Student Orientation | Late August |
Hooyboer Society Luncheon | October |
Family Weekend | February |
Weekend on the Bluff | April |
All-Alumni Reunion | June |
Digital Collections | URL |
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Digital Museum | https://digital.up.edu/collections/list/collections/19 |
History of Nursing | https://digital.up.edu/collections/list/collections/17 |
University of Portland Songs | http://tinyurl.com/32j3juby |
University Athletics | https://digital.up.edu/collections/list/collections/21 |
University Buildings | https://digital.up.edu/collections/list/collections/20 |
University History and Presidents | https://digital.up.edu/collections/list/collections/2 |