About

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
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
New Student Orientation	Late August
Family Weekend	September
Weekend on the Bluff	March, April
All-Alumni Reunion	June

Digital Collections	URL
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