The University of Portland Medal (1972-1983) was established in 1972 by the Board of Regents of the University and awarded to Oregonians of achievement, of selfless community service, as well as to members of the University’s family of friends. The medal was last awarded in 1983.
A successor award was established in 1995; The Christus Magister Medal is presented at Commencement to honor persons of distinction in the fields of art, science, education, government.
| Year | Portland Medal Recipient | Year | Portland Medal Recipient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Rev. Paul E. Waldschmidt, CSC | 1978 | Robert B. Pamplin, Sr. | |
| Ira C. Keller | Maurie D. Clark | |||
| Judge John F. Kilkenny | ||||
| Arthur J. Decio | 1979 | Ernest Hayes, Ph.D. | ||
| 1973 | Fred A. Stickel | 1980 | John A. Elorriaga | |
| Luther G. Jerstad | ||||
| 1981 | Sr. Veronica Ann Baxter, S.N.J.M. | |||
| 1977 | Harriet Osborn Jeckell | |||
| J. Anthony Giacomini | 1983 | Lawrence Welk |
Here we have a list of “University developers” who are today woven into the landscape of the University: Fr. Waldschmidt was our 15th president and has given his name to the administration building. Mr. Clark is remembered at the Library; for ten years Director of Nursing Service, Harriet Osborn Jeckell was both a graduate and faculty member of the School of Nursing (1934-1958); Dr. Hayes was the Dean of the School of Education from 1965-1979; and Mr. Pamplin has given his name to the School of Business.
Related Post: Brushes with Fame
Lawrence Welk? Tell me more…
Hi, Kelly. Here’s the story in one of our earlier posts – Brushes with Fame.
https://sites.up.edu/museum/brushes-with-fame/