PURE Kickoff 2017
Between snow flurries and ice storms in January a gathering of 2016 PURE participants and those interested in participating in this summer’s program was hosted by Fr Rutherford. The standing-room-only crowd…well, there weren’t a lot of chairs…enjoyed munching cookies...
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This is a great description of the...Pollentia From Above
The Pollentia Consortium just released a great new aerial video showcasing the Roman city, Pollentia. %CODE1% The University of Portland Ca’n Fanals cemetery dig site is in the trees near the amphitheater. Can you spot it in the video?
Meet Father Drone
How did our beloved Father Ron Wasowski become Padre Drone this summer? Chalk this nickname up to the confusion of Barcelona students over which priest we were talking about when we referred to Padre: Padre Richard? was the query. UP team member Rachael responded, Not...
Farmers Market
Every Sunday and Tuesday the center plaza of Alceudia fills with hundreds of people eager to take home fresh olives, fruits, vegetables, nuts, meats, cheeses, bread, crafts, clothing, and toys from the local farmers market. The dizzying array of fresh fruits including...
The Daily Dig
What will we find today is the question on each mind as we walk to the Ca’n Fanals dig site each morning at 7:30 AM. It’s hot, dry, and extremely dusty but the excitement is palpable as we grab our picks, brushes, buckets, and handtools and receive...
Meet The General!
Fr. Richard Rutherford, CSC–The General, Padre, Father R–is the life and soul of the University of Portland Pollentia expedition. We are here because of his vision, stubbornness, fundraising skills, and, especially, his acumen in persuasion! Here is...Subscribe by Email
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