Faculty members are reminded to load their scholarly activity on the portal in PilotsUP by May 31, 2019. Data obtained through the portal will be used to populate A Community of Scholars, published by the provost’s office. Faculty members use their school’s report on the home tab of the Scholarly Activity Portal to send the data to their respective deans as a part of annual self-evaluation. You can find the link to the Scholarly Activity Portal in the Academic menu of PilotsUP or you can go di … [Read More...] about Please Load Scholarly Activity On The Portal
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This Issue: May 20-26, 2019
Order Opening Mass Regalia by July 15
It is time for faculty to place rental regalia orders for the fall 2019 Opening Mass, according to university events. The Mass takes place on Saturday, August 24. Orders can be placed online by visiting the Josten's website. Click on the link for Graduation Caps and Gowns, and select Faculty /Staff Rentals-Opening Mass. The last day to order without incurring a $15 late fee is Monday, July 15, so please place orders as soon as possible. Rental regalia can be picked up on Saturday, August 24, i … [Read More...] about Order Opening Mass Regalia by July 15
Clark Library: UP’s History Digitized
Thanks to a generous gift from Gary Malecha, political science, and Elise Moentmann, history, the Clark Library has digitized A Century of Teaching, Faith, and Service: The University of Portland 1901-2001 at http://library.up.edu/century. This companion to Jim Covert's A Point of Pride, also digitized at http://library.up.edu/pointofpride, is a lovely photo-heavy history of our University authored by Fr. James T. Connelly, C.S.C., emeritus history. The online version is full color and searc … [Read More...] about Clark Library: UP’s History Digitized
Summer Traffic Restrictions, Road Closures: May 13-July 20
With the conclusion of the 2018-2019 academic year, work will commence to complete the plaza, road, and landscaping work that was started last summer for Dundon-Berchtold Hall. As with last year, the road between the Pilot House and Waldschmidt Hall will be closed. A preliminary schedule has the road closed starting on May 13 and re-opening on or before July 20. In order to accomplish this, there are going to be changes to the traffic flow entering and exiting campus beginning next week and … [Read More...] about Summer Traffic Restrictions, Road Closures: May 13-July 20
Clery Act Information Request: Please Report by May 31
To comply with federal law, specifically the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of Portland is required to report “statistics concerning the occurrence of the following criminal offenses reported to local police agencies, or to any official of the institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities: murder, sex offenses, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary and motor vehicle theft,” according to Gerald Gr … [Read More...] about Clery Act Information Request: Please Report by May 31
Fiscal Year Ends June 30: Important Dates, Reminders
The University’s fiscal year ends on Thursday, June 30, and there are some important dates and reminders to note: Expenses submitted prior to June 30 which are for travel or events occurring in fiscal year 2020 will be accrued, and paid against the fiscal year 2020 budget. Reimbursement and Payment Request forms to be paid against the fiscal year 2019 budget need to be submitted to the controller’s office no later than Friday, July 12. All goods and services purchased must be received … [Read More...] about Fiscal Year Ends June 30: Important Dates, Reminders
TIAA Representative Visit, May 28-30
A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus for financial counseling sessions on May 28, 29, and 30, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Appointments with Rebecca Rohleder (pictured) are available during work hours on those days in the Career Center in Orrico Hall. Schedule your appointment today at www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or by calling TIAA at 877.842.2028 (press 5 to schedule an appointment). This will be the last TIAA cam … [Read More...] about TIAA Representative Visit, May 28-30
Summer Undergraduate Research Protocol Reminder
The Provost’s office would like to remind all faculty members conducting collaborative research with undergraduates this summer that the Deans Council approved a uniform, University-wide protocol for all undergraduate research projects. A list of the items required each semester as part of the protocol can always be found in the Undergraduate Research section of the PilotsUP Forms page. The same information is listed below. Any student receiving a stipend or credit for an undergraduate research p … [Read More...] about Summer Undergraduate Research Protocol Reminder
Beauchamp Center Updated Summer Fitness Schedule
After Memorial Day (Monday, May 27), the Beauchamp Center will be offering a noon-hour fitness class each day of the week. All Summer Fitness classes are open to faculty, staff, and students. Please feel free to join recreational services for afternoon classes as well as noon-hour classes. Please note: Sweaty 20 and Zumba are faculty and staff only classes. See the newly updated Fitness Schedule for Summer 2019 here. For more information contact Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services, at bo … [Read More...] about Beauchamp Center Updated Summer Fitness Schedule
Faculty & Staff Green Dot Training, June 12
All faculty and staff are invited to join the Health and Counseling Center for Green Dot Training on Wednesday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Terrace Room. This training will introduce the basic elements of Green Dot, focusing specifically on the vital role University employees play in establishing and reinforcing the culture that students and colleagues exist within. This training is designed to help employees understand the expanded definition of "bystander" and to equip all employees … [Read More...] about Faculty & Staff Green Dot Training, June 12
Men’s & Women’s Soccer Camps: 20% Discount for Faculty, Staff
The UP men’s and women’s soccer programs are both offering a discount to all faculty and staff for their upcoming soccer camps: Women’s Soccer Camps: Look here for more information. Use promo code GOPILOTS for a 20 percent discount Men’s Soccer Camps: Look here for more information. Use promo code EMPLOYEE for a 20 percent discount. … [Read More...] about Men’s & Women’s Soccer Camps: 20% Discount for Faculty, Staff