The University of Portland is now ranked second out of 127 institutions listed in the “Regional Universities – West” classification according to U.S. News & World Report magazine. The University also placed second in the 2020 rankings – its highest ranking to date. In the 2018 and 2019 rankings, the University placed sixth in the same “Regional Universities – West” category. This ranking marks the 26th consecutive year the University has received a Top 10 ranking. The full rankings can be … [Read More...] about US News & World Report Ranking: UP Ranked No. 2 In West
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This Issue: September 21-27, 2020
Online Registration for “The Making of a T1 University” Open Now
Online registration for The Making of a T1 University (Take II) is now open, according to Stephanie Salomone, mathematics. On Saturday, October 31 from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Pacific Time, we welcome you to join faculty and administrators to share your personal innovations in student-centered teaching. Topics will include evidence-based instructional practices, formative assessment, teaching with technology, equity and diversity, and creativity and cognitive demand. You can contribute to concurrent … [Read More...] about Online Registration for “The Making of a T1 University” Open Now
2020 Zahm Lecture Available to View
For anyone who missed last week’s Zahm Lecture, or would like to see it again or share with their classes, the video is available at this link. Gintaras Duda of Creighton University offered a tour de force of art, Star Trek, theology, and particle physics in his talk entitled “From The Big Bang to The Saint John’s Bible: The Role of Astonishment in a Scientist’s Journey to Integrate Faith and Reason.” For more information contact the Garaventa Center at garaventa@up.edu. … [Read More...] about 2020 Zahm Lecture Available to View
Latinx Heritage Month Speaker: Walter Thompson-Hernández, Oct. 8
The Diversity and Inclusion Programs will team with Portland Magazine to bring New York Times writer and UP alumnus Walter Thompson-Hernández to campus through a virtual presentation on Thursday, October 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event will consist of an hour-long presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. The talk will be free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Members of the public can register using this link. … [Read More...] about Latinx Heritage Month Speaker: Walter Thompson-Hernández, Oct. 8
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program: Learn More Sept. 22
The Volunteer Tax Assistance Program sponsored by MFS/CashOregon (https://cashoregon.org/) provides UP students the opportunity to give back to their community consistent with the UP mission to “pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world.” Students volunteer at Cash Oregon, local organizer of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) & Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs. VITA and TCE are … [Read More...] about Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program: Learn More Sept. 22
2020 Spirit of Holy Cross Award for Brenda Greiner
Each year on September 15, the Holy Cross US Province of Priests and Brothers names recipients of the Spirit of Holy Cross Award. UP’s own Brenda Greiner was among the eleven people named for this award this year. The Spirit of Holy Cross Award acknowledges the critical importance lay collaborators play in living out the vision and mission of Holy Cross founder Blessed Basil Moreau to make God known, loved, and served through education, parish and mission settings. The annual announcement of the … [Read More...] about 2020 Spirit of Holy Cross Award for Brenda Greiner
Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Passes: You’re Invited!
University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to take advantage of exclusive access to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 27. A pass for this offer is available at this link. The safety of store employees and shoppers is their number one priority. Below are some of the precautions being taken to ensure safety while in our store: Wiping down and sanitizing checkout surfaces between each customer Sanitizing fitting rooms … [Read More...] about Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Passes: You’re Invited!
Tuition Exchange Benefit Information: Fall 2021
Faculty and staff who would like to use the University’s tuition exchange benefit (TES or CCCTE) for dependent children for the fall 2021 semester need to visit the HR website and fill out a request for approval, according to Jason McDonald, Dean of Admissions. For more information contact Jason at x7751 or mcdonaja@up.edu. … [Read More...] about Tuition Exchange Benefit Information: Fall 2021
Academic Mental Health Network: Join Now!
All faculty and staff members are invited to join the Academic Mental Health Network (AMHN), which strives to provide faculty and staff with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to recognize, approach, and refer students and colleagues in crisis to mental health support services, according to Sarina Saturn, psychological sciences. On October 2, from 3:15-4:30 p..m, the Health and Counseling Center is offering a QPR suicide prevention workshop to navigate ways to help others in crisis during … [Read More...] about Academic Mental Health Network: Join Now!
Student Flu Shot Clinic: Tuesday, Sept. 29
The Health & Counseling Center and UP School of Nursing will be hosting a flu shot clinic for students on Tuesday, September 29, from 1-4 p.m. on the Quad outside of Buckley Hall. Flu shots cost $20 or are free for students with coverage under Pacific Source student health insurance. Students can pay cash or charge the amount to their student accounts. We encourage all students, as well as employees and other community members, to get their annual flu shot this year. Getting a flu vaccine … [Read More...] about Student Flu Shot Clinic: Tuesday, Sept. 29
Good Luck, Ryan Benedetti!
Ryan Benedetti, lead web developer in information services, will be leaving UP to start a new position at Med Savvy (a startup owned by Cambia) on September 28, according to Lisel Stancil, information services. Ryan has given so much of himself to UP over the years, and we are so grateful for the time he spent here. Ryan demonstrated his commitment to the mission of UP in his work efforts and in the humanity that he brought to his position. It’s challenging to summarize all of the work and … [Read More...] about Good Luck, Ryan Benedetti!
TLC Tip of the Week: The Mindset of the Class of 2024
This is not so much a teaching tip as a snapshot of our incoming first year students. For years, Beloit College published a list of things first-year students had ALWAYS and NEVER known, to provide instructors with historical touchstones, and help us avoid making embarrassingly out-of-date pop culture references in class. The operation moved to Marist College last year and is now known as the Marist Mindset. Some highlights of this year’s list: The Class of 2024 will explore race … [Read More...] about TLC Tip of the Week: The Mindset of the Class of 2024
International Education, Diversity & Inclusion Workshops, Trainings
The Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion (with diversity and inclusion programs) will offer free DEI workshops and trainings for students (Racial Healing, Identity/Bias, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, etc.) this semester. To sign up and see what will be offered please use this link. While many of the workshops are currently open only to QTBIPOC student leaders and student workers, any QTBIPOC student is invited to attend Resiliency and Restoration: Collectively Healing from Our … [Read More...] about International Education, Diversity & Inclusion Workshops, Trainings