Erin Cave, UP bookstore manager, has accepted a position with Portland State University, and will be wrapping up her service at the University on April 26. Erin has been at the University of Portland bookstore for over 18 years and has been a wonderful campus partner to many within the UP community. Keeping the "Dream Team" intact, Erin will be joined by longtime assistant director Mark Heinowski at PSU. UP's new Barnes & Noble manager is Melanie Keller, who comes to us from Lewis & … [Read More...] about New Vistas For Erin Cave, Mark Heinowski
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This Issue: April 12-18, 2021
Fulbright Grant Candidates Wanted
Now is the time to start sending the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (OUSE) the names of current juniors who would be strong candidates to apply for Fulbright Grants. Fulbright offers grants to countries around the world, and in many cases, the applicant is not expected to have studied the language of the host country. Likewise, Fulbright has no minimum GPA requirement, but they are looking for people who will be good ambassadors for the U.S. Fulbright is particularly interested in … [Read More...] about Fulbright Grant Candidates Wanted
UP Museum: A Canopy of Blossoms
A canopy of beautiful pink blossoms heralds the arrival of spring on our campus. For some background about these flowering trees and selfie-magnets, the University Archives and Museum share some photos and write about these flowering cherry trees in their most recent post for the Museum blog. Follow this link. For more information, contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu. … [Read More...] about UP Museum: A Canopy of Blossoms
ReadUP Conversation With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Available Until April 15
The culmination of this year’s Read UP series on How To Be An Anti-Racist was a wide-ranging conversation between author Dr. Kendi and the UP community, deftly facilitated by student Grace Adams and Dr. Eduardo Contreras on March 31. Their questions and Dr. Kendi’s responses were recorded in this 1 hour video now available for viewing, which will be available for just two weeks on the ReadUP website (link will be removed April 16). DVDs of the conversation are also available for checkout from … [Read More...] about ReadUP Conversation With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Available Until April 15
TLC From The TLC: “Thank God for the Poets”
For this week’s Teaching & Learning tip, Lars Larson, English, suggests reading Margaret Renkl’s recent New York Times piece “Thank God for the Poets”: Deep in the bloom of spring, we are all tired from a hard year. Here in National Poetry Month, Renkl’s short essay invites instructors to reflect on the role of the lyric in their lives and lectures. While not directly about teaching, the piece is about suffering, solace, and the ongoing role of beauty in your life – all of which infuse our … [Read More...] about TLC From The TLC: “Thank God for the Poets”
Rhodes & Marshall Scholarship Nominations Needed
Faculty members are encouraged to send the names of academically and experientially exceptional, ambitious rising seniors who would benefit from attending graduate school at Cambridge, Oxford, or one of the other premier UK institutions, to the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement, according to John Orr, assistant to the provost. Students applying for these awards must have a University endorsement and formally express their intent to apply by early April. Students will be contacted … [Read More...] about Rhodes & Marshall Scholarship Nominations Needed
Last Call for Student Entries for Pilot Venture Challenge
The 2021 Pilot Venture Challenge, UP’s premier invention, business, and social venture competition hosted by the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is still accepting applications from students across all majors and disciplines. Invention Track entries were due by Sunday, April 11 by midnight. For-Profit and Social Track entries are due by Sunday, April 18 by midnight. Visit the Pilot Venture Challenge webpage for info on how to register and apply, or contact Kay … [Read More...] about Last Call for Student Entries for Pilot Venture Challenge
Flexible Spending Account Changes
University of Portland is happy to announce some unique opportunities for Flexible Spending Accounts benefits this year per the Consolidated Appropriations Act which allows temporary changes to Section 125 cafeteria plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic: All Medical and Dependent Care FSA unused 2020 account balances will automatically rollover into 2021 accounts and will be amounts that are in addition to 2021 elections. Employees can elect up to $10,500 per household for Dependent Care … [Read More...] about Flexible Spending Account Changes
Faculty, Staff Yoga Classes Available at Beauchamp Center
Interested in taking a faculty/staff yoga class at Beauchamp? Kaitlin Bourne is teaching on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Class size is reduced and participants are spaced 9 feet apart. Registration is required. If you would like to join, please email Kaitlin at: bourne@up.edu. Recreational Services continues to offer virtual fitness classes on MS Teams. If you are not yet a member of the Rec Services Virtual Fitness Team, email Kaitlin at bourne@up.edu. Below is the Virtual … [Read More...] about Faculty, Staff Yoga Classes Available at Beauchamp Center
Last Call for Entrepreneurship Scholars Applications
Spots are still available for next year’s Entrepreneurship Scholars Program, so get your application in. You can’t dream if you don’t apply! E-Scholars is a highly selective program that accepts up to 25 students from across all majors and disciplines each year. The year-long academic program challenges students to find their passions, explore outside the classroom, build their network and develop their own venture. Other benefits of the program include domestic and international travel, … [Read More...] about Last Call for Entrepreneurship Scholars Applications
Supporting Holy Month of Ramadan
As the holy season of Ramadan approaches, please be mindful that members of our community will be observing this time of fasting and reflection. On UP’s inclusion site you can find resources to assist us each as we integrate support into our classes and services, as well as tips for students who are navigating exams during Ramadan. We are also excited to share this invitation to a free webinar hosted by Alliant International University and Oregon State University on Tuesday, April 13 at 4 pm … [Read More...] about Supporting Holy Month of Ramadan
Nominations Due for Oddo Scholarship by April 16
Shortly after his untimely death in 1989, University president Rev. Thomas Oddo, C.S.C., was memorialized by faculty, staff, students, and friends with the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund named after him. Every year the University awards scholarship funds in Fr. Oddo’s name to one or more students who meet a set of criteria which includes demonstrated commitment to service and to service learning. Criteria for the Father Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C. Memorial Scholarship are: Minimum … [Read More...] about Nominations Due for Oddo Scholarship by April 16
Meet The Instruments!
Nicole Buetti, performing and fine arts, has been collaborating with the Portland Columbia Symphony on a very special, educational community outreach program called "Meet the Instruments." This unique web-based series has been developed as both a way to engage elementary-aged children during the pandemic as well as employ local musicians who continue to be largely without work. It combines her original music compositions and puppet characters with members of Portland Columbia Symphony. The … [Read More...] about Meet The Instruments!
Weekly Moment of Beauty With “The Saint John’s Bible”: Life in Community
Here is a glimpse of illuminator Aidan Hart’s rendering of early Christian community described in the Book of Acts. At first glance, it looks like a typical icon, but if you look more closely as this 2-minute video allows you to do, Hart’s image of who belongs at the divine table goes way beyond the usual suspects. The music is provided by Rebekah Hanson, of the UP music faculty. For more information contact Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, at eifler@up.edu. … [Read More...] about Weekly Moment of Beauty With “The Saint John’s Bible”: Life in Community
April Zoom Update
With a new month comes new updates, and users should check their Zoom version now to make sure they apply these updates. For more information, including an important FYI for Mac users, please read ATSI’s newest TechTalk Article. … [Read More...] about April Zoom Update
Asian American/Pacific Islander Email Listserve Now Available
All University employees who self-identify as Asian American/Pacific Islander (adjunct, faculty, staff, administration, etc.) are invited to contact Aimee Davidse (davidse@up.edu) and Elisa Majors at (majorse@up.edu). This group has an email list serve so all members can stay in contact, organize events, and share trainings and resources. Overall the mission is to remain committed to our community as well as to thrive and celebrate our diverse cultures. For any questions or ADA accommodations … [Read More...] about Asian American/Pacific Islander Email Listserve Now Available
Clark Library: Earth Day 2021
The upcoming Earth Day on April 22 is the impetus for the library's most recent guide to resources. Earth Day is an annual event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First celebrated in 1970 and focused on the United States, it now includes events coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network in more than 193 countries. We invite you to visit our Earth Day 2021 guide to discover a selection of Clark Library books and videos about caring for the Earth. … [Read More...] about Clark Library: Earth Day 2021
Reminder: Proctorio Available for Campus Wide Use
As we approach finals, the ATSI team would like to remind you that Proctorio, an online proctoring solution, is available for use with exams given via Moodle. This solution will allow you to flag certain behaviors for observation by the plugin, which will submit reports to you following your exam to review any questionable activity which it observes based on criteria you set. Use of this program makes proctoring and administering of online exams more flexible since you do not need to sit online … [Read More...] about Reminder: Proctorio Available for Campus Wide Use
Apply For Sabbaticals by June 15
Applications for sabbaticals for the 2022-2023 academic year are due along with faculty development plans to faculty members’ respective deans by June 15, 2021. All materials including letter from the Dean to the Provost are due to the Provost by September 1, 2021. Faculty eligible to apply for a sabbatical must have completed seven years of full-time teaching at the University of Portland, or have completed at a minimum an additional seven years of full-time teaching since a previously funded … [Read More...] about Apply For Sabbaticals by June 15