To kick-off Ethics Week 2021, please join the Dundon-Berchtold Institute on Monday, February 1 at 6 p.m. for a free Zoom webinar featuring a panel of professionals whose work involves the crucial, nuanced practice of listening. This conversation will feature Marjorie Attis-Josias, nursing; Fr. Pat Hannon, C.S.C. ’82, English & Pastoral Resident, Christie Hall; The Honorable Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain, United States Circuit Judge - Ninth Circuit; and UP regent Kay Toran ’64, President/CEO, … [Read More...] about Ethics and Listening Webinar: Feb. 1
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- Nominations Welcome for 2021 Gerhardt Award
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Nominations Welcome for 2021 Gerhardt AwardMarcus
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is accepting nominations for the 2021 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership. Criteria fo… Read More
- New COVID Safeguards In Place for Spring 2021
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New COVID Safeguards In Place for Spring 2021Marcus
As the University begins to finalize plans for welcoming approximately 1,000 students back to campus this month, new safeguards are in place… Read More
- Anna Horlacher: Good Luck and Thank You!
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Anna Horlacher: Good Luck and Thank You!Marcus
Anna Horlacher, associate director of alumni and parent relations, has accepted a position with a consulting firm in Portland, and will be w… Read More
This Issue: Jan. 25-31, 2021`

Faculty: Please Promote the Writing Center in Your Classes!
The Writing Center is gearing up for another virtual semester of helping student writers at any stage of the writing process, at any level, and in any discipline, according to director Molly Hiro, English. The center's 23 writing assistants (WAs) held hundreds of Zoom appointments last fall, and are ready to field that many more in Spring term. Students book appointments through the online scheduler (see our website at this link for more), and when their appointment time comes, meet face to face … [Read More...] about Faculty: Please Promote the Writing Center in Your Classes!

Stock UP Providing Access to Food and More: Jan. 27
UP faculty, staff, and students (Bon Appetit employees included) will have access to food, toiletries, and other useful items at no cost during Stock UP on Wednesday, January 27, according to Yuri Hernández Osorio, diversity and inclusion. The items will be available from noon to 5 p.m. at the Social Work House at 4903 N. Willamette Blvd. According to Yuri, "I hope that one thing we have learned as a society in this global pandemic is that it is more than okay to ask for help! We all have been … [Read More...] about Stock UP Providing Access to Food and More: Jan. 27

Summer Internship Opportunities for Students: Applications Due February 12
The Ethics and the Professions Internship program offers six UP students a dedicated 8-week summer internship experience, working and learning alongside professionals in public and private sectors across the greater Portland and Vancouver areas and beyond, according to Dundon-Berchtold Institute director Dan McGinty. As interns learn about the elements that make up the work of these organizations, this program grants access for interns to explore how ethics guide, frame, and challenge … [Read More...] about Summer Internship Opportunities for Students: Applications Due February 12

Nominate Students For 2021 Gerhardt Award
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is accepting nominations for the 2021 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership. Criteria for selection include: Student must be a graduating senior; Student must have demonstrated leadership throughout his/her/their undergraduate career; Student must demonstrate consistent dedication to the University and the community through service to God and neighbor. Nominations are due by Monday, February 25. Complete a nomination form … [Read More...] about Nominate Students For 2021 Gerhardt Award

All Welcome to Join Title IX Advisory Committee
All members of the UP community are invited to join the Title IX Advisory Committee and attend meetings on Mondays at 11 a.m. during Spring semester. Title IX Advisory Committee Meetings for Spring will take place at the following times on Zoom using this link: Monday, February 1 at 11:00 am Monday, March 1 at 11:00 am Monday, March 29 at 11:00 am Monday, April 26 at 11:00 am If you aren’t able to make the Monday morning meetings you can stay up in the loop about discussion … [Read More...] about All Welcome to Join Title IX Advisory Committee

Pilots Prevent: Campus Building Hours for Spring 2021
A new list of campus building hours is now available on the Pilots Prevent webpage at this link. Please consult the list for the most up-to-date information as you navigate campus during the Spring semester. … [Read More...] about Pilots Prevent: Campus Building Hours for Spring 2021

UP Directory Photos: Let Marketing Know If You’re Interested
Are you a new faculty or staff member who has not yet had their professional photo taken for the UP directory? The Office of Marketing and Communications is evaluating if there is enough interest to schedule our professional photographer for a photo shoot. It would be held in an open space, with social-distance and mask requirements until just before your scheduled time. Please email Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu if you are interested. … [Read More...] about UP Directory Photos: Let Marketing Know If You’re Interested

TLC Tip of the Week: Integrating Understandings of Truth Into Classes
At a time in public life where truth feels both tenuous and more important than ever, how might we integrate understandings of the truth into any and all of our classes? As a Teaching and Learning Collaborative tip of the week, core curriculum director and psychology professor Andrew Guest offers some liberal arts inflected ideas for teaching the truth on the TLC blog as part of the periodic Core Matters series. … [Read More...] about TLC Tip of the Week: Integrating Understandings of Truth Into Classes

Ethics and Storytelling Webinar, Feb. 3
As a continuation of Ethics Week 2021, please join the Dundon-Berchtold Institute on Wednesday, February 3 at 6 p.m. for a free Zoom webinar featuring a panel of professionals whose work involves the dynamic, complex responsibility of storytelling. Jennette Lovejoy, communication studies, will serve as facilitator for this conversation featuring Oscar Leong (President, De La Salle North Catholic High School), Rhett Luedtke (Professor of Theatre, George Fox University), Yvonne Simons (News … [Read More...] about Ethics and Storytelling Webinar, Feb. 3

“Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Your Internship and Job Search, Jan. 27
As part of Diversity Dialogues, the Career Education Center is hosting "Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Your Internship and Job Search" on Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. UP alumnus Marcus Carter will be sharing his personal and professional journey that led him to his current role as director of social equity at Cinder, a community-conscious agency dedicated to humanizing staffing and cultivating inclusive workplaces. Marcus also serves as board president with Portland Workforce Alliance … [Read More...] about “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Your Internship and Job Search, Jan. 27

Remembering Donald P. Shiley: Happy 101st Birthday!
Despite being inundated with quote requests by numerous local, national, and international news agencies regarding the remarkable amount of palindrome dates in 2021 (including Inauguration Day on 1-20-21), Shiley School of Engineering professor Aziz Inan constructed the following birthday curiosities to celebrate Donald Pearce Shiley’s 101st birthday, which occurred on January 19: Shiley turned 101 this month on 01/19. Interestingly, if 01/19 is split into 01 and 19, the sum of the reverses … [Read More...] about Remembering Donald P. Shiley: Happy 101st Birthday!

ReadUP Companion Guide Ready Now
Want to learn more about this year's ReadUP book selection, How to Be an Antiracist? The Clark Library has created a guide at this link with author interviews, reviews, and additional resources related to the topic of anti-racism. For more information contact the library at x7111 or library@up.edu. … [Read More...] about ReadUP Companion Guide Ready Now

Saint John’s Bible Moment of Beauty: The Raising of Lazarus
This week’s 90-second glimpse into The Saint John’s Bible is the illumination of The Raising of Lazarus. All the musical accompaniment for SJB moments this semester are provided by students and faculty in UP’s music programs. Violinist Lauren Guerin '21, is the artist you will hear in this brief video. … [Read More...] about Saint John’s Bible Moment of Beauty: The Raising of Lazarus