All University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to access the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from September 20 to October 13. UP community members can enjoy the same discount as Columbia Sportswear employees, 40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing, on all of the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and of course Columbia Sportswear) . Please bring this special UP invitation (printed or shown on mobile phone), work ID … [Read More...] about Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!
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This Issue: September 16-22, 2019
Constitution Day Lecture, Sept. 17: Nick Buccola
The political science department will present its annual Constitution Day Lecture on Tuesday, September 17, 5 to 6:30 p.m., in Dundon-Berchtold room 004. Professor Nick Buccola of the Linfield College political science department will give a talk about Frederick Douglass's constitutional theory. Frederick Douglass, of course, is the 19th century American statesman and political thinker who escaped slavery to become a key abolitionist and proponent of racial justice. Buccola is the author of The … [Read More...] about Constitution Day Lecture, Sept. 17: Nick Buccola
Say Cheese, Please: Next Directory Photo Shoot on Sept. 24
Each month, the marketing office schedules a photographer to take a small number of head shots, available on a first-come, first-served basis, for our online directory. The next session is Tuesday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please e-mail Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, September 23. Photos will be taken in Clark Library’s Digital Lab, located on the second floor, Room 215. Only those with confirmed … [Read More...] about Say Cheese, Please: Next Directory Photo Shoot on Sept. 24
Music at Midweek: Rhythmic Workshop
The next Music at Midweek event will feature TaKeTiNa, a rhythmic workshop with Mary Kogen (pictured) and Jacob Stein, on Wednesday, September 18, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. All are welcome to attend. According to Kogen's website, "TaKeTiNa invites everyone to be a beginner again. It lets people re-experience the resilience , perseverance, and joy of a baby learning to walk. TaKeTiNa begins with the voice speaking rhythmic syllables and the drum is added to establish the … [Read More...] about Music at Midweek: Rhythmic Workshop
Teaching Tip of the Week: TeachUP Video on Writing in ANY Discipline
Thanks to an IGNITE grant, the Teaching and Learning Collaborative created 10 short videos that will roll out over the next 10 weeks. Taught by accomplished teachers from all over campus, each is 7-10 minutes long and addresses a topic identified by colleagues as high-value in anyone’s teaching repertoire. This week we are pleased to debut Molly Hiro, English, who also serves as director of the Integrated Writing Center. She will discuss “How To Teaching Writing in ANY Discipline.” … [Read More...] about Teaching Tip of the Week: TeachUP Video on Writing in ANY Discipline
Screening of “No Más Bébes,” Sept. 19
There will be a free screening of No Más Bébes, a documentary that follows a small group of Mexican immigrant women that sued the doctors at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center for being subjected to forced sterilization while they gave birth, on Thursday, September 19, 7-8:30 p.m., in Dundon-Berchtold room 031. The screening is in honor of Latinx Heritage Month (Sept.15-Oct. 15) and sponsored by Diversity and Inclusion Programs, Gender & Women's Studies, Women of Color, and ASUP … [Read More...] about Screening of “No Más Bébes,” Sept. 19
New Hire for Career Center: Seth Igarta
Seth Igarta has joined the Career Center in the new role of associate director, career education and academic integration. Seth brings a background in career and academic education from his roles in career services, students affairs, and higher education. Seth has experience and knowledge with curriculum, learning outcomes, standards and guidelines, and assessment and evaluation in higher education. Most recently Seth served as the interim director of student affairs assessment & research … [Read More...] about New Hire for Career Center: Seth Igarta
Help Kick Off The Public Research Fellows Program, Sept. 23
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Humanities Collaborative will present the inaugural Public Research Fellows Program on Monday, September 23, 4 to 5:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons board room. The program will feature an introduction and explanation of the 2019-2020 theme of the U.S. Women's Suffrage Centennial; a talk by Christin Hancock, history; an interactive discussion; and food, drink, and conversation. A flyer for the event is available here. For more information contact Laurie … [Read More...] about Help Kick Off The Public Research Fellows Program, Sept. 23
Become a Docent for The Saint John’s Bible
One of UP’s great treasures is our Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible, the first hand calligraphed and illuminated bible text crafted in over 500 years. It serves as a tremendous resource for courses and prayer experiences on campus. If you would like to receive training in the proper handling of the texts, an overview of the whole manuscript and digital access to the 100-plus illuminations, you are welcome to attend one of two training sessions: Tuesday, October 1, at 4 p.m., or Monday, … [Read More...] about Become a Docent for The Saint John’s Bible
Seeking Staff and Faculty Collaboration for International Education Week
International Education Week (IEW) is a global initiative to celebrate international education and exchange, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education. IEW celebrates internationalization and diversity on college campuses across the nation each November. This year, UP will celebrate IEW from November 18-22. The IEW team is seeking faculty, staff, and student group collaboration to highlight international exchange and education on campus. Please consider hosting an … [Read More...] about Seeking Staff and Faculty Collaboration for International Education Week
Theology Thursday, Sept. 19: “Sacramental Justice & The Mission of Holy Cross”
The next Theology Thursday lecture will feature David Turnbloom, theology, as he presents "Sacramental Justice and the Mission of Holy Cross" on Thursday, September 19, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. Turnbloom will examine the relationship between sacraments and justice using the constitution of the Congregation of Holy Cross as a guide. For more information or ADA accommodations contact theology at x7274 or mackinno@up.edu. … [Read More...] about Theology Thursday, Sept. 19: “Sacramental Justice & The Mission of Holy Cross”
Participants Wanted: Annotate the Web With Your Students
The academic technology services & innovation office is seeking faculty participants to pilot digital annotation software for teaching and learning. ATSI will be partnering with Hypothesis, a non-profit and open-source tool allowing any webpage to be collaboratively annotated, commented on, and discussed. Initial research suggests that the social reading this technology allows can improve comprehension, foster deeper engagement, and encourage students to consider multiple perspectives. Ask … [Read More...] about Participants Wanted: Annotate the Web With Your Students
TIAA Representative Visit, Sept. 23-24
A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus on September 23-24, in the Clark Library conference room (no. 222), according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Financial counseling appointments are available during work hours on those days in the Clark library, but appointments must be scheduled at www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or by calling call TIAA at 877.842.2028 (press 5 to schedule an appointment). … [Read More...] about TIAA Representative Visit, Sept. 23-24
Faculty/Staff Fitness Fun This Fall!
The Beauchamp Center is offering a wide variety of faculty and staff fitness classes this fall, according to Katilin Bourne, recreational services. Classes are scheduled each weekday at noon. We are also offering a combined student and faculty/staff Pilot Cycle class on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Susan Etzel from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Please be sure to register for cycle class, as there are a limited amount of bikes. Come and join the fitness fun! Mondays: Beginning Cardio Kickboxing with … [Read More...] about Faculty/Staff Fitness Fun This Fall!
“The Cross and the Crucifix in Visual Art,” Sept. 24
Join Robin Jensen, theology and art history professor at the University of Notre Dame, as she presents "The Cross and the Crucifix in Visual Art through the Ages" on Tuesday, September 24, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. The event is free and open to all. In this richly illustrated lecture, Jensen will explore how the Holy Cross and Christ's Passion have been depicted in the history of Christian art. Jensen will also discuss reasons for the late emergence of both the cross and … [Read More...] about “The Cross and the Crucifix in Visual Art,” Sept. 24
Explore Other Realities at Thirst Friday, Sept. 20
Get a taste of the future at the first Thirst Friday of the year! All staff and faculty are warmly welcomed to the Garaventa Center, Franz 330, on September 20 from 4-6 p.m. to mingle with campus neighbors and enjoy great food, conversation and libations…and to try an Oculus virtual reality headset, courtesy of unapologetic technerd Eric Anctil, education. Extra credit for bringing along someone new to UP: first dibs on the headsets! For more information, contact Karen Eifler at … [Read More...] about Explore Other Realities at Thirst Friday, Sept. 20
Ignite Grants: Time to Apply
The Office of the Provost's Ignite Grants support fresh approaches to curriculum and program development that make an impactful contribution to UP’s teaching and learning future. Ignite Grants, up to $5,000, are designed to encourage faculty to explore new ideas that have the potential to reshape the classroom experience and that tie curriculum to real-world experiences in both undergraduate and graduate programs. Proposals should complement the current strategic plan and support individual … [Read More...] about Ignite Grants: Time to Apply
Clark Library: History of University Athletics
The Clark Library has launched a new University Athletics digital collection to share the vibrant history of the University of Portland athletics teams, players, and events. Currently, the collection focuses on women's basketball with an emphasis on players and conference championships. As the collection grows, it will cover all UP sports dating back to the days of the Columbia University (and Columbia Collosseum) era. Please contact Philip Vue, digital services librarian, for more … [Read More...] about Clark Library: History of University Athletics
Attention WordPress Users: Recurring Maintenance Window and New User Group
WordPress is a great way for UP community members to create sites. We use it for class blogs, event sites, professional pages, and so on. It’s also the most popular system for creating a website in the world. In fact, according to the latest estimates over 33% of all websites on the entire internet are running WordPress. This popularity also means WordPress is a prime target for hacking and malware. With that in mind, Academic Technology Services and Innovation has decided to rethink our efforts … [Read More...] about Attention WordPress Users: Recurring Maintenance Window and New User Group