The next meeting of the Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group will be Friday, January 31, 3:30 to 5 p.m., in the Murphy Room. We will discuss Thomas Merton's essay "Rain and Rhinoceros," Andrew Guest's essay in Oregon Humanities, "Pursuing a Science of Happiness," and the poem “Happiness,” by Jane Kenyon. All readings are available here on the Garaventa Center website's FILDG page. All faculty and staff are welcome and refreshments will be served. … [Read More...] about Faith & Intellectual Life Discussion Group: Jan. 31
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This Issue: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2020
Rowena Bramlette, You Are Missed
The University of Portland community lost one of its most treasured colleagues, Rowena Bramlette, former associate vice president for budgeting and a member of the UP class of 1988, the night of January 23, after an extended battle with cancer. According to a campus-wide message from University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., "Rowena was a person of extraordinary warmth, kindness, and generosity of spirit. In the course of her work in our Budget Office, she had the opportunity to … [Read More...] about Rowena Bramlette, You Are Missed
Electric Car Charging Station Rule Changes Effective Jan. 13
The University’s ChargePoint electric car charging stations located at the Clark Library and LP Tennis Center parking lots have been well used. The public safety office is updating the station rules to ensure that the charging stations are accessible and rotating effectively for all UP student, faculty, and staff electric car owners. Starting on January 13, 2020, students, faculty, and staff can charge at the stations free for the first four hours, with a fee of $1.75 per hour after four … [Read More...] about Electric Car Charging Station Rule Changes Effective Jan. 13
Thirst Friday: Celebrate Our Neighbors to the North, Feb. 7
Celebrate all things Canadian at the next Thirst Friday, February 7, from 4-6 p.m., in the Garaventa Center (Franz 330). All faculty and staff are invited to enjoy Canadian-themed treats along with a generous selection of additional appetizers and goodies as you mingle with campus neighbors. Bonus: the first 18 people will qualify for an authentic Canadian beverage! For more information, contact Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, at eifler@up.edu, eh? … [Read More...] about Thirst Friday: Celebrate Our Neighbors to the North, Feb. 7
TLC Brownbag Session: “Ten Suggestions to Re-Vitalize Your Mid-Semester Teaching”
In the fog of the current semester, we all can use some small teaching interventions to refresh our work with students. Join Lars Larson and Jeffrey White at this TLC brown bag event on Wednesday, February 12, 11:30-12:15 p.m., in the Murphy Room as they present ten suggestions for intentional teaching drawn from a variety of practitioners and researchers in teaching and learning. … [Read More...] about TLC Brownbag Session: “Ten Suggestions to Re-Vitalize Your Mid-Semester Teaching”
Pilots Homecoming & Brewfest, Feb. 1
Join the Pilots for Homecoming & Brewfest in Chiles Center on Saturday, February 1 starting at 4 p.m. Friends, family, and alumni are welcome to fill the Chiles Center for a basketball double-header and local beer specials. The Pilot women tip-off against San Diego at 2 p.m., and the men take the court versus Santa Clara at 5. One ticket is all you need for both games and the Briefest takes place between games. UP alumni-owned breweries Backwoods & West Coast Grocery will be there with a … [Read More...] about Pilots Homecoming & Brewfest, Feb. 1
TLC From The TLC: One Strategy For Quelling Late Work Headaches
If students wanting or needing to turn in late work adds to your stress, consider offering a “Make-Up Work Day:” one 24-hour period, late in the semester, when students can turn in any assignment(s) they have missed, for up to full credit. This lets you off the hook for judging the truthiness of excuses, negotiations for partial credit, and keeping track of all versions of academic “late fees.” You decide the day, announce it in class and the syllabus, and that is the end of your commitment. … [Read More...] about TLC From The TLC: One Strategy For Quelling Late Work Headaches
Women in Leadership Forum: Jan. 28 With Shiau Yen Chin-Dennis
The Women in Leadership Forum welcomes Shiau Yen Chin-Dennis, managing partner of the Portland office for global law firm K & L Gates, on Tuesday, January 28, at 6 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to hear Shiau Yen’s story of leadership. The Women in Leadership Forum connects the UP community with dynamic women who are leaders in the greater Portland community. The Forum is a place for sharing stories, building connections, and supporting the … [Read More...] about Women in Leadership Forum: Jan. 28 With Shiau Yen Chin-Dennis
Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research: Apply Now
Since its inauguration in 2015, the Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research has provided support for faculty members from across the University who collaborate with undergraduates on a semester-long research project. The provost’s office is committed to increasing opportunities for student experiential learning, and this initiative represents a key element in achieving that goal. Faculty members are invited to apply on behalf of themselves and an undergraduate student researcher for … [Read More...] about Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research: Apply Now
Say Cheese, Please: Jan. 28 Photo Shoot
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, January 28, 11 to noon, in Clark Library’s Digital Lab, located on the second floor, Room 215. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please e-mail Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, January 27. Only those with confirmed appointments may attend. Please note: These … [Read More...] about Say Cheese, Please: Jan. 28 Photo Shoot
Free Showing of New Hesburgh Documentary, Jan. 29
On Wednesday, January 29, all are invited to a free showing of Hesburgh at 7:15 p.m. in the Brian Doyle Auditorium. Fr. Ted Hesburgh, C.S.C., a Holy Cross priest and long-time president of the University of Notre Dame, was one of the most important religious figures of his time. This highly regarded new documentary affords insight into his extraordinarily effective leadership in the causes of peace and equal rights for all people. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and the Notre Dame Club of … [Read More...] about Free Showing of New Hesburgh Documentary, Jan. 29
Lisa Ko To Deliver Schoenfeldt Series Lecture on Monday, Feb. 10
ReadUP 2020 comes to an exciting conclusion on Monday, February 10, at 7 p.m., when author Lisa Ko discusses her book The Leavers as part of the Schoenfeldt Distinguished Visiting Writers Series. This lecture is free and open to all members of the community, and will be held in Buckley Center Auditorium. Ko will be available to sign books immediately following the presentation. … [Read More...] about Lisa Ko To Deliver Schoenfeldt Series Lecture on Monday, Feb. 10
2020 Mazzocco Lecture: “American Hate: Survivors Speak Out,” Feb. 6
The annual Mazzocco Lecture on Distributive Justice will take place on Thursday, February 6, at 5 p.m., in the Brian Doyle Lecture Hall (DB 004). This year's lecture, "American Hate: Survivors Speak Out," will be delivered by Arjun Sethi, a human rights lawyer, author, and law professor based in Washington, DC. He works closely with Muslim, Arab, South Asian, and Sikh communities and advocates for racial justice, equity, and social change at the local and national levels. He holds faculty … [Read More...] about 2020 Mazzocco Lecture: “American Hate: Survivors Speak Out,” Feb. 6
SON 85th Anniversary Guest Speaker Joan Gurvis, Feb. 18
In celebration of the University of Portland School of Nursing's 85th Anniversary, guest speaker Joan Gurvis will be visiting campus on Tuesday, February 18, to discuss the topic of leadership. All faculty, staff, students, and the public are invited to join the School of Nursing for Gurvis' presentation as she works with senior nursing students on “Learning Agility: Maximizing your student experience and beyond” in Buckley Center Auditorium from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. No RSVP is required. Gurvis' … [Read More...] about SON 85th Anniversary Guest Speaker Joan Gurvis, Feb. 18
“The Undertaking,” Pomerleau Concert Series, Feb. 5
"The Undertaking," part of the Rev. Claude Pomerleau Memorial Concert Series, will take place on Wednesday, February 5, at 7 p.m., in Hunt Center Recital Hall. A reception will follow. An aging mother's health teeters on the brink. Her adult daughter scrambles to find footing as her role shifts from child to authority figure. Death pounds at the door and they both wonder, "Could someone this ticked off actually be dying?" Through an interdisciplinary blend of music, movement, and theatrical … [Read More...] about “The Undertaking,” Pomerleau Concert Series, Feb. 5