University of Portland regent and longtime benefactor Amy Dundon-Berchtold passed away on Monday, March 16. A visionary real estate entrepreneur and investor, Amy, along with her husband Jim Berchtold ’63, gave generously to the University of Portland. In 2011, Amy and Jim created the Dundon-Berchtold Institute for Moral Formation and Applied Ethics, which offers classes, public events, and student-faculty research support. From the success of that endeavor, Amy and Jim provided the lead gift … [Read More...] about Prayers For Amy Dundon-Berchtold
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This Issue: March 23-29, 2020
#PilotsGive Has Been Postponed, But Watch for #PilotsGiveBack!
In light of growing concerns around Covid-19, development has made the difficult decision to postpone #PilotsGive, originally scheduled for April 1-2 , until a future date. For the last two years, #PilotsGive has been a truly special occasion, bringing together worthy causes on campus with supportive donors from the greater Pilot community. We look forward to the day, hopefully not far off, when we will be able to announce that #PilotsGive is back on the calendar. With the move to online … [Read More...] about #PilotsGive Has Been Postponed, But Watch for #PilotsGiveBack!
UP Writing Center Offering Virtual Writing Assistance
The UP Writing Center has transitioned to an online/virtual service for as long as classes are not meeting in person. Writing assistants have completed training on using MS Teams for videoconferences, and the Writing Center Scheduler has been updated to indicate to students seeking writing assistance that their conferences will now be virtual rather than in-person. We have many open spots on our scheduler, and since students will overall have less contact with their professors and peers, a … [Read More...] about UP Writing Center Offering Virtual Writing Assistance
Online Campus Masses, Resources for Prayer & Spirituality
Starting Sunday, March 22, Campus Ministry will be streaming and posting Sunday and Daily Mass online. Sunday Mass will be streamed at the regular time of 10:30 a.m. and Daily Masses at the regular time of 12:05 p.m. Check the Campus Ministry website for more details using this link. Campus Ministry has also gathered many of the online resources for prayer and spirituality that are produced on campus and linked to them through this page. Feel free to let us know if there are other resources … [Read More...] about Online Campus Masses, Resources for Prayer & Spirituality
Teams for Distance Learning Quick Guide
Microsoft Teams is a program for engaging with students both synchronously and asynchronously, allowing for chatting, video and audio calls, and even sharing presentations with students while on a call. However, according to Sam Williams, academic technology and innovation, because of the many features it has, it can be a bit intimidating to get started with. Here is a guide on the basics of starting a 1-on-1 chat, and starting a classroom team for group or singular at distance instruction. … [Read More...] about Teams for Distance Learning Quick Guide
A Message From Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.
The following message was sent to the entire University of Portland community on Friday, March 20, by University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.: I pray that this message finds you safe, healthy, and weathering the current challenges as best you can. I write today to make two difficult announcements. It was my fervent hope that making these announcements would not have been necessary. However, developments in the past days and hours necessitate my communication of these deeply … [Read More...] about A Message From Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.
Coronavirus Cyber Crime: Please Be Vigilant
Information service would like to warn everyone to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber criminals may send phishing emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19. We … [Read More...] about Coronavirus Cyber Crime: Please Be Vigilant
Early Career Award for Alice Gates
Alice Gates, social work, was selected as this year's recipient of the Council on Social Work Education Early Career Faculty Award for Service and Leadership in Social Work Education. Founded in 1952, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the national association representing social work education in the United States. Its members include over 800 accredited baccalaureate and master’s degree social work programs, as well as individual social work educators, practitioners, and … [Read More...] about Early Career Award for Alice Gates
Much-Needed TLC From The TLC
A message from Jeffrey White and the Teaching and Learning Collaborative: "We’ve all been in a crunch over the past week and a half as the spread and unknown reach of the Coronavirus sent us all on many directions. Here are some basic ideas to consider as we navigate teaching online. Please use this link. … [Read More...] about Much-Needed TLC From The TLC
UP Students In Winners Circle
Three University of Portland students were in the winners circle of the Oregon and SW Washington state round of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Classical Competition just before spring break. Junior Alberto Rincon-Pardo placed third in Upper Division College Men; freshman Lauren Cline placed third in Lower Division College Women; and freshman Cameron Creitz placed first in Lower Division College Women. On Saturday, Creitz placed first in his division in the Regional … [Read More...] about UP Students In Winners Circle
Beacon Wins Mark of Excellence Awards
Student journalists for the University's news source, The Beacon, have been chosen as Mark of Excellence regional winners by the Society of Professional Journalists in the following categories: Breaking news photography – Jennifer Ng Feature writing – Catherine Cieminski Editorial writing – Dora Totoian, Delaney Vetter and Gabi DiPaulo General news reporting – Madison Pfeifer In-depth reporting – Austin De Dios Online/digital feature videography – Elizabeth … [Read More...] about Beacon Wins Mark of Excellence Awards
Fulbright Grant Candidates Wanted: Open To All Disciplines
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 United States. Fulbright is particularly … [Read More...] about Fulbright Grant Candidates Wanted: Open To All Disciplines
Controller’s Office: Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
The Controller’s Office will temporarily accept electronic submission of payment requests while the University is closed due to COVID-19, according to Lori Watson. Please combine all documents into one PDF file and submit to accounts_payable@up.edu. Payments will continue to be processed but please note there may be some delays. Thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time. … [Read More...] about Controller’s Office: Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
Switchboard – UP’s Online Community Platform
Alumni & parent relations moderates a community platform called Switchboard, which serves as a closed community space for faculty, staff, parents, students, and alumni to ask for what they need and offer what they have. Craig Swinyard, director, encouraged current Switchboard users to lean in to the power of connection. In these times of uncertainty, now more than ever, members of the UP community are here to support you. If you need help – or can offer help to your fellow Pilots – please … [Read More...] about Switchboard – UP’s Online Community Platform
Nominations Due for Oddo Scholarship by April 13
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 13
Have You Considered Becoming a Leadership Fellow with the Franz Center?
The Franz Center is providing free leadership training and development during the 2020-21 academic year for faculty and staff who want to learn more about their leadership gifts and habits through its Leadership Fellows program. More than 150 faculty and staff from across the University have been trained as Leadership Fellows thus far, and the Franz Center is seeking to include 30 additional faculty and staff to begin training during the fall 2010 semester. Leadership Fellows can serve as … [Read More...] about Have You Considered Becoming a Leadership Fellow with the Franz Center?
Pilots Ticket Office Closed, Still Available to Help
Following the guidance and direction of government and university officials, the Portland Pilots ticket office will be closed for the foreseeable future. We will still be available to assist you via phone and email. Please also check www.portlandpilots.com for the most up to date information. Mail will still be picked up and processed, although not on a daily basis during this time. Any previously scheduled ticket payment plans will continue to be run. We thank you for your patience and … [Read More...] about Pilots Ticket Office Closed, Still Available to Help