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January 16, 2026

Nick McRee, Sociology and Social Work, published “Academic debate and civic engagement in adolescence and young adulthood: evidence from a national longitudinal study.” Argumentation and Advocacy, 61(3–4), 323–338. He also published “When Chairs Shield Faculty from Service Opportunities: Protecting Colleagues or Hindering Community?” The Department Chair, 36(3), 11-13. Katie Danielson, Education, was awarded a grant from The Spencer […]

Filed Under: Update

Lunchtime Learning: Mission in Motion (Jan. 21)

January 16, 2026

Discover practical strategies to stay steady, adaptable, and empowered—no matter what change comes your way.

Filed Under: 2026-01-19, Issues Tagged With: Lunchtime Learning

Lunchtime Learning: Mission in Motion (Jan. 21)

January 16, 2026

Explore how UP’s mission and values show up in your daily work, and discover practical ways to create meaning, connection, and purpose in your role.

Filed Under: 2025-01-06, 2025-01-20, Issues

Author Talk: Against the Current with Tyler Bieber (Jan. 28)

January 16, 2026

Author talk, discussion panel, book signing, and reception for Against the Current by UP alum Tyler Bieber. This event is hosted in partnership with the Garaventa Center, UP Alumni Relations, and The Center for Gender and Sexuality to celebrate the intersection of UP history, leadership, ministry, and joy.

Filed Under: 2026-01-19, From Our Past, Garaventa Center, Issues, University Events Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Garaventa Center

Q&A on Venezuela and US Foreign Policy (Jan. 28)

January 16, 2026

Join our panel of experts who will answer questions on the US military raid on Venezuela and explore the future of US foreign policy and global stability.

Filed Under: 2026-01-19, Issues, Political Science Tagged With: Political Science

Book Launch: Liturgy in the Shadows of Trauma (Feb. 2)

January 16, 2026

Book debut launch with authors of “Liturgy in the Shadows of Trauma.”

Filed Under: 2026-01-19, Garaventa Center, Issues Tagged With: Garaventa Center

Flavors of PDX (Feb. 7)

January 16, 2026

Flavors of PDX is a free, culinary experience featuring six local vendors. Join us on February 7th during one of two sessions (1:00-2:30pm or 3:00-4:30pm) to discover diverse cuisine. RSVP on Engage is required.

Filed Under: 2026-01-19, Bon Appetit, Events, Issues Tagged With: Bauccio Commons

Spring 2026 Staff/Faculty Directory Photoshoot (Feb. 9)

January 16, 2026

The Department of Marketing and Web Services will be hosting a Staff/Faculty Directory Photoshoot on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. The headshot style photos will be used for the faculty/staff directory as well as in your Microsoft profile. These photos will be available to you for additional personal and professional uses.

Filed Under: 2026-01-05, 2026-01-19, Issues Tagged With: Faculty and Staff Photos

Covert Gallery Reception: Photographs by Father Nicholas Guiney, C.S.C. (February 11)

January 16, 2026

The Clark Library invites you to a reception with UP’s own Father Nicholas Guiney, C.S.C. celebrating his exhibit “Más Allá”.

Filed Under: 2026-01-19, 2026-02-02, Issues, Library, Performing & Fine Arts Tagged With: Clark Library, Photography Exhibit

Fire Drills Spring 2026

January 16, 2026

Fire drills will occur in all campus buildings at the beginning of the spring 2026 semester. Academic Building fire drills will be held the second week of school.

Filed Under: 2026-01-19, Campus Safety, Issues Tagged With: Campus Safety, Fire Drills

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Larry Larsen, Performing and Fine Arts, designed the scenery for the production of In Clay for the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. The one woman musical tells the story of French ceramics artist Marie Berthe Cazin and is playing at the theater’s new stage space in downtown Tigard from January 23 – February 15, 2026.

Nicole Harvey, Nursing & Health Innovations, presented “Leveling Up Music History: Teaching Video Game Music in Online and Classroom Settings.” Co-presenter: Tellock, J. Presented at the Music and Gaming Symposium: Super MAGFest 2026. National Harbor, Maryland. January, 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “‘Ordinary Time is a Period of Altruistic Living.’ Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. January 18, 2026.” VoiceAfrique.org. January 17, 2026.

Corey S. Pressman, Public Health & Wellness, will be the featured artist in a solo exhibition of works entitled Aletheia. Presented by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the exhibition will be on view from January 30 through April 27, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.

Naveen Gudigantala, School of Business, presented “Beyond zero-shot: Enhancing LLM financial complaint classification with relevancy-driven RAG-based few-shot prompting.” Presented at the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 9, 2026.

Susan McDaniel, Performing & Fine Arts, performed as the pianist for the visual album GILGAMESH, now available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. GILGAMESH is the contemporary retelling of an ancient tale and explores themes of friendship and mortality, incorporating song, dance, and film. Featuring music by J. Scott Brubacher and libretto by David James Brock, with direction and production by Four/Ten Media, the project is the result of a decade-long, interdisciplinary collaboration. The performers are baritone Stephen Lancaster, pianist Susan McDaniel, and dancer/choreographer Kyle Marshall (as Enkidu), with additional artistic collaborators Edo Tastic (creative designer), Daniel Stein (audio producer), and Bill Maylone (audio engineer). View the Visual Album, Behind the Scenes footage, and learn more About the Project.

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