Orientation for new students begins on Friday, January 11, at 8 a.m., in the Pilot House, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. For a complete schedule of events, go to this link. Be sure to welcome our nearly 50 new students and their families! Questions? Contact the Office of Student Activities at x7470 or stuact@up.edu.
2018 Staff Christmas Luncheon: Dec. 17
This year’s Staff Christmas Luncheon takes place on Monday, December 17. The social opens at 11:30 a.m., seating starts at 12:15 p.m., and the formal program begins at 12:45 p.m. This year’s luncheon will be held in the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center. This is the time to connect with old friends and new, enjoy a […]
New School of Nursing Dean: Our Own Casey Shillam
University of Portland President Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., has announced the appointment of Casey Shillam as dean of the School of Nursing, effective December 1, 2018. Shillam, who has been a faculty member since 2006, most recently served as interim dean of the School of Nursing since former dean Joane Moceri’s retirement this past […]
New Process for All Purchased Class Materials
The printing and mailing services office and the Pilot House bookstore are now partnering for the purchase of course packs and lab manuals, according to Mary Scroggins, printing and mailing services. This new process goes into effect for spring 2019 orders. Exams, handouts, and other not-for-purchase items will not be affected. Faculty will still send […]
Updated Human Subject Research Guidelines in Effect January 21, 2019
The federal regulations all Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are guided by will change on January 21, 2019. The updates to the Common Rule will require adjustments to the materials submitted when investigators request an IRB review as well as to UP’s IRB review schedule in December 2018 and January 2019. Requests for new reviews received by noon on Friday, […]
Clark Library: Winter Break
On Friday, the Library switched to its break schedule and will be closed on weekends and open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Library is also closed from December 22 through January 1. For more information contact the library at x7111 or library@up.edu.
Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!
University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store from November 30 through December 24. The Columbia employee store has discounted items marked at 40-50 percent off regular retail pricing, with all of the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and, of course, Columbia Sportswear). […]
Pilot Basketball Over Christmas Break: Kids Get In Free!
Starting on Saturday, December 15, all kids age 12 and under (sixth grade) will be admitted free to Pilot basketball games over Christmas break. The men’s basketball team takes on Grambling state this Saturday at 7 p.m., while the women battle UC Irvine at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Immediately following the women’s game will be […]
Mandatory Cybersecurity Training: Please Complete by Dec. 31
Staff and faculty of the University are required to take or re-take certain training tests annually. A new requirement this year is cybersecurity awareness training. This is part of an ongoing effort to help ensure all employees are taking necessary steps to protect sensitive data and keep UP’s computing environment safe and secure. Please complete the […]
Silent Auction Fundraiser For Tanzania Immersion: Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who participated in making this year’s Silent Auction the most successful one yet. It takes donors, buyers, and behind the scenes organizers–rock stars, one and all. Priscilla Encarnacion was the winner of the raffle. She is the aunt of Faith Marcelo, who sold the winning raffle ticket. This event made over $3,600 […]