The bookstore will be open Monday–Friday from 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and closed during both weekends of Spring Break. Also available by appointment by calling 503.943.7125. And always available at uportland.bncollege.com.
Spring Break Bookstore Hours
03-06-2023
UP Nursing Student Jasmine Yee Selected as a Truman Scholar Finalist
COVID-19 health precautions kept Jasmine Yee and her Class of 2024 from getting the full, in-person experience when they joined the University of Portland community in the fall of 2020. But after navigating that first year of online learning, Yee has been virtually unstoppable ever since—an inspiring force of caring and creativity on The Bluff.
For her dedicated work and positive impact inside and out of the classroom, Yee—a junior nursing major from San Jose, CA—has been honored as a finalist for the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship.
As one of 199 finalists representing 133 institutions nationwide, Yee will soon participate in a regional interview for one of roughly 60 scholarships awarded annually to college juniors. Truman Scholars are aspiring leaders who demonstrate a strong record of public and community service. According to The Truman Foundation, its rigorous selection process considers a candidate’s “policy proposal that addresses a particular issue in society.”
Yee’s platform blends her love of art with her budding advocacy for health care and social justice.
Her own artistic work—which explores and embodies cultural inclusivity—has been nationally recognized by the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles and Bay Area’s Valley Transportation Authority, among others. To amplify other artists’ visions to promote social justice, Yee launched the Feminist Jazzy Art Gallery on Instagram (IG: @feminist.jazzy). With more than 52,000 followers, it has become Instagram’s fourth largest women-focused art curating site.
Just over a year ago, Yee founded an Artist-in-Residence program on the UP campus. As program director, she is committed to showcasing underrepresented student perspectives and to create inclusive spaces on campus through art. And with an eye on the future, Yee has developed an internship program to ensure UP artists-in-residence continue to share their creative works beyond her 2024 graduation date.
In addition to her nursing studies and her active role in UP’s Honors Program, Yee carries minors in innovation and entrepreneurship. She is keen on developing her financial and business acumen to support her philanthropic work.
“We are incredibly excited the Truman Foundation is choosing to recognize Jasmine’s unique talents, drive for social justice, and potential as a change maker in the world of health care,” said Cara Hersh, UP’s Assistant Provost of Scholarly Engagement and Career Readiness. “She has already enacted important change at UP and we can’t wait to see how her unique strengths will be used to serve others in the future.”
Truman Scholarship winners for 2023 will be announced in mid-April. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.
Free COVID-19 Testing Kits
The Office of Human Resources would like to share the ways in which you can obtain FREE COVID-19 testing kits. As the University will no longer be providing free kits once the remaining supply has been distributed, the following are resources available to you:
- Every household is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. Click here for the US government website to order.
- Most health insurance companies will provide free test kits to their subscribers.
Kaiser members can go here to order tests from Kaiser Permanente. Members may also call 800-413-2000 to schedule a time to pick up free testing kits from a Kaiser Pharmacy (based on availability of supply).
Employees who are not covered under the University’s health care should contact their insurance company for information about how to obtain home test kits from their insurance.
If you are symptomatic or feeling ill, HR reminds you to please stay home, rest, wear a mask, test, and quarantine and/or isolate as appropriate. If you do test positive for COVID-19, please report here for contact tracing purposes.
Both sick time and COVID time remain available to you, along with other resources and guidance found here.
Please direct any questions you may have about COVID time, COVID protocols, or other related concerns to Human Resources at hr@up.edu.
Summer and Fall Software Requests (Due Mar. 17)
As we approach the midpoint of the Spring term, it is time to think about your Summer and Fall term software needs so that they can be included in our new classroom builds. Items included on the 2022–2023 school year builds will NOT be automatically included—with the exception of internet browsers, Microsoft Office, Kaltura, Teams, Zoom, and Ladibug.
To place your requests, please use our Software Request Form. The deadline for these submissions is 4 p.m. on Friday, March 17.
Note: Software requests for the School of Engineering will be handled through a separate process, with information to come soon.
Seeking Nominations for the Oddo Scholarship (Due Mar. 27)
Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students for the Oddo Scholarship. This significant scholarship is awarded each year to one or two students who demonstrate a commitment to learning with and from others through service and community engagement grounded in their faith. This endowed scholarship was established to honor the memory of former University of Portland President Father Thomas C. Oddo, CSC.
For more information about the criteria for the award and to nominate a student by March 27, please visit the website and complete the nomination form.
Faculty & Staff Lenten Retreat (Mar. 31)
The Committee on Mission, Campus Ministry, the Office of the Provost, and Human Resources invite you to attend a day-long spiritual retreat for faculty and staff on Friday, March 31. The retreat will be held on campus from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The goal of the retreat is to provide a time for individual and communal spiritual reflection and renewal during the Lenten Season, to deepen faculty and staff connections to one another and to the University’s Catholic, Holy Cross mission and identity, and to invite staff and faculty to reflect on and embrace their vital contributions to our shared mission.
Sign-up information can be found here.
Please note that participation in the day-long retreat will be considered a regular workday for staff, per supervisory approval.
Please contact Mission Committee chair Shannon Mayer at mayers@up.edu with any questions about registration, schedule, participation, accommodations, etc.
New Faculty and Staff Photos (Mar. 28)
Are you a new faculty or staff member who has not yet had their professional photo taken for the UP directory? The Office of Marketing and Communications has scheduled a professional photographer for photos on Tuesday, March 28, in the afternoon. Please email Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu to schedule a five-minute headshot session.
Founders’ Day: A Celebration of Student Scholarship (Apr. 4)
The University’s annual Founders’ Day celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 4, and all UP community members are invited to take part. The University pauses on Founders’ Day to celebrate its rich past and its promising future: the past as we honor the bold leaders who dared to dream of a Catholic university overlooking the Willamette River and the future as we learn from our most outstanding seniors whose research as undergraduates portends great things. The University holds no classes during the event and instead opens its doors to celebrate and learn from UP students.
Founders’ Day dates back to the origins of the University. It was revitalized in 2001 as a part of the University’s centennial celebration. This year, the day has been renamed and will be called, “Founders’ Day: A Celebration of Student Scholarship.” It includes an awards breakfast for graduating seniors, followed by presentations, panel discussions, recitals, and the Scholarship Luncheon, where students who receive financial aid from scholarships meet the benefactors whose generosity helped them attend the University. Classes scheduled to begin after 4 p.m. meet at their regularly scheduled times.
For more information on last year’s program visit PilotsUP.