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News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

03-21-2022

Tired of Changing Your Network Password Every 4 Months?

Information Services is pleased to announce all faculty and staff will be moved to a two-year password expiration with the completion of the 2022 Cyber Security Training and registration into the Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) program. 

2022 Cyber Security Training is now available for all Faculty and Staff through Moodle (https://learning.up.edu). This is a required annual training program focused on changing user behaviors and reducing cyber risk to the university. 

Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is an authentication method that requires the user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource such as email, Moodle, SelfServe, Banner, etc. Currently you enter your username and password, but when you enroll in MFA you will be prompted for a second form of authentication. For more details on how to register, along with a brief video tutorial, see: https://uphelp.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0011910 

Once we achieve 90% completion of the training and MFA enrollment across all faculty/staff you will be migrated from the existing four-month password expiration to a two-year expiration.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the Help Desk at 503.943.7000 or help@up.edu.

Ceremony and Reception for 2022 Retirees (Apr. 20)

A ceremony and reception for all 2022 retirees will take place on Wednesday, April 20, at 3:30 p.m. on the patio of the Bauccio Commons Quiet Side. For more information contact Kathleen Staten at x7105 or staten@up.edu.

The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2022 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office:

  • Ami Ahern-Rindell, Associate Professor, Department of Biology
  • Michael Cameron, Professor, Department of Theology
  • Mark Kennedy, Professor, Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering
  • Steve Kolmes, Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Molter Chair in Science
  • Matthew Kuhn, Professor, Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering, Br. Godfrey Vassallo Endowed Professor
  • John Orr, Assistant Provost for Scholarly Engagement & Career Readiness, Professor of English, and Director of Honors Program 
  • Jane Scott, Head of Public Services, Clark Library
  • Mojtaba Takallou, Associate Professor, Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering

DEADLINE to register for Pilot Venture Challenge – Apr. 1

The deadline to register to compete in the Pilot Venture Challenge is Friday, April 1 at 5 p.m. Pilot Venture Challenge is UP’s premier pitch competition and is open to all UP students. You can enter as an individual or as a team up to 5 members. Top 3 winners in each category win cash prizes.  

There are also two remaining PVC workshops – “Preparing Your Business Plan” on March 22 and “Preparing Your Presentation” on March 29, both are at 5 p.m. in Franz 006. 

To learn more click here to watch a short video and visit the Pilot Venture Challenge webpage.

For questions, contact Kay Molkentin at molkenti@up.edu.

Deadline for Entrepreneurship Scholars Applications – Mar. 30

The deadline for applying to the Entrepreneurship Scholars Program is fast approaching. For priority consideration please submit your application by March 30.  Students across all majors and disciplines are encouraged to apply to join the 2022-23 cohort. E-Scholars is a highly selective program that accepts up to 25 students each year. The year-long academic program challenges students to find their passions, explore outside the classroom, build their network all while developing their own venture. Other benefits of the program include domestic and international travel, working one-on-one with a mentor, participation in Pilot Venture Challenge, and being a member of the E-Scholar network. To learn more and how to apply, click here to watch a short video.

For questions, contact Kay Molkentin at molkenti@up.edu or visit the Franz Center webpage. 

Staff Senate: Next Steps

Thank you to all staff members who attended the listening sessions or completed the survey! Based on your feedback, there is a consensus in support of a Staff Senate that will provide a formal structure that represents staff and provides a means for two-way communication between administration and staff.

The Staff Senate Working Group is reviewing all comments and feedback and will use your voices to inform our next steps as we work to form a Staff Senate that represents all staff members. In particular, we will be working on developing a structure that ensures diverse groups on campus are invited and included in the Staff Senate. Over the next several weeks, staff can expect to hear more from the Working Group as we work on refining bylaws, request additional feedback, and prepare an official proposal to move forward with a Staff Senate. All staff members are invited to participate in this work!

Email staffsenate@up.edu if you would like to join the Working Group, be added to the Teams channel for updates, or be involved in other ways—or if you have any questions or would like more information. We welcome additional conversations!

UP Employee Transportation ECO Survey: Please Respond

The State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) requires the University to participate in the Employee Commute Options (ECO) program. The University is required to provide commute options to employees designed to reduce the number of cars driven to work in Portland and surrounding areas. To plan for this, we need to survey all university employees to demonstrate our progress towards a 10% commute trip reduction goal.

DEQ requires a 75% response rate for compliance. This is very high, and means that we need everyone to use the link below to respond to the anonymous survey. Reminders will be sent out and posted in UPBeat/PilotsUP until we have reached 75%. This survey will remain open for the month of March. 

Please follow this link: https://uportland.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6t06MTBPFQeAivH

Thank you for your participation, and please reach out to Jennie Cambier cambier@up.edu with any questions.

Covert Gallery: Remembering Marc Covert

The Clark Library is celebrating Marc Covert, UP alumnus and UP colleague for more than 25 years, with an exhibit featuring his cartoons and other memorabilia. The exhibit is in the gallery on the library’s main floor through mid-April. Also, please mark your calendars and join us for a reception in the gallery on March 31 at 4 p.m.

ASACCU Conference 2022 at the University of Portland

University of Portland will be hosting the annual Association of Student Affairs at Catholic Colleges and Universities (ASACCU) conference on-site, June 21 to 24. The conference will be an opportunity for us to gather to heal, renew, and reinvent ourselves as a community of professionals dedicated to the education and success of our students. Register before Friday, April 1, and save! E-mail ASACCU (asaccu2022@up.edu) for the UP employee promo code. For more info, visit the ASACCU 2022 website: up.edu/asaccu2022

Rank and Tenure: 2022 Tenure, Promotions

The provost’s office has announced the following promotions and grants of tenure, effective July 1:

  • Lauren Alfrey, Sociology: Tenure, Promotion
  • Martin Cenek, Engineering: Tenure
  • Eli Goldwyn, Math: Tenure, Promotion
  • Paige Hall, Chemistry: Tenure, Promotion
  • Randy Hetherington, Education: Tenure, Promotion
  • Ryan Kenton, Biology: Tenure, Promotion
  • Kala Mayer, Nursing: Tenure, Promotion
  • Giannina Reyes-Giardiello, Spanish: Tenure, Promotion
  • Buck Taylor, Chemistry: Tenure, Promotion