Beginning with Palm Sunday on April 2, the University community will observe the celebration of Holy Week, marking the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, his Last Supper, Death, and Resurrection. The university community is welcome to join us for a host of commemorations over the course of the week. Please see the schedule below for […]
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Advent Visio Divina (Apr. 5)
Garaventa Center invites you to join us for a contemplative prayer practice using a sacred image from The Saint John’s Bible directly following the noon Mass on Wednesday, April 5 at 12:45 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry. For ADA accommodations or further information, please contact the Garaventa Center […]
UP Jazz Festival (Apr. 5)
Please join us on Wednesday, April 5, for the 57th Annual University of Portland Jazz Festival! This year’s featured guest artist is steelpan virtuoso Liam Teague. Professor Teague will give a master class at 12:30 p.m. and will perform in concert with the UP Jazz Ensemble at 7 p.m. Both events will be held in […]
Candidate for the Director of Moreau Center for Service and Justice Presentation (Apr. 11)
The Office of Student Affairs and search committee for the Moreau Center for Service and Justice Director invites the UP community to attend a presentation by candidates. Presentation to be held from 10:15–11 a.m. on: The candidate’s 30-minute presentation begins at 10:15 a.m., and Q&A for 15 minutes. For more info, contact the Office of […]
VPN Client Update (Apr. 11)
Starting Tuesday, April 11, the Cisco AnyConnect VPN client on user computers will auto-update to Cisco’s latest VPN client (now called ‘Cisco Secure Client’). This update will automatically occur upon connection to the remote.up.edu VPN gateway. The update process will take approximately 3–5 minutes. The Cisco Secure Client will retain the same icon, look, and functionality as […]
Faculty Development Day Call for Session Proposals (Submit by Apr. 12)
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is pleased to announce that Faculty Development Day will be on May 9. The schedule and number of programs are still to be determined. However, the committee is now accepting proposals for 45-minute sessions on topics related to the keynote theme or on a topic of interest to you […]
Theology Thursday (Apr. 13)
Join us for Theology Thursday: A Gospel Against Wealth? Reflections on Philanthropy and Justice in the Light of Luke’s Jesus on April 13 from 7–8:30 p.m. in the Brian Doyle Auditorium. The Gospel of Luke, more than other accounts of Jesus’s life and ministry, is often understood to depict Jesus’s stance against social injustices […]
Difficult Conversations in an Inclusive Classroom—Planning for Challenging Conversations (Apr. 14)
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a presentation and discussion, with lunch included, about challenging classroom conversations on Friday, April 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Murphy Room 426. The student body is diversifying at a faster pace than faculty demographics and students want to connect classroom experiences to present day […]
Final Stock UP of Spring (Apr. 14)
DIP will be hosting its final Stock UP pop-up date of the academic year on April 14 from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 5516 N. Willamette Blvd. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome to come to Stock UP and grab fresh produce, non-perishable goods, hygiene items, and more! If you are interested in […]
Brian Doyle Humor Scholarship (Applications Due Apr. 21)
Students could earn a scholarship for their sense of humor! They could earn one of five $3,333 Brian Doyle Scholarships who propose a way to bring some laughs to The Bluff. The project can be anything–videos, comic books, comedy nights, websites, performances, graphic novels, you name it! The email application should include first and last […]