04-18-2022

You are invited to Anchors Away, an event celebrating the start of summer for both students and staff/faculty, on Thursday, April 28, from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on the Quiet Side of the Commons. There will be dinner provided at the event, along with a bunch of outdoor games and activities. Anchors Away is […]

The University community is invited to join us in celebrating our graduating class of 2022 at the Baccalaureate Mass at 5 p.m. in the Chiles Center on Saturday, April 30. Come and support our graduates in prayer and celebrate their many achievements! NOTE–There will be no 10:30 a.m. Mass in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on […]

As we move into the last month of the Spring term, please see ATSI’s April Techtalk Blog post for information on Zoom updates and what is new in Zoom for the month of April.

The Committee on Committees would like to hear from all faculty regarding their interest and preferences for committee assignments for the 2022–2023 academic year. It is important that everyone completes this short survey to let the Committee know their service history, service interests for next year, as well as availability across a variety of service opportunities.  The Committee on Committees will meet in May […]

Beginning April 18, visit the Clark Library Covert Gallery for a photo research exhibit on the intersecting themes of economic, social, and environmental justice. The exhibit features work by the students of the “Organizing for Environmental Justice” spring 2022 class at the University of Portland, facilitated by Lizz Schallert, social work. Join us for a […]

The University’s student-run weekly newspaper, The Beacon, recently won a Silver Crown Award from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) at Columbia University in NY. The Crown Awards are the highest recognition given by the CSPA to a student print or digital medium for overall excellence. The Beacon also won several Mark of Excellence Awards (i.e., first place)from the Society […]

Introduction of Leadership Fellows Formation Program: Traditional conceptualizations of leadership often focus on leaders being defined by their position, responsibilities, and power, while in many cases commanding, controlling, and coercing their followers. At UP, we see leadership differently. We emphasize the inclusive assertion that everyone can be a leader and express leadership through intentionally cultivated knowledge, skills, mindsets, and the leveraging of unique leadership strengths. In the […]

Les joined us in February. We are overjoyed to have him on the team, and he has been settling in wonderfully as he gets to know folks around campus–you may see him at your next tech appointment! He shares the following details about his time before coming to University of Portland: My first paid computer […]

Starting in May 2022, Dave Houglum is offering leadership coaching for UP faculty, staff, and athletic coaches at no charge. This is a great opportunity for anyone who desires a collaborator and thought partner who will help them make forward progress toward their goals and deepening their learning and awareness.  About Dave Houglum’s background as […]

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 […]