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07-11-2022

New Faculty and Staff Photos (Aug. 17)

August 6, 2022

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, Wednesday morning, August 17. Please email Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu to schedule a five-minute headshot session.

Filed Under: 07-11-2022, 07-25-2022, 08-08-2022 Tagged With: Marketing and Communications, Suzanne Frey

It’s Time to Order Your Regalia for Inauguration (by Aug. 2)

July 25, 2022

Click this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1046045/University-of-Portland/ Select the “Graduation Caps & Gowns” tile and then select the catalog of their choice. Please make sure you select the correct event: Deadline to order your Inauguration regalia is August 2 Inauguration Friday, September 23 in the Chiles Center.  More details are available at up.edu/inauguration.

Filed Under: 06-13-2022, 06-27-2022, 07-11-2022, 07-25-2022

UP Staff Senate Working Group

July 25, 2022

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The UP Staff Senate Working Group would like to update the University community regarding our progress to create a group that supports our diverse community of staff members. We have been actively working to review and implement feedback gathered from our Spring term listening sessions about our UP Staff Senate bylaws, scheduling meetings with University administration, and planning for upcoming fall activities.  We continue to seek membership […]

Filed Under: 07-11-2022, 07-25-2022 Tagged With: UP Staff Senate

Health and Counseling Center—Limited Summer Hours

July 25, 2022

This summer, the Health and Counseling Center (HCC) will be open on a limited schedule. Most appointments will be in person over the summer, although telehealth is still available when appropriate. JULY—The primary care side of the HCC is closed for the month of July. Students should call to make counseling appointments Monday through Friday […]

Filed Under: 06-13-2022, 06-27-2022, 07-11-2022, 07-25-2022

Free Digital Lab Workshops (Jul. 11–15)

July 11, 2022

Would you like to start your summer with some new skills? Sign up for the Clark Library Digital Lab’s introductory workshops on iMovie, Graphic Design, Podcasting, and Canva! The workshops will be offered from July 11–15 and are free and open to current students, faculty, and staff. Visit the Digital Lab’s site to see the detailed schedule and to register online. […]

Filed Under: 07-11-2022 Tagged With: Clark Library Digital Lab, Digital Lab, Digital Lab Workshop, Jose Velazco

New to The Bluff: Ken Pifer, Associate Vice President for Finance & Controller, Financial Affairs

July 11, 2022

Please join Financial Affairs in welcoming Ken Pifer as UP’s new Associate Vice President for Finance & Controller. Ken brings a wealth of experience in higher education as a Controller/AVP, most recently at Willamette University. He is a regular speaker at conferences sponsored by the National Association of College and University Business Officers and is a […]

Filed Under: 07-11-2022 Tagged With: Ken Pifer, New to The Bluff

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Larry Larsen, Performing and Fine Arts, designed the scenery for the production of In Clay for the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. The one woman musical tells the story of French ceramics artist Marie Berthe Cazin and is playing at the theater’s new stage space in downtown Tigard from January 23 – February 15, 2026.

Nicole Harvey, Nursing & Health Innovations, presented “Leveling Up Music History: Teaching Video Game Music in Online and Classroom Settings.” Co-presenter: Tellock, J. Presented at the Music and Gaming Symposium: Super MAGFest 2026. National Harbor, Maryland. January, 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “‘Ordinary Time is a Period of Altruistic Living.’ Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. January 18, 2026.” VoiceAfrique.org. January 17, 2026.

Corey S. Pressman, Public Health & Wellness, will be the featured artist in a solo exhibition of works entitled Aletheia. Presented by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the exhibition will be on view from January 30 through April 27, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.

Naveen Gudigantala, School of Business, presented “Beyond zero-shot: Enhancing LLM financial complaint classification with relevancy-driven RAG-based few-shot prompting.” Presented at the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 9, 2026.

Susan McDaniel, Performing & Fine Arts, performed as the pianist for the visual album GILGAMESH, now available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. GILGAMESH is the contemporary retelling of an ancient tale and explores themes of friendship and mortality, incorporating song, dance, and film. Featuring music by J. Scott Brubacher and libretto by David James Brock, with direction and production by Four/Ten Media, the project is the result of a decade-long, interdisciplinary collaboration. The performers are baritone Stephen Lancaster, pianist Susan McDaniel, and dancer/choreographer Kyle Marshall (as Enkidu), with additional artistic collaborators Edo Tastic (creative designer), Daniel Stein (audio producer), and Bill Maylone (audio engineer). View the Visual Album, Behind the Scenes footage, and learn more About the Project.

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