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08-17-2020

Find COVID-19 Prevention Resources and Information on the Pilots Prevent Website

September 4, 2020

Pilots Prevent

Pilots Prevent is the University’s health initiative that provides resources and information to keep our campus community healthy and safe. Visit the new Pilots Prevent website to learn more about COVID-19 related health and safety practices, find out tips for optimizing health, access downloadable resources, and discover how we can all do our part to […]

Filed Under: 08-17-2020, 08-24-2020, 08-31-2020, 09-07-2020, Health Center Tagged With: Coronavirus Outbreak, Pilots Prevent

Writing Center Ready to Help Writers Online This Fall

August 28, 2020

Student typing on laptop

After a successful test run in the spring, the Writing Center is gearing up for a fully remote fall, and the center is counting on UP faculty to get the word out that writing assistants (WAs) are ready and able to help UP writers throughout the term. WAs can help writers from all disciplines, at […]

Filed Under: 08-17-2020, 08-24-2020, 08-31-2020, Writing Center Tagged With: Molly Hiro, Writing Center

Please Return Library Materials

August 21, 2020

stack of books

The book drop is ready and waiting! As the beginning of fall semester nears, Clark Library asks that materials be returned so they can be used by others for their coursework. No fines were charged through spring and summer, but overdue books now need to be returned. If you still require a book, please renew […]

Filed Under: 08-17-2020, 08-24-2020, Library

New P-Card Coordinator

August 14, 2020

Please Note

Ameneh Ameripour has joined the Office of the Controller as the new purchasing card coordinator replacing Theresa Knott. Ameneh has previous higher education experience and is excited to meet and work with everyone. Please direct your P-card questions to Ameneh at ameripou@up.edu or pcard@up.edu. Theresa didn’t go far! She remains at UP and has recently […]

Filed Under: 08-17-2020, Controller Tagged With: Controller's Office, Human Resources

Degree Works Offline

August 14, 2020

offline

Degree Works, the web-based tool that University of Portland students and advisors use to monitor a student’s academic progress toward completing degree requirements, will be unavailable on Wednesday, August 19, 2020, due to a scheduled upgrade. Please contact registrar@up.edu with any questions or concerns.

Filed Under: 08-17-2020, Registrar's Office

Tools for Faculty: Document Cameras Available to Borrow

August 14, 2020

document camera

Document cameras are available for faculty to borrow for the entire semester and utilize for remote instruction, according to Regina Galbick, AV services. The document camera can be connected to your computer via USB, and software for the document camera can also be installed to permit you to annotate or record. Please contact AV Services, […]

Filed Under: 08-17-2020, Information Services

Themes of Mission

August 14, 2020

Bird's eye view of campus

As we prepare for the new term under new conditions, the campus is less traveled. The colorful banners on the lamp posts welcome fewer visitors these days. Changes. But whether instruction is in-person or remote learning, the values and purposes of the University are these, affirmed in the opening pages of the University Bulletin and […]

Filed Under: 08-17-2020, Archives & Artifacts

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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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