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 […]
08-17-2020
Writing Center Ready to Help Writers Online This Fall
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 […]
Please Return Library Materials
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 […]
New P-Card Coordinator
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 […]
Degree Works 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.
Tools for Faculty: Document Cameras Available to Borrow
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, […]
Themes of Mission
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 […]