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News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

10-17-2022

Entrepreneurship Scholars Program Accepting Applications Now (Due by Dec. 1) 

The Entrepreneurship Scholars Program is now accepting applications from students across all majors and disciplines to join the 2023–2024 cohort. E-Scholars is a highly selective program that accepts up to 25 students each year. The year-long academic program challenges students to find their passions, explore outside the classroom, and build their network all while developing their own venture. Other benefits of the program include domestic and international travel, working one-on-one with a mentor, participation in Pilot Venture Challenge, and being a member of the E-Scholar network. E-Scholars Dream Big and Take Action! 

Applications are now being accepted from current sophomores and juniors with a first-round deadline of December 1. To learn more and how to apply CLICK HERE and be sure to watch our video. 

Udall Scholarship Nominees Needed (Due by Dec. 16) 

Faculty members are requested to nominate students for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, available to current sophomore or junior students who meet one or more of these criteria: 

  • Students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; 
  • Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to public policy; 
  • Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native American health care. 

Nominations are due by Friday, December 16. To submit a nomination or for more information contact the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement at scholars@up.edu. 

You’re Invited to the First Faculty Colleagues Event of the Year! (Nov. 2) 

We invite the campus community to the first Faculty Colleagues event of the year, sponsored by the College of Arts and Science! Please mark your calendars for November 2, 4–5:30 p.m. in Franz 120. Come mingle, sip, chat, and take a moment to immerse yourself in the scholarly worlds of Kristin Sweeney (Environmental Studies) and Lezlie Cross (Performing and Fine Arts). Explore with us the staging of Shakespearian plays and how the interpretation is in the mind of the beholder and the amazing world of scientists who study volcanoes around the globe. 

At the heart of it, the thread that weaves us together is our intellectual curiosity; the drive of a hungry mind to reach out and explore the world. For questions or ideas for future Colleagues events, please contact Jacqueline Van Hoomissen in CAS (vanhoomi@up.edu) 

Theology Thursday (Nov. 3) 

Join us November 3, from 7–9 p.m. in the Brian Doyle Auditorium for Theology Thursday with Christina Astorga, who will present “Reckoning with Abortion: A Dialogue of Perspectives.” Abortion is at the heart of the political and cultural wars in the United States. It has torn apart the moral fiber of the nation. Abortion is a complex issue that calls for a perspectival dialogue of Church magisterium, theologians/ethicists, pro-life and pro-choice activists regarding the moral status of the fetus, women issues, law and policy (Roe vs. Wade).

For questions on ADA accommodations, please email andrewme@up.edu. 

Women’s Leadership Forum Potluck (Nov. 8) 

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the Women’s Leadership Forum Potluck. Our goal is to come together in community to support one another and create space for growth and connection. While you are invited to bring a dish to share, it is not required to attend. We hope to see you either way! Please reach out to chase@up.edu or herdener@up.edu with any questions.  

Register here: https://uportland.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cMauwoKGUqxONG6 

What: Women’s Leadership Forum Potluck  

When: Tuesday, November 8, from 12–1:30 p.m.  

Where: Wellness Center, Orrico Hall (Lower Level Lounge)   

Veteran’s Day Ceremony (Nov. 11) 

The UP Veteran’s Day Ceremony is an annual event that occurs every Veteran’s Day at 11 a.m. Our campus Air Force and Army ROTC units take the lead in organizing the event with distinguished guest speakers and ceremonial displays to honor those who have served among our Portland community. Please see a synopsis of last year’s event here. In addition to the annual 24-hour vigil, we are planning an aircraft flyover performed by the Portland Air National Guard. We have also confirmed our guest speaker to be Brigadier General Donna M. Prigmore, the commander of the Oregon Air National Guard. 

Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group Meeting (Nov. 11) 

The next meeting of the Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group will be Friday, November 11, from 3:30–5 p.m. in the Murphy Room. We will discuss “Tears and Ashes: Three Ways of Looking at Recent Wildfires in the West” by Vincent Miller (article from March 2022 Commonweal), “Innovations for Eco-Spiritual Practice” by Rachel Wheeler (chapter from Eco-spirituality: An Introduction, 2022, Fortress Books), and the Mary Oliver Poem “In Blackwater Woods.” All readings can be found in the FILDG section of the Garaventa Center website: https://www.up.edu/garaventa/fildg/index.html. All faculty and staff are welcome. Refreshments will be served. 

Core Samples Lunch #2: Seats Going! (Nov. 16) 

All intrigued faculty and staff are invited to the next Core Samples lunch on Wednesday, November 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Teske Room of Bauccio Commons. Caery Evangelist will offer a snapshot from her Foundations Level PHL 220 course, called “Twinkies and The Order of Perfection”—exploring core elements of Anselm’s Ontological Argument.” The Garaventa Center and Core Program will treat you to lunch and some cool, assessment-free learning and playing around with ideas. Caery will teach for ~20 minutes, then turn it over to the group for questions and insights.  

Seats are limited, so please RSVP to Karen Eifler (eifler@up.edu). 

Education Day (Nov. 30) 

UP Athletics and the STEM Education and Outreach Center are sponsoring an Education Day for local elementary school students on Wednesday, November 30, and we are looking for faculty and students to host table activities. We anticipate 500 students coming to campus from 9–11 a.m. to participate in hands-on STEAM activities, followed by attendance at a UP Women’s Basketball game. For more information, please contact Stephanie Salomone (salomone@up.edu) or Joshua Craggs (craggs@up.edu). To register to host a table, go to https://bit.ly/UPEducationDay2022 .  

Please pass this information on to student groups who may be interested in participating. 

Goldwater Scholarship Nominees Needed (Due by Nov. 30) 

Faculty are requested to nominate students for Goldwater Scholarships. The awards, up to $7,500 per year, provide scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students who plan to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The awards are based on merit and made to students who will be juniors or seniors during the 2023–2024 academic year. Experience in research is an important criterion in the evaluation process. There will be a pre-application process to determine nominees with a deadline of November 30, 2022. 

Nominations are due as soon as possible. To submit a nomination or for more information contact the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement at scholars@up.edu.