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 […]
10-17-2022
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]