This week, the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce the following new faculty members: M.Sgt. Eric Bol, Senior Military Science Instructor, Army ROTC Maye Henning, Assistant Professor, Political Science and Global Affairs Steven Libby, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Shiley School of Engineering Visit the 2022 New Faculty Highlights page and get to […]
10-17-2022
New to The Bluff: Chris Brecht, Videographer and Photojournalist, Marketing & Communications
Chris comes to us with a long history of working in film and film production. Previously, he was producer and director of an international music documentary called Project ATX6. He recently relocated to Portland from Austin, Texas, with his wife, and just welcomed his first child.
New to The Bluff: Kerri Skinner, Associate Director for Integrated Communications, Marketing & Communications
Kerri joins the Marketing & Communications team after working with them for nearly a year as a contractor supporting their digital projects. She previously worked for Oregon Food Bank for seven years managing their digital communication strategy. Outside of work she enjoys getting out in nature and spending time with her daughter and son.
Come and Chat with the CAS Dean Team
The Dean and Associate Deans of the College of Arts and Sciences are holding rotating drop-in hours in the Pilot House this fall semester. Have any questions or ideas to share? Want to get to know us better, or for us to get to know you? Stop by to chat—the coffee’s on us! The drop-in […]
Are You the First To Go to College?
A First-Generation (FGEN) college student is defined as an individual who attends college when neither of their parents/guardians earned a 4-year college degree. The Shepard Academic Resource Center is developing programming specifically for UP First-Generation (FGEN) students and can use your help! Currently, 36% of our incoming students are FGEN, the highest number in our […]
Center for Teaching and Learning Invites Applications for the Inclusive Teaching Scholars Program (Due Oct. 28)
All full-time faculty members are invited to apply for the Inclusive Teaching Scholars Program. This program seeks to identify and support at least one person from each academic unit for a total of 5 or 6 scholars who would function as a cohort. Individually, Scholars will undertake or enhance an inclusive pedagogical project in areas […]
Travelers’ Lunch Invitation
Join globally minded students, staff, and faculty for a brown bag lunch in the Commons every first Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m. You’ll find us at the tall tables under the flag banners. With guided questions on various topics, these conversations are an excellent opportunity to hear a range of perspectives […]
7th Annual OTM Symposium—Ports & Sports
Join us for the 7th Annual OTM Symposium presented by the Bauccio Lecture series, as we hear from Portland’s thought leaders in operations and technology. This year’s “Ports & Sports” Symposium will include a C-suite kickoff, professional panel featuring representatives from the Port of Portland, the Portland Trailblazers, Lululemon, and the Portland Timbers. Dan Christopherson, Former KOIN-TV Sports Anchor, […]