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 […]
10-31-2022
130 Years of Service: Waldschmidt Hall
Waldschmidt Hall holds the distinction of being the only building on campus to have housed many of the University’s main departments since the University’s first days–dormitory, classrooms, library, Chapel, dining hall, laboratories, administrative offices, infirmary. Standing as a Beacon on the Bluff for over 130 years Waldschmidt Hall (originally West Hall) has been a center […]
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 […]
Heaven & Earth – Portland Columbia Symphony (Nov. 11 & 13)
UP faculty and staff are invited to Portland Columbia Symphony’s “Heaven & Earth” concert and the premiere of “Quasar–Elegy for Viola and Orchestra,” composed by Nicole Buetti, of UP’s performing & fine arts department. The piece will be performed by the incredible, Grammy-nominated artist, Brett Deubner. This concert will also feature two other premieres and […]
FGEN (First Generation) Week Story Circle (Nov. 11)
Story Circle, Friday, November 11, from 3:30 p.m.–5 p.m. in the Terrace Room. Attention all FGEN, international students, friends, supporters, faculty, and staff, please join us to dive deeper into ourselves and connect with peers/colleagues on campus. We ask you to reflect on your experiences outside of your time at UP through a UNESCO-model story […]
Hesburgh Lecture: Leading Change in a Changing World (Nov. 10)
“There are three kinds of people in this world. People who make things happen, people who watch things happen, and people who wonder what happened. To succeed in this fast-changing world, great leaders make things happen.” Christopher Stevens, adjunct professor in the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame, teaches undergraduates, one-year […]
Difficult Conversations in an Inclusive Classroom Lunch Discussion (Nov. 9)
All faculty are invited to attend a discussion, with lunch included, about challenging classroom discussions on Wednesday, November 9, from 12:20 p.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Teske Room of Bauccio Commons. With a student body diversifying at a pace much faster than faculty demographics, along with students wanting to connect classroom experiences and content to present […]
Book Launch with Simon Aihiokhai (Nov. 9)
Join us on Wednesday, November 9, at 5 p.m. in the UP Bookstore for the book launch of Religion, Women of Color, and the Suffrage Movement, edited by Simon Aihiokhai of UP’s Theology Department. This work shines multiple lights on the intersectionality of religion, class, gender, beliefs, and culture as they shape women’s experiences, especially women of color. […]
New Faculty and Staff Photos (Nov. 9)
Are you a new faculty or staff member who has not yet had their professional photo taken for the UP directory? The Office of Marketing and Communications has scheduled a professional photographer for photos, Wednesday, November 9. Please email Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu to schedule a five-minute headshot session.
Honoring Dorothy Day—Light a Candle with David Martinez (Nov. 8)
In celebration of Dorothy Day’s legacy of bringing dignity, beauty, and sustenance to people on the margins, David Martinez, co-founder of Portland Latino Gay Pride and Assistant County Administrator in Washington County, will offer a talk on how simple acts can inspire hope and bring change to the world. Join us on Tuesday, November 8, […]