Happy 65th Birthday to Villa Maria Hall! Known today as a men’s residence with an abundance of hall spirit, it may surprise many to know Villa started out as a women’s dorm. Archives & Artifacts examines Villa’s origins as the first University-built residence hall for women in relation to co-education on campus. For the full story, read […]
11-28-2022
UP Students to Study Immune Responses to Prostate Cancer
University of Portland students, under the guidance of UP Biology Professor Susan Murray, PhD, will research the role of sex hormones in immune responses to prostate cancer through a $404,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). UP’s first NIH grant award is in collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University. In a three-year […]
New to The Bluff: Introducing 2022-2023 New Faculty Members
This week, the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce the following new faculty members: Sgt. 1st Class Wesley Buhr, Senior Military Science Instructor, Army ROTC Anna Myers, Assistant Professor, School of Education Alex John Quijano, Assistant Professor, Mathematics Karsten Zuendel, Instructor of Mechanical Engineering, Shiley School of Engineering Visit the 2022 New Faculty Highlights page […]
New to The Bluff: Lara Elliott, Evening Circulation Supervisor, Clark Library
The Clark Library is pleased to introduce Lara Elliott as the newest member of the Circulation team and Evening Supervisor for the library. Lara spent the past four years working at the New Orleans Public Library, assisting patrons with her trademark empathy and good humor. She is also a kickboxing enthusiast and former instructor. Lara […]
New to The Bluff: Ben Mysliwiec, Technical Trainer, Information Services
Ben joins the Information Services team after previously teaching high school math and humanities at Trinity Academy right here in North Portland. A graduate of Notre Dame University, he enjoys playing and coaching basketball. He is looking forward to participating in lunchtime staff basketball games at the Beauchamp Center.
University of Portland Advent Vespers Concert Featuring the UP Singers, Bel Canto and Chamber Choir (Dec. 3)
Please join us for UP’s signature choral event of the year with music to celebrate the Advent and Christmas seasons, including works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Benjamin Britten, R. Nathaniel Dett, Eric Whitacre, Ola Gjeilo and others. We’re very excited to be returning to St. Mary’s Cathedral for this year’s concert! The concert is free, […]
Christmas Light on The Bluff
This year’s Christmas Light on The Bluff celebration includes a variety of fun, festive, and faith-filled activities. Staff, faculty, and their families are invited to stroll our beautiful campus under the glow of twinkling lights and enjoy our celebration of this most sacred season: Presidents’ Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony – Tuesday, Nov. 29, 4:15 p.m. (Academic Quad) Join […]
Wellness Education & Prevention Training Available to the UP Community!
The Wellness Education & Prevention team has created a new online form for UP staff, faculty, and students to request Wellness training. Available trainings: Jed Foundation’s “You Can Help a Student” Jed Foundation’s “You Can Help a Friend” Green Dot General overview of wellness and counseling services on campus This form will be open year-round […]