Mix It Up is back for all University of Portland employees, according to Carol Welch, human resources. All you have to do is eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day, in a variety of colors — there are more than 120 choices. Start or join a team of 4 to 10 […]
01-28-2013
Thrive Across America Is Back!
Thrive Across America is back, and if you didn’t participate in this online physical activity program the first time, now’s your chance to join in the fun. Start or join a team of 4-10 coworkers and rise to the challenge. Each day you record 30 minutes or more of exercise, you earn a Thrive Across […]
CISGO Seed Grant Recipients
The following faculty members are recipients of Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) Seed Grants for the academic year of 2013, according to Kate Regan, international languages and cultures: Laurie McLary and Allie Hill, international languages and cultures, project: “Workshop and Book Publication on Best Practices for Small Undergraduate German Programs,” $500 Anne […]
Call For Photography Entries
The Clark Library is seeking photographs from current students, faculty, and staff for display in the library’s renovated upper level, according to Diane Sotak, library. This juried exhibit will showcase the University community’s experiences and connections to fine art photography. Submissions are due by Friday, March 22. Full details are available at http://tinyurl.com/akzwr6q.
Theology Thursdays Return
Steve Kolmes, environmental studies, and Russell Butkus, theology, will present “47 Years Later: Gaudium et Spes and Global Climate Change—the New ‘Signs of the Times’” as part of the theology department’s Theology Thursday lecture series on Thursday, February 7, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. The lecture is free and open to all […]
Faith, Intellectual Life Discussion Group
The next meeting of the Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group is Friday, February 8 in the Murphy Conference Room from 3:30 to-5 p.m. The group’s reading is an excerpt from William Harmless’s book Mystics: Mystic as Multimedia Artist: Hildegard of Bingen, and is available on electronic reserve under Karen Eifler and Norah Martin. The […]
UP Facebook Page Ranked Third
The University of Portland’s Facebook page has been ranked third in the nation for audience engagement among peer colleges and universities with 10,000-19,999 followers in 2012. The ranking is from Varsity Outreach, a leader in social media marketing for university audiences. The UP page ranked eleventh in 2011. Rankings are available at http://tinyurl.com/b39d7o8. UP’s Facebook […]
Green Dot Launches January 30
The launch event for the University’s Green Dot violence prevention initiative will take place on Wednesday, January 30, at 8 p.m., in the Pilot House Cove, according to Kristina Houck, health center. Green Dot is a comprehensive bystander intervention program that encourages individuals to intervene in incidents of power-based personal violence, such as stalking, dating […]