If you find something horrifying about politicians suggesting that people just get out and shop and dine during the pandemic—even if it means their grandparents might die from COVID-19 and that is just the regrettable cost of reviving the economy—you have just faced a crisis of neoliberal economics. Want to know more? Join the webinar “A Catholic Look at the Crises of Neoliberal Economics” hosted by the Garaventa Center at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23. Theologian Matt Eggemeier of the College of the Holy Cross will use the lens of Catholic Social Teaching to unpack social problems such as racism and ecological disaster ushered in by neoliberal economics. His talk is free and open to all, and will be available at this Zoom link: https://uportland.zoom.us/j/97310481492.
For more info, please go to up.edu/garaventa/events or contact garaventa@up.edu.
The planning process for Fall 2021 new student orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other “we should really do that!” ideas will be gratefully accepted by Koffler (
Applying to, and succeeding in, grad school is a challenge under the best circumstances. Among the challenges are navigating the often-unspoken rules and norms of how to be an ideal candidate and student. When you add racism and sexism, both implicit and explicit, to the mix it’s even harder. Join us for a 
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The Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) is pleased to announce the continuation of the Kate Regan Faculty Development grants for 2021 – 2022. A generous donor has created a grant to support faculty in the humanities (English, History, International Languages and Cultures, Performing and Fine Arts, Philosophy, and Theology) whose teaching and scholarship encompasses international and intercultural topics. The donor desires that this grant will honor Kate Regan, who was a tireless advocate for junior faculty; therefore, applications from junior faculty will be given priority.
Please join Diversity and Inclusion Programs (DIP) as they host non-profit Immigrants Rising as they facilitate a conversation and information workshop on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). The conversation will take place on Wednesday, March 24 from 10 – 11:30 a.m. over
The Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion (OIEDI) is hosting a Community Conversation open to faculty and staff about chapters 10-18 of the ReadUP selection How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi. The conversation will take place on Thursday, March 25 from 12-1:30 p.m.
This recorded webinar acts as an educational resource for organizations and individuals seeking to deepen both their professional and personal practices toward centering those who navigate society from its margins. By the end of the workshop, participants will have learned actionable steps on how to unlearn anti-Blackness, cultivate mechanisms of resistance to it and better understand how to identify and analyze structures that perpetuate mass marginalization under global capitalism as an entry point for action.
The Women’s History Month Keynote Speaker, Gabby Rivera, will be addressing the UP community on March 18 at 4:30 p.m. Gabby Rivera is an outgoing, outspoken creator invested in fostering better dialogue, inspiring radical creativity, and improving our most vulnerable communities. The author of Juliet Takes a Breath, she’s also the writer of the Marvel series “America”—featuring the first queer, Latinx teen-girl superhero, ever. It’s catching headlines from The New York Times, Vogue, and beyond: and Marvel Studios and Disney+ just announced a new show based on the series.
The Book of Daniel provided the inspiration for this week’s glimpse into The Saint John’s Bible, in the form of