The University of Portland Baccalaureate Mass for faculty and degree candidates will be celebrated on Saturday, May 3, at 5:30 p.m., in the Chiles Center. All are invited to attend. Please note that Mass will not be celebrated on Sunday, May 4, in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher due to commencement ceremonies and activities. […]
Academics
Professor Promotions
The provost’s office has announced the following faculty promotions, according to Thomas Greene, provost: Ellen Lippman (pictured), promoted to professor, business Richard Christen, promoted to professor, education John Orr, promoted to professor, English Jeffery Gauthier, promoted to professor, philosophy. For more information contact the provost’s office at 7105 or staten@up.edu.
Digital Academic Futures Report
In response to the Strategic and Enrollment Management Plans, University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., commissioned a task force to examine how the University should proceed regarding its academic digital future. The task force has completed its work and its report can be accessed at http://tinyurl.com/ltlm8bz. For more information contact the provost’s office at […]
Council On Undergraduate Research Membership Benefits
The University of Portland is an enhanced institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR), according to Ami Ahern-Rindell, biology. One benefit of membership is that all members of the campus community are eligible to become members of CUR and take advantage of reduced rates for upcoming workshops, which include Proposal Writing Institute, Beginning […]
Communication Studies Capstone Presentations, April 29
Senior communication studies majors will present selected research projects at the Department of Communication Studies Capstone Showcase Night on Tuesday, April 29, from 6 to 7 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dann Pierce, communication studies, at 7340 or pierce@up.edu.
Students, Alumni Win Grants and Scholarships
Several University of Portland alumni and students recently were awarded prestigious grants and scholarships from organizations across the world. The University provides opportunities for students to apply for and receive a wide variety of grants and scholarships that encourage further scholarship, cross-cultural learning, leadership, and community service. In addition to two Fulbright Scholarships won by […]
Quiet Study Time
Quiet places are at a premium during final examination week, so the Clark Library is resurrecting its tradition of designating all floors for quiet study from the evening of April 25 through May 1. Student feedback from the end of fall semester made it clear that it was time to try this again, especially now […]
UP Sponsors Third Annual New Columbia Health Fair
The University of Portland co-sponsored the third annual New Columbia Health Fair, “Love Your Body, Everybody,” at the Charles Jordan Community Center on Saturday, April 5, according to faculty sponsor Barbara Braband, nursing. Approximately ten UP nursing students participated in planning, implementing, and evaluation of the event, and worked with 13 community vendors including New […]
International Student Graduation Reception, May 2
International student services will be hosting their annual International Student Graduation Reception on Friday, May 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Shiley Hall third floor atrium. Faculty and staff who worked closely with international students who are graduating are welcome to join in the celebration. Questions can be directed to Krista Kennedy or […]
UP Student Sarah Donohoe Wins Truman Scholarship
University of Portland student Sarah Donohoe has been awarded a prestigious Truman Scholarship from the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Donohoe, a biology major, is from Juneau, Alaska. This is the second Truman Scholarship recipient from the University of Portland; the first was Geoffrey Painter in 2000.The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation reviewed 655 applications […]