Hosts Karen Eifler and Fr. Charlie Gordon (pictured at left) will illuminate unexpected themes of grace and redemption in the delightful film “Despicable Me 2,” presented on Wednesday, February 5, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 231. Movie snacks will be provided. For ADA accommodations or questions, please contact Eifler in the Garaventa Center […]
Academics
State of Faith-Friendly Media, Feb. 6
Fr. David Guffey, director of the Film, Television, and Video Department with Family Theater Productions in Hollywood, Calif., will present “Grace and Cinema,” a free talk on Thursday, February 6, at 7:30 p.m., in Shiley Hall room 301. His lecture is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Movie snacks will be […]
Life After The English Major, Feb. 10
Please join the English department for “Life after the English Major,” a panel discussion featuring recent English major alumni, on Monday, February 10, at 4 p.m., in Franz Hall room 128. All humanities majors and the humanities-curious are welcome. The panel will feature: Kelly Brown ’08, finance & marketing administrator for Tears of Joy Theatre […]
Founders’ Day Celebration, April 8
The University’s annual Founders’ Day celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 8. Four sessions of student presentations will be held in place of regularly scheduled classes, and all students and faculty are encouraged take part in the day’s events, featuring senior presentations, undergraduate research, panel discussions, recitals, and more. Classes scheduled to begin after 4 p.m. will be held […]
Speech & Debate Union Results
The University of Portland’s Speech and Debate Union competed last weekend at the Fred Scheller Memorial Speech and Debate Tournament at Pacific University, according to Brian Simmons, communication studies. Congratulations are due to the following students on their impressive accomplishments at that speech and debate tournament: Patrick Dolan (FR, biochemistry) finished in the top 10 […]
Music At Midweek, Feb. 5
Patrick Murphy, performing and fine arts, will discuss his recent trip to Moscow during this week’s Music at Midweek, on Wednesday, February 5, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center recital hall. The event is free and open to all. Murphy will focus on the trials and tribulations he faced in attempting to obtain musical […]
Free Screening: “Walking the Camino,” Jan. 29
All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend a free screening of the documentary “Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago” on Wednesday, January 29, at 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The screening is open to the public. This multiple award winning film has been selling out screenings around the world. It concerns […]
Emergency Response Training: Are You Ready for a Disaster?
The University of Portland Campus Community Emergency Response Team (CCERT) offers emergency response training for all faculty, staff, and students, according to Jeff Rook, public safety. Volunteers are trained by the University’s CCERT trainers and Portland Fire and Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance on campus and in the immediate surrounding neighborhood. Public safety offers […]
Music At Midweek
Ken Kleszynski, performing and fine arts, will present a brief lecture about the British composer George Lloyd (1913-1998), followed by the short film “Strange Storms and Symphonies,” about Lloyd’s life and music, on Wednesday, January 29, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center recital hall. His presentation will be this week’s “Music at Midweek” event, […]
CISGO Seed Grant Recipients
The Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013-2014 CISGO Seed Grants, according to Kate Regan, international languages and cultures. The grants are for projects related to increasing international issues and learning on campus, and support faculty, staff, and student projects that increase international awareness and […]