Senior communication studies majors will present selected research projects at the Department of Communication Studies Capstone Showcase Night on Tuesday, December 10, 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.
Academics
MAT Informational Meeting, Dec. 9
Faculty, staff, and students are invited to a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) informational on Monday, December 9, at 6 p.m., in Franz Hall Murphy Conference Room (room 426). The MAT is an intensive program designed to prepare individuals with baccalaureate degrees for teaching in K-12 schools. MAT graduates earn a masters degree and […]
Faculty Listening Sessions: Academic Digital Futures
There is no question that change is happening; it is all around us: new government regulations, technological changes, the continued rise of for-profit institutions, questions about tuition costs, mounting student debt, and the value of a degree are all included. The University of Portland must chart a path forward regarding academic technology, and a Task […]
Pilot Navigator Information Needed
As in past years, the marketing office is reaching out to a variety of constituents to help advertise upcoming University events. If your department is hosting an event that occurs between February through June/Summer and meets the parameters listed below, we would like to include it for publication in the Pilot Navigator brochure. If you […]
Fall 2013 Butine Awards
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship (TAS) has determined award recipients for the 2013-2014 Butine Faculty Development Fund fall cycle, according to committee chair Lauretta Frederking, political science. This fall’s Butine award recipients are: Amy Beadles-Bohling, biology: “Design and development of an upper division Neurobiology Lab and Manual,” $3,000 Jeffrey Cooper, theology: “Faith and the […]
New Library Hours of Operation
After examining data related to late night library usage and considering student input, the University officers have decided to modify library hours for fall semester dead week and exam week, according to Tom Greene, provost. Spring semester hours have also been modified; the library will open earlier and close later. Access to the library after […]
CISGO Seed Grant Applications
The Collaborative in International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) invites University of Portland faculty, staff, and students to submit applications for seed grants to begin projects directly related to international learning, teaching, research, and service. Applicants may ask for a maximum of $500. The purpose of the grants will be to support work that will […]
Faculty and Staff Day, Dec. 4
Wednesday, December 4 is Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day at the Barnes and Noble bookstore, according to Erin Bright, manager. Bookstore staff would like to say thank you to faculty and staff for their hard work and support by inviting them to enjoy an additional 10 percent on top of the regular faculty/staff discount of […]
Library Featured in “Library Journal”
The Clark Library renovation has been included in Library Journal’s “Year in Architecture” roundup in the November 15, 2013 issue. A number of projects are listed, but only a few are pictured. We are delighted to see the Clark Library’s main floor featured in the “Wide Open Spaces” gallery (http://tinyurl.com/ljclark). The roundup of completed projects […]
Connecting Mentors to Mentees
All are welcome to join the upcoming graduate Christmas networking event, “Connecting Mentors to Mentees,” on Thursday, December 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163, according Pete Rooks, Franz Center. This is an opportunity for graduate students, alumni, and friends of UP to network and connect. We are looking forward to […]