The Faculty Welfare Committee’s next meeting will take place on Monday, December 2, according to committee chair Tamar More, physics. The committee welcomes issues from faculty; in particular, at this meeting they will be discussing UP’s summer program. Any concerns, suggestions, or comments regarding summer classes, or any other matter, can be brought before the […]
Academics
International Education Week, Nov. 18-23
The University of Portland will celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Education Week from November 18 to 23, according to the international student services office. Faculty, students, and staff have planned exciting events throughout the week that showcase the global diversity in our community. A few of the events include a faculty lecture series, foreign […]
Physics Seminar, Nov. 18
Everyone is invited to the Physics Seminar on Monday, November 18, at 4:30 p.m., in Franz 231, according to Maximilian Schlosshauer, physics. The speaker will be physicist Michael Zwolak from Oregon State University, who will be talking about “Rapid DNA sequencing via transverse electronic transport.” Zwolak will discuss a new sequencing method that not only […]
Conversation on Prisons, Nov. 21
Vail Fletcher and her communication studies students received a competitive Oregon Humanities Conversation Starter Project grant to host a program titled, “Beyond Bars: Rethinking Our Reliance on Prisons” on Thursday, November 21, 7-9 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. It will be an interactive conversation focused on considering the following questions: What role do prisons serve in our country? […]
Wind Symphony, Orchestra Concert, Nov. 23
The University of Portland Wind Symphony and Women’s Chorale will perform in concert on Saturday, November 23, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The photography of Ansel Adams will be celebrated in a new composition by Steve Danyew entitled “The World Alive,” featuring the Wind […]
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 […]
Delving Into The Camino de Santiago, Nov. 21
The University of Portland will host Lea Graham for her workshop, “Delving into the Camino de Santiago,” at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Novenber 21. in Buckley Center Room 163. The workshop is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Garaventa Center, the English department, and the international languages and cultures department. […]
UP No. 9 in Studies Abroad
The University of Portland is ranked 9th nationally among its peer institutions in students studying abroad for a long-term duration, defined as more than one academic semester. The rankings are part of the “Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange,” conducted by the Institute of International Education. The University had 40 students study abroad long-term […]
Vote For Competitive Pilot Accountants Team
The University of Portland’s Competitive Pilot Accountants team needs your help. They are participating in the semifinal round of the 2013 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Competition. They produced a video and now the public polls are open for voting until November 20. The final three teams will go to Washington, D.C., to […]
Mock Trial Team Update
The University of Portland’s Mock Trial Team attended the Emerald City Open over the weekend of November 9-10 in Seattle, according to team advisor Aaron Johnson, political science. One squad placed 5th with a win/loss record of 6-2. Several students also won individual awards. Freshman Daniel Schultz was awarded most outstanding witness of the tournament […]