The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the 2021-2022 online University Bulletin is now available. You may access the current Bulletin on the registrar’s website, or directly at University Bulletin. Smartphone users can also access the Bulletin using its mobile site. For more information contact Jericho Knight, associate provost’s office, at knight@up.edu.
Academics
University Singers Invited to American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference
The University Singers have been invited to participate in a combined collegiate choir that will perform at the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference in Spokane in March of 2022, according to David De Lyser, performing & fine arts. UP is one of seven college and university choirs chosen from the six-state Northwest region (AK, […]
University of Portland Board of Regents Announces Provost Dr. Herbert A. Medina As Acting President Beginning July 1
The UP Board of Regents has chosen Provost Dr. Herbert A. Medina as Acting President effective July 1, succeeding Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., who announced in February that he would conclude his tenure at UP after 10 years on campus – the last seven as UP’s 20th president. Consistent with University bylaws, the appointment of […]
New “New to The Bluff” Section!
Introducing the “New to The Bluff” section of UPbeat! Send over information about your new hires to upbeat@up.edu to introduce your new teammate to the University community. In your “New to The Bluff” email, please include information: Person’s Name Their new role and department Their previous employment before joining UP Submitted photo for the post […]
Early Arrivals Requests Due June 21
All departments that will be sponsoring students to arrive on campus prior to the standard move-in dates (August 17 for sophomores, August 19 for first-year/new students, and August 21 for returning students) are asked to complete a Department Early Arrival Request, according to Ezequiel Delgado-Cervantes, housing coordinator for residence life. For departments who need an […]
Creating Inclusive Classroom Spaces in Which Students Thrive Webinar, June 9
Academic Technology Services and Innovation (ATSI), in partnership with Accessible Education Services (AES), invites faculty to participate in a June 9 webinar focused on digital accessibility in higher education, and presented through a collaboration of the Orbis Cascade Alliance and Northwest Academic Computing Consortium. Faculty are invited to join this webinar presented by Kathryn (Kathy) […]
Business and Ethics series: Habits, Values and Virtues, June 16 at 4 p.m.
This interactive experience will engage participants in conversations about personal values and strengths, focusing on the habits and behaviors that guide us through the challenges of ethical decision making in the workplace. Register at this link for this Zoom session.
Kate Regan Faculty Development Awards
The Kate Regan Faculty Development Selection Committee has awarded Giannina Reyes-Giardiello, and Brandy Daniels with next year’s Kate Regan Faculty Development awards. Giannina Reyes-Giardiello, international languages, has been awarded $10,000 for her project “Decolonizing “Queer Latin America”: In Search of the Other’s Other Voices.” Her research will take her to Colombia, Brazil, the Dominican Republic, […]
Writing Assistance Available for Summer Classes
Summer faculty who assign writing: the virtual Writing Center is open and ready to help your students with their papers-in-process. Rather than using our online scheduler, in the summer, students can email writing@up.edu to book appointments, which will be held on Zoom. Please visit the Writing Center website for more information and for online writing resources, […]
Request for Moms and Dads of Infants
The School of Nursing is recruiting babies (9 months and under) for a modeling gig for FNP students. The students have an assignment to evaluate an infant and estimate his/her age based on certain developmental tasks, size, and other factors. We would need you and your baby to come to campus for an hour from […]