Rachel Wheeler, theology, invites all UP community members to join in forming an emotional resilience working group beginning June 2021 and running through May 2022. Forming such a group means willingness to grow and support the growth of others, a time commitment of 2 hours/month for meetings, and creating and sustaining together a confidential and […]
Academics
New Vistas For Erin Cave, Mark Heinowski
Erin Cave, UP bookstore manager, has accepted a position with Portland State University, and will be wrapping up her service at the University on April 26. Erin has been at the University of Portland bookstore for over 18 years and has been a wonderful campus partner to many within the UP community. Keeping the “Dream […]
UP Mock Trial Team Headed to Nationals: A First!
Several members of the University of Portland mock trial team are heading to the National Champion Tournament for the first time in club history. There are around 2,000 teams at different universities across the country, and only the top 48 make it to nationals, according to the team’s coach, Perry Kantor, political science. Of the […]
Fulbright Grant Candidates Wanted
Now is the time to start sending the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (OUSE) the names of current juniors who would be strong candidates to apply for Fulbright Grants. Fulbright offers grants to countries around the world, and in many cases, the applicant is not expected to have studied the language of the host country. […]
UP Museum: A Canopy of Blossoms
A canopy of beautiful pink blossoms heralds the arrival of spring on our campus. For some background about these flowering trees and selfie-magnets, the University Archives and Museum share some photos and write about these flowering cherry trees in their most recent post for the Museum blog. Follow this link. For more information, contact Carolyn […]
TLC From The TLC: “Thank God for the Poets”
For this week’s Teaching & Learning tip, Lars Larson, English, suggests reading Margaret Renkl’s recent New York Times piece “Thank God for the Poets”: Deep in the bloom of spring, we are all tired from a hard year. Here in National Poetry Month, Renkl’s short essay invites instructors to reflect on the role of the lyric […]
Rhodes & Marshall Scholarship Nominations Needed
Faculty members are encouraged to send the names of academically and experientially exceptional, ambitious rising seniors who would benefit from attending graduate school at Cambridge, Oxford, or one of the other premier UK institutions, to the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement, according to John Orr, assistant to the provost. Students applying for these awards must […]
Last Call for Student Entries for Pilot Venture Challenge
The 2021 Pilot Venture Challenge, UP’s premier invention, business, and social venture competition hosted by the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is still accepting applications from students across all majors and disciplines. Invention Track entries were due by Sunday, April 11 by midnight. For-Profit and Social Track entries are due by Sunday, April […]
Last Call for Entrepreneurship Scholars Applications
Spots are still available for next year’s Entrepreneurship Scholars Program, so get your application in. You can’t dream if you don’t apply! E-Scholars is a highly selective program that accepts up to 25 students from across all majors and disciplines each year. The year-long academic program challenges students to find their passions, explore outside the […]
Supporting Holy Month of Ramadan
As the holy season of Ramadan approaches, please be mindful that members of our community will be observing this time of fasting and reflection. On UP’s inclusion site you can find resources to assist us each as we integrate support into our classes and services, as well as tips for students who are navigating exams […]