Gina Amato Yazzolino ’96 has been named director of alumni and parent relations effective April 12. Yazzolino succeeds Craig Swinyard, Ph.D. ’98, who stepped away from the position last December to resume teaching as an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics. “Our University of Portland community will benefit from Gina’s strong non-profit experience and […]
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Nominate Students For 2021 Gerhardt Award
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is accepting nominations for the 2021 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership. Criteria for selection include: Student must be a graduating senior; Student must have demonstrated leadership throughout his/her/their undergraduate career; Student must demonstrate consistent dedication to the University and the community through service to God and […]
Leadership Position Open in Alumni & Parent Relations: Your Help Appreciated!
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is seeking applicants for a leadership position and asks that faculty and staff who can think of alumni that they believe would be a good fit contact them and help spread the word. The full job description and requirements can be found using this link. For more information […]
NIKE Employee Store: Faculty & Staff Welcome Nov. 8-19
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Office of Athletics are excited to provide all UP faculty and staff access to the Nike Employee Store from November 8 to November 19. Please register by Wednesday, November 4 for store access. More information and registration can be found at this link. Contact Anna Horlacher, […]
UP Month of Remembrance
For many centuries, the Catholic Church has dedicated November as a month of prayer for the deceased. Since its founding in 1901, the University of Portland has observed this ancient custom. On behalf of the University and Holy Cross community on The Bluff, we invite faculty, staff, alumni, families and friends to join with us […]
Reunion 2020 Canceled: UP Community Is Always Here For You
The alumni and parent relations office has reached the difficult decision to cancel Alumni Reunion Weekend for 2020. While current reports from the CDC suggest that June 25–28 may be safe for large gatherings, we asked ourselves, “What is the best way to serve our alumni in the coming months?” Our decision to cancel this […]
Switchboard – UP’s Online Community Platform
Alumni & parent relations moderates a community platform called Switchboard, which serves as a closed community space for faculty, staff, parents, students, and alumni to ask for what they need and offer what they have. Craig Swinyard, director, encouraged current Switchboard users to lean in to the power of connection. In these times of uncertainty, […]
Columbia Sportswear Offer for UP Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Friends
Spring will be here before you know it, and we want to let you know about a great deal for University of Portland alumni, faculty, staff, and friends currently being offered at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store. The invite only runs from now to March 15, so sign up today using this link. The offer features […]
Nominate Students For 2020 Gerhardt Award
The Office of Alumni & Parent Relations is accepting nominations for the 2020 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership. Criteria for selection include: Student must be a graduating senior; Student must have demonstrated leadership throughout his or her undergraduate career; Student must demonstrate consistent dedication to the University and the community through service to God […]
First-Year and Sophomore Family Weekend, Feb. 14-16
The University will soon welcome approximately 800 participants in the inaugural Family Weekend for first-year and sophomore students. Parents and family members will arrive on Friday afternoon, February 14, complete their registration at the UP bookstore, and are welcome to attend a full slate of academic showcases and social events throughout the weekend. This weekend […]