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Faculty/Staff Fitness Fun This Fall!

The Beauchamp Center is offering a wide variety of faculty and staff fitness classes this fall, according to Katilin Bourne, recreational services. Classes are scheduled each weekday at noon. We are also offering a combined student and faculty/staff Pilot Cycle class on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Susan Etzel from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Please be sure to register for cycle class, as there are a limited amount of bikes. Come and join the fitness fun!
  • Mondays: Beginning Cardio Kickboxing with Madison, 12:05 to 12:50 p.m., Studio 20. No experience necessary! *Please note, this class will not meet on Monday, Sept. 16.
  • Tuesdays: Pilot Cycle with Susan Etzel, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Studio 20. Sweaty 20 with Julee, 12:10-12:20 p.m., Studio 30.
  • Wednesdays: Centering Yoga with Karen, 12:05 -12:50 p.m., Studio 30.
  • Thursdays: Pilot Cycle with Susan, 6:30-7:30 a.m., Studio 20. Noon hour class alternates each week with: Yin Yoga with Osel, 12:05-12:50 p.m., Studio 30; and Rowing with Ryan, 12:05-12:50 p.m., Studio 30. *This week (9/19) is Rowing with Ryan.
  • Fridays: Zumba with Brady, 12:05-12:50 p.m., Studio 45.
Find the full list of F/S Classes and register online at www.recservices.up.edu.

Scott Leykam Named to NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Committee

Scott Leykam, vice president for athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Committee, and will serve a four-year term beginning on September 1, 2019. The committee is responsible for the organization and implementation of the NCAA Championships tournament, including selection of the participants and creation of the bracket. The committee also establishes playing rules and procedures for competition.

University of Portland soccer is one of the premier collegiate brands having combined to reach ten NCAA College Cup final four appearances between the men’s and women’s programs, with the women claiming national championships in 2002 and 2005. The programs have produced dozens of All-Americans and professional players, while 12 former Pilots have participated in World Cup or Olympic competitions.

Leykam is entering his eighth year at UP and oversees a department of 16 varsity sports and more than 270 student-athletes. He has overseen significant growth and achievements on The Bluff, while serving on several influential committees at the national and conference level. Leykam is currently the Second Vice President for the Division I-AAA Athletic Directors Association and previously served a six-year term as Chair of the West Coast Conference Basketball Cabinet and completed a four-year term on the NCAA Championships & Sports Management Cabinet.

He recently led the department to its largest fiscal year fundraising number in history by bringing in $3.25 million dollars and has facilitated a number of capital projects that have been completed, or are currently in-process.

For more information contact athletics at x7117 or athletics@up.edu.

11th Annual Bite on The Bluff: Friday, August 23

Orientation is right around the corner, and that means the annual Bite on The Bluff is coming back to UP. This year’s event is the 11th anniversary and takes place on the Friday night of Orientation, August 23. It will start with a pregame food festival featuring some of Portland’s best food trucks, like Voodoo Doughnut, Ruby Jewel, and Koi Fusion. The fun starts at 4:30 p.m. and continues when the men’s soccer team takes on Utah Valley at 7 p.m. The first 2,500 fans will receive an official Clive’s Army t-shirt so make sure to get your tickets now as we are expecting a sell-out crowd. Visit www.portlandpilots.com/tickets or call the Pilots Box Office at x7525.

Fall 2019 Faculty/Staff Noon Hour Fitness Schedule

Keep active as we move into the next academic year with Beauchamp’s Fall 2019 Faculty/Staff noon-hour fitness classes. Classes are offered each weekday from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Our noon-hour faculty/staff members are a supportive, fun and friendly group. Classes start the first week of school.
  • Mondays – Kickboxing with Madison – Studio 20
  • Tuesdays – Sweaty 20 with Julee – Studio 30
  • Wednesdays – Centering Yoga with Karen – Studio 30
  • Thursdays – alternating Yin Yoga with Osel – Studio 30 (starts 8/29) and Rowing with Ryan – Studio 20 (starts 9/5)
  • Fridays – Zumba with Brady – Studio 45

Find out more at https://recservices.up.edu/.

Special Yoga Offerings for July & August

All are welcome to check out the Beauchamp Center’s special yoga offerings coming up in July and August, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services:

  • Upa Yoga Workshop: Tuesday, July 23, 12:05 to 12:50 p.m., in Studio 20. This session offers simple and powerful yoga postures that generate stability and balance, as well as energy and vitality within the body. Session will utilize a trained instructor and an informational video. No physical agility or prior yoga experience is necessary. Please wear comfortable clothing to accommodate gentle physical movement. Benefits include relieving physical stress and tiredness, strengthening the joints and muscles, and rejuvenation after periods of inactivity. Session will be conducted by Naveen Gudigantala, business, and a trained facilitator.
  • Overnight Coastal Camping and Yoga at Cape Lookout State Park: Saturday and Sunday, August 10-11. This short and sweet getaway is designed to be a faculty/staff community builder centered around stress-free camping, refreshing ocean breezes, yoga practice and theory, and good people. It features overnight camping at Cape Lookout State Park, morning yoga on the beach, Dosha quizzes, body scan meditations, and a strong focus on mental and physical wellness. The trip will be led by an OPP trip leader and (if we get enough participants registered before August) our skillful Centering Yoga instructor, Karen Mertens. Food, transportation, and camping gear are all included in the $45 cost. There will be a pre-trip meeting time on Friday, August 9 at 5 p.m. Please note: This is a faculty/staff only trip with the opportunity to bring a partner/spouse. The goal is to help you feel recharged and ready to tackle the next academic year. All you have to do is show up! We will take care of the rest.

Please email Kaitlin Bourne (bourne@up.edu) or Matt Libby (libby@up.edu) if you are interested.

Beauchamp Center Updated Summer Fitness Schedule 

The Beauchamp Center is offering a variety of fitness classes for Summer Session II, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services. Faculty/Staff Weightlifting on Tuesday mornings at 7:15 a.m. and Kickboxing on Thursdays at 12:05 p.m. have been a big hit. This week, Weightlifting will take place on Tuesday but there will not be a Kickboxing class on Thursday, as the Beauchamp Center is closed on the 4th of July.

See the newly updated Fitness Schedule for Summer 2019-v3.

For more information contact Bourne at bourne@up.edu.

Soccer Season Tickets: 50% Discount for Faculty, Staff

University of Portland faculty or staff members are eligible to receive 50% off season tickets for the upcoming Pilots soccer season. You can attend all 21 men’s and women’s home soccer games starting at just $45 for general admission bleachers, $70 for bench back seats, and $110 for stadium chairs. Secure your seats to the best college soccer experience in the country by visiting www.portlandpilots.com/tickets and use promo code STAFF or by calling the ticket office at x7525.

Faculty/Staff Weightlifting Class: Feel the Burn!

The Beauchamp Center is offering a Faculty/Staff Intro to Weightlifting course this summer from a certified Level 1 USA Olympic Weightlifting instructor, according to Kailin Bourne, recreational services. Classes will be geared towards learning the basics of weightlifting and building general strength. There will be four sessions in June and four sessions in July. All classes will take place on Tuesdays in the Beauchamp weight room from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m., beginning on June 4. Please register at https://recservices.up.edu, as spaces are limited.

Please also check out the new class on our fitness schedule for Summer Session no. 1. All classes are open to faculty and staff. Classes include: yoga, cycling, cardio kickboxing, Zumba and Sweaty 20.

Summer Soccer Camps: 20% Discount for Faculty and Staff

Discounts are available to faculty and staff for summer soccer camps located on campus:

  • Women’s Soccer Camps: Look here for more information. Use promo code GOPILOTS for a 20 percent discount
  • Men’s Soccer Camps: Look here for more information. Use promo code EMPLOYEE for a 20 percent discount

Please note: While members of the UP coaching staff operate summer camps and programs, the summer camps are not University-sponsored programs. The summer camps are neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the University of Portland. Authorized use of University of Portland logos and trademarks does not imply an endorsement of the camp or program.