As part of Diversity Dialogues, the Career Education Center is hosting “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Your Internship and Job Search” on Wednesday, January 27, at 5:30 p.m. UP alumnus Marcus Carter will be sharing his personal and professional journey that led him to his current role as director of social equity at Cinder, a […]
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Saint John’s Bible Moment of Beauty: The Raising of Lazarus
This week’s 90-second glimpse into The Saint John’s Bible is the illumination of The Raising of Lazarus. All the musical accompaniment for SJB moments this semester are provided by students and faculty in UP’s music programs. Violinist Lauren Guerin ’21, is the artist you will hear in this brief video.
MLK Day ON: Reconciliation, Reparation, Renewal, Jan. 18
Please join the diversity, equity, and inclusion office as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a virtual keynote by UP alumnus Taylor Stewart ’18 on January 18, 2021 at 6 p.m. New this year: University of Portland will also co-produce a special MLK Day Teach-in with Reed College, Portland Community College, […]
Clark Library: MLK Day 2021
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day we invite you to explore resources on the history of Black people in Oregon. The University’s keynote speaker for MLK Day On, Taylor Stewart ’18, will focus on the legacy of racism in Oregon. Our newest guide features books, eBooks, streaming videos, online articles, and websites for those […]
LGBTQIA+ Affinity Group: You’re Invited!
Employees at the University of Portland are forming an affinity group for LGBTQIA+ staff, faculty, adjuncts, and administrators. All who self-identify as part of this community are invited to join this informal group by contacting Ian Robins, residence life. Ian has been on staff here since 2017 and serves as the associate director for student […]
New COVID Safeguards In Place for Spring 2021
As the University begins to finalize plans for welcoming approximately 1,000 students back to campus this month, new safeguards are in place to reduce the risk of COVID-19 on campus. Employee Designations Each staff member has been classified in one of the following categories based on expected level of contact with students or one another: […]
Printing and Mailing Services: New Hours for 2021
New hours of operation for postal and shipping services in the Printing and Mail Services Office will take place effective Monday, January 4, according to director Mary Scroggins. The new hours will be 8 a.m. to noon; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with faculty and staff personal mailing package hours from 10 […]
Clark Library: Resources for Anti-Oppression Topics
For UP community members interested in learning about and acting against discrimination, the Clark Library offers a guide about anti-oppression as a starting point to resources on ableism, racism, sex/gender identity discrimination, and classism. The guide was inspired by the human dignity concept in Catholic social teaching and includes resources on this concept, as well as resources […]
Spring 2021 Community Conversations: You’re Invited
Staff and faculty are invited to come together across departments and discuss anti-racist texts in small groups. This spring our conversations will focus on the ReadUP selection, How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi, and episodes of the University of Portland’s Black Student Union original podcast, Black on the Bluff. For further information and to register, visit the site. For more information contact […]
Human Resources: Information on Unemployment Fraud
Oregon and Washington State have reported an increase in fraudulent unemployment claims. Impostors are filing claims for unemployment benefits by using the names and personal information of people who have not filed claims. For more information about this issue, please visit the Oregon.gov and Oregon Department of Justice websites. When unemployment claims are received by […]