June 8, 1911 saw the groundbreaking for Christie Hall, at a ceremony attended by Portland archbishop Alexander Christie, the building’s namesake, who turned the first spadeful of earth himself. When the property on which the University stands was purchased in 1901 from the University Land Company, the terms called for the construction of “a major […]
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Salary Requirement Changes For Exempt Employment Positions
On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced changes to the minimum salary requirement for exempt positions. According to DOL, staff positions that are paid less than $913 per week (or $47,476 per year) cannot be designated as exempt. This change is effective December 1, 2016, and will affect exempt staff positions […]
Parents Night Out, June 3
University parents are invited to take the opportunity to enjoy four hours of free time with their significant others while the UP onsite daycare watches their children on Parents Night Out, Friday, June 3, from 6-10 p.m. This service is provided by Vermont Hills Family Life Center daycare/ preschool. The cost is $30 per child […]
Season Tickets Now Available
It’ s an exciting time in the athletics department with new head coaches taking the reins for the Pilot men’s basketball and men’s soccer programs, and they want the University community to be a part of this new era. Tickets for the 2016-2017 seasons are now available for all faculty and staff at a discount […]
Third Friday Supervisor Workshops, Session 3: June 17
Every third Friday of the month, human resources director Sandy Chung and assistant director Bill Jenkins will hold workshops for supervisors from 10-11 a.m. in the Waldschmidt fifth floor conference room. The Third Friday Workshop scheduled for June 17 is about performance management, including how to give constructive feedback, do verbal and written warnings, and […]
New Hire In Alumni Relations: Sara Haley Grzelka
The alumni relations office has hired Sara Haley Grzelka as its new associate director of alumni and parent relations, effective June 16. She has worked for the past eight years at Portland State University, where she is currently serving as the assistant director of alumni relations. For more information, contact alumni relations at alumni@up.edu.
Willamette Boulevard Closure, Now through Early Fall
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is closing Willamette Boulevard to northbound traffic from May 23 through early Fall 2016, in order to build a retaining wall between Chase and Washburne avenues. The westbound/northbound lane carrying traffic toward the University will be closed to all motorized vehicle traffic all hours and all days during the […]
Fiscal Year Dates, Reminders
The University’s fiscal year ends on Thursday, June 30, and there are some important dates and reminders to note: Expenses submitted prior to June 30 which are for travel or events occurring in fiscal year 2017 will be accrued, and paid against the fiscal year 2017 budget. Reimbursement and Payment Request forms to be paid […]
From Our Past: Remembering Phil Cansler
On June 2, 2008, longtime UP music professor Philip Cansler passed away after a brave battle with brain cancer. He came to UP in 1980 and quickly became well known for his trumpet playing, but of course he was particularly remembered for his performances at Pilot basketball games as he conducted the pep band. Phil’s […]
Faculty, Staff Invited To Reunion Weekend, June 23-26
Faculty and staff members are encouraged to join the hundreds of alumni who return to campus to participate in the annual Alumni Reunion, June 23-26. The faculty/staff registration form is available at this link (link will pre-fill the discount code). All events are free for faculty and staff and their families, with the exception of […]