The IRS has released its updated tax withholding calculator to assist taxpayers in determining the appropriate withholding for the 2020 tax year, according to Denise Carder, payroll. The IRS specifically encourages taxpayers who fall into the following groups to double-check their withholding: Two-income families. Taxpayers with two or more jobs at the same time or […]
Campus Services
International Education, Diversity & Inclusion Workshops, Trainings
The Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion (with diversity and inclusion programs) will offer free DEI workshops and trainings for students (Racial Healing, Identity/Bias, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, etc.) this semester. To sign up and see what will be offered please use this link. While many of the workshops are currently open only to QTBIPOC student […]
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program: Learn More Sept. 22
The Volunteer Tax Assistance Program sponsored by MFS/CashOregon (https://cashoregon.org/) provides UP students the opportunity to give back to their community consistent with the UP mission to “pursue teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world.” Students volunteer at Cash Oregon, local organizer of the Volunteer Income […]
2020 Spirit of Holy Cross Award for Brenda Greiner
Each year on September 15, the Holy Cross US Province of Priests and Brothers names recipients of the Spirit of Holy Cross Award. UP’s own Brenda Greiner was among the eleven people named for this award this year. The Spirit of Holy Cross Award acknowledges the critical importance lay collaborators play in living out the […]
Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Passes: You’re Invited!
University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to take advantage of exclusive access to the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from Friday, September 4 through Sunday, September 27. A pass for this offer is available at this link. The safety of store employees and shoppers is their number one priority. Below are some of the […]
Student Flu Shot Clinic: Tuesday, Sept. 29
The Health & Counseling Center and UP School of Nursing will be hosting a flu shot clinic for students on Tuesday, September 29, from 1-4 p.m. on the Quad outside of Buckley Hall. Flu shots cost $20 or are free for students with coverage under Pacific Source student health insurance. Students can pay cash or […]
Good Luck, Ryan Benedetti!
Ryan Benedetti, lead web developer in information services, will be leaving UP to start a new position at Med Savvy (a startup owned by Cambia) on September 28, according to Lisel Stancil, information services. Ryan has given so much of himself to UP over the years, and we are so grateful for the time he […]
Notice About Change to Retirement Plan
University president Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.. and interim VP for financial affairs Eric Barger have notified the UP community that, in the face of unprecedented financial shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University would be pausing employer contributions to retirement plans. Consistent with these prior messages, the Office of Human Resources will have a […]
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15: A Space for Gathering Sorrows and Mourning Loss
In the midst of this year steeped in sorrow and loss, Campus Ministry and the Holy Cross Community are offering the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Sept. 15) as a time to communally mourn our losses and draw together in our sorrows. All members of the UP community are invited to offer their intentions, […]
Building Community, Person By Person
Of all the things we are missing these days, human connections are near the top of the list. It’s “The UP Way” to create and feel part of a vibrant, caring community. The Garaventa Center offers a modest proposal for connecting with colleagues: a new program we call Person to Person. Reach out to have […]