Due to the recent enthusiasm from the UP community and FGEN (First Generation students), Matt Daily has been able to purchase additional FGEN webinar sessions and is now offering them to faculty and staff. Daily proposes to use Fridays as a time to virtually gather as a community, learn together, and possibly debrief or brainstorm […]
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Portland Magazine Wins National Silver Award
The University of Portland’s Portland magazine has won a national Silver Award from CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) in its annual Circle of Excellence awards. Portland won second place in the “Magazines, Alumni/General Interest 3x Per Year category. In announcing the award, CASE’s statement about Portland reads: “After Portland magazine’s two-year hiatus […]
Tonsillectomy Bag: Open Up and Say AHHHH
The University Museum’s nursing collection contains an assortment of medical supplies and equipment, including items no longer in use, or renovated and adapted for safety and efficiency. For students and visitors today these pieces provide a glimpse into medical and nursing history and pique the curious-minded. In this post we take a closer look at […]
A Message to the UP Community: Following Up On Town Hall, Committing to Action
The following message was sent via email to the University community on Friday, June 12: Dear Members of the University of Portland Community, We hope that this email finds you and your loved ones safe and well. As UP’s leaders, we write to you today in follow-up to our message of Monday, June 1. In […]
Elle Fournier: Farewell and Good Luck!
Elle Fournier, student employment coordinator, is leaving the University of Portland. Elle has worked with UP over the last five years divided almost equally between the Information Services Help Desk and Human Resources Student Employment Office. Her last day was June 5, 2020. Best wishes to Elle.
Fiscal Year-End 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 2021 will be accrued, and paid against the fiscal year 2021 budget. Reimbursement and Payment Request forms to be paid […]
2020 Faculty Service Award Winner: Sarina Saturn
Congratulations to Sarina Saturn for receiving the University of Portland’s 2019-2020 Service Award. The candidates for the 2020 Faculty Service Award were excellent this year, with three different candidates receiving a first-place vote. After rigorous analysis, discussion, and reflection, the Committee on Committees decided that Saturn’s contributions stood above the rest. Saturn’s extensive volunteer work […]
Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!
Columbia Sportswear has reopened their employee store and is offering UP faculty, staff, and families special deals on gear needed to get outside, get some fresh air, and take advantage of Oregon’s outdoor recreational areas as they begin to reopen. The offer is open from May 22 to June 14. The safety of Columbia Sportwear […]
Virtual Writing Assistance Available All Summer
While the in-person Writing Center will remain closed until further notice, virtual writing assistance is available for all students taking courses at UP this summer. If you’re teaching a summer course, especially one involving writing, will you let your students know about this service? One-on-one sessions with our experienced writing assistants will happen via video, […]
TWIRP Dance (= The Woman is Requested to Pay)
Under the category of CAMPUS LIFE, the 1957 Log has page after page with photos documenting the Welcome Dance, Engineers’ Barn Dance, Twirp Dance, Biologists’ Ball, Musicians’ Ball, Sweethearts’ Ball, Homecoming Dance, and Military Ball. For decades, the campus calendar could be measured against this rhythm of formal and theme dances complementing the daily focus on […]