Effective July 1, 2018, a new academic unit, the Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion, will be created that will include the following functions and personnel: Director of Equity and Inclusion: To Be Announced Director of International Students: Michael Pelley Director of Studies Abroad: Eduardo Contreras The Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach […]
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TLC Tip of the Week: Global ADE, Annual Fundraising Dinner
Providing global learning experiences for students in the UP community has taken many forms since the development of the strategic plan, according to Kimberly Ilosvay, education. Under the umbrella of CISGO, all of the professional schools and the College of Arts and Sciences are developing experiential international learning opportunities in partnership with Global ADE, a […]
CISGO Diversity and Internationalization Grants
In support of VISION 2020 and the University of Portland mission, the Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) will continue the University-wide efforts to infuse a greater sense of internationalization and diversity into the UP Community. Faculty and professional staff are invited to submit a grant proposal to advance diversity & inclusion on […]
CISGO Fall Update and Presentation by Blair Woodard, Oct. 12
The Collaborative on International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) invites faculty members and staff to attend their next fall meeting on Thursday, October 12, 4-5:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Terrace Room. There will be a brief update on the many university-wide initiatives that are advancing core strategy 4 of Vision 2020, “to infuse our entire community with a […]
CISGO Workshop Rescheduled to Friday, Sept. 30
With so much going on this fall on the weekends, CISGO has retooled its Saturday half-day workshop into a 90-minute Friday afternoon session, now scheduled for Friday, September 30, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Murphy Conference Room. The diversity-focused presentations and panels will provide plenty of food for thought and plans for […]
First Recipient of Kate Regan Junior Faculty Grant: Blair Woodard
The CISGO Executive Committee has announced Blair Woodard, history, as the first recipient of the Kate Regan Faculty Development Fund for Junior Faculty in the Humanities. Woodard’s proposal is a compelling embodiment of Kate’s vision for supporting junior faculty members in their efforts to internationalize scholarship and teaching at the University of Portland. His research will […]
Kate Regan Faculty Development Fund for Junior Humanities Faculty: Apply Now
The Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) is pleased to announce that a generous donor has created a grant to support junior faculty in the humanities (English, history, international languages and cultures, performing and fine arts, philosophy, theology) whose teaching and scholarship encompass international and intercultural topics. The donor desires that this grant […]
Invitation: CISGO Reading Group
The Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) invites all members of the campus community to join a reading and study group dedicated to learning more about international and global education. The reading group will help to develop a common vocabulary and support the development of learning outcomes as a part of the campus […]
Kate Regan Short Film Festival, March 26, Bauccio Commons
The second annual Kate Regan Short Film Festival will take place on Thursday, March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons board room. The festival will feature works from UP students, faculty, and staff in five categories: Narrative, Humor, International, Documentary, or Animation. Join with the campus community for a celebration of […]
Call For Proposals For CISGO Seed Grants
The Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for seed grants up to $500 to be awarded to faculty, staff, or students who are supporting the mission of CISGO. This includes working on projects related to expanding internationalization and intercultural competency on campus, or on projects […]