GivingTuesday is nearly here. This annual giving day is a great way to fundraise for your department, center, club, or school. The 2021 GivingTuesday Social Media Toolkit is available to help connect with anyone and everyone on your favorite social media platforms. There’s more! Stop by the Pilot House on GivingTuesday from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and make your […]
Development
UPGrantsGetter Blog Post: Summertime Grant Events
Whether you are faculty, Chair, or Dean, plan to sharpen your grant planning and writing skills by reading the latest UP GrantsGetter blog post which reviews a few grant-seeking events you can register to attend this summer. For more information, contact Ösel Plante, development, at plante@up.edu.
PilotsGive A Big Success – Thank You!
On PilotsGive (April 7-8), more than 2,500 donors gave $835,000 in support of scholarships, academic programs, Pilot athletics and more. Pilots across the country and around the world participated throughout the 24-hour period including students, alumni, parents, regents, faculty, staff, and friends of the University. Several donors offered generous challenge gifts in support of specific […]
Cheers to Seniors: Submit Your Videos
This year’s Senior Night is going virtual! Prost with Profs has traditionally been an opportunity for faculty to offer a toast to graduating senior donors in the Pilot House. This year, in lieu of this event, the Office of Development is encouraging faculty and staff to submit video messages of congratulations and well-wishes for the […]
PilotsGive, April 7-8: Together we all add UP!
This Wednesday and Thursday (April 7-8, noon to noon) get ready for PilotsGive! We’re looking for 2,500 donors to support scholarships, emergency assistance, academics, Pilot Athletics, student services, and more during this 24 hours of Pilot Pride. Here are a few ways you can support our Pilots this year: Wear purple! Do you have your […]
Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!
All University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to access the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from March 19 to April 11. UP community members can enjoy the same discount as Columbia Sportswear employees, 40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing, on all of the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, […]
Brian Doyle Humor Scholarships
Students can earn a scholarship for their sense of humor! No joke — a student could earn one of five $3,333 Brian Doyle Scholarships in Gentle & Sidelong Humor for a proposal on a way to bring some laughs to The Bluff. Let your students know about this scholarship opportunity. Applications are due on April […]
Brian Doyle Scholarship for Creative Writing: 2021-2022 Applications Welcome
The Brian Doyle Scholarship for Creative Writing was established in 2018 by University of Portland regent Ralph Bliquez in memory of Brian Doyle, who passed away in May 2017. One aspiring writer will receive a $35,000 scholarship award for the 2021-2022 academic year. Applications are being accepted from now until April 9, 2021. Faculty and staff are […]
PilotsGive, April 7-8: Together we all add UP!
Mark your calendar for April 7-8, noon to noon, for one of the biggest giving days of the year at the University of Portland. PilotsGive is a day of worldwide Pilot pride that raises critical support for scholarships, programs, innovative learning experiences, and student success. There are many ways to show your support and raise […]
Please Sign Up or Renew Payroll Deduction Gifts This Month
Every year, hundreds of UP staff and faculty give back to UP, adding crucial support for students and programs. Thank you! Payroll deductions must be renewed at the end of each calendar year. Your gift is tax-deductible and can be directed to any area of campus that matters most to you. If you would like […]