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#PilotsGive Has Been Postponed, But Watch for #PilotsGiveBack!

March 27, 2020

In light of growing concerns around Covid-19, development has made the difficult decision to postpone #PilotsGive, originally scheduled for April 1-2 , until a future date.

For the last two years, #PilotsGive has been a truly special occasion, bringing together worthy causes on campus with supportive donors from the greater Pilot community. We look forward to the day, hopefully not far off, when we will be able to announce that #PilotsGive is back on the calendar.

With the move to online learning last week at UP, everyday life on our campus has changed tremendously. However, it’s still very important for Pilots near and far to feel connected and a part of a positive and hopeful community. For this reason, we have decided to transition #PilotsGive into something more responsive to the current global situation.

In the days ahead, we will be sharing #PilotsGiveBack, an online movement for collecting stories, words of inspiration, connections to faith, and ways to provide impact. Near or far—all Pilots will be able to participate! Stay tuned!

Filed Under: 03-23-2020, 03-30-2020, Development, University Relations Tagged With: #PilotsGive 2020, Development

Brian Doyle Scholarship for Creative Writing: 2020-2021 Applications Welcome

March 6, 2020

The Brian Doyle Scholarship for Creative Writing was established in 2018 by University of Portland regent Ralph Bliquez in memory of longtime Portland Magazine editor Brian Doyle, who passed away in May 2017. One aspiring writer will receive a $35,000 scholarship award for the 2020-2021 academic year. Applications are being accepted from now until April 1, 2020. Faculty and staff are encouraged to reach out to current freshmen, sophomores, or juniors to let them know about this exciting creative writing opportunity.

Please use this link for more details.

Filed Under: 03-02-2020, 03-09-2020, Academics, Campus Services, Development Tagged With: Brian Doyle Scholarship, Development, Ralph Bliquez

Ignite Grants: Proposals Due Jan. 20

January 10, 2020

The deadline to submit proposals to the 2020 Ignite Grants program is coming up fast. Submission deadline is midnight on January 20, to be exact. Proposals are encouraged from all corners of campus and should complement the current strategic plan and support your individual school’s strategies and priorities. Be sure to have dean’s approval, then email the competed proposal to ignite@up.edu. We look forward to reading about how you’ll impact our campus community with your project plan.

Filed Under: 01-13-2020, Academics, Development Tagged With: Development, Ignite Grant Proposals

You’re Invited: Columbia Sportswear Passes Good Dec. 13-Jan. 5

December 20, 2019

With the holiday season right around the corner, now is a great time to beat the crowds and get ahead of your holiday shopping at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store. University of Portland employees are exclusively invited to access the store from December 13 to January 5.

UP faculty and staff will receive the Columbia Sportswear employee discount, meaning items are marked with employee pricing of 40 to 50 percent off retail for all of the latest products from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and of course Columbia Sportswear) .

Bring the UP employee invitation (print here or download to mobile phone), UP ID, personal ID, and feel free to bring up to four guests as long as you are present. The discount cannot be used for online sales.

Find store location and hours here or on the invitation.

Filed Under: 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, 12-23-2019, Campus Services, Development Tagged With: Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, Development

UP’s 25 Days ’til Christmas Advent Calendar Is Here

December 6, 2019

This Advent season, count down to Christmas with UP’s 25 Days ’til Christmas online calendar. Share Advent prayers, cookie recipes, historical winter photos of campus, and more with the rest of the UP community. Be sure to visit the site for a new surprise each day leading up to Christmas. Find the calendar here at giving.up.edu/25days.

Filed Under: 12-02-2019, 12-09-2019, Development, University Relations Tagged With: 25 Days to Christmas Calendar

#GivingTuesday, Dec. 3: Together We Can Shine!

November 27, 2019

This Tuesday, December 3 is #GivingTuesday, a day of global generosity when millions of people around the world give in support of the causes that matter most to them. On the UP campus, we will celebrate the generosity of the donors who have supported our mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and learning.

We get to see philanthropy in action every day at UP, whether it be while teaching students in the newest building on campus, Dundon-Berchtold Hall, cheering on our Portland Pilots cross country teams from the Pilot House, or by enjoying a reflective moment in the Marian Garden. Our experiences and ability to make a difference in the world around us through teaching, research, and service have been enhanced by the thousands of donors who support UP and our mission each year.

This #GivingTuesday, one special family has challenged the UP community to come together and secure gifts from 1,000 donors. When we do, we will unlock $100,000 in funding for student scholarships.

Make your gift online here (giving.up.edu/givingtuesday) or consider inviting others who believe in UP’s mission. Donors can give to any area of campus that matters most to them, and every donor counts toward the 1,000 donor goal, no matter the amount.

Other ways you can help us celebrate #GivingTuesday this year:

  • Go to giving.up.edu/givingtuesday to get your social media toolkit and tips on sharing about #GivingTuesday at UP
  •  Stop by Clark Library to write a note of thanks for UP donors and get a free hot chocolate
  •  Encourage a student you know to enter the #GivingTuesday essay contest here.

Thank you for celebrating #GivingTuesday and the generosity of UP donors. When the UP community comes together, it is amazing what we can achieve.

Filed Under: 12-02-2019, Development, University Relations Tagged With: 2019 %Giving Tuesday, Development

Faculty and Staff Giving: Sending A Powerful Message

November 27, 2019

Each year some 8,000 donors — including more than 300 staff and faculty members — give financially to support UP students and programs. Gifts from faculty and staff, totaling more than $100,000 annually, send a powerful message to alumni, businesses, foundations, and friends of the University, that those closest to UP believe in this community and choose to support it beyond giving of their time and talent.

When you give to UP, you can designate your gift to an area that you are passionate about, including scholarships, a particular school or program, Campus Ministry, athletics programs, and more.

One of the easiest ways to give is through a payroll deduction. To sign up for or renew a payroll deduction gift, please use this link. For more information about giving opportunities, visit the Giving UP page here.

Filed Under: 11-25-2019, 12-02-2019, Campus Services, Development Tagged With: Development, Faculty and Staff Giving, GivingUP

IGNITE Grants Information Session, Nov. 22

November 15, 2019

IGNITE Grants IconThe development office and academic technology services & innovation will offer an IGNITE Grant information session on Friday, November 22, at 11:15 a.m., in Franz Hall room 33. The event is open to any staff or faculty member (or students working with faculty of staff), and topics will include:

  • Why you should apply
  • Tips on interpreting the request for proposal (RFP)
  • Grant-writing strategies
  • Other key steps

A Q& A session will include a former IGNITE grantee.

The session will last for 45mins and refreshments will be provided. There is a blog post with more information and a registration form here. Capacity is capped at 20 people, but interested parties can also email Ösel Jessica Plante to be entered on a waiting list.

Filed Under: 11-11-2019, 11-18-2019, Academic Technology Services, Academics, Development Tagged With: Academic Technology Services, Development, Ignite Grants

50% Off Pilot Club Membership for Faculty & Staff

September 27, 2019

Support student-athlete success on The Bluff today by joining the Pilot Club. Faculty and staff can receive 50 percent off Pilot Club membership benefits, including soccer and basketball hospitality offerings. Memberships start at $125 a year ($10.42 per month) To find out more about the Pilot Club, go to this link or contact Nick Wood, athletics, at x8552 or woodn@up.edu.

 

Filed Under: 09-30-2019, Athletics, Development Tagged With: Athletics, Pilot Club

New NSF Grant for Lulay, Shiley School

August 2, 2019

The Shiley School of Engineering is pleased to announce that Kenneth Lulay, Margaret and Vincent Aquino Endowed Associate Professor in Engineering, has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of $55,358. “Collaborative Research: Bridging the Writing Transfer Gap in Early Engineering Laboratory Courses,” was awarded under NSF’s Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) initiative and represents a team of three universities: UP, Washington State University Vancouver, and Oregon Institute of Technology.

The collaborative will study how engineering students apply their existing knowledge of writing when they write technical engineering reports. Each of the three universities has different requirements in their core curriculum, ranging from literature classes to technical writing courses, allowing the research team to study students with diverse writing knowledge and experiences. Modules will be developed to help students transfer their existing knowledge to help them write professional quality technical reports regardless of their previous writing background.

For more information contact the Shiley School of Engineering at x7292 or engineering@up.edu.

Filed Under: 07-29-2019, 08-05-2019, Academics, Development, Shiley School of Engineering Tagged With: Kenneth Lulay, National Science Foundation, Shiley School of Engineering

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Dave Houglum, Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, completed a six-year commitment on the Board of Directors for the Maybelle Center for Community, with two of those years serving as the Executive Board Secretary. Founded by Fr. Richard Berg, C.S.C. (former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at University of Portland from 1978-1991), the Maybelle Center disrupts social isolation so we can all experience a healthy, connected life and contribute to a thriving Portland.

Chloe Littzen, nursing, co-presented “Pronoun recognition for inclusive excellence across the UACON.” [Abstract]. LGBTQ+ National Symposium.

Eli Goldwyn, mathematics, published “Calculating prescription rates and addiction probabilities for the four most commonly prescribed opioids and evaluating their impact on addiction using compartment modelling.” Mathematical Medicine and Biology: A Journal of the IMA, dqab001.

Aziz Inan, Shiley School of Engineering, published the article titled, “Numerical curiosities for Bob Moore’s 92nd birthday,” in Clackamas Review, Pamplin Media Group, Portland, Oregon, February 16, 2021.

Simon Aihiokhai, theology, was a manuscript reviewer for Springer’s Journal: SN Social Sciences.

Barbara Braband, Amber Vermeesch, Corey Pressman, nursing, published “Piloting the perfect Storm: A vision for the vital practitioner.” Journal of Nursing Education (accepted/in press).

Barbara Braband, nursing, published “Working with community populations to increase wellness.” In A. Vermeesch (Ed.), Integrative health nursing interventions for vulnerable populations, (pp. 73-87). Springer.

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