University of Portland alumnus Donald T. Galarneau, a 1949 University graduate, has donated $50,000 to the Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering for the purchase for a high speed camera. Galarneau’s former employer, General Electric Company, will match his gift, raising the overall value to $100,000. Galarneau worked at GE for 35 years as a […]
Development
Time For New Endeavors
The development office has announced the resignation of Eileen Pettycrew, who will be leaving to take a position at Reed College in their College Relations Division, where she will continue her skills in gift processing. Eileen has been with the University and the Office of Development for over eight years and during that time she […]
Kathy Kendall Johnston Departing UP July 15
The development office has announced the resignation of Kathy Kendall Johnston as director of foundation development. Kathy has been with the University and the Office of Development for fifteen years. At this time in her career, she has reached the decision to transition from full-time employment. During her tenure at UP, Kathy was instrumental in […]
$100,000 For Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center
The development office has announced a $100,000 gift from NBC television executive Dick Ebersol (pictured) to help fund the Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center, currently under construction and named in recognition of President Emeritus Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. The Beauchamp Center, with an estimated cost of $23.7 million, is near completion and will be […]
New Nursing Scholarship Honors Catherine Bigelow Gullickson ’82
The University has established the Catherine Bigelow Gullickson Memorial Scholarship to honor a 1982 alumna who touched the lives of many during her career as a nurse. Catherine Gullickson passed away in November 2014 after an 11-year battle with breast cancer. To date, over 120 of Catherine’s friends, classmates, and family members have contributed $106,000 […]
$500,000 Murdock Grant For Beauchamp Center
The University has received a grant of $500,000 from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust for the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center, currently under construction and named in recognition of former University President Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. The Beauchamp Center, with an estimated cost of $23.7 million is expected to be completed this summer in time […]
Beauchamp Center Pavers: Time Running Out To Make Your Mark
The development office has reached the home stretch in its Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center paver drive, according to Amy Eaton, development. Less than 250 pavers remain to be sold, so University community members are urged not to miss their chance to mark their time and service at UP. Paver sections can be purchased for […]
Thank a Donor, Eat a Donut, March 25
Thankful For Donors Day (previously Tuition Freedom Day) is a way to say thank you to the donors who help support nearly everything on campus. Scholarships, dorms, classrooms, the Beauchamp Center, and even the upcoming Pilot House renovation have all been funded by people who want to make UP’s college experience the best it can […]
UPtogether Thank You!
Congratulations to all faculty and staff who participated in this year’s UPtogether Giving Campaign! The annual campaign raised $148,802 from 331 employees. To show their thanks, the Office of Development will be hosting an employee donors’ reception in early March. For those who participated this year in the UPtogether campaign, please look for an email […]
Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign Concludes Friday, Dec. 5
Each year faculty and staff are asked to help support the University and its students, programs, and spaces. As a part of the Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign, open November 3 to December 5, those who wish to contribute through payroll deduction must re-enroll to continue their donations in January. Employees can donate a minimum […]