Santa’s Workshop Returns to The Bluff!
Mark your calendar for a joyful afternoon of crafts, cocoa, photos with Santa, and community spirit – all in celebration of Advent.
Events
Listening Beyond Borders: Dialogue as a Path to Peace (Nov. 3)
A series of events on November 3 to promote reflection and discussion together on the ways dialogue affirms human dignity, fosters solidarity, and embodies the call to be peacemakers in a fractured world that ends with an art exhibit opening with artist Kathan Zerzan titled “Greeting from Palestine”.
Talk by Lola Milholland, author of “Group Living and Other Recipes” (Nov. 4)
Talk and reading by Lola Milholland, author of Group Living and Other Recipes
Book Launch with Karen Eifler and Rachel Wheeler (Nov. 5)
Book launch with book editors of Beneath the Roar and Tumult: Promoting Radical Hospitality and Belonging in College Classrooms, a collection of essays by professors that provide a practical toolkit for helping college students hone their skills and knowledge to imagine a more just world and take actions to realize their deepest aspirations; that is, to do the ongoing work of prophets.
Fall Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer: Eli Saslow (Nov. 13)
Don’t miss UP’s Fall 2005 Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer Lecture with Pulitzer-winning journalist Eli Saslow. Saslow will discuss his reporting and his 2018 book “Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist.”
Reading Event: Michael N. McGregor (Oct. 27)
The English Department is proud to feature Michael N. McGregor for a reading from his two latest works. McGregor is an award-winning author, whose work covers the range from short to long fiction, reported to personal nonfiction, and secular to spiritual contemplation of both inner and outer life.
Staff Development Week (Oct. 14 & 16)
Staff Development Week aims to enhance personal growth and promote well-being by offering a diverse range of sessions that extend beyond typical work-related skills. Special events will be hosted on October 14 and 16 and registration is required.
Menotti’s “The Medium” by Ping & Woof Opera (Oct. 18-19)
A dark and haunting tale of deception and the supernatural, Menotti’s The Medium explores the blurred lines between illusion and reality. With its intense emotional core and unforgettable score, this one-act psychological thriller promises an immersive operatic experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk (Oct. 19)
The University of Portland is proud to host the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk on Sunday, October 19. This annual event brings the community together to celebrate survivors, raise awareness, and support lifesaving research and programs. All UP faculty, staff, families, and students are invited to attend or participate in the walk.
Covert Gallery Reception: Paintings by Amanda Cardwell-Aiken (Oct. 23)
The Clark Library invites you to a reception with UP Theatre Costume Shop Manager, Amanda Cardwell-Aiken celebrating their exhibit “The Exploration of Mt. Hood”.