News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.
Join us for Microbial Mind Control, Disgusting Brain-Eating Things, and Other Tiny Forces at Work in Our Lives. This Beckman Humor Project talk dives into biology with UP’s Molly Matty, PhD. Matty’s research is at the intersections of genetics, microbiology and behavioral neuroscience. She aims to inspire everyone to feel empowered to explore biology.
Monday, November 25, Brian Doyle Auditorium, 5:00 p.m.
Free and open to all. Info: up.edu/garaventa or 503-943-7702. ADA compliant event.
Are you living under the tyranny of the “to do” list? Want to reclaim a bit of your humanity in the midst of the daily grind? Interested in connecting with others for casual conversation? If so, The Reading Hour is for you.
DB Lounge—Friday, December 6, 4-5 p.m.
All are welcome—students, staff, faculty, friends!
In a world that seems increasingly defined by productivity, optimization, and the devices that tether us to those practices, the simple act of picking up a book and carving out an hour to read with no agenda feels radical. Reclaim your relationship to reading and spontaneous conversation with this no-tech, low-key event put on by the Public Research Fellows. Read alongside friends, meet some new people, and enjoy hot cocoa and holiday cookies. There will be time for quiet reading as well as discussing and socializing with others.
All faculty and staff are invited to enjoy laughter, libations, small bites and great conversations at this Garaventa Center casual, no agenda social! Bring someone who’s never been for extra credit.
December 6, Franz Hall 3rd Floor, 4-6 p.m.
For more information or questions contact Shannon Mayer (mayers@up.edu) or Peter Walsh, CSC, (walshp@up.edu). ADA compliant event.
Bring the kids to The Bluff on Saturday, December 7, for an afternoon in Santa’s Workshop! Everyone will be able to write a letter to Santa and have a photo taken with him. There will also be craft building activities and opportunities to participate in service projects for our community. Help celebrate the spirit of the season!
The Workshop will be hosted in Bauccio Commons from 2-5 p.m.
Please RSVP at the link below if you would like to attend.
Join us for a contemplative prayer practice using a sacred image from The Saint John’s Bible directly following the noon Mass.
December 11, 12:45-1:15 p.m. – Chapel of Christ the Teacher
Info at up.edu/garaventa or 503-943-7702. Co-sponsored by Campus Ministry. ADA compliant event.
The College of Arts and Sciences in collaboration with the Center for Teaching and Learning invite you to join your colleagues on January 8, 2025 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. for a discussion of Sarah Rose Cavanaugh’s book Mind over Monsters: Supporting Youth Mental Health with Compassionate Challenge.
Statistics in recent years indicate that mental health problems have been rising among youth, which can impact access and persistence in higher education. Cavanagh, a professor and psychologist, employs pedagogical, neuroscientific, and psychological research to frame an approach we can use in the classroom: compassionate challenge. “When we employ this approach, learning is undergirded by compassion. We guide students into practices that encourage challenge and help them face their fears in an encouraging, safe, and playful way.”
Please email ctl@up.edu to get your name on the list for both a free copy of the book and to join the discussion.
Co-organized by Allie Stewart, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, and Terry Favero, Director of the CTL. This project is partly funded by the HHMI IE3 Grant and CAS.
The Clark Library invites you to a reception with Kowkie Durst and Victoria Christen, celebrating their ceramic exhibit Holding: New Work by UP Ceramic Faculty. It will be held Wednesday, November 13, from 4-5 p.m. in the Dr. James T. Covert Gallery on the main floor of the library.
This exhibit shows how the works of Durst and Christen are connected by their shared curiosity for finding ways in which bodies or objects hold the vestiges of relationships with others, both past and present.
Kowkie’s recent project, a series of rock bowls, is an exploration of how he holds emotions in his body. These objects, which are inspired by river rocks or the cells in the body, act as cradles or canyons for the memories we carry and store.
Victoria’s work in ceramics, fiber work, and paintings hold memories of her grandparents, parents, family and friends, as well as the inherited knowledge and lessons they have bestowed. Together, they form a braid of memories and learning, symbolized by concrete objects such as the braided rugs (and rug making skills) passed on from one generation to the next, and by the repurposing and weaving together of inherited materials, ideas, and traditions.
The exhibit will be featured in the Covert Gallery from November 4 through spring break. For more information, contact libraryevents@up.edu.
Ticket show holders for Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind enjoy a complimentary drinks and small bites reception and an expert pre-show panel discussion. Saturdays, November 16 & 23, Mago Hunt Center.
Visit PREPLAY for show and ticket information.
Join your colleagues from the College of Arts and Sciences for a special event highlighting how your fellow faculty members are innovating with and exploring ethical implications of the world of Artificial Intelligence in their academic work! Whether you’re actively using AI tools, curious about their potential, or seeking to better understand their impact on academia, this conversation-driven event promises valuable insights and connections.
Friday, November 22, 4:00-5:30 p.m. | Library Classroom (room 211)
This informal gathering is your chance to:
Event Highlights:
Invited Speakers:
Mark your calendars and join your colleagues for this thought-provoking discussion!
Please direct any questions about this event to either Christi Hancock (hancock@up.edu) or Hannah Highlander (highland@up.edu)
All Faculty and Staff are invited to join the Holy Cross (HC) Community for a Wine and Cheese Social on November 22, 2024 from 4-6 p.m. in the Franz Lounge of Dundon-Berchtold Hall. Please come and enjoy some libations, snacks and conversation with the HC Community and your colleagues.
The HC Community looks forward to seeing and meeting many of you!
For more information contact Liz Cole at colee@up.edu or ext. 8024.