The University of Portland has launched a new policy to help clarify how campus events are designated and managed. This policy will help prioritize our students, faculty, and staff while still welcoming mission-aligned external groups to campus.
Events
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025 (Sep. 26-28)
Family Weekend & Homecoming 2025 are coming up next weekend! Click here or visit PortlandPilots.com/Homecoming for details on exciting events for all UP students, alums, families, staff, and faculty!
Homecoming Golf Cart Parade: Sign Up to Participate!
Sign up to participate in the inaugural Homecoming + Family Weekend Golf Cart Parade! Your club, department, res hall, etc. can compete in the decoration contest by decorating a golf cart and participating in the parade!
The Center for Gender and Sexuality Fall 2025 Events
This year The Center for Gender and Sexuality will be hosting gatherings each month for all faculty, staff and students.
Experience the Rose City Circus (Sept. 12)
Support our local arts and come experience the wonderful acrobatics of Rose City Circus at a FREE performance! The Rose City Circus is Portland’s premier homegrown circus featuring the finest acrobats, aerialists, unicyclists, and jugglers. Prepare to be wowed and inspired by their 100% human-powered circus extravaganza! (Read More)
Pre-Show Reception and Discussion Panel for New Wave Opera’s Atoms & Artifacts (Sept. 20)
Ticket holders to New Wave Opera’s Atoms & Artifacts, an exploration of the perceptions & experiences of historical women, are invited to enjoy a complimentary wine and light bites reception and pre-show panel discussion. (Read More)
Kuffner Cove: Honoring Jim Kuffner ’88 (Aug. 19)
We will be honoring Jim Kuffner ’88, the visionary leader who planned the purchase and rehabilitation of 35 acres along the Willamette River, now known as the Franz River Campus. Please join us in celebrating Jim, at the Franz River Campus, on August, 19, at 3:00 p.m. (Read More)
Speak Like a Pro: Public Speaking & Presentation Skills (Aug. 20)
Gain confidence and learn practical techniques to deliver compelling presentations and communicate with impact. (Read More)
Learning Commons Open House (Aug. 27)
Swing by the Learning Commons Open House for free coffee & donuts while you learn about tutoring at UP! You can see the space, learn how to make a tutoring appointment, and meet the Learning Commons staff! (Read More)
Thirst Friday! A New Location for an Old Favorite! (Sept. 12)
We have a new location for this no-agenda social event, open to all UP staff and faculty. Enjoy laughter, libations, small bites and great conversations courtesy of the Garaventa Center. Bring someone who’s never been for extra credit!