Prior to the Friday, February 27 performance of Full Circle, all ticket holders are invited to enjoy complimentary wine and cheese while listening to a panel of campus experts, including Mead Hunter, performing and fine arts; Brian Els, history; and Rev. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., theology, as they highlight production details and illuminate important themes in […]
Events
Women of the Bible Concert, Feb. 28
The Garaventa Center will present “Women of the Bible,” a concert highlighting the holy, courageous, and remarkable women in the Bible, on Saturday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The concert will feature world premieres of music by Cynthia Gerdes and David DeLyser, composed for sopranos Nicole Hanig (pictured) […]
“Whimsy and Humor in The Saint John’s Bible,” Feb. 17
Fr. Eric Hollas, OSB, of St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minn., will offer a lecture entitled “Humor and Whimsy in The Saint John’s Bible” on Tuesday, February 17, at 7:15 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons board room. In addition to shedding new light on the genesis of The Saint John’s Bible, Fr. Hollas will highlight […]
Confronting “Invisible Suffering” On Campus, Feb. 18
Depression, mental illness, thoughts of suicide, and self-harm are real demons confronting members of the UP community and those they love and live with. The Garaventa Center has partnered with ASUP to begin to dilute the stigma of talking about them. They will offer a panel presentation and facilitate discussion on Wednesday, February 18, at […]
Tom Hoban Lecture, Feb. 23
Tom Hoban, CEO and founder of Coast Real Estate Services, will speak as part of the University of Portland’s Bauccio Lecture Series at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, February 23, in Buckley Center Auditorium. The lecture, sponsored by the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the […]
African American Read-In, Feb. 19
In celebration of Black History Month, the University is hosting its annual African American Read-In and free cultural dinner on Thursday, February 19, at 5:30 p.m., in the Terrace Room. The African American Read-In is a national dedication to literary guests sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Multicultural programs, student activities, […]
Annual UP Reading Fair, Feb. 22
The University will host the 21st annual Reading Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, in the Chiles Center. The event, “Blast Off Into Reading,” is free and open to all members of the UP community and the public. The event will be hosted by Kappa Delta Pi, the international honor […]
Juniors Set to Host Parents, Feb. 20-22
The Office of Student Activities and the student planning committee are gearing up for the 18th Annual Junior Parents and Families Weekend, taking place on campus from February 20 to 22, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Between 225 and 250 families are expected to participate, with approximately 750 overall attendees this year. Please join […]
Garaventa Center Events This Week
The Garaventa Center will sponsor two campus events this week, according to Jamie Powell, Garaventa Center: An art exhibit for The Saint John’s Bible opens in the Buckley Center Art Gallery on Monday, February 9. The exhibit Includes 10 large prints from the University’s Heritage Edition of The Saint Johns Bible. The exhibit is free […]
Rev. Pat Hannon Lecture, Feb. 10
Rev. Pat Hannon, C.S.C., will present “Sacraments: Personal Encounters,” on Tuesday, February 10, at 7:15 p.m., in the Pilot House bookstore. His lecture is free and open to all. Fr. Hannon’s reading will celebrate the publication of his most recent volume, Sacraments: Personal Encounters with Memories, Wounds, Dreams, and Unruly Hearts (Ave Maria Presss, 2014). For […]