The University’s student-led Voice for Life club will host a talk, “Pro-life Relational Apologetics,” on Monday, November 17, at 7 p.m., in St. Mary’s Student Center lounge. The talk will focus on cultivating friendships and encouraging dialogue about human rights injustices. The event features Josh Brahm and Deanna Unyk, who met online and sparked a friendship […]
Events
Ideas Welcome For 2015 Pollentia Expedition, Nov. 20
Those who missed the October presentation on the summer 2014 Pollentia expedition are invited to attend a presentation on the recent and future expeditions on Thursday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Holy Cross Lounge. Expedition members Ray and Ronda Bard, Fr. Ron Wasowski, C.S.C., and Fr. Richard Rutherford, C.S.C, will share experiences […]
Airs, Fantasies, and Diamonds: UP Orchestra Concert, Nov. 22
The University of Portland Orchestra will present “Airs, Fantasies and Diamonds: An evening of Symphonic String Music” on Saturday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to all. As a prelude to their January 2015 tour, the orchestra will present an evening of varied music written for […]
International Night This Saturday, Nov. 22
All are welcome to bring the whole family to enjoy an evening of international sights, sounds, tastes, and smells at the 51st annual University of Portland International Night on Saturday, November 22, in the Bauccio Commons, from 5 to 8 p.m. The night will begin with dinner and a selection of world and African music […]
Veterans Day Vigil, Ceremony
Colonel Doug Edwards, an Air Force ROTC and 1967 University of Portland alumnus, will be the featured speaker at the annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, at the Praying Hands Memorial. The ceremony, sponsored by the University’s Air Force and Army ROTC programs, will recognize campus members who have served […]
Prayers For World Peace, Nov. 11
The University will have calls for world peace in the International Peace Garden located outside of Buckley Center Auditorium on Tuesday, November 11, at 2 p.m. A few short readings will be given by international students, along with personal messages and prayers in their own languages and religions calling for world peace. This is an […]
Information Services Open House, Nov. 14: All Welcome!
Information services is having an Open House to celebrate their new offices in Tyson Hall on Friday, November 14, from 1-4 p.m., with a blessing by Fr. Jeff Allison, C.S.C., at 1:30 p.m. Information services personnel are excited to have the UP community tour the new offices, visit with staff, and enjoy some snacks. For more […]
This Week’s Garaventa Center Events: All Welcome
The Garaventa Center will host three events this week, according to Jamie Powell. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to attend: International Prayers for Peace, Tuesday, November 11, 2 p.m., International Peace Garden (Buckley Center patio). Stanford economist (and 2006 UP alumnus) Adam Bonica will explore reasons why the U.S. political system has failed […]
“This I Believe,” Nov. 19
The Garaventa Center will host “This I Believe: A Conversation about Personal Axioms,” presented by Real Analysis students, on Wednesday, November 19, at 6 p.m., in Franz Hall Holy Cross Lounge. The event is free and open to all. Students in Stephanie Salomone’s Real Analysis class will describe the things that they believe without proof […]
Free Concert: Bravo Rosa Parks, Nov. 15
All faculty, staff, students, and the public are welcome to attend a free concert by Bravo Rosa Parks, a youth orchestra based on the El Sistema model of education pioneered in Venezuela, on Saturday, November 15, at 2 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Seats are expected to be scarce so please arrive early. Bravo Rosa […]