The University Singers and Women’s Chorale will open their new concert season on Saturday, October 4, at 3 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. The University welcomes Kathryn Briggs as the new director of the Women’s Chorale with this all-choral program featuring American […]
Events
Wind Symphony and Orchestra Concert, Oct. 4
The University Wind Symphony and Orchestra will perform a concert on Saturday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. The Wind Symphony program looks at the use of humor in music, including Percy Grainger’s whimsical Country Gardens, Paul Hart’s Cartoon, […]
Inauguration of the 20th UP President, September 26
Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will be inaugurated as University of Portland’s 20th president on September 26, 2014. The Inauguration Mass at 11:45 a.m. and the ceremony at 3 p.m. in the Chiles Center will cap two days of public celebration honoring the new president. All University of Portland community members are invited to celebrate […]
Faculty and Staff Reception With Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.
Please join the University community in officially welcoming Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., as our 20th president on Wednesday, September 24, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons dining room and patio. This casual reception will feature light snacks (including some of Fr. Mark’s favorites), an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, full bar, and soft […]
Dan DeWeese Reading, Sept. 22
Author Dan DeWeese will read from his work as the first 2014-2015 guest of the English department’s Readings & Lectures Series on Monday, September 22, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. His reading is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. DeWeese is the author of a novel, You Don’t […]
Constitution Day Presentation by Gary Malecha, Sept. 17
The policical science department will mark Constitution Day with a lecture by UP political science professor Gary Malecha, titled “Congressional Elections in a New Political Environment.” Malecha will discuss the upcoming 2014 congressional elections and how they might impact presidential-congressional relations and policy which will make up the rest of the Obama presidency. His lecture, […]
2014 Zahm Lecture Features Fr. Kevin Grove, C.S.C.
The 2014 Zahm Lecture in American Catholic Education will take place on Thursday, September 11, at 7:15 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Rev. Kevin G. Grove, C.S.C., will present “Memory, Desire and Searching for God.” His lecture is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public; refreshments will be served. The Zahm Lecture serves […]
Adios y que Dios te bendiga, Kate (Goodbye and God Bless)
Please join colleagues, students, and alumni for “Querida Profe: Student readings to Professor Regan,” a memorial reception for Kate Regan, on Tuesday, September 9, following her memorial Mass at 4:45 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The student and alumni-led memorial for Profe will be held in St. Mary’s Student Center at 7 […]
Peace Corps Representative Visiting Campus Sept. 9
A Peace Corps recruiter will be on campus all day on Tuesday, September 9, according to Pat Ell, Moreau Center. Sarah Kassel, regional Peace Corps representative for Portland, will have an information table in the Pilot House and will also make short classroom visits throughout the day. She will also host an informational session, “From […]
Thirst Friday Gathering, Sept. 12
Join staff and faculty colleagues from all over the campus at the year’s first Thirst Friday social on Friday, September 12, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in the Garaventa Center. Come for 10 minutes or two hours to enjoy convivial conversations, one of the best balconies on campus, sodas, wine, and surprise treats that have […]