News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.
Want to develop your multimedia skills? Start with one of the Digital Lab’s introductory workshops on Canva, Graphic Design, Podcasting, or iMovie. Workshops will be offered during the week of September 23 and are free and open to current students, faculty, and staff. It’s also a chance to experience the new and improved Lab facility in the Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation!
Visit the Digital Lab’s site to see the detailed schedule and to register online.
Please join us in the Buckley Center Auditiorium for the Annual Convocation Address with President Robert Kelly, PhD.
Tuesday, September 3, 4:00 p.m. – Buckley Center Auditorium
A reception will be held immediately following the address in the Bauccio Commons Board Room.
For those who are unable to attend, a video recording will be made available in the days following the event.
The Moreau Center for Service and Justice and Human Resources are excited to announce our first ever Student Employment & Service Fair. This Fair is a great opportunity for students to connect directly with both on and off campus employers, discover service opportunities, and learn about their Federal Work Study options.
WHEN: Wednesday, September 4 from 3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bauccio Commons Dining Room
Learn more and email csws@up.edu with any questions.
All faculty and staff are invited to join us for warm welcomes and a toast to new beginnings. Enjoy laughter, libations, small bites and great conversations at this Garaventa Center casual, no agenda social favorite! Bring someone who’s never been for extra credit.
September 13, 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.
Pope Francis’ call for environmental justice and care for the earth in his encyclical Laudato Si makes the connection between our environmental collapse and its impact on the poor and vulnerable: “We are faced not with two separate crises, one environmental and the other social, but rather with one complex crisis which is both social and environmental.” (LS, 139) The 2024 Zahm lecture brings Vandana Shiva, PhD, one of the foremost voices in environmental activism, to our campus to expand on that insight and advocate for “Earth Democracy.”
Shiva has been identified by Time Magazine as an environmental “hero” and one of the “seven most powerful women on the globe” by Forbes. An author of over 20 books, Shiva is also a scholar, environmental activist, ecofeminist, and a food sovereignty and anti-globalization advocate based in Delhi.
September 10, Buckley Center Auditorium, 7:00 p.m.
This not to miss talk is free, open to all, and ADA compliant. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center.
We are excited to announce the dedication event for the new Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation, a transformative addition to our campus made possible through the generosity of our donors. As we prepare for this special occasion, we would like to inform you of a temporary road closure on campus.
The road leading to the Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation will be closed starting at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2024, and will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This closure is necessary to accommodate the setup and execution of the dedication event.
To eliminate congestion, please limit vehicular access to St. Mary’s, the Chapel, Bauccio Commons, the Tennis Center and Shiley Hall. Please note that the EV charging stations at the Tennis Center will not be accessible during this time.
During this time, there will be signage in place to direct you around the road closure. Additionally, please note that parking in certain areas will be blocked off to facilitate the event and ensure the safety of all attendees. Fire lanes will also need to be kept clear, as per safety regulations.
To view the detour route and areas affected by parking restrictions, please refer to the campus map linked here:
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we celebrate this significant milestone for our university. The Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation represents a remarkable achievement for our community, and we are grateful for your support in making it possible.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the road closure or the dedication event, please do not hesitate to reach out to events@up.edu.
Join us for a lively night of engaging storytelling from our own UP community. Fr. Peter Walsh, professor Karen Eifler, and UP regent Janice Burger will share thought-provoking stories of hope, renewal, and transformation. Afterward, President Kelly will lead them in a panel discussion to unpack some of the night’s themes.
Event details:
Thursday, April 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. ~ Buckley Center Auditorium
To help with planning, we encourage everyone to RSVP.
Come early for the wine and cheese social in Dundon-Berchtold Lounge from 6 to 7 p.m. Feel free to bring a guest! The food and festivities are free, but we encourage donations of non-perishable food items to help replenish the StockUP food bank.
Questions: parents@up.edu
Stock UP is returning for another pop-up event on Friday, December 2, from 1:30–3:30 p.m. at 5516 N. Willamette Blvd. Stock UP is open to all students, staff, and faculty and will have fresh produce, nonperishable goods, menstrual hygiene items, and more. Masks are optional, and bags will be provided for attendees who need them. Afterwards, Stock UP goods will be available in the Diversity Center for UP community members who want any free nonperishables and hygiene items.
If anyone would like to make a direct donation to Stock UP, the deadline is Monday, November 28. To inquire about donations, email dip@up.edu.
Diversity and Inclusion Programs (DIP) is also seeking feedback to further improve the offerings and set-up of Stock UP. For those interested in contributing, please fill out this brief feedback form.
For questions or ADA accommodations, contact dip@up.edu
The River’s Lament is a walk to seven stations along the perimeter of the University of Portland campus where faith leaders will tell the story of the Willamette River from the river’s perspective. This walk was first sponsored by EcoFaith Recovery in 2011 and has now become a ritual that many groups have participated in.
Bonus! Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Join student poets from the Writing Minor’s Poetry Writing Workshop as they share highlights from their original poems on Tuesday, December 6, 7:30–9:30 p.m. in the Brian Doyle Auditorium (Dundon-Berchtold Hall).
Free and open to all. Info at up.edu/garaventa or 503-943-7702. An ADA compliant event.