Renowned author and cultural anthropologist Jud Newborn will deliver the Zahm Lecture, the keynote address for the University of Portland’s academic year, on Thursday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Newborn’s presentation, “Speaking Truth to Power,” is about heroes in the fight for human rights in the present day, and highlights the […]
Events
Jim Lyons Farewell Party
Please join the University Relations Division as we wish our friend and colleague Jim Lyons a fond farewell as he leaves his University of Portland family after an amazingly successful 16 years on the Bluff. His party will take place on Monday, October 7, from 3 to 4 p.m., in the Terrace Room. For more […]
MAT Informational Meeting
Faculty, staff and students are invited to a master of arts in teaching (MAT) informational on Monday, October 7, at 6 p.m., in the Franz Hall Murphy conference room. The MAT is an intensive program designed to prepare individuals with baccalaureate degrees for teaching in K-12 schools. Graduates earn a masters degree and are eligible […]
UP Authors Reception, Oct. 10
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to the Clark Library’s annual UP Authors Reception on Thursday, October 10, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., on the main floor of the library. We hope you will join us in honoring faculty, staff, and student authors while enjoying refreshments and live music. Featured publications are also compiled […]
TIAA-CREF Counseling on Campus
The University’s TIAA-CREF representative, Yasemin Under (pictured), will host a brown bag lunch presentation on the new investment options for participants as well as overall retirement planning strategy on Monday, October 7, at noon, in the Terrace Room. Please contact Andy Sherwood, human resources, at sherwood@up.edu for more information. Snacks will be provided. Under will […]
Kathy Robb’s Retirement Party
Kathy Robb (Pellymonter at the time of this photo), provost’s office, will bring her long and distinguished career on The Bluff to a close on Friday, October 4, 2013. Kathy is going to enjoy some much-deserved leisure time and lavish even more affection on her three granddaughters. Please join in celebrating her 34-year career and […]
Chorale, Singers, Jazz Band Concert
The University of Portland Women’s Chorale, University Singers, and Jazz Band will perform in concert on Sunday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. The Women’s Chorale and University Singers start their year with a mix of secular and sacred works, including the premier […]
Wind Symphony, Orchestra Concert
The University of Portland Wind Symphony and Orchestra will perform in concert on Saturday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. In an all-Russian program, the Orchestra will feature student concerto competition winner Cem Inan playing Rachmaninoff Concerto no. 1, as well as selections […]
“Barefoot In The Park” Opens Oct. 2
Neil Simon’s romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park will be performed October 2-6 in the Mago Hunt Center Theater, at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday). Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For reservations call the box office at 7287. Simon’s play is about newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter and how […]
Clark Library Open House
The University will host an open house for the newly opened and renovated Clark Library on Friday, September 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. All faculty, staff, students, and the public are welcome to attend. The open house will feature guided tours on the hour and readings by Brian Doyle, award winning author and editor […]