The University of Portland’s STEM Education and Outreach Center is sponsoring a new speaker series to encourage students to think outside the box about career possibilities, according to Tisha Morrell, education. The speaker for the premiere session will be Tommy Pham ’09, ’11, lead patent strategist at NIKE. He will speak on his experience in the worlds […]
Events
Schoenfeldt, ReadUP Author Rebecca Skloot Lecture, Feb. 26
The entire University community is invited to take part in the culmination of the fourth annual ReadUP event, according to Thomas Greene, provost. This year features The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot, who will speak on February 26 as a guest of the Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers Series. Her lecture will take place […]
University Orchestra Concert: “Cinematic Symphony,” Feb. 27
The University of Portland Orchestra presents “Cinematic Symphony: A Night at the Movies,” featuring orchestral music from “Star Wars,” “Lord of the Rings,” “Apollo 13,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and more, on Tuesday, February 27, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to all. Come relive some of your favorite […]
“Eurydice” Pre-Play Panel and Reception, March 3
All ticket holders for the Saturday, March 3 show of Eurydice are invited to enjoy a complimentary wine, cheese, and dessert reception as panelists Allie Hill (German studies, Feminist Discussion Group), Alex Santana (philosophy, Rumpakis Chair in Hellenic Studies) and JoAnn Johnson (guest director) offer their distinctive insights into the play. The reception begins at 6:15 p.m., […]
“Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl, Feb. 28-March 4
The performing and fine arts department will present the play Eurydice, by Sarah Ruhl, from February 28-March 4, at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday), in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Eurydice is a 2003 play which retells the myth of Orpheus from the perspective of Eurydice, his wife, who must choose to return to earth with Orpheus or […]
State of UP Address, Feb. 27: Reserve By Feb. 19
All University community members are welcome to join University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., as he presents the 2018 State of the University address on Tuesday, February 27, at the Sentinel Hotel in downtown Portland. He will share his vision on how our work shapes lives on and beyond The Bluff. Kathy Perko ’84 will also speak about […]
Announcing 2018 Commencement Speaker and Honorees
The University of Portland has announced the honorees to be recognized during the 2018 Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 6. Commencement I begins at 10 a.m. and is for all graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education. Commencement II starts at 2 p.m. and is held for undergraduate and […]
Annual PDX Jazz Festival: Monday, Feb. 19
The annual PDX Jazz Festival will take place on Monday, February 19, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The festival will feature the Bobby Torres Ensemble and the UP Jazz Octet. The Torres Ensemble will perform music in tribute to late jazz vocalist Al Jarreau, and the UP Jazz Octet will open, performing music by […]
University Singers and Women’s Chorale Concert: Feb. 18
The Women’s Chorale, directed by Kathryn Briggs, will perform an intriguing program of vocal jazz/pop a cappella selections along with traditional choral literature on Sunday, February 18, at 1 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The University Singers, directed by Michael Connolly, with student conducting associate Lupita Zamora-Resendiz ’18, will also perform a variety of choral […]
Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Octet Concert: Feb. 18
In celebration of African American History Month, the Jazz Ensemble will be performing compositions by bassist Charles Mingus on Sunday, February 18, at 3 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. During the ’50s and ’60s, Mingus’ recordings were considered some of the strongest protest music of the Civil Rights Movement. His music encompasses the […]