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Biology professor Jacquie Van Hoomissen has been selected as the Oregon Academy of Sciences (OAS) Outstanding Educator in Higher Education for 2018. She was cited for her “considerable contributions to life science education at the University of Portland.” She will be presented with the award on Saturday, March 3, at a ceremony at George Fox […]

As Commencement weekend nears, the Provost’s Office has provided important information for faculty and staff as the UP community prepares for this important academic event. All are invited to visit the commencement website to access comprehensive information about the event, including schedules, regalia ordering information, FAQs, and more. Schedule highlights include: Saturday, May 5: Nurses’ Pinning Ceremony […]

All UP faculty, staff and students are invited to discuss this year’s ReadUP selection, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, at one or both of the remaining discussion groups facilitated by Fr. Charlie Gordon, CSC. Each will have a slightly different focus, so you might consider participating in more than one session. On Tuesday, February 13, […]

Come out this Saturday to cheer on the women in their match-up versus Saint Mary’s! The game is set to begin at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, go online to PortlandPilots.com/Tickets, visit the Pilots Box Office, or call (503) 943-GoUP. Go Pilots!

Pilot fans, join us this Thursday to cheer on the Pilots as they take on Gonzaga! The game is set to begin at 8 p.m. For the first time, friends and family of employees can purchase a discounted ticket to the big game at $10 off. Simply enter the promo code “PILOTPRIDE” at checkout. For tickets […]

The Portland Shamrock Run is fast approaching, and the University of Portland team needs your help. Participants can sign up for any distance. To sign up, go to www.motivrunning.com/shamrock-run-portland/. Under the REGISTER tab, make sure to select TEAM EVENT (vs. individual). After filling in your information, go to the payment page to list your team name as: University of Portland. As a UP team […]

Six students and three faculty members have been selected to help determine the recipients of the 2018 Opus Prize, a $1.2 million annual award that recognizes individuals or organizations who address persisting social problems within their communities. The student and faculty ambassadors will accompany members of the Opus Prize foundation board on site visits next spring […]

Last Tuesday, the Office of Development launched the University’s second Giving Tuesday campaign. 405 gifts were given in just 24 hours and $115,095 was raised to support a variety of scholarships, programs, and areas of campus. This tremendous show of support marks the largest number of gifts made in one day in University history. In […]

Have any extra, unused items in your pantry after Thanksgiving? The Clark Library is collecting food donations for the Oregon Food Bank from now until December 20. All faculty and staff are asked to help us reach our 2017 goal of 300 pounds. Any food donation you can make will help the families of Oregon […]

The annual Silent Auction fundraiser to benefit the Nicaragua Immersion service trip is coming up, from Monday, December 4 to Friday, December 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Please stop by to meet the students who will be participating in this immersion and bid on some amazing gift items in a […]