The University of Portland’s Nicole Leupp Hanig and Catherine Jacobs and performing and fine arts students will present a concert, “Hard Times Come Again No More: Social Justice Through Song,” on Thursday, April 6, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Performances will respond to themes of conflict, displacement, immigration, and equality. Free admission; reception […]
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Theology Thursday Lecture by Simon Aihiokhai, April 6
The next Theology Thursday lecture will feature Simon Aihiokhai, theology, as he presents “New Perspectives for Interfaith Dialogue in the 21st Century” on Thursday, April 6, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall 120. The event is free and open to all. Arguing for the place of religious truths in the era of globalization, this talk […]
New Academic Center Unveiled at State of UP
At the University of Portland’s annual State of UP luncheon, University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman C.S.C., unveiled plans for Dundon-Berchtold Hall, a new academic center with over 63,000 square feet of classrooms, offices, an auditorium, a career center, and the Dundon-Berchtold Institute. A $15 million commitment from regent Amy Dundon-Berchtold and her husband, Jim Berchtold […]
“What’s So Funny About a Joke?” with Mark Roche, March 23
Mark W. Roche will present the Annual Hesburgh Lecture, “What’s So Funny About a Joke?,” on Thursday, March 23, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall 120. His talk will interlace humor with an analysis of the greatness and limits of Freud’s theory of jokes. Roche is Joyce Professor of German, concurrent professor of philosophy, and […]
Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ, Presents “Is God’s Charity Broad Enough for Bears?,” March 7
Fordham University theology professor Elizabeth Johnson, CSJ, will present “Is God’s Charity Broad Enough for Bears?” on Tuesday, March 7, at 7:15 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The event is sponsored by the Garaventa Center and is free and open to all. Nineteenth century naturalist John Muir raised the question, “Is God’s charity broad enough […]
Engineers E-Week: Feb. 20-24
The Shiley School of Engineering is celebrating Engineers E-Week from February 20 to 24, and all members of the campus community are invited to take part in the fun and festivities. A sampling: Monday: IEEE Soldering Competition Shiley 310, 1-2 p.m.; SEDS pace Trivia, Shiley Main Lobby, 3-4 p.m.; Daimler CEO Talk, BC Auditorium, 7:15 p.m. Tuesday: Global Engineering Initative […]
New Initiative: Ethics Week, Feb. 19-24
The Dundon-Berchtold Institute is facilitating and hosting Ethics Week from Sunday, February 19 through Friday, February 24. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in discussions of ethics as they relate to the curriculum, course content, history, and day-to-day life. The following two opportunities to engage with powerful stories are free and open to the […]
Flip Your Classroom: A TLC Workshop for All Faculty on February 23
One promising practice for deepening students’ engagement with material in just about every discipline is “flipping the classroom,” in which the teacher provides background information to students online prior to face-to-face class sessions, in which learners then play with the ideas, solve complex problems drawing on the content, and many variations on that theme. UP’s […]
Join the Conversation: “Invisible Suffering: The Air We Share,” Feb. 6
Please Join College of Arts and Sciences faculty and regional representatives for an interdisciplinary conversation on the topic of “Invisible Suffering: The Air We Share,” on Monday, February 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Pilot House bookstore. All are welcome to attend. Presenters include College of Arts and Sciences dean Michael F. Andrews; Ted Eckmann, environmental studies; Mary […]
“Humor In Nursing” Talk with Hob Osterlund: Feb. 7
Writer, photographer, and advanced practice nurse Hob Osterlund will present “Humor in Nursing: How to Find Time to Laugh When There’s Zero Time for Lunch” on Tuesday, February 7, at 7:15 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Osterlund’s talk is sponsored by the Garaventa Center, the School of Nursing, and the Beckman Humor Project and is […]