The next Bringing Eyes of Faith to Film screening will take place on Wednesday, February 17, with a free screening of Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out” at 7:15 p.m. in Romanaggi Hall Room 203. All are welcome to this free event, with movie snacks provided. Garaventa Center co-directors Karen Eifler and Rev. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., will […]
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Marianne Lloyd Talk, “Prayers, Puns, & Practice,” Feb. 9
Seton Hall professor Marianne Lloyd will give a talk entitled “Prayers, Puns, and Practice” on the role of memory in imagination, faith, and humor on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. Lloyd says she won’t be able to prove that God has a sense of humor, but she hopes to […]
Celebrate Thirst Friday, February 12
All faculty and staff are invited to the first Thirst Friday of the new year on February 12. Drop by the Garaventa Center (330 Franz) any time between 4 and 6 p.m. to enjoy hearty treats, assorted libations, and most especially, warm conversation with campus neighbors. Come for 10 minutes or two hours, but do […]
Blessed Basil Moreau Feast Day, Spirit of Holy Cross Award, Jan. 20
All University of Portland community members are invited to celebrate the feast day of Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, on Wednesday, January 20, at 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Karen Eifler, co-director of the Garaventa Center, will be honored as a recipient of the 2015 […]
Blessed Basil Moreau Feast Day, Spirit of Holy Cross Award, Jan. 20
All University of Portland community members are invited to celebrate the feast day of Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C., founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, on Wednesday, January 20, at 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Karen Eifler, co-director of the Garaventa Center, will be honored as a recipient of the 2015 […]
Pacific Northwest Book Award Winner The Estimable Brian Doyle Reading, Jan. 19
Brian Doyle, award-winning essayist, novelist and editor of Portland magazine, will read from several of his new books at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, in the Pilot House bookstore. Doyle is the author of many books of essays, poems, and fiction, among them the sprawling Oregon novel Mink River and the sea novel The […]
Experience The Divine Through “Visio Divina,” Dec. 9
The Garaventa Center and Campus Ministry invite all members of the UP community to step away from the frenzy of the season for Visio Divina on Wednesday, December 9, during Advent, at 12:45 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Visio Divina, which means “sacred seeing,” is an ancient form of contemplative prayer centered […]
Celebrate Thirst Friday, Dec 4
All faculty and staff are invited to the next installment of Thirst Friday on December 4. Drop by the Garaventa Center (330 Franz) anytime between 4-6 p.m. to enjoy convivial conversations, assorted nibbles and holiday libations of all sorts. Come for 10 minutes or two hours, but do come, and bring a friend or three! […]
“Becoming Human” Interactive Session, Nov. 18
The Garaventa Center will sponsor a community conversation with L’Arche Portland exploring the concept of “Becoming Human,” as introduced by L’Arche founder Jean Vanier, on Wednesday, November 18, 4:30-6 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. L’Arche is an international federation dedicated to the creation and […]
“Mirror, Mirror” Pre-Play Panel and Reception, Nov. 21
All ticket holders for the November 21 performance of “Mirror Mirror” are invited to enjoy a complimentary wine and cheese reception as campus experts highlight intriguing themes and production details before the show. The reception begins in Mago Hunt Center recital hall at 6:30 p.m. and the panel starts at 6:45. For theater tickets call […]