International student services will be hosting their annual International Student Graduation Reception on Friday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Shiley Hall third floor atrium. Faculty and staff who worked closely with international students who are graduating are welcome to join in the celebration. Questions can be directed to Gwen Sandford at […]
International Student Services
International Education Week, Nov. 17-22
International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education. IEW celebrates internationalization and diversity on college campuses across the nation each November. This year, UP will celebrate IEW from November 17 through November 22. International student services and the International Club have collaborated with faculty, […]
Host Families Needed
Every December a group of prospective students from St. Mary’s College in Nagoya, Japan visits the University of Portland campus and surrounding area. For many years the University has had a relationship with St. Mary’s College in which Japanese students study for two years at St. Mary’s College and transfer to UP to complete their […]
International Education Week, Nov. 17-21
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to consider participating in International Education Week (IEW) 2014, observed November 17-21 and hosted by the UP International Club in collaboration with international student services, international languages and cultures, ASUP, and other student clubs. Throughout the week of IEW, the planning committee will be hosting and promoting events […]
International Student Graduation Reception, May 2
International student services will be hosting their annual International Student Graduation Reception on Friday, May 2, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Shiley Hall third floor atrium. Faculty and staff who worked closely with international students who are graduating are welcome to join in the celebration. Questions can be directed to Krista Kennedy or […]
International Education Week, Nov. 18-23
The University of Portland will celebrate the 50th anniversary of International Education Week from November 18 to 23, according to the international student services office. Faculty, students, and staff have planned exciting events throughout the week that showcase the global diversity in our community. A few of the events include a faculty lecture series, foreign […]
Prayers For Peace, Nov. 11
The Garaventa Center and international student services will sponsor Prayers for Peace on Monday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Peace Garden in Buckley Center Courtyard. International students and members of the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native language. All are welcome to attend this annual event, and refreshments […]
Coffee Time, International Style
Campus connectors Lorraine Lai and Kim Turner help connect new international students to the campus, city, and community. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to enjoy good company and coffee, tea, conversation, and rotating cultural activities together on Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m., or Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the […]
Africa Live! Coming to UP
The International Club is hosting Africa Live! on Saturday, April 13, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Mehling Ballroom. This event showcases the African culture and heritage represented by international students on campus. Julius Achon, former Lord’s Resistance Army child solider and a 1996 and 2000 Olympian for Uganda, will speak about his life […]
Community Friends Program
Lewis & Clark College’s Community Friends Program is looking for local families, couples, or individuals (with or without children) to help international students practice their English skills and learn more about American culture and our way of life. Most of the students live on the Lewis and Clark campus, where they spend much of their […]