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Issues
Lunchtime Learning: Mission in Motion (Jan. 21)
Discover practical strategies to stay steady, adaptable, and empowered—no matter what change comes your way.
Lunchtime Learning: Mission in Motion (Jan. 21)
Explore how UP’s mission and values show up in your daily work, and discover practical ways to create meaning, connection, and purpose in your role.
Author Talk: Against the Current with Tyler Bieber (Jan. 28)
Author talk, discussion panel, book signing, and reception for Against the Current by UP alum Tyler Bieber. This event is hosted in partnership with the Garaventa Center, UP Alumni Relations, and The Center for Gender and Sexuality to celebrate the intersection of UP history, leadership, ministry, and joy.
Q&A on Venezuela and US Foreign Policy (Jan. 28)
Join our panel of experts who will answer questions on the US military raid on Venezuela and explore the future of US foreign policy and global stability.
Book Launch: Liturgy in the Shadows of Trauma (Feb. 2)
Book debut launch with authors of “Liturgy in the Shadows of Trauma.”
Flavors of PDX (Feb. 7)
Flavors of PDX is a free, culinary experience featuring six local vendors. Join us on February 7th during one of two sessions (1:00-2:30pm or 3:00-4:30pm) to discover diverse cuisine. RSVP on Engage is required.
Spring 2026 Staff/Faculty Directory Photoshoot (Feb. 9)
The Department of Marketing and Web Services will be hosting a Staff/Faculty Directory Photoshoot on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. The headshot style photos will be used for the faculty/staff directory as well as in your Microsoft profile. These photos will be available to you for additional personal and professional uses.
Covert Gallery Reception: Photographs by Father Nicholas Guiney, C.S.C. (February 11)
The Clark Library invites you to a reception with UP’s own Father Nicholas Guiney, C.S.C. celebrating his exhibit “Más Allá”.
Fire Drills Spring 2026
Fire drills will occur in all campus buildings at the beginning of the spring 2026 semester. Academic Building fire drills will be held the second week of school.