The Provost’s office is pleased to announce recipients of the Spring 2018 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards. These faculty members have been selected to collaborate with and mentor an undergraduate on a co-designed research experience during the 2018 spring semester: Ruth Dittrich, Economics: “Salmon recovery efforts in the Willamette River Basin. Will they withstand […]
01-08-2018
2017 University Staff Awards
Staff awards for 2017 were presented at the annual employees’ holiday banquet on Monday, December 18. The winners: Carol Bruce won the Margaret W. Henzi Award for outstanding office/clerical employees, and was cited as “a valued member of our community, a treasured and loyal friend, a source of support and counsel, and an extraordinary ambassador […]
New Resources From Academic Technology Services & Innovations
To better serve the academic community, Academic Technology Services & Innovation will not offer drop-in workshops this term, according to Ben Kahn. Instead, ATSI is pleased to offer a catalog of on-demand professional development opportunities, available on your schedule, and designed to help faculty develop the skills to successfully integrate technology into their teaching. Our […]
Time to Review Your W-2
The payroll office is in the process of producing W-2 forms, and ensure accurate information on their forms, employees are encouraged to carefully review their information, such as legal names, W-2 mailing addresses, social security numbers, and withholding W-4 allowances. Please submit any changes to the payroll office by January 17, 2018. For faster service […]
Submit Spring Butine Proposals and Reports through Moodle
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship invites all regular faculty to submit spring cycle proposals to receive funding from the Arthur Butine Faculty Development Fund. Faculty can download Butine application materials, review selection criteria, and consult the timeline for applications by visiting this link to the Moodle site. Submissions of post-Butine reports, new Butine applications, and […]
Scheduling Library and Digital Lab Sessions
Ending one year leads to planning for the next! Now is a great time to schedule library instruction before the calendar fills up. The Clark Library offers instruction in two areas: information literacy and multimedia skills. For information literacy, librarians collaborate with faculty to tailor sessions to students’ research needs. The Digital Lab coordinator provides assistance […]
University of Portland Ranked Tops in Oregon by Kiplinger’s for 2018
According to Kiplinger’s Best College Values 2018, the University of Portland is the top ranked private university in Oregon for offering the best value for students based on academic quality, cost, and financial aid measures. The University was ranked 54th, rising four spots in the rankings, among all private universities nationwide. The University of Portland has […]
Gonzaga Single Game Tickets on Sale Now
Fans, it is the day you all have been waiting for! Single game Gonzaga tickets are on sale starting Monday, January 8 at 11 a.m. Tickets are expected to sell out quickly so act fast! The men take on Gonzaga on Thursday, January 25. The game is set to begin at 8 p.m. For tickets and more […]
CASE Gold, Bronze Awards
The marketing and communications office received notification of two awards in the 2018 Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District VIII Communication Awards competition: The University’s quarterly journal, Portland Magazine, earned a Gold Medal in the “Print, General Interest Magazines, circulation 30,000-74,999” category for its spring 2017 issue, which was the last under the […]
Brother Fulgence Dougherty, C.S.C., 1922-2017
Brother Fulgence (James) Dougherty, C.S.C., former director of international student services at the University of Portland, passed away at age 95 on Sunday, December 17, 2017, after a lengthy illness. Br. Fulgence spent 32 years at the University of Portland. From August 1978 to May 1992, he served as the director of the international student […]