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01-15-2018

“The Ritual of Archaeology,” Jan. 30

January 26, 2018

Dundon-Berchtold fellows David Turnbloom, theology, and student Jonathan Wiley will present “Formed in the Dirt: The Ritual of Archaeology” on Tuesday, January 30, at 7:15 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Terrace Room. Turnbloom and Wiley will discuss whether scientific research is a ritual, what effects research and ritual have on those who practice them, and […]

Filed Under: 01-15-2018, 01-22-2018, 01-29-2018, Academics, Theology Department Tagged With: David Turnbloom, Jonathan Wiley

Attention Phi Beta Kappa Members

January 19, 2018

The Provost’s office is exploring the possibility of a UP chapter of Phi Beta Kappa (PBK). In order to apply, the University must have a critical mass of faculty members who are themselves PBK members. If you are a member, please email scholars@up.edu and share that information. Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest honor society for the […]

Filed Under: 01-15-2018, 01-22-2018, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: John Orr, Phi Beta Kappa

Spirit of Holy Cross Awards, Blessed Basil Moreau Feast Day, Jan. 20

January 12, 2018

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 Saturday, January 20, at 10:30 a.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Brian Doyle will be honored posthumously as a recipient of the 2017 Spirit of Holy Cross Award, the […]

Filed Under: 01-15-2018, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Congregation of Holy Cross, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Blessed Basil Moreau C.S.C., Brian Doyle, Spirit of Holy Cross Award

Spring 2018 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research Recipients

January 12, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 01-08-2018, 01-15-2018, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: Provost's Initiative on Undergraduate Research

Beloved Community: Remembering Dr. King and Our Way Forward

January 12, 2018

All University community members are welcome to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his call to action for so many people today, on Monday January 15, 4:30-5:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Reflections will be given by Simon Aihiokhai, theology. For questions, please call the Moreau Center at x7132.

Filed Under: 01-15-2018, Campus Services, Moreau Center Tagged With: MLK Day, Moreau Center

2017 University Staff Awards

January 12, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 01-02-2018, 01-08-2018, 01-15-2018, Human Resources Tagged With: Annual Staff Awards, Human Resources

TLC Teaching Tip of the Week: Spring Digital Lab Workshops

January 12, 2018

The Clark Library Digital Lab will present several workshops this semester. Topics will include: Arduinos for Beginners: Workshop attendees will explore the basic functionality of Arduino microcontrollers and use online coding software to create simple programs. Virtual Reality (VR): Participants will be able to use an HTC Vive VR headset and controllers during this drop-in session to gain an […]

Filed Under: 01-15-2018, Academics, Library, Teaching & Learning Collaborative Tagged With: Clark Library, Jose Velazco, Teaching and Learning Collaborative

Immunization-Prevented Illnesses: What You Need to Know

January 12, 2018

Recent cases of meningococcal meningitis resulting in a fatality at an Oregon college campus have prompted the passing of SB 274, effective as of January 2018. This bill requires Oregon colleges and universities that offer student housing to inform new students about immunization-prevented illnesses. The University Health & Counseling Center encourages all students and staff […]

Filed Under: 01-15-2018, Campus Services, Health Center Tagged With: Health Center, Vaccination

New Resources From Academic Technology Services & Innovations

January 12, 2018

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 […]

Filed Under: 01-08-2018, 01-15-2018, Academic Technology Services, Academics, Campus Services, Information Services Tagged With: Academic Technology Services, Ben Kahn

Faculty Compensation Task Force Discussion, Jan. 18

January 12, 2018

The Faculty Compensation Task Force invites the faculty to join us for an update and an open discussion on our work to develop a compensation philosophy and plan for the University to be held on Thursday, January 18, in Buckley Center Auditorium. The forum is tentatively scheduled to be held from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. […]

Filed Under: 01-15-2018, Academics Tagged With: Faculty Compensation Task Force

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Nick McRee, Sociology and Social Work, published “Academic debate and civic engagement in adolescence and young adulthood: evidence from a national longitudinal study.” Argumentation and Advocacy, 61(3–4), 323–338. He also published “When Chairs Shield Faculty from Service Opportunities: Protecting Colleagues or Hindering Community?” The Department Chair, 36(3), 11-13.

Katie Danielson, Education, was awarded a grant from The Spencer Foundation in the amount of $374,940.00 for the “Collaborating Towards Transformational Visions for Digital School Systems” project. Danielson also published “Learning to let go: Transformations in teachers’ pedagogical reasoning about classroom discussion.” Co-authors: Gotwalt, E., Kavanagh, S. Teaching and Teacher Education. January 2026

Daniel Bulek, Nursing & Health Innovations, published “From monoamine deficits to multiscale plasticity: Twenty-five years of ketamine and the neurophysiology of depression.” Journal of Neurophysiology, jn.00516.2025.

Dave Houglum, Director of Leadership Studies and Leadership Professor of Practice in the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, facilitated a multi-day series of invited leadership development workshops for the staff team at Lutherhaven Ministries in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Houglum led six interactive sessions focused on DiSC-informed leadership, coaching-centered leadership, servant leadership and accompaniment, powerful feedback, and the co-creation of team commitments to support healthy culture and sustainable impact. In addition, Houglum provided multiple individual leadership coaching sessions for staff members throughout the engagement. January 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published the following articles in VoiceAfrique.org: “The Saturated Wisdom of Saint Joseph: Relevant Virtues for Our Times.” (Reflections on the Readings of the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2025). December 19, 2025. “The Gift of the Nativity is Grounded in an Ethics of Neighborliness.” (Reflections on the Readings for the Mass on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025). December 24, 2025. “The Spirituality of Ambition and the Grace of the Incarnation.” Reflections on the Readings for the Vigil Mass of Christmas, 2025. December 24, 2025. “The Theotokos: A Mirror in Which We Discover Ourselves as Bearers of God’s Life to Each Other.” (Reflection on the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.) December 31, 2025. “Jesus Christ: The Revealer of the Grace of Encounters and an Embrace of Difference.” (Reflections on the Readings for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. January 4, 2026.) January 3, 2026. “Christian Baptism as a Summon for Global Justice: What We Must Embrace for Our Times.” (Reflections on the Readings for the Sunday of the Baptism of the Lord. January 11, 2026.) January 10, 2026. Aihiokhai also published a review of The Cross and the Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology Amid Gaza. Edited by John S. Munayer and Samuel S. Munayer. Orbis Books, 2025. Catholicbooksreview.org

Jeff Kerssen-Griep, Communication and Media, presented “Teaching with Transformative International Conflict Partners” on the panel, “Healing Divides and Elevating Connections within Conflict & Peacebuilding.” National Communication Association Convention. November, 2025.

Christi Richardson-Zboralski, Director of Marketing – Graduate Programs, published a short story under pen name, Christi R. Suzanne, entitled “Outlaw’s Dust.” In Lisa Diane Kastner (Ed.) 27 Stories: An LA Wildfire Anthology. Running Wild Press. January 7, 2026. All proceeds from this anthology go toward Habitat for Humanity LA. Find it on the Broadway Books website or on Bookshop.org.

Fr. Pat Hannon, CSC, published From Glory to Glory: A Pilgrim’s Notes From the Badlands of Grace. Occasioned by the author’s walking, with siblings, the famous Camino de Santiago in the fall of 2024, the book traces all manner of other pilgrimages—to and from home, family, love, self, and God. One Subject Press, Saint Paul, Minnesota. November, 2025.

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