William Chafe, emeritus professor of history at Duke University, presents this year’s Mazzocco Lecture on Distributive Justice on Monday, February 4, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. In his talk, “The Black Struggle for Freedom: What Black Protest Has Achieved, Yet How Much Remains to Be Done,” Chafe will shine a light on […]
01-21-2019
Dawn Michele Whitehead: Global Learning and Curricular Change
Dawn Michele Whitehead is the Senior Director for Global Learning and Curricular Change at the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She focuses on advancing practices, strategies, and projects for integrative global learning across the undergraduate curriculum. Whitehead will deliver three 75-minute workshops at the University of Portland on Wednesday, January 30, with three […]
Elena Passarello Reading, Jan. 30
Actor and essayist Elena Passarello will read from her work on Wednesday, January 30, at 7:30 p.m., in the Pilot House bookstore. She will also appear at an informal question and answer social that afternoon from 4 to 5 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Teske Room. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Passarello […]
How to Live Your Best Life: The Lessons of St. Francis, Jan. 29
The Garaventa Center invites you to a free lecture by Dr. William Cook on Tuesday, January 29, at 7:15 p.m., in Shiley Hall room 319. In his talk, Cook, distinguished teaching professor of history emeritus at SUNY Geneseo, discusses the life of St. Francis and asks how we can choose to put Francis’ principles into […]
7-Minute Story Slam, Feb. 1
Who doesn’t love a great story that gets funnier the more times you tell it? All are invited to a 7-Minute Story Slam on Friday, February 1, at 7:30 p.m., in Franz Hall 120 (please note new venue!). All are welcome to enjoy an evening of hilarious tales and whimsical memories told by UP storytellers, […]
Say Cheese, Please: Jan. 29
Each month, the marketing office schedules a photographer to take a small number of head shots, available on a first-come, first-served basis, for our online directory. The January session is Tuesday, January 29, from 11 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please e-mail Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, January 28. Photos will be […]
Stephanie Salomone: An Outstanding Educator
The Oregon Academy of Science has selected Stephanie Salomone, mathematics, as a winner of the OAS 2019 Outstanding Educator: Higher Education award. Nominees for this award have a demonstrated record of outstanding teaching in any of the subject areas encompassed by the Academy; nominees are judged on the unique contributions made by the candidate to […]
Remembering MLK: Interpretations of Change, Jan. 21
The University will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 21, featuring Diversity Dialogues at 4:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The guest speaker will be Erin Jones, a longtime educator and former administrator with Tacoma Public Schools, who will speak about her experience as a black woman in her […]
Happy 99th Birthday, Donald P. Shiley!
Faculty, staff, and students in the Shiley School of Engineering celebrated the 99th birthday of the late Donald P. Shiley on Friday, January 18. In addition to paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of Mr. Shiley, professor Aziz Inan prepared the following article: Saturday, January 19, 2019 marks the 99th birthday of Donald P. […]
Clark Library Gallery: “UP Women’s Basketball: A Look Back”
Women’s basketball has been a cornerstone of University of Portland athletics for four decades. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to explore the team’s history through photographs and artifacts, including a signed basketball from their first WCC appearance in 1994. The exhibit will be on display from now through March in the Covert Gallery on […]