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01-22-2018

Say Cheese, Please: Jan. 30 Directory Photo Session

Each month, the marketing and communications office schedules a photographer to take a small number of head shots for our online directory. The January session is Tuesday, January 30, from 11 a.m. to noon. To set up an appointment, please contact Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu or x8676 no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, January 29. Photos will be taken in Clark Library’s Digital Lab, located on the second floor, room 215. Only those with confirmed appointments may attend.

Please note: These appointments are limited to faculty and staff who currently do not have a professional headshot in the online directory.

 

Graydon Royce, “Writing About the Arts,” January 31

The Garaventa Center invites you to a free talk by acclaimed theater critic Graydon Royce, “Writing About the Arts: Going Beyond ‘Great!’ or ‘Lousy!’” on Wednesday, January 31, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. In his talk, Royce will explore how we can restore arts criticism from passing snarky judgement to its own true insightful form of art. For ADA accommodations or more information, visit the Garaventa Center events page or contact 503-943-7702 or garaventa@up.edu.

“The Ritual of Archaeology,” Jan. 30

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 their roles in the mission of the University of Portland. The talk is sponsored by the Dundon-Berchtold Institute and the UP Pollentia undergraduate research expedition.

For more information contact Turnbloom at turnbloo@up.edu.

Happy 98th Birthday, Donald Shiley

Friday, January 19, 2018 marks the 98th anniversary of the birth of Donald Pearce Shiley (pictured at left with his wife, regent Darlene Shiley), namesake and benefactor of the Shiley School of Engineering. Donald Shiley was a 1951 University of Portland alumnus who studied mechanical engineering. In his honor, Aziz Inan, engineering, has prepared the following mathematical curiosities to celebrate Shiley’s life and to express appreciation for his generosity:

  1. If Mr. Shiley’s 98th birthday expressed as 1/19/18 is split as 1, 19, and 18, 1 and 19 differ by 18.
  2. Furthermore, Mr. Shiley’s full name Donald Pearce Shiley contains 18 letters.
  3. Also, if numbers 1 to 26 are assigned to the letters of the English alphabet, the sum of the numbers assigned to Shiley equals 78 and the prime factors of 78, namely 2, 3, and 13, add up to 18 too.
  4. Shiley’s 98th birthday would have been the first day of the 99th year of his life where the sum of the digits of 99 also gives 18. Additionally, the product of the digits of 99 equals 81, which is the reverse of 18.
  5. The product of the digits of 98 equals 72 which is 4 times 18 where 4 plus 18 equals the sum of the digits of Mr. Shiley’s 98th birthday, 1/19/2018. Further, 72 equals the product of the digits of 1/19/18.
  6. If Mr. Shiley’s 98th birthday 1/19/2018 is split as 119, 20, and 18, the difference between 119 and the sum of 20 and 18 equals 81, which is again the reverse of 18.
  7. Moreover, if 1/19/2018 is split into 1, 19, 20, and 18, the sum of these numbers equals 58 where the sum of the squares of the digits of 58 is 89 and the reverse of 89 gives 98.
  8. The sum of the numbers assigned to the letters of Donald Pearce equals 98 too.
  9. Shiley’s birth date January 19 expressed as 119 equals 7 times 17 where 7 plus 17 equals 24 and the 24th prime number is 89, again, the reverse being 98.
  10. Lastly, the reverse of 119, namely 911, is the 156th prime number where half of 156 equals twice 78 (Shiley).

For more information contact Inan at ainan@up.edu.

January Cybersecurity Focus: New Year’s Resolutions and Data Privacy

It’s the new year and time to make some resolutions. Why not resolve to be more secure by taking steps to protect your personal information? Like millions of people across the globe, you may be unaware how your personal information is being used, collected, or shared in our digital society.

In this month’s cybersecurity newsletter, learn simple steps you can take to protect your privacy and how you can participate in National Data Privacy Day (January 28) to encourage a culture of data privacy at work, at home and in your community. To learn more, please see the January Cybersecurity Newsletter.

Attention Phi Beta Kappa Members

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 liberal arts and sciences in the U.S. It is widely recognized, and is considered as the nation’s most prestigious honor society. Phi Beta Kappa aims to promote and advocate excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and to induct the most outstanding students of arts and sciences at American colleges and universities.

John Orr is leading the preliminary data gathering needed for a PBK chapter application; contact orr@up.edu with any questions.

Men’s Basketball vs. Gonzaga: It’s This Thursday!

Pilot fans, join us this Thursday to cheer on the Pilots as they take on Gonzaga! The game is set to begin at 8 p.m. For the first time, friends and family of employees can purchase a discounted ticket to the big game at $10 off. Simply enter the promo code “PILOTPRIDE” at checkout. For tickets and more information, go online to PortlandPilots.com/Tickets, visit the Pilots Box Office, or call (503) 943-GoUP. We hope to see you there!

 

HR Asking for Updates to Employee Info

The Office of Human Resources has begun a project is to update staff job information and job related qualifications and experiences, according to Sandy Chung, HR. The projects is being implemented because Oregon recently passed legislation that requires employers to gather and update certain types of information to remain in compliance with Oregon employment law.

As part of this project, all staff employees need to complete a “UP Job Information Analysis Form–Staff Employee.” All staff employees are asked to complete this form by no later than February 5, 2018.

The “UP Job Information Analysis Form–Staff Employee” is available at this link. If you have trouble downloading the form, please email hr@up.edu and they will email the form. The form is in Word format to make formatting and editing as easy as possible. When ready to submit the form, please save the completed form and upload it at www.bitly.com/up-hr-upload. If you have any questions or need assistance, please email hr@up.edu or call x8484. An FAQ is available at www.bitly.com/up-jiup-2018.

Jan. 24 Music at Midweek: Duo Odéon

Violin-piano team Duo Odéon, formed in 2014 by violinist Hannah Leland and pianist Aimee Fincher, will perform for Music at Midweek on Wednesday, January 24, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. All are welcome.

Leland and Fincher were completing their doctoral studies at Arizona State University when their mutual passion for twentieth century and contemporary music brought them together. Now they perform, research, and present the music of the American composer George Antheil along with other early twentieth century American composers. Their mission is to bring underperformed, often unpublished, music to new audiences in  inviting and unconventional environments.

For more information contact performing and fine arts at pfa@up.edu or x7228.