Ever received his undergraduate degree in International Economics from California State University Chico and began his career in finance working in the olive oil industry. He moved to Oregon in early 2020 and has continued to explore and enjoy the great Pacific northwest and all it has to offer. (Read more.)
01-22-2024
New to The Bluff—Abby McMahon, Registrar
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that Abigail McMahon has been appointed the University of Portland’s Registrar, effective January 1, 2024. Abby is well prepared for her new duties, as she has advanced through a series of roles within the Registrar’s office since 2013. (Read more.)
Techtalk: January 2024 Zoom Announcement
Welcome back everyone, we are glad to be back with all of you for the new year! Please visit the Techtalk blog to see our first Zoom update of 2024, as well as a variety of other posts. We’ll be adding more on various subjects as the ice thaws so check back throughout the month for more interesting topics). (Read more.)
Come to a Core Samples Lunch this Semester!
All staff and faculty are invited to attend one or both of this spring’s Core Samples Lunches, as guests of the Garaventa Center and Core Program. These have proven a terrific way for all of us to build our knowledge of what happens in UP’s Core Curriculum. Learning from gifted teachers over free food and without exams: could it be any better? (Read More)
Gratituesdays All Semester Long
Is one of your goals in the New Year to notice and appreciate the amazing people in your life? The Garaventa Center (Franz 330) will be open from 12-1 p.m. every Tuesday until Finals Week for you to write a short note of gratitude or appreciation to someone you’d like to thank. Cards, pens, and stamps are provided; feel free to bring your lunch. All staff and faculty are welcome! (Read More)
Why Theology Needs “Derry Girls” (Jan. 31)
Join UP professor Amy Ongiri for a Beckman Humor Project event highlighting the television series “Derry Girls”. Ongiri will discuss the surprising theological wisdom of the global hit series, which is centered around a group of teen friends coming of age in 1990’s Northern Ireland. (Read More)
Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group Meeting (Feb. 9)
The next meeting of the Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group will be Friday, Feb. 9 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Murphy Room. We will be discussing the Introduction to Generous Thinking: A Radical Approach to Saving the University by Kathleen Fitzpatrick. (Read More)
First Year & Sophomore Family Weekend (Feb. 9-11)
UP’s Family Weekend event will welcome First Year and Sophomore students and their families to The Bluff. A full list of activities is available on the Family Weekend information page. (Read More)
Start Your Resolutions Right at Beauchamp!
Did you know that spouses and partners of University of Portland alumni, faculty, staff, and students may purchase a membership to the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center? This pass allows access to the Beauchamp Center and weight room, cardio machines, running track, studios, and more. (Read More).
Center for Teaching and Learning January Workshops & Events
The Center for Teaching and Learning will partner with faculty from various departments in January to present workshops focused on supporting our efforts to pursue excellence in teaching. (Read More)