Writer, photographer, and advanced practice nurse Hob Osterlund will present “Humor in Nursing: How to Find Time to Laugh When There’s Zero Time for Lunch” on Tuesday, February 7, at 7:15 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Osterlund’s talk is sponsored by the Garaventa Center, the School of Nursing, and the Beckman Humor Project and is […]
01-23-2017
UP Ranked Top Oregon School in Kiplinger’s Annual Rankings
For the seventh consecutive year, the University of Portland was the top Oregon school in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance annual ranking of best values in its private universities category for 2017. The University of Portland was ranked 58th nationwide among all private universities. UP has been the top ranked private Oregon university and has been ranked […]
Father-Daughter Basketball Clinic Coming Feb. 4
Make plans to join the Pilots for the annual Father-Daughter Basketball Clinic on Saturday, February 4, following the conclusion of the women’s basketball game vs. BYU. The Father-Daughter Clinic is open to all and will be run by Pilot players and coaches. For more information or to RSVP for the clinic and get free tickets to the game, […]
“Why Theology Needs the Simpsons,” Feb. 1
Mike Wode and Brendan Ryan, C.S.C., will present “Why Theology Needs the Simpsons” at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, in Franz Hall room 120. The event is free and open to all. Wode and Ryan are members of the residence life staff. They posit: “The Simpsons TV show has defined a generation. Because of […]
“Mary in Early Christian Faith and Devotion,” Jan. 31
Stephen Shoemaker, professor of religious studies at the University of Oregon, presents “Mary in Early Christian Faith and Devotion” at 7:15pm on Tuesday, January 31 in Franz Hall room 120. The event is free and open to all. In his talk, Shoemaker will delve into ancient images and texts to provide evidence that devotion to […]
Read UP Discussion Group: Jan. 31
The first community discussion of All the Light We Cannot See will happen on Tuesday, January 31, at noon in the Library Conference Room. Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., will facilitate the conversation which will focus on the first third of this great big book. Light refreshments will be served; participants are encouraged to bring their lunch if […]
Bauccio Lecture Series Keynote: “Beyond Political Correctness,” Feb. 2
The Franz Center invites University community members to the Bauccio Lectures Series Keynote, “Beyond ‘Political Correctness’: Success and Everyday Leadership” by Neal Lester on Thursday, February 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Lester is currently a foundation professor of English with specializations in African American literature and cultural studies, and is also the founding director […]
New PACE Director: Steven Wojcikiewicz
The School of Education has announced the new director of the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE). Steven Wojcikiewicz will begin his official duties on Wednesday, February 1, directing a number of strategic partnerships with Catholic P-12 schools and dioceses in the Pacific Northwest, Northern California, and Hawaii. Wojcikiewicz brings deep experience as an educator and […]
Music at Midweek: Rose City Trombones, Jan. 25
The next Music at Midweek performance will feature Rose City Trombones on Wednesday, January 25, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. The performance is free and open to all. Rose City Trombones is a group of passionate musicians dedicated to showcasing the majestic trombone. Their goal is to provide both concerts and educational […]
Pilots vs. Gonzaga, Tonight at 5 p.m.
Pilots fans! The big game is tonight–Monday, January 23 at 5 p.m.–as the Pilots take on the no. 4 Gonzaga Bulldogs. If you had a ticket to the original date of this game (January 7), then you have a ticket for this game. Don’t have a ticket? No worries, you can catch the game on […]