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01-23-2017

“Humor In Nursing” Talk with Hob Osterlund: Feb. 7

February 3, 2017

osterlundWriter, 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 free and open to all.

Osterlund founded Hawaii’s first inpatient pain and palliative care program at The Queen’s Medical Center in Honolulu. She also principal investigator for the Comedy in Chemotherapy (COMIC) Study, where she and her colleagues were the first to conduct a randomized controlled trial demonstrating the positive impact of comedy on the symptoms of cancer and chemotherapy. She will discuss the nursing profession as “one of the highest and hardest trapeze acts youʻll ever see,” where nurses face impossible situations on a daily basis: trying to balance on a high wire between cost-cutting and enormously expensive interventions, between doctorsʻ orders and the reality of patient care, between compassion for others and boundaries with them, between keeping people alive and allowing them to die, and many more.

For more information contact the Garaventa Center at x7702 or garaventa@up.edu.

Filed Under: 01-23-2017, 01-30-2017, 02-06-2017, Academics, Campus Services, Garaventa Center, School of Nursing Tagged With: Beckman Humor Project, Garaventa Center, Hob Osterlund, School of Nursing

UP Ranked Top Oregon School in Kiplinger’s Annual Rankings

January 27, 2017

waldschmidt150For 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 in the top 100 since Kiplinger’s began releasing its rankings of “Best Value Colleges.” Kiplinger’s starts with data on nearly 1,200 public and private four-year schools, then narrows the list based on measures of academic quality. Schools are then ranked on cost and financial aid measures.

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance offers advice on managing money and achieving financial security, paying for college, and major purchases like automobiles and homes. The magazine has been published since 1947.

The complete rankings are available online at kiplinger.com/links/college.

Filed Under: 01-23-2017, 01-30-2017, Academics, Marketing & Communications Tagged With: Kiplingers

Father-Daughter Basketball Clinic Coming Feb. 4

January 27, 2017

basketball-copy-1Make 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, please call Jon Brooks at x7431 or e-mail brooksj@up.edu.

Filed Under: 01-23-2017, 01-30-2017, Athletics Tagged With: Athletics, Father Daughter Clinic, Jon Brooks

“Why Theology Needs the Simpsons,” Feb. 1

January 27, 2017

simpsons150dtMike 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 its vast influence on culture, including asking the Big Questions, how could theologians not be drawn to The Simpsons?” Come enjoy an evening of surprising insights for people of faith, starting with Homer, Marge, Lisa, and of course, Bartholomew J. Simpson.

For ADA accommodations or further information, please contact the Garaventa Center at x7702 or garaventa@up.edu.

Filed Under: 01-23-2017, 01-30-2017, Academics, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Brendan Ryan C.S.C., Garaventa Center, Mike Wode

“Mary in Early Christian Faith and Devotion,” Jan. 31

January 27, 2017

stephen-shoemakerStephen 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 the Virgin Mary began much earlier than previously thought. Shoemaker specializes in early Marian literature and devotion, early Christian apocryphal literature, and the emergence of Islam in relation to the religious cultures of Mediterranean late antiquity.

For ADA accommodations or further information, please contact the Garaventa Center at x7702 or garaventa@up.edu.

 

 

Filed Under: 01-23-2017, 01-30-2017, Academics, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Stephen Shoemaker

Read UP Discussion Group: Jan. 31

January 27, 2017

all-the-light1The 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 desired. Future discussions will be on February 15 and February 23, also at noon in the Library Conference Room, and open to all members of the campus community.
For a complete schedule of events related to ReadUP and author Anthony Doerr’s visit to campus, please visit the ReadUP web site. Questions about the book discussion can be directed to Fr. Charlie (gordon@up.edu) or Karen Eifler (eifler@up.edu) in the Garaventa Center.

Filed Under: 01-23-2017, 01-30-2017, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Read UP, Rev. Charlie Gordon C.S.C.

Bauccio Lecture Series Keynote: “Beyond Political Correctness,” Feb. 2

January 27, 2017

dr-neal-lester-photo-copyThe 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 of Project Humanities for Arizona State University. He speaks nationally and internationally on issues concerning inclusion, diversity, and race. He has published many scholarly works and has been recognized for his work by the Dali Lama. You can find more information about Lester at this link.

For more information contact Dave Houglum, Franz Center, at x8914 or houglum@up.edu.

 

Filed Under: 01-23-2017, 01-30-2017, Academics, Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation Tagged With: Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Neal Lester

New PACE Director: Steven Wojcikiewicz

January 20, 2017

wojcikThe 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 scholar in teacher education and policy. After completing his B.A. in history and economics at University of Notre Dame, Wojcikiewicz earned his M.A. in education from the University of Portland through the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) based at Notre Dame. After three years teaching high school social studies and band at Bishop Kelly High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he went on to earn his Ph.D. in educational psychology and educational technology at Michigan State University. He spent six years as a member of the teacher education faculty at Western Oregon University, followed by positions as assistant director of educational issues at the American Federation of Teachers in Washington, D.C., and vice president of policy for Deans for Impact in Austin, Texas.

Wojcikiewicz will replace former director Dave Devine, who announced his resignation this winter to pursue new professional and personal opportunities. Under Devine’s leadership, PACE doubled in size, expanding new teaching partnerships in Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii, launching new programs in Catholic school leadership and inclusions services, and established a successful summer leadership institute.

For more information contact the School of Education at x7135 or soed@up.edu.

Filed Under: 01-23-2017, Academics, School of Education Tagged With: Dave Devine, PACE, School of Education, Steven Wojcikiewicz

Music at Midweek: Rose City Trombones, Jan. 25

January 20, 2017

trombones-copyThe 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 outreach to unravel the mysteries of this shiny machine. See more about their mission at this link.

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

Filed Under: 01-23-2017, Academics, Campus Services Tagged With: Music at Midweek, Performing & Fine Arts, Rose City Trombones

Pilots vs. Gonzaga, Tonight at 5 p.m.

January 20, 2017

terrybballPilots 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 Root Sports or join other fellow Pilots in the Pilot House where the game will be shown on TV with a special food item of the day. For more information, please call the Pilots Box Office at x7525.

 

Filed Under: 01-23-2017, Athletics Tagged With: Athletics, Pilots vs. Gonzaga

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Dave Houglum, Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, completed a six-year commitment on the Board of Directors for the Maybelle Center for Community, with two of those years serving as the Executive Board Secretary. Founded by Fr. Richard Berg, C.S.C. (former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at University of Portland from 1978-1991), the Maybelle Center disrupts social isolation so we can all experience a healthy, connected life and contribute to a thriving Portland.

Chloe Littzen, nursing, co-presented “Pronoun recognition for inclusive excellence across the UACON.” [Abstract]. LGBTQ+ National Symposium.

Eli Goldwyn, mathematics, published “Calculating prescription rates and addiction probabilities for the four most commonly prescribed opioids and evaluating their impact on addiction using compartment modelling.” Mathematical Medicine and Biology: A Journal of the IMA, dqab001.

Aziz Inan, Shiley School of Engineering, published the article titled, “Numerical curiosities for Bob Moore’s 92nd birthday,” in Clackamas Review, Pamplin Media Group, Portland, Oregon, February 16, 2021.

Simon Aihiokhai, theology, was a manuscript reviewer for Springer’s Journal: SN Social Sciences.

Barbara Braband, Amber Vermeesch, Corey Pressman, nursing, published “Piloting the perfect Storm: A vision for the vital practitioner.” Journal of Nursing Education (accepted/in press).

Barbara Braband, nursing, published “Working with community populations to increase wellness.” In A. Vermeesch (Ed.), Integrative health nursing interventions for vulnerable populations, (pp. 73-87). Springer.

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