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01-28-2019

Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research: Apply Now

February 8, 2019

Since its inauguration in 2015, the Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research has provided support for faculty members from across the University who collaborate with undergraduates on a semester-long research project. The provost’s office is committed to increasing opportunities for student experiential learning, and this initiative represents a key element in achieving that goal. Faculty members are […]

Filed Under: 01-28-2019, 02-04-2019, 02-11-2019, Academics, Provost's Office, Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement Tagged With: John Orr, Provost's Initiative on Undergraduate Research

Mazzocco Lecture: The Black Struggle for Freedom, Feb. 4

February 1, 2019

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 […]

Filed Under: 01-21-2019, 01-28-2019, 02-04-2019, Academics, Garaventa Center, Political Science Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Mazzocco Lecture, Political Science, William Chafe

Clark Library Survey: Jan. 28 – Feb. 11

February 1, 2019

The Clark Library surveys the University community every three years to better understand everyone’s needs, and to gauge satisfaction with our current services and resources. We invite staff and faculty to take the survey by using this link. Responses are anonymous, but you can provide an email to be included in drawings for Powell’s gift […]

Filed Under: 01-28-2019, 02-04-2019, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Clark Library Survey

Why Theology Needs Hipsters, Feb. 6

February 1, 2019

School of Education doctoral fellow Danielle Trollinger presents a humorous look at what hipsters have to offer the field of theology in her Beckman Humor Project event on Wednesday, February 6, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. Hipsters are drawn to craft beer, obscure cheeses, organic farms, hand-dipped candles, unconventional socks, and homemade […]

Filed Under: 01-28-2019, Academics, Garaventa Center, School of Education Tagged With: Beckman Humor Project, Danielle Trollinger, Garaventa Center, School of Education

Upcoming Thirst Friday, Feb. 8

February 1, 2019

All staff and faculty are warmly invited to enjoy tasty food, drinks, and good company at the next Thirst Friday from 4-6 p.m. on February 8 in the Garaventa Center, Franz 330. Celebrate friendships old and new, discover potential cross-campus collaborations, and try this month’s tasting menu! Accompanying our usual array of snacks and beverages […]

Filed Under: 01-28-2019, 02-04-2019, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Karen Eifler, Napoleon Dynamite, Thirst Friday

Diversity Dialogues Events: Free and Open to All

January 25, 2019

The diversity and inclusion program will offer the following events as part of Diversity Dialogues, with UP clubs and organizations hosting an array of events to educate the community on diversity and inclusion. All events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Please offer as extra credit to your students! For ADA accommodations […]

Filed Under: 01-28-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: Diversity Dialogues Week, Yuri Hernandez Osorio

Women in Leadership Forum Returns Jan. 29

January 25, 2019

Hospitality industry leader Daphne Parker from Bob’s Red Mill will appear as the next guest speaker in the Women in Leadership Forum series on Tuesday, January 29, at 7 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. Parker will be joined by her daughter Kari, another female leader who currently works at Boeing. The Forum is a place for sharing stories, building […]

Filed Under: 01-28-2019, Academics, Pamplin School of Business Tagged With: Daphne Parker, Kari Parker, Pamplin School of Business, Women in Leadership Forum

Dawn Michele Whitehead: Global Learning and Curricular Change

January 25, 2019

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 […]

Filed Under: 01-14-2019, 01-21-2019, 01-28-2019, Academics Tagged With: Dawn Michele Whitehead, Eddie Contreras

Elena Passarello Reading, Jan. 30

January 25, 2019

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 […]

Filed Under: 01-14-2019, 01-21-2019, 01-28-2019, Academics, English Tagged With: Elena Passarello, Readings and Lectures Series

How to Live Your Best Life: The Lessons of St. Francis, Jan. 29

January 25, 2019

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 […]

Filed Under: 01-21-2019, 01-28-2019, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Bill Cook, Garaventa Center

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Larry Larsen, Performing and Fine Arts, designed the scenery for the production of In Clay for the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. The one woman musical tells the story of French ceramics artist Marie Berthe Cazin and is playing at the theater’s new stage space in downtown Tigard from January 23 – February 15, 2026.

Nicole Harvey, Nursing & Health Innovations, presented “Leveling Up Music History: Teaching Video Game Music in Online and Classroom Settings.” Co-presenter: Tellock, J. Presented at the Music and Gaming Symposium: Super MAGFest 2026. National Harbor, Maryland. January, 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “‘Ordinary Time is a Period of Altruistic Living.’ Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. January 18, 2026.” VoiceAfrique.org. January 17, 2026.

Corey S. Pressman, Public Health & Wellness, will be the featured artist in a solo exhibition of works entitled Aletheia. Presented by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the exhibition will be on view from January 30 through April 27, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.

Naveen Gudigantala, School of Business, presented “Beyond zero-shot: Enhancing LLM financial complaint classification with relevancy-driven RAG-based few-shot prompting.” Presented at the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 9, 2026.

Susan McDaniel, Performing & Fine Arts, performed as the pianist for the visual album GILGAMESH, now available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. GILGAMESH is the contemporary retelling of an ancient tale and explores themes of friendship and mortality, incorporating song, dance, and film. Featuring music by J. Scott Brubacher and libretto by David James Brock, with direction and production by Four/Ten Media, the project is the result of a decade-long, interdisciplinary collaboration. The performers are baritone Stephen Lancaster, pianist Susan McDaniel, and dancer/choreographer Kyle Marshall (as Enkidu), with additional artistic collaborators Edo Tastic (creative designer), Daniel Stein (audio producer), and Bill Maylone (audio engineer). View the Visual Album, Behind the Scenes footage, and learn more About the Project.

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