In 2018 the physical plant department continued its commitment to strategic energy management through a program of monitoring and improving energy efficiency throughout campus. In partnership with the Energy Trust of Oregon, the efforts made by physical plant staff resulted in a significant reduction of kilowatts of electricity, thermal units of natural gas, and over […]
01-28-2019
7-Minute Story Slam, Feb. 1
Who doesn’t love a great story that gets funnier the more times you tell it? All are invited to a 7-Minute Story Slam on Friday, February 1, at 7:30 p.m., in Franz Hall 120 (please note new venue!). All are welcome to enjoy an evening of hilarious tales and whimsical memories told by UP storytellers, […]
TLC From The TLC: “Why Global Learning Cannot Wait”
This week from the Teaching and Learning Collaborative: Internationalizing higher education has become a top priority world-wide (Gould, 2017). “Today’s college students must become adept both at interacting, cooperating, and engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and at grappling successfully with the kinds of unscripted problems and challenges that characterize life and work in the complex world […]
Pilot Men vs. Pepperdine, Jan. 31
Pilot basketball fans are in for another huge WCC basketball matchup when the men’s team takes on California rival Pepperdine on Thursday, January 31 at 7 p.m. This game will feature the fan favorite halftime mile night at the races, featuring local runners racing against members of the Pilot track team in a one-mile race […]
Say Cheese, Please: Jan. 29
Each month, the marketing office schedules a photographer to take a small number of head shots, available on a first-come, first-served basis, for our online directory. The January session is Tuesday, January 29, from 11 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please e-mail Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, January 28. Photos will be […]
Theater Discount for UP Faculty, Staff, Students
The Corrib Theatre Company, a local non-profit enterprise dedicated to presenting plays by modern Irish playwrights, will present Four Last Things, by Lisa Tierney-Keogh, starting February 1 at New Expressive Works, 810 SE Belmont Street, in SE Portland. UP faculty, staff, and students can receive 20 percent off the price of admission by entering the letters “PSU” […]
Music at Midweek: Orchestral Candidate César Leal, Jan. 30
This week’s Music at Midweek will feature a music history lecture by PFA orchestral candidate César Leal on Wednesday, January 30, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. The lecture is free and open to all. For more information contact PFA at x7228 or pfa@up.edu.
Career Center Workshop Series, Internship Sessions
The Career Center will offer the following workshop in February, according to director Amy Cavanaugh: Career CrossFit, a three-part series on the job search including resume writing, interviewing, and making professional connections. Fridays from 3-4 p.m., beginning February 1 and ending February 15. Student registration deadline is Wednesday, January 30. Destination Declared, a four-part series […]
ReadUP is Underway!
People all over campus have been spotted diving into Let the Great World Spin, the 2019 ReadUP selection. For an extra burst of inspiration about what to look for in Colum McCann’s novel, check out this 2-minute video with insights from Lars Larson, English. For a reading guide compiled by UP’s rockstar librarians and details about discussion groups […]