Shannon Mayer, physics, and Rev. Thomas Hosinski, C.S.C., theology, will discuss the possibilities surrounding the integration of science and faith when they present “Science and Religion” on Wednesday, April 10, at 4 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. Their talk, sponsored by the Garaventa Center, is free and open to all. Mayer will provide examples […]
04-01-2013
Faculty Development Proposals
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is soliciting proposals from faculty and staff to host workshops, roundtables, and presentations during Faculty Development Day, to be held on Tuesday, May 7, according to Aziz Inan, committee chair. Proposals related in some way to the promotion of teaching, scholarship, or professional development are encouraged. Please contact Inan […]
Faculty Sharing Their Work
The winners of two prestigious University of Portland faculty awards are scheduled to present their work on Friday, April 5, from 3 to 4 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 034. Outstanding Teaching Award winner Laura McLary, international languages and cultures, will present “Communities, Cultures, Connections: Making Second-Language Learning Relevant,” followed by Outstanding Scholarship Award winner […]
16th Annual UP Day, April 5
The 16th Annual UP Day at Joe Etzel Field is scheduled for Friday, April 5, at 3 p.m., when the Pilots take the mound against the visiting Gonzaga Bulldogs. All employees and family members are invited to attend the game at no charge and also enjoy complimentary hot dogs (vegetarian option too), chips and soda. […]
Jim Murphy Lecture
Jim Murphy, a 1991 MBA graduate of the University and executive vice president/international at Costco Wholesale, will be a featured speaker for the Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. School of Business Administration’s 2013 Leadership Speakers Series on Tuesday, April 2, at 7:10 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Board Room. His lecture is free and open […]
Margaret Hogan Lecture
University of Portland professor emerita Margaret Monahan Hogan will present a lecture, “Resistance: Its Costs and Its Limits,” on Wednesday, April 3, at 7 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. Her talk is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Hogan’s presentation will provide a framework to consider the costs and limits […]
Founders Day, Tuesday April 9
The University’s annual Founders Day celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 9. Four sessions of student presentations will be held in place of regularly scheduled classes, and all students and faculty are encouraged take part in the day’s events, featuring senior presentations, panel discussions, recitals, and more. Classes scheduled to begin after 4 p.m. […]
$50,000 Campagna Gift To RISE
The University has announced a RISE Campaign donation of $50,000 from Dr. Mario Campagna ’49 and his late wife, Edith Campagna ’51. The donation will provide scholarships for nursing and pre-med students. Edith Campagna, a nursing graduate of the University, passed away in February 2013. The Campagnas have supported the University’s mission for many years, […]