Shortly after his untimely death in 1989, University of Portland president Rev. Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C., was memorialized by faculty, staff, students, and friends with the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund named after him. Every year the University awards scholarship funds in Fr. Oddo’s name to one or two students who meet a set […]
02-01-2016
16th Annual Diamond Dinner, With Alan Embree
The University of Portland baseball program is proud to present its 16th annual Diamond Dinner, the official kick-off and premier fundraising event for Pilots baseball. It will be hosted in the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center on Saturday, February 27. The social and silent auction open at 6 p.m., and the dinner and program begin […]
Marianne Lloyd Talk, “Prayers, Puns, & Practice,” Feb. 9
Seton Hall professor Marianne Lloyd will give a talk entitled “Prayers, Puns, and Practice” on the role of memory in imagination, faith, and humor on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. Lloyd says she won’t be able to prove that God has a sense of humor, but she hopes to […]
William J. Mazzocco Lecture in Distributive Justice, Feb. 11
University of Notre Dame political science professor Christina Wolbrecht will present the 2016 William J. Mazzocco Lecture in Distributive Justice on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 6:30 p.m., in Shiley Hall Room 301. Her talk is free and open to all. Wolbrecht is associate professor and director of the Rooney Center for the Study of American […]
Celebrate Thirst Friday, February 12
All faculty and staff are invited to the first Thirst Friday of the new year on February 12. Drop by the Garaventa Center (330 Franz) any time between 4 and 6 p.m. to enjoy hearty treats, assorted libations, and most especially, warm conversation with campus neighbors. Come for 10 minutes or two hours, but do […]
Rank And Tenure, 2016
The provost’s office has announced the following promotions and grants of tenure, effective July 1, 2016: Barbara Braband, nursing: associate professor, tenure Bradley Franco, history: associate professor, tenure Julie Kalnin, education: associate professor tenure Jennette Lovejoy, communication studies: associate professor, tenure Tara Maginnis, biology: associate professor, tenure Rev. Charles McCoy, C.S.C., mathematics: associate professor, tenure […]
Tickets Still Available For David Brooks Lecture, March 16
Discounted tickets are still available to faculty and staff for the March 16 lecture by New York Times columnist David Brooks. Faculty and staff can purchase two tickets at half price — the cost per ticket is $10 through the Chiles Center Box Office only (x7525). Additional tickets are available at the full rate of […]
Celebrate Black History Month at UP
In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Portland hosts their Annual African American Read-In on Tuesday, February 2 in the quiet side of Bauccio Commons, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is an opportunity for students and faculty to read and celebrate the writings of African American poets, authors, and artists. The […]
Kenna Women’s Leadership Forum, Feb. 4
The Kenna Women’s Leadership Forum will present Elizabeth Pasztor, vice president of the Boeing 747 Program, on February 4, at 7 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. Her talk is free and open to the public, and is co-sponsored by the Bauccio Lecture Series. Pasztor is one of two women vice presidents in engineering at […]
New “Beacon” Editor Appointed
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., has appointed Malika Andrews editor-in-chief of The Beacon for the 2016-17 academic year. Andrews, who is now sports editor, has plans for new video content as well as an improved experience on The Beacon mobile app. The weekly student newspaper will take on an all-digital publication format in […]