The University of Portland will celebrate its annual International Night during Diversity Dialogues Week on Friday, March 3, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The annual event is a night for the campus and community to come together and celebrate everything that international cultures contribute to the world. The event is free and open to […]
02-06-2017
Flip Your Classroom: A TLC Workshop for All Faculty on February 23
One promising practice for deepening students’ engagement with material in just about every discipline is “flipping the classroom,” in which the teacher provides background information to students online prior to face-to-face class sessions, in which learners then play with the ideas, solve complex problems drawing on the content, and many variations on that theme. UP’s […]
Founders’ Day, Tuesday, April 11
The University’s annual Founders’ Day celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 11. 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, undergraduate research, panel discussions, recitals, and more. Classes scheduled to begin after […]
Rank and Tenure: 2017 Tenure, Promotions
The provost’s office has announced the following promotions and grants of tenure, effective July 1, 2017: Alice Gates, social work: tenured, promoted to associate professor Anne Santiago, political science: tenured, promoted to associate professor Elinor Sullivan, biology: tenured, promoted to associate professor Sarah Weiger, English: tenured, promoted to associate professor Christine Weilhoefer, biology: tenured, promoted […]
Join the Conversation: “Invisible Suffering: The Air We Share,” Feb. 6
Please Join College of Arts and Sciences faculty and regional representatives for an interdisciplinary conversation on the topic of “Invisible Suffering: The Air We Share,” on Monday, February 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Pilot House bookstore. All are welcome to attend. Presenters include College of Arts and Sciences dean Michael F. Andrews; Ted Eckmann, environmental studies; Mary […]
Celebrate Thirst Friday at the Garaventa Center, Feb. 10
Ready to celebrate surviving the snow and ice (fingers crossed) and the start of the new semester? Join us in the Garaventa Center for Thirst Friday on February 10, from 4-6 p.m., in Franz Hall room 330 for lively conversation and tantalizing treats, including our not-to-be-missed M&Ms tasting menu. (Cheesecake M&Ms, anyone?) Come for 10 […]
Nominate Students For 2017 Gerhardt Award
The Office of Alumni Relations is accepting nominations for the 2017 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership. Criteria for selection include: Student must be a graduating senior; Student must have demonstrated leadership throughout his or her undergraduate career; Student must demonstrate consistent dedication to the University and the community through service to God and neighbor. […]
“Humor In Nursing” Talk with Hob Osterlund: Feb. 7
Writer, 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 […]
TLC Tip of the Week: Creating Engaging Media Assignments
Faculty members who are interested in having students use video, design, or audio tools in their classrooms can visit the Digital Lab and schedule a consultation and collaborate on a multimedia assignment, according to Jose Velazco, Clark Library. The Digital Lab provides instruction on software, loans, equipment, and will work one-to-one with faculty to create engaging assignments meeting curricular goals and offering professional […]
Who Put Sol in the Solar System? The Muse of Math Knows
The University museum poses the following Jeopardy answer: “What is a thousand-sided polygon?” Question: “A mathematical model that can be expressed, but not modeled; for the sake of example, a Chiliagon.” For those who notice that the Museum blog leans towards the Muse of History (Clio) and seems neglectful of the other liberal arts, our […]