Each year, the School of Education sponsors a tutoring program for later elementary, middle, and high school students in the summer. The program is held on campus and, this year, it will run Monday-Thursday, July 5-August 4, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Students entering grades 4-11 in 2016-17 will work with tutors who are School […]
02-08-2016
Bringing Eyes of Faith to Film: “Inside Out,” Feb. 17
The next Bringing Eyes of Faith to Film screening will take place on Wednesday, February 17, with a free screening of Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out” at 7:15 p.m. in Romanaggi Hall Room 203. All are welcome to this free event, with movie snacks provided. Garaventa Center co-directors Karen Eifler and Rev. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., will […]
TIAA-CREF Counselor On Campus in Feb., March, April
Patrick Egan, a TIAA-CREF investment counselor, will be on campus for individual financial counseling sessions with University employees on the following dates: February 17, Orrico Hall rm. 101 March 17, Orrico Hall rm. 101 April 12, 13, & 14, Orrico Hall rm. 101 These sessions are available to any employee and appointments can be made […]
State of the University Address, Alumni Awards, March 1
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will deliver the annual State of the University Address and present the 2016 Alumni Awards on Tuesday, March 1, at the Sentinel Hotel (614 SW 11th, Portland). Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the program from noon to 1 p.m. Seating is limited; cost is $20 per person […]
Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Season of Lent, a period of preparation leading into the celebration of the saving mysteries for Jesus’ passion, death, and resurrection. Masses will be offered on Ash Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Masses will also be offered at 10:15 […]
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 […]
Butler Wins National Award for Educational Outreach to Schools
Environmental studies professor Bob Butler has won a national award in “Educational Outreach to Schools” from the Western States Seismic Policy Council for his work on the Cascadia Earthscope Earthquake and Tsunami Education Program (CEETEP). Butler serves as principal investigator for the University’s collaboration with OSU and Central Washington University through a grant from the National […]
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 […]
UP Ranked No. 1 in Oregon For Annual Alumni Earnings
The University of Portland has been ranked the no. 1 university in the state of Oregon among all four-year institutions whose alumni “go on to earn the most money” by the news website Business Insider in a January 2016 survey. University of Portland alumni averaged a median salary of $51,700 ten years after enrolling in […]