There is one more discussion group available for faculty and staff, led by Fr. Charlie Gordon C.S.C., to talk about this year’s ReadUP selection, The Moor’s Account, on Tuesday, February 9, at 3:30 p.m., in the Clark Library conference room. Light snacks provided. No RSVP required, just bring your copy of the book and look […]
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Spring 2016 Schoenfeldt Series: “Moor’s Account” Author Laila Lalami Visiting Campus Feb. 15
Author Laila Lalami will visit the University campus to discuss her book, The Moor’s Account, this year’s ReadUP book, on Monday, February 15, at 7 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Lalami is the spring 2016 Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer, and her talk will be free and open to all. Lalami’s essays and opinion pieces have appeared […]
Strategic Planning Meetings, Feb. 8-14
All faculty and staff are invited to invest in the future of the University of Portland by attending one of the following meetings to help guide development of the new strategic plan. The following strategic planning meetings are available during the week of February 8-14. All of the meetings listed below and meetings of the […]
Transformation Fridays: Sacrament of Reconciliation During Lent
Every Friday during Lent the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The Blessed Sacrament will also be exposed for Adoration at that time. All are welcome to come and experience a time of peace, mercy, and reconciliation. A special invitation is extended to […]
UP Singers Shine in Vocal Competition
The University of Portland hosted the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Cascade Classical Auditions on January 29-30. The annual vocal competition is for high school and college students from Oregon and Southwest Washington, with the largest categories comprising lower college women (freshmen and sophomores) and upper college women (juniors and seniors). The competition […]
Summer Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research
Faculty members are invited to apply on behalf of themselves and an undergraduate student researcher for stipend support for an intensive undergraduate research experience during summer 2016. Students are expected to work full-time (35 hours/week) for 6 weeks on the project or the equivalent of 6 weeks over the course of one or both summer […]
Appreciating an Unsung Hero: Heather Hall Lewis
Heather Hall Lewis, financial aid, was nominated by her peers in the Oregon Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (OASFAA) for the Unsung Heroes Award. The award is given to OASFAA voting and affiliate members who demonstrate extraordinary commitment to Oregon students and OASFAA by “working without reward or recognition.” Past awards have gone to […]
Men’s Basketball vs. Gonzaga, Feb. 11
The Pilots men’s basketball team will host Gonzaga on Thursday, February 11, at 8 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Tickets for the game are sold out at this time. However, those who have tickets should note that gates will open at 6:30 p.m., 90 minutes before the game. If you weren’t able to get tickets, […]
Music at Midweek: Stephanie and Saar
The next Music at Midweek performance will feature New York-based pianists Stephanie Kai-Win Ho and Saar Ahuvia, who make up the duo of Stephanie and Saar, on Wednesday, February 10, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center recital hall. The performance is free and open to all. For more information contact performing and fine arts […]
The Future War: Human vs. Machine 0-9
What with cell phones, smartphones, headphones, everyone has their own phone, everywhere, all the time, and always within reach. The University Archives and Museum’s new post and display take readers to a time in the University’s history when there were just a few phones on campus; including dormitory phones that were shared (gasp!) with residents on […]