The Dundon-Berchtold Institute has created a platform for sharing time capsules of personal moments and experiences that continue to linger from 2020. “These Glimpses of 2020 [including one shared by Bill Reed] are not intended to be grand arcs of storytelling from the whole year, nor framed as thorough reflections in which contributors now have […]
02-08-2021
Work Out at Beauchamp
While state regulations are keeping the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center indoor workout space closed, outdoor workouts are happening on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Faculty and staff are encouraged to workout 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-6 p.m. Those who haven’t filled out a liability release waiver should do so before checking in. The space has […]
Clark Library: Digital Lab Spring Workshops
Those interested in beginning their year with some new multimedia skills are encouraged to sign up for introductory workshops on Graphic Design, iMovie, Podcasting, Canva, and more. These online workshops run from February 9 through February 25 and are free and open to current students, faculty, and staff. Visit the Digital Lab’s site to see the detailed […]
Clark Library: Black History Month
In honor of Black History Month, we invite you to visit our guide with resources about the history and accomplishments of African Americans in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields. Please use this guide to discover more about these pioneers through the Clark Library’s books, videos, and articles. Want us to add an item? Send suggestions to Heidi […]
Mary Szybist and Jerry Harp: A Poetry Reading & Conversation, Feb. 10
Mary Szybist and Jerry Harp, two celebrated Portland writers and scholars who explore Catholic iconography and prayer traditions in their poetry will read from their work, answer questions, and pose a few questions of their own. Join the free Zoom webinar on Wednesday, February 10 at 5 p.m. using this link. This event is hosted […]
Faith & Intellectual Life Discussion Group, Feb. 19: All Welcome!
The Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group will have its only meeting of the spring semester on Friday February 19 3:30-5 p.m. on Zoom, according to Norah Martin, philosophy. The group will be discussing “Stewardship and the Roots of the Ecological Crisis” by Brian Henning, “Entering the Bardo” by Joanna Macy, and James Wright’s poem […]
Faculty: Please Promote the Writing Center in Your Classes!
The Writing Center is gearing up for another virtual semester of helping student writers at any stage of the writing process, at any level, and in any discipline, according to director Molly Hiro, English. The center’s 23 writing assistants (WAs) held hundreds of Zoom appointments last fall, and are ready to field that many more […]
Summer Internship Opportunities for Students: Applications Due February 12
The Ethics and the Professions Internship program offers six UP students a dedicated 8-week summer internship experience, working and learning alongside professionals in public and private sectors across the greater Portland and Vancouver areas and beyond, according to Dundon-Berchtold Institute director Dan McGinty. As interns learn about the elements that make up the work of […]
Nominate Students For 2021 Gerhardt Award
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is accepting nominations for the 2021 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership. Criteria for selection include: Student must be a graduating senior; Student must have demonstrated leadership throughout his/her/their undergraduate career; Student must demonstrate consistent dedication to the University and the community through service to God and […]
Pilots Prevent: Campus Building Hours for Spring 2021
A new list of campus building hours is now available on the Pilots Prevent webpage at this link. Please consult the list for the most up-to-date information as you navigate campus during the Spring semester.