University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will share the latest campus developments and showcase how UP continues to thrive in uncertain times for higher education at the President’s Biennial Address on Tuesday, February 25, at the Sentinel Hotel’s Governor Ballroom. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the program runs from noon to 1 p.m. […]
02-10-2020
Please Request Software for Classrooms and Labs by Feb. 28
Information services will be updating computer lab and classroom builds for summer and fall 2020 during March. If you need new or updated software for classrooms and computer labs for summer or fall term please use this link to fill out the online survey. You can also copy and paste this URL (https://uportland.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5sAK57IvV3S4nvn) into your browser to fill […]
SWE STEM Career Fair: Feb. 21
The SWE STEM Career Fair is on Friday, February 21, from 1:30-4:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. This career fair focuses primarily on mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, and biomedical engineering students, as well as those majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pre-health professions, mathematics, physics, environmental science, and operations & technology management. […]
“The Relation Between Revolution and Religion,” Feb. 18
On Tuesday, February 18, MIT history professor Jeffrey Ravel will offer a lecture entitled, “The Relation Between Revolution and Religion: The Case of the French Revolution of 1789 and French Catholicism,” at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall 120. The event is free and open to all, and is sponsored by the Garaventa Center. In the […]
Research in The Application of Ethics Program: Apply Now
Applications are now being accepted by the Dundon-Berchtold Institute for the 2020-2021 Research in the Application of Ethics Program. A catalog of past projects and the details for submitting proposals can be found at the website for the Dundon-Berchtold Institute by clicking here. The deadline to submit proposals is Friday, February 28. Research Projects in […]
REFLECT: Your Teaching Matters. Make It Matter More!
Online registration for “The Making of a T1 University” is now open, according to Tara Prestholdt, biology. All faculty are welcome to join colleagues and administrators from regional universities to share your experiences. The $20 registration fee includes all concurrent sessions, hosted JOY lunch, plenary speaker, cocktail hour, and banquet dinner (fee waived for presenters). This […]
Spring 2020 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research Recipients: Summer Applications Due Feb. 15
The provost’s office is pleased to announce recipients of the Spring 2020 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards. These faculty members have been selected to collaborate with and mentor an undergraduate on a co-designed research experience during the 2020 spring semester: Martin Cenek, computer science: “Data science for modeling athletic performance: from theory to practice” […]
Rank & Tenure: 2020 Tenure, Promotions
The provost’s office has announced the following promotions and grants of tenure, effective July 1, 2020: Alexa Dare, communication studies: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure Christopher Lee, mathematics: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure Susan Murray, biology: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure Natalie Nelson-Marsh, communication studies: promoted to associate professor, granted tenure Nicole […]
Why Theology Needs Marie Kondo, Feb. 11
All are invited to the next installment in the popular “Why Theology Needs…” series from the Beckman Humor Project on Tuesday, February 11, at 7:15 p.m., in the Brian Doyle Auditorium (DB 004). Senior theology major Andrew Plasker will explore Marie Kondo’s methodology for “tidying up” and how her attitudes toward cleaning can enrich spiritual […]
SON 85th Anniversary Guest Speaker Joan Gurvis, Feb. 18
In celebration of the University of Portland School of Nursing’s 85th Anniversary, guest speaker Joan Gurvis will be visiting campus on Tuesday, February 18, to discuss the topic of leadership. All faculty, staff, students, and the public are invited to join the School of Nursing for Gurvis’ presentation as she works with senior nursing students on […]