Please join the Office of Financial Affairs as we say goodbye to Rowena Bramlette, assistant vice president for budgeting. We will honor Rowena for her contributions to the University of Portland in a retirement reception to be held at the Pilot House on Friday, March 1, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All University employees are […]
02-11-2019
“Angel of the Amazon,” A New American Opera, Feb. 23
All are invited to a free performance of Angel of the Amazon, a new American opera by Evan Mack, on Saturday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The opera presents the riveting story of Sr. Dorothy Stang and her 2005 martyrdom as she worked to help the poor in the Brazilian rainforest, and […]
Colum McCann Lecture to Cap Off ReadUP 2019
Author Colum McCann, whose Let the Great World Spin is this year’s ReadUP selection, will offer a lecture that is free and open to all on Wednesday, February 20, at 7 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. He will also be available immediately after the lecture to sign copies of his book. This lecture is part of the Schoenfeldt Distinguished […]
Rank & Tenure Announcements, 2019
The provost’s office has announced the following promotions and grants of tenure, effective July 1, 2019: Lindsey Benes, nursing; Tenure, Promotion Madhuparna Kolay, business: Tenure, Promotion Jeffrey Meiser, political science: Tenure, Promotion Sarina Saturn, psychological sciences: Tenure, Promotion Zachary L. Simmons, psychological sciences: Tenure, Promotion For more information contact the provost’s office at x7105 or […]
“Bishop Vince: A Monumental Life,” Feb. 13
The Garaventa Center invites you to a free screening of Bishop Vince: A Monumental Life, a short documentary exploring the life and contributions of Bishop Vincent McCauley, C.S.C., with Q&A and remarks by filmmaker John O’Keefe, professor of theology at Creighton University. The event will take place on Wednesday, February 13, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz […]
Payroll Policy Reminder for Snow Days, Holidays
Given the possibility of an inclement weather-related campus shutdown this week, Eric Barger from the Office of the Controller would like to remind University employees of the payroll policy that applies to such days. Hourly employees must record holiday time for any closure days for which they are usually scheduled and record regular time for time […]
New Grants & Gifts for UP
The development office reports that UP recently received a $700,000 grant from the E.L. Wiegand Foundation to create the E.L. Wiegand Environmental Laboratory, which will be a part of the Franz Campus Boat House. The University also secured a commitment in the amount of $500,000 to the recreation fields on the Franz Campus. This grant […]
Theology Thursday Lecture, Feb. 21
The next Theology Thursday lecture will be “Kids, Persistent Toxins, and Catholic Social Teaching,” by Russ Butkus, theology, and Steve Kolmes, environmental studies, on Thursday, February 21, 7:15 p.m., in Shiley Hall room 319. Recently there have been some disturbing developments at the Environmental Protection Agency regarding public health and in particular the health of […]
Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research: Apply Now
Since its inauguration in 2015, the Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research has provided support for faculty members from across the University who collaborate with undergraduates on a semester-long research project. The provost’s office is committed to increasing opportunities for student experiential learning, and this initiative represents a key element in achieving that goal. Faculty members are […]
Title IX Informational Session for Faculty: Feb. 13
Title IX Informational Session for faculty members will take place on Wednesday, February 13, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Sandy Chung (vice president for human resources and Title IX coordinator for compliance) and Matthew Rygg (associate vice president for student development and Title IX coordinator for education) will be present, as […]