Do UP students know how to fail? According to the New York Times, higher education administrators at elite schools have coined the term “failure deprived” to classify a new mental health concern: the inability of high achieving individuals to cope with inevitable experiences of failure. This week’s installment of the mental health series on the UP Teaching & […]
02-19-2018
Arrival: A Special Edition of “Bringing Eyes of Faith to Film,” Feb. 21
Join Garaventa Center co-directors Karen Eifler and Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., as they team up with Shannon Mayer, physics, and Jim Baillie, philosophy, to unpack surprising themes of grace and transcendence in the movie “Arrival.” The screening is on Wednesday, February 21, at 7:15 p.m., in Shiley Hall room 319. Free and open to all; […]
Exploring the World through Reading and STEM, Feb. 25
The University’s annual Reading Fair will take place on Sunday, February 25, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Chiles Center. “Exploring the World through Reading and STEM” will be a reading fair and family STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) day hosted by Kappa Delta Pi and the UP STEM Education and Outreach […]
2018 Orientation Planning: Suggestions & Ideas Welcome
The planning process for Fall 2018 new student Orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other “we should really do that!” ideas will be gratefully accepted by Koffler (koffler@up.edu), Cara Hersh, College of Arts and Sciences (hersh@up.edu), or Shazib Vijlee, Shiley School of Engineering (vijlee@up.edu), […]
Second Annual FIXIT UP, Feb. 22
The Ecology Club is hosting the second FIXIT UP on Thursday, February 22, from 5-7 p.m., on the quiet side of the Bauccio Commons. FIXIT UP is a free event and is open to all; experienced volunteers will come together to tune-up bikes, mend clothing, repair small appliances, sharpen knives, and more. Please feel free to take this opportunity to save money, […]
Revision of Rank and Tenure Guide, Listening Sessions
The Committee on Rank and Tenure is in the process of updating the Guide to Tenure, Promotion, and Periodic Review. A summary of the changes and the full text are being sent to all regular faculty. The changes are mostly small housekeeping matters that confirm recent practice. Please note the revised wording for promotion to professor. […]
Summer Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research: Applications Due Feb. 28
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 2018. Students are expected to work full-time (35 hours per week) for 6 weeks on the project or the equivalent of 6 weeks over the course of one or […]
National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) Coming to UP
The University of Portland continues to pursue ways to improve the educational experience for students by participating in the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), according to Elizabeth Lee, institutional research. The NSSE helps us better understand how our students spend time in and out of the classroom compared to the national sample. Insights from […]
Basketball Senior Nights, Thursday & Saturday
Fans, come out and support your Pilots basketball teams this week as we celebrate our seniors! The men take on Brigham Young this Thursday at 8 p.m. Join us again on Saturday as the women take on Pepperdine at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, go online to PortlandPilots.com/Tickets, visit the Pilots Box Office, or […]
Clark Library Facebook Page: Come Visit!
We invite you to visit the newly launched Clark Library Facebook page. We’ll be posting about interesting resources, exhibits, events at UP and in the wider community, and more. There are also many interesting artifacts and stories to share from the University archives and museum. One of our first posts is a happy birthday to Wally […]