Give yourself the gift of quiet meditation during this most holy time of Lent. Join with members of the UP community as we pray with illuminations from The Saint John’s Bible each week on Tuesdays during Lent (except for Spring Break week) at 12:45 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. This form of […]
02-22-2016
Rene Sanchez Lecture on Social Justice, March 1
University of Portland theology professor Rene Sanchez will speak on social justice in the Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 1, at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church (25 N. Rosa Parks Way, Portland), at 7 p.m. (English) and Saturday, March 5 at 9 a.m. (Spanish). The event is free and open to all. Sanchez will focus on […]
A Fond Farewell Fête For Ken Hallênius, Feb. 29
Please join the alumni relations staff on Monday, February 29, at 3:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120 to thank Ken Hallenius for 15 years of devoted service to the University of Portland. Hallenius has accepted a position at the University of Notre Dame as communications specialist for the Center for Ethics and Culture. Ken […]
Work-Life Balance: SOPHIA Sponsored Workshop, March 1
How best to balance faculty work and non-work responsibilities, interests, and aspirations is a persistent question. Please join SOPHIA for an interactive workshop about these balancing acts on Tuesday, March 1, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons President’s Boardroom. The workshop offers a chance to articulate the challenges faced by senior-level faculty […]
Fine Wine, Fine Cheese, Fine Conversation
The Holy Cross community is again delighted to invite all faculty and staff to the ever-popular Wine and Cheese Social on Friday, March 4, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., at Holy Cross Court Lounge on the lower level of 5410 N. Strong St. All are invited to join the Holy Cross community for a relaxing and enjoyable […]
Transformation Fridays: Sacrament of Reconciliation
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. Reconciliation will also be offered on Mondays from 9-10 p.m. and Wednesday from 5-5:30 p.m. It is also available by […]
Provost’s Initiative on Undergraduate Research Awards
The provost’s office is pleased to announce recipients of the Spring 2016 Provost’s Initiative on Undergraduate Research awards. These faculty members have been selected to collaborate with and mentor an undergraduate on a co-designed research experience during the 2016 spring semester: Amelia Ahern-Rindell, biology: “The Efficacy of Pharmacological Chaperones on Enzyme Activity in a Unique […]
Last Week to Take the Clark Library Survey
Don’t miss your chance to provide much-needed (and much appreciated) staff or faculty perspectives to the Clark Library. Please take 15 minutes and take the Clark Library survey online. The library surveys the campus community every three years to understand the needs of all groups. The data are used to inform the library’s planning process, […]
Strategic Planning Meetings, February 22-28
Invest in the future of the University by attending one of the following meetings to guide the development of the new strategic plan. All meetings listed below and the meetings of the subcommittees are open to the entire UP community. More information is available at https://pilots.up.edu/web/stratplan/home. ASUP: February 22, 5-6 p.m., Shiley 301 College of […]
2016-2017 Bulletin Updates Due March 14
Faculty and staff members who are tasked with updating their departmental and office information in the 2016-2017 University Bulletin need to submit changes to reviewers by Monday, March 14, according to Tom Greene, provost. The Smartcatalog tool used to update information can be accessed by going to the “Provost” section under the Academics pulldown menu on the […]