The Clark Library’s Digital Lab is offering additional workshops in March, in response to the demand for the iMovie and Photoshop workshops. On March 3 there will be two iMovie for Beginners sessions and on March 4 there will be two Introduction to Photoshop sessions. Visit the Clark Library website for workshop descriptions, dates, and […]
02-24-2014
Jill Nelson Lecture, Feb. 24
Jill Nelson, founder and CEO of Ruby Receptionists, will speak on Monday, February 24, at 7:10 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The event, free and open to all, is sponsored by the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation as part of their Leadership Speaker Series. Founded by Nelson in 2003, Ruby Receptionists serves more […]
Congress To Campus Visit, Feb. 24
The University of Portland will welcome former congressmen Gil Gutknecht (R-Minnesota) and Martin Lancaster (D-NC) on Monday, February 24, at 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The event is free and open to all. The former congressmen will discuss the important role that Congress plays in the American political system and the challenges it confronts […]
New Podcast: “The Joy of the Gospel” with Fr. Charlie
Continuing its foray into the digital world, the Garaventa Center has produced a podcast in which co-director Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., establishes a framework for understanding Pope Francis’s first apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel), a document that has riveted readers throughout the universal Church. Those who would like to hear the […]
UP Awarded Silver Status for Clean Wind Power
Physical plant director André Hutchinson announced that the University of Portland has been awarded Silver status for 2013 as result of its ongoing participation in Portland General Electric’s Clean Wind Renewable Power program. Every year, UP self-directs the maximum amount of its public purpose charge toward the purchase of Clean Wind power. In 2013, UP […]
Celebrate Jim Sollars at Feb. 27, March 1 Home Games
Make plans to join the women’s basketball team this week for head coach Jim Sollars’ last two regular season games at the Chiles Center. Earlier this year Coach Sollars made the decision that he was planning to retire at the end of the season after 28 years as the head coach. The first game is […]
President’s Service Honor Roll Submissions Due Feb. 28
The Moreau Center facilitates the University of Portland’s annual application for the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The Corporation for National and Community Service created the Honor Roll in 2006 to identify, collect, and recognize the outstanding service taking place at higher education institutions across the nation. To maintain its status on the […]
Diversity Dialogues Week
The multicultural programs office presents Diversity Dialogues Week 2014, from Monday February 24 to Friday, February 28, according to Bethany Sills, student activities. Through a variety of events, this week celebrates, encourages discussion, and builds awareness about diversity, cultural difference, and social justice. For a detailed list of events, see www.up.edu/activities/diversity. For more information, contact […]
Environmental Studies Public Screening of “Backyard,” Feb. 25, Clinton Street Theater
In cooperation with PCC Sylvania, the University’s environmental studies program will host a public screening of Deia Schlosberg’s 27-minute film, “Backyard,” on Tuesday, February 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Clinton Street Theatre (2522 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202). Schlosberg’s film is a documentary about fracking (fracturing of rock by pressurized liquid […]
Diamond Dinner Rescheduled For March 1
The Pilot baseball team’s annual fund raiser, the Diamond Dinner, has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 1 due to inclement weather conditions over the weekend of February 8. The rescheduled event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Bauccio Commons, and will feature Major League Baseball manager Dusty Baker as guest speaker. Additional details will […]