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 […]
02-29-2016
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 […]
Pamplin School of Business Graduate Program Info Sessions
All UP community members are invited to learn about the Pamplin School of Business graduate programs, including the MBA with six concentrations, MBA in Non-Profit Management, MS in Finance, and MS in Operations & Technology Management. Find out about flexible programs that match the lifestyle of working professionals with evening courses, go at your own […]
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 […]
Founders’ Day Submissions Due Thursday, March 3, 11:59 p.m.
Submissions for the University’s annual Founders’ Day celebration are due Thursday, March 3, by 11:59 p.m. Faculty who have questions about the Founders’ Day schedule and how to submit student presenters’ data for the schedule can speak to their school’s liaison (listed below) or contact Michele Leasor, program coordinator, at 8264 or leasor@up.edu. The Founders’ […]
Engineering Alumnus Establishes VanGrunsven Professorship
Dick VanGrunsven, a 1961 engineering graduate of the University of Portland, has pledged $30,000 to establish a new term professorship in the Shiley School of Engineering. Over the three-year term of the project, mechanical engineering professor Timothy Doughty will have the title “The Richard and Diane VanGrunsven Professor of Engineering.” With the VanGrunsven gift, Doughty […]
Father Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C., Memorial Scholarship
Shortly after his untimely death in 1989, University of Portland president Rev. Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C., was memorialized by faculty, staff, students, and friends with the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund named after him. Every year the University awards scholarship funds in Fr. Oddo’s name to one or two students who meet a set […]
Semi-Monthy Timesheets Due Monday, Feb. 29 by 3 p.m.
The semi-monthly timesheet submission deadline is 3 p.m. on Monday, February 29, according to Karen Davis, payroll. Supervisors will have until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 1 to approve the hours. For more information contact payroll at 7338 or davisk@up.edu.