Join the Moreau Center for Service & Justice for a screening of Once A Braided River, The screening will be followed by a panel discussion including the documentary’s creator Barbara Bernstein. (Read More).
03-04-2024
Professional Development Topic: Understanding Trauma-Informed Educational Practice with Dr. Rana Halabi Najjar (Mar. 11)
We invite you to a School of Nursing & Health Innovations Professional Development Committee Event with Dr. Rana Halabi Najjar, PhD, RN, CPNP, Associate Professor OHSU School of Nursing. Dr. Najjar will speak on trauma-informed educational practice: relationship-centered pedagogy as the first layer into brave spaces. Dr. Najjar teaches across programs at OHSU and her scholarship focuses on bias, discrimination, and equitable and inclusive practices in healthcare education (Read More).
Ross Gay, 2024 Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer On Campus (Mar. 18)
Capping off this year’s ReadUP experience of his Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude, author Ross Gay will give the Spring 2024 Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers Series lecture on Monday, March 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium. All members of the UP community and everyone in their orbits who could use a booster shot of joy are invited to this free talk, which will be followed by a book signing. (Read More).
Self-Discovery and Transformations: Four Women Scholars Reflect on Their Work in Africa (Mar. 19)
The Garaventa Center invites you to join us for a special conversation in honor of Women’s History Month. UP Faculty Azeb Madebo, Isabelle Soule, Claire McKinley Yoder and Anne Santiago—women from vastly different academic disciplines—will discuss their ongoing work in various countries on the continent of Africa and how it has shaped their teaching, perspectives on the broader world, and even their sense of self. (Read More).
Faculty & Staff Lenten Retreat (Mar. 22)
The Committee on Mission, Campus Ministry, the Office of the Provost, and Human Resources invite you to attend a half-day spiritual retreat for Faculty and Staff on Friday, March 22, 2024. The retreat will be held on campus beginning at 8:30 a.m. and run through lunch (provided in the Holy Cross Dining Room). Retreat leaders will be Karen Eifler, PhD, and Fr. Peter Walsh. (Read More).
Library Guide Lunch and Learn (Mar. 25)
We invite you to a Lunch and Learn on March 25, 12-1 p.m. in the Teske room for a discussion on Trauma Informed Educational Practices (TIEP) and Inclusive Leadership Library Guides. All faculty and staff on campus are invited to explore the LibGuides with us! (Read More).
CHIRP Panel Presentation: The Vow of (Dis)Obedience (Mar. 26)
This Collaborative Humanities Investigating Religion and Power (CHIRP) student research lab presentation will explore how cultural norms and teachings in the Roman Catholic Church, particularly regarding obedience and seminary formation, influence clergy behavior and group dynamics, potentially contributing to various forms of abuse. (Read More).
Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group Meeting (Apr. 5)
At our next meeting of the Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group we will be discussing three readings by Vandana Shiva, who will be giving the September 2024 Zahm Lecture: “Everything I know I Learned in the Forest,” “Women and the Gendered Politics of Food,” and Introduction to Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability and Peace. (Read More).
New to the Bluff- Patricia Patyrak, Financial Aid Office Assistant
The Office of Financial Aid is fortunate to welcome Patricia Patyrak to the FinAid team! Patricia comes to UP after working at Portland Public Schools as a TAG/AP Proctor. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, camping, and spending time with her family. Welcome, Patricia!
Announcing “Possibilities in Palliative Care” A Fall Elective for All Majors
“Possibilities in Palliative Care: Interprofessional Perspectives” is a 2-credit course introducing students across disciplines to care within the context of serious illness and end-of-life. Students will develop skills in interdisciplinary coordination and communication using diverse learning strategies while exploring concepts surrounding humanities, spirituality, grief, and more. (Read More).