The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) will be hosting a student-athlete talent show in conjunction with fundraiser for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation on Friday, March 21, in Buckley Center Auditorium, starting at 7 p.m. Throughout the day and during the show, students are invited to donate money toward student-athletes shaving their heads to raise funds for cancer research, and then to attend the talent show that night. This the fifth year the entire men’s soccer team will shave their heads in support of this cause. For more information contact Ryan McAlvey, athletics, at 7127 or mcalvey@up.edu.
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John O’Callaghan Lecture, March 22
University of Notre Dame philosophy professor John O’Callaghan will present “The Image of God: Malick’s Tree of Life and Augustine” on Saturday, March 22, at 3 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. His lecture is free and open to all.
O’Callaghan is director of Notre Dame’s Jacques Maritain Center, and a permanent member of the Pontifical Council on Thomas Aquinas. He will present on the relationship between Terrence Malick’s film The Tree of Life and the Confessions of St. Augustine. The presentation will follow a screening of the film. For ADA accommodation or any questions, contact Patrick Tomassi at tomassi13@up.edu, or Jamie Powell in the Garaventa Center at 7702 or powell@up.edu.
Caitlin’s Farewell Party, March 19
A collective gasp of disbelief was heard around campus at the news of Caitlin MacMillen, alumni relations, accepting a position as client services associate at First Republic Bank in downtown Portland. MacMillen worked in both admissions and alumni relations as a student worker, earned both her bachelor’s and MBA degrees from UP, and most recently serves as assistant director of strategic planning in alumni relations. Her institutional knowledge as well as her can-do attitude will be missed by all.
The alumni office will host a farewell party for Caitlin at the Alumni House on Wednesday, March 19, beginning at 3:30 p.m. Please come by to say farewell and share your favorite stories about Caitlin. For more information contact alumni relations at 7328 or alumni@up.edu.
Palanca, Please
A group of 36 students will be attending the March Encounter with Christ Retreat along with 23 student leaders, March 21-23, according to Beth Barsotti, campus ministry. Faculty and staff members are asked to consider writing a note (“palanca”) to students they may know on the retreat list. This is an opportunity to encourage students and express appreciation for them outside the classroom. Each retreatant will receive an envelope of surprise palanca. Please do not discuss this concept with students to keep it a surprise.
A list of those going on the retreat can be found at www.up.edu/campusministry/palanca. Please submit your palanca to the campus ministry office in the Pilot House or St. Mary’s Student Center. Mark your envelope with “Encounter Retreat—(student’s name)” and bring it by Thursday, March 20. For more information contact Barsotti at barsotti@up.edu or 7463.
Hawaii Club Luau, March 22
All are welcome to enjoy an evening of Aloha spirit and hospitality at the 38th annual Hawaii Club Luau on Saturday, March 22, in the Chiles Center. “A Piece of Paradise” will feature food, dance and culture of the Hawaiian Islands with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.; dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Tickets are available to students, faculty, staff, and alumni for $10 per person, while general admission tickets are on sale for $20 per person. Children aged 4 and under are free. Please contact the Hawaiian Club with questions or to purchase tickets at upluau@gmail.com.
Register Now For Summer Pilots Basketball Camps
Registration is now open for University of Portland Men’s Basketball summer day camps, according to Marshall Cho, athletics. Kids are welcome to come learn from the Pilots staff, meet current and former players, and experience the excitement of Portland Pilots basketball in the Chiles Center arena. Visit the Pilot Basketball Camps Facebook page (http://tinyurl.com/kknh9ob) for updates. For questions or more information, contact Cho at 7714 or hoopcamp@up.edu. More information on camps can be found at www.portlandpilots.com/hoopcamp.
Camp director Cho will be joined by head coach Eric Reveno and assistant coaches Eric Jackson, Michael Wolf, and Colin Pfaff. All camps are assisted with top high school and college coaches, and a certified athletic trainer is on-site for all camps. The Chiles Center features three full-size, air conditioned courts.
- Session I: June 16-20 (Grades 3-9, $250)
- Session II: June 23-27 (Grades 3-9, $250)
- Session III: July 28-August 1 (Grades 1-7, $250)
- Session IV: August 4-8 (Grades 3-9, $250).
For more information contact athletics at 7117 or go to www.portlandpilots.com.
Faculty Development Proposals
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is soliciting proposals from faculty and staff to host workshops, roundtables, and presentations during Faculty Development Day, to be held on Tuesday, May 6, according to Lauretta Frederking, committee chair. The theme of Faculty Development Day will be “From PHL 220 to Graduation: Infusing Ethics throughout the Curriculum.” The committee will host Jim Baillie as keynote speaker and many breakout sessions will reinforce what is taught in PHL 220 in classes across all disciplines. Proposals related in some way to the theme of ethics, but also the promotion of teaching or professional development are encouraged. Please contact Frederking at 8076 or tas@up.edu with proposals, questions, or requests for additional information. Committee members include Eric Anctil, Genevieve Brassard, Lauretta Frederking, Aziz Inan, Angela Hoffman, Kathleen McManus, Laurie McLary, Mark Meckler, Stephanie Salomone.
New Museum Displays
University community members are invited to view two new museum displays, according to museum coordinator Carolyn Connolly.
Blue Key Display: Blue Key has been part of University of Portland since receiving its local charter in April 1951 and inducting the first class of honor society members the following month. From its beginning, Blue Key has sponsored an annual literary contest and invited speakers to campus, and members also participate in service opportunities on and off campus. Thompson Faller (pictured with Blue Key officers in 1978) has been the advisor for the group since 1970. Stop by the display case in Buckley Center hallway across from the Shepard Freshman Resources Center to view photographs and Blue Key memorabilia, including the Blue Key banner and charter from 1951.
University Mission Display: All are welcome to view a display in Buckley Center Auditorium foyer focusing on the University’s mission. Each of the three display cases highlights a part of our mission—Teaching and Learning; Faith and Formation; Service and Leadership—using photographs, articles, and information from the University archives and museum as well as from departments and campus resources.
All are welcome to visit the museum and learn more about the University’s long history. The museum is located in the basement of Shipstad Hall, room 014. Hours are Monday and Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and also by appointment. Contact Carolyn Connolly at 8038 or piatz@up.edu for more information.
Spring Break Bookstore Hours, March 10-14
The Pilot House bookstore will operate on reduced hours during the University’s spring break, according to manager Erin Bright. Hours will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday, March 10 through Friday, March 14, and the bookstore will also be closed on Saturday, March 15. The bookstore is closed Sundays and will return to regular hours on Monday, March 17. For more information contact Bright at 7125 or bright@up.edu.
Don’t Miss “Grimm,” March 14
The long wait to see the episode of “Grimm” which was filmed on the UP campus is nearly over. The episode will air on Friday, March 14, at 9 p.m. on NBC (KGW Channel 8). Filmed during winter break, the episode will feature interior and exterior shots of Romanaggi Hall, and even some UP student extras. You’ll have to watch to find out more!