Dear University of Portland Students, Faculty, Staff, and Parents, I write to provide you with an update on the University of Portland’s ongoing response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. I recognize that this communication is lengthy. However, it contains critically important information and I thank you in advance for reading it in its entirety. […]
03-12-2020
Human Resources Coronavirus Updates, Directives for March 13
The following information was shared with the campus community by Sandy Chung, Human Resources, on Friday morning, March 13: Dear staff colleagues, With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, this is a time of uncertainty and stress for all of us. On behalf of UP’s leadership, I want you to know that we care about you, your […]
Beauchamp Center Closing Until Further Notice
Out of an abundance of caution, and in conjunction with state guidelines on public gatherings, the athletics office is closing the Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center this morning (Thursday, March 12) until further notice. We will take this time to thoroughly deep clean the building in preparation for reopening at a later date. For more […]
“Hold Fast to Love and Justice” with Bernadette Farrell Postponed
Please take note: the March 21 concert with liturgical composer Bernadette Farrell has been postponed until next academic year. For more information contact the Garaventa Center at garaventa@up.edu or x7702.
Please Check Your Emergency Notification Information
Campus safety recently sent employees a text message about the first Oregon cases of Coronavirus and campus preparations through our emergency notification system and a number of employees did not receive the message. Text messages are an effective way for UP community members to receive communications during an urgent or emergency situation. All faculty and staff are […]
RESCHEDULED: “Reading the Bible Disruptively” with Susanne Scholz
Please mark your calendars! The lecture by Susanne Scholz, “Reading the Bible Disruptively for Gender Justice in an Authoritarian Age,” originally scheduled for March 18, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 30, 2020. For more information contact the Garaventa Center at garaventa@up.edu or x7702.