03-16-2015

“What’s So Funny About a Joke?” with Mark Roche, March 23

March 17, 2017

Mark W. Roche will present the Annual Hesburgh Lecture, “What’s So Funny About a Joke?,” on Thursday, March 23, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall 120. His talk will interlace humor with an analysis of the greatness and limits of Freud’s theory of jokes. Roche is Joyce Professor of German, concurrent professor of philosophy, and former dean of arts and letters at the University of Notre Dame.

This event is a collaboration by the Garaventa Center, the Notre Dame Club of Portland, and the Beckman Humor Project. For more info or ADA accommodations, contact the Garaventa Center at garaventa@up.edu or x7702.

First Avenue Career & Graduate School Expo, April 9

April 6, 2015

The First Avenue Career and Graduate School Expo will be held on Thursday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Chiles Center. There will be more than 100 organizations recruiting for summer, part-time, full-time, and graduate school opportunities. In addition, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., over 30 professionals will share information about career opportunities in a variety of industries during Link In Live. A comprehensive list of attending organizations and professionals can be found on the First Avenue website at https://olapcfirstavenue.org/.

In preparation for the fair, the career services office is hosting “How to Work a Job Fair” workshops and will offer extended express advising hours. Students who attend the workshops get free entry to the fair:

Monday, April 6, 4 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7, 1:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Wednesday, April 8, 1:30 p.m.

Extended express advising hours for resume review will be Monday, April 6, Tuesday, April 7, and Wednesday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information contact career services at 7201 or career@up.edu.

Father Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C., Memorial Scholarship

March 23, 2015

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 of criteria which includes demonstrated commitment to service and to service learning. Nominations are welcome at this time for the next awards to students, and are due by March 27. A nomination form is available at http://tinyurl.com/m936kyp.

Faculty Speaker Series: Peter Pappas, March 23

March 23, 2015

The next installment in the Faculty Speaker Series will take place on Monday, March 23, at 3 p.m., in the Clark Library classroom. Peter Pappas, education (pictured), will showcase a variety of innovative technology projects geared to build a network of learning resources beyond the classroom. Some of the student projects covered in the presentation include developing a mobile iOS app, co-authoring a WordPress blog, publishing two popular iBooks, and hosting a global Twitter chat. Pappas will also preview an upcoming workshop on how to use iBooks Author. All are welcome, and refreshments will be provided.

For more information contact Sam Williams, information services, at williasa@up.edu.

A Taste Of The Islands: Hawaii Club Luau, March 28

March 23, 2015

The University of Portland Hawaii Club’s 39th annual Luau will take place on Saturday, March 28, in the Chiles Center. The popular event is filled with food, dance, and celebration, and this year’s theme is “Pi’i Mai Ka Nalu (Ride the Wave).” Each year students from Hawaii and their families share their Polynesian culture and traditions with the University and greater Portland communities.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Following a traditional luau meal, there will be a show featuring live music, hula, and traditional Polynesian dances performed by University students. General admission tickets (12-55 years old) are $20; student, faculty, staff, and alumni tickets are $10 (additional tickets purchased are $15); senior citizens (55+ years old) are $15; groups of 5 or more are $15 apiece; children (4-11 years old) are $10; and children under 4 years old are free. Tickets will be available March 23-27 in Bauccio Commons, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on the night of the event.

For more information, visit the Luau’s Facebook page or email upluau@gmail.com.

Kate Regan Short Film Festival, March 26, Bauccio Commons

March 23, 2015

The second annual Kate Regan Short Film Festival will take place on Thursday, March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons board room. The festival will feature works from UP students, faculty, and staff in five categories: Narrative, Humor, International, Documentary, or Animation. Join with the campus community for a celebration of UP storytellers and filmmakers, and of course the late Kate Regan. The film screenings and awards ceremony will include free popcorn and refreshments, a photo booth, and raffle prizes for the audience. The festival is free and open to all. For updates visit: https://sites.up.edu/KReganSFF/.

The Kate Regan Short Film Festical is sponsored by academic technology services, the Garaventa Center, and the International Studies and Global Outreach Collaborative (CISGO).

Faith And Intellectual Life Discussion Group, March 27

March 23, 2015

The next meeting of the Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group will be on Friday, March 27, 3:30-5 p.m., in the Franz Hall Murphy Room. The group will be discussing Isak Dinesen’s short story Babette’s Feast, and also will also be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group with special refreshments. All faculty and staff are welcome. For more information contact Norah Martin, philosophy, at martinn@up.edu.

Stations Of The Cross, Fridays During Lent

March 23, 2015

All are welcome to join Campus Ministry for the Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 27, at 4:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Stations of the Cross is an ancient devotion of the Church in which Catholics walk through the events of the passion and death of Jesus Christ. It is an excellent opportunity to enter into Lent for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. Dates are March 20 and 27.

Campus Ministry has also partnered with alumni relations to offer a web-based presentation of the Stations of the Cross at http://tinyurl.com/b4qr8b4. The accompanying images take you on a virtual tour of the chapels on campus where the stations are displayed.

For more information contact Campus Ministry at 7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

Wendy Collie Lecture, March 16

March 16, 2015

Wendy Collie, president and CEO of New Seasons Market, will speak as a guest of the Bauccio Lecture Series on Monday, March 16, at 7:10 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Her talk is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Prior to assuming her position at New Seasons, Collie was president of consumer business for Knowledge Universe, a privately held early childhood education company.

For more information about the Bauccio Lecture Series, contact Pete Rooks at 8914 or rooks@up.edu. Future lecture information can be found at www.up.edu/leadershipseries.

Digital Identity Week, March 16-20

March 16, 2015

The University of Portland will present Digital Identity Week, a series of events designed to help raise the awareness of students, faculty, and staff when it comes to their digital identities, from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, according to Eric Anctil, education.

For more information, visit the Digital Identity Week homepage and follow the events on Twitter (@digitalidup; #digitalidentityUP).