The Office of Residence Life invites all faculty, staff, and students to attend their office blessing and open house on Thursday, March 19, 2:30-4 p.m., in their new location, Tyson Hall 123. Light refreshments will be provided. Contact Jessica Wode at wodej@up.edu or 7205 with any questions.
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Harold Stauffer, 1915-2015
Harold Stauffer, professor emeritus of education, passed away at the age of 99 on Wednesday, March 11. He was a much-loved, well-respected member of the education faculty from 1962 to 1982. His memorial service will take place on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m., at Peace Lutheran Church (2201 N Rosa Parks Way). For more […]
“Taste And See” Fundraiser, March 21
The Garaventa Center is hosting “Taste and See,” an evening with Catholic winemakers as they share the ways in which their work is inspired by their faith, on Saturday, March 21, from 6-8 p.m. The evening includes wine tasting, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and stories from Portland Magazine’s Brian Doyle on his year of ambling and […]
LinkedIn Labs, March 19, 26
Faculty, staff, and students who want to learn about using LinkedIn to its full potential are invited to attend career services LinkedIn Labs on Thursday, March 19, 4:15 p.m., and Thursday, March 26, 4:15 p.m., in Orrico Hall. Please bring your computer to the workshops. For more information contact career services at 7201 or career@up.edu.
Apply For Summer Tuition Remission By April 3
Eligible employees who intend to use their tuition remission benefit during the summer semester are encouraged to apply using the online request tool no later than Friday, April 3, according to Bryn Sopko, human resources. It is required that remission requests be approved at least 2 weeks before the first class, or late charges may […]
Soccer Exhibition Games vs. Portland Thorns, T2
The UP women’s and men’s soccer teams will welcome the Portland Thorns FC and Portland Timbers 2 (T2) to Merlo Field for a pair of exhibition games this weekend. The two matches are presented by Providence Health & Services and $2 of every ticket purchased supports Providences’ sports screening and health education programs for youth […]
Rhodes and Marshall Scholarship Candidates Wanted
Faculty members are encouraged to send the names of academically and experientially exceptional, ambitious rising seniors who would benefit from attending graduate school at Cambridge, Oxford, or one of the other premier United Kingdom institutions to the fellowships and grants office, according to John Orr, assistant to the provost. Students applying for these awards must […]
A Given Life: Exuberant & Overflowing
Sixth in the University museum’s “A Given Life” series is Rev. John Delaunay, C.S.C., a well-remembered University of Portland figure. His term as dean of men spanned the World War II era. Fr. Delaunay had a good rapport with students, imparting words of wisdom in the form of weekly and witty “Campus Bulletins.” His personal […]
TLC Resource Of The Week
As the race toward the end of the term accelerates, the Teaching and Learning Collaborative encourages faculty to take a look at this brief article on “Moving From Multi-tasking to Mindfulness,” in which professor Kristin Rousch describes how to help students focus their attention rather than fracture it. The article provides several specific strategies to […]
Needed: Service Immersion Accompaniers
Faculty and staff who would like to walk alongside students in serving and learning from other cultures, socio-economic groups and even other countries are invited to apply for a 2015-16 service learning accompanier position. Several domestic and international opportunities are available over fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks. Accompaniers only need to cover costs for […]