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03-23-2020

Have You Considered Becoming a Leadership Fellow with the Franz Center?

April 17, 2020

The Franz Center is providing free leadership training and development during the 2020-21 academic year for faculty and staff who want to learn more about their leadership gifts and habits and about becoming a Leadership Fellow. There have been over 150 faculty and staff from across the University who have been trained as Leadership Fellows thus far, and the Franz Center is seeking to include 30 additional faculty and staff who will begin their training next fall. In addition to engaging in what some who have gone through the training describe as a “transformative experience” in which faculty/staff develop a deeper awareness of their leadership strengths and practice leveraging those strengths in service of the common good, after completing the leadership training, Leadership Fellows can serve as leadership instructors and coaches in the Leader Certificate program. Instructors in the Leadership Certificate program earn a stipend of up to $2,500/semester for their teaching or coaching.

All full-time faculty are eligible to participate. Because of certain restrictions, we are able to include only exempt (salaried) staff in the program. Please contact Dave Houglum, director of leadership for the Franz Center, at houglum@up.edu if you would like to participate, nominate a colleague, or need more information, by Friday, May 8.

Filed Under: 02-24-2020, 03-16-2020, 03-23-2020, 04-06-2020, 04-13-2020, 04-20-2020, Academics, Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation Tagged With: Dave Houglum, Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Leadership Fellows

Controller’s Office: Electronic Submission of Payment Requests

April 10, 2020

The Controller’s Office will temporarily accept electronic submission of payment requests while the University is closed due to COVID-19, according to Lori Watson. Please combine all documents into one PDF file and submit to accounts_payable@up.edu.  Payments will continue to be processed but please note there may be some delays.  Thank you for your cooperation during this difficult time.

Filed Under: 03-23-2020, 04-06-2020, 04-13-2020, Controller Tagged With: Controller's Office, Lori Watson

Nominations Due for Oddo Scholarship by April 13

April 3, 2020

Shortly after his untimely death in 1989, University president Rev. Thomas 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 more students who meet a set of criteria which includes demonstrated commitment to service and to service learning. Criteria for the Father Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C. Memorial Scholarship are:

  • Minimum 3.0 G.P.A.
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Junior or senior student standing in the 2019-2020 school year
  • Demonstrated commitment to service and service learning
  • Open to any academic major.

A nomination form is available at this link and is due to Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry, by Monday, April 13, 2020. For more information contact McCreary at x7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

Filed Under: 03-16-2020, 03-23-2020, 04-06-2020, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Fr. Thomas C. Oddo C.S.C. Scholarship, Theresa McCreary

Prayers For Amy Dundon-Berchtold

March 27, 2020

University of Portland regent and longtime benefactor Amy Dundon-Berchtold passed away on Monday, March 16. A visionary real estate entrepreneur and investor, Amy, along with her husband Jim Berchtold ’63, gave generously to the University of Portland. In 2011, Amy and Jim created the Dundon-Berchtold Institute for Moral Formation and Applied Ethics, which offers classes, public events, and student-faculty research support. From the success of that endeavor, Amy and Jim provided the lead gift for the University’s first new academic building in 25 years, Dundon-Berchtold Hall. This new academic building has transformed the University of Portland campus, with classrooms, faculty offices, formal and informal gathering areas, and state-0f-the-art teaching resources.

After earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree from the University of California Irvine, Amy went on to a remarkably successful 40-year career buying, selling, and renovating properties. A dedicated philanthropist, Amy Dundon-Berchtold has also contributed to other endeavors, including the Boys & Girls Club of Garden Grove, the University of Southern California, the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, and many, many other worthy causes. Amy was elected to the University of Portland’s Board of Regents in 2013 and received an honorary doctorate from UP in 2019.

Please keep her husband Jim and their family in your thoughts and prayers.

 

 

Filed Under: 03-23-2020, 03-30-2020, University Relations Tagged With: Amy Dundon-Berchtold

#PilotsGive Has Been Postponed, But Watch for #PilotsGiveBack!

March 27, 2020

In light of growing concerns around Covid-19, development has made the difficult decision to postpone #PilotsGive, originally scheduled for April 1-2 , until a future date.

For the last two years, #PilotsGive has been a truly special occasion, bringing together worthy causes on campus with supportive donors from the greater Pilot community. We look forward to the day, hopefully not far off, when we will be able to announce that #PilotsGive is back on the calendar.

With the move to online learning last week at UP, everyday life on our campus has changed tremendously. However, it’s still very important for Pilots near and far to feel connected and a part of a positive and hopeful community. For this reason, we have decided to transition #PilotsGive into something more responsive to the current global situation.

In the days ahead, we will be sharing #PilotsGiveBack, an online movement for collecting stories, words of inspiration, connections to faith, and ways to provide impact. Near or far—all Pilots will be able to participate! Stay tuned!

Filed Under: 03-23-2020, 03-30-2020, Development, University Relations Tagged With: #PilotsGive 2020, Development

UP Writing Center Offering Virtual Writing Assistance

March 27, 2020

The UP Writing Center has transitioned to an online/virtual service for as long as classes are not meeting in person. Writing assistants have completed training on using MS Teams for videoconferences, and the Writing Center Scheduler has been updated to indicate to students seeking writing assistance that their conferences will now be virtual rather than in-person. We have many open spots on our scheduler, and since students will overall have less contact with their professors and peers, a one-on-one conference with a writing assistant could be a great way for them to find support in this strange time. Please consider encouraging your students to meet virtually with a writing assistant for any writing project they have still to complete this semester. From brainstorming ideas to putting finishing touches on a paper, we can help!

Appointments can be made at: https://up.mywconline.net/

Feel free to contact Writing Center Director Molly Hiro with any questions: hiro@up.edu

Filed Under: 03-23-2020, 03-30-2020, Academics, Campus Services Tagged With: Integrated Writing Center, Molly Hiro

Online Campus Masses, Resources for Prayer & Spirituality

March 27, 2020

Starting Sunday, March 22, Campus Ministry will be streaming and posting Sunday and Daily Mass online. Sunday Mass will be streamed at the regular time of 10:30 a.m. and Daily Masses at the regular time of 12:05 p.m.  Check the Campus Ministry website for more details using this link.

Campus Ministry has also gathered many of the online resources for prayer and spirituality that are produced on campus and linked to them through this page.  Feel free to let us know if there are other resources that we should know about by emailing ministry@up.edu.

Filed Under: 03-23-2020, 03-30-2020, Campus Ministry, Career Services, Uncategorized Tagged With: Campus Ministry

Teams for Distance Learning Quick Guide

March 27, 2020

Microsoft Teams is a program for engaging with students both synchronously and asynchronously, allowing for chatting, video and audio calls, and even sharing presentations with students while on a call. However, according to Sam Williams, academic technology and innovation, because of the many features it has, it can be a bit intimidating to get started with. Here is a guide on the basics of starting a 1-on-1 chat, and starting a classroom team for group or singular at distance instruction.

  • Teams for Distance Learning Quick Guide

If you want to explore additional resources visit the ATSI  Online Learning Support page or contact them at atsi@up.edu.

Filed Under: 03-16-2020, 03-23-2020, 03-30-2020, Academic Technology Services, Academics, Campus Services, Information Services Tagged With: Academic Technology Services & Innovations, Sam Williams

A Message From Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.

March 20, 2020

The following message was sent to the entire University of Portland community on Friday, March 20, by University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.:

I pray that this message finds you safe, healthy, and weathering the current challenges as best you can.

I write today to make two difficult announcements. It was my fervent hope that making these announcements would not have been necessary. However, developments in the past days and hours necessitate my communication of these deeply disappointing decisions.

First, the University will not return to in-person instruction during the Spring 2020 semester. Online instruction will continue through the end of the semester.  In the coming days, the Office of the Provost will provide further details on the academic implications of this decision.  For students who reside on-campus, the Office of Residence Life will be in touch soon with additional information on move-out and the retrieval of belongings. Students who are currently residing in on-campus residence halls will be permitted to remain through the end of the semester if they so choose. Our Residence Life team will be flexible, understanding, and accommodating with all residential students in the weeks and months ahead.

Second, the University will not hold in-person Commencement Exercises this May. The Office of the Provost is developing plans for an online Commencement and will communicate those plans as they are developed. Traditional Commencement Weekend activities such as the ROTC Commissioning, Nurses’ Pinning, and Baccalaureate Mass will either be canceled or held in a virtual format.

Some may be wondering why the University has waited until today to make these decisions. Others may feel that the University is making these decisions too rapidly. I, personally, understand both of these perspectives. Throughout this process, the University has endeavored to make decisions that are data-informed and consistent with our mission. As we’ve coordinated with public health officials, communicated with students and faculty, and learned more about how the COVID-19 pandemic is progressing, we’ve determined that now is the prudent time to make the decisions I communicate today.

As I stated in my video message from this past Tuesday, I know that this pandemic has upended plans. We know how much you treasure being on The Bluff.  Your disappointment is our disappointment, and I’m truly heartbroken.  The tough decisions we’ve made are rooted in our desire to keep members of the UP community safe and do our part as an institution to stem the tide of this pandemic.

Please know that I am praying for you, your loved ones, and all who are being impacted by this pandemic.  May God bless you and keep you during these trying times.

Sincerely,

Fr. Mark

 

Filed Under: 03-23-2020, President's Office Tagged With: Coronavirus Outbreak, Rev. Mark L. Poorman C.S.C.

Coronavirus Cyber Crime: Please Be Vigilant

March 20, 2020

Information service would like to warn everyone to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber criminals may send phishing emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in handling any email with a COVID-19-related subject line, attachment or hyperlink, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19.

We encourage individuals to remain vigilant and take the following precautions:

  • Avoid clicking on links in unsolicited emails and be wary of email attachments
  • Use trusted sources—such as legitimate, government websites—for up-to-date, fact-based information about COVID-19
  • Do not reveal personal or financial information in email, and do not respond to email solicitations for this information
  • Verify a charity’s authenticity before making donations. Review the Federal Trade Commission’s page on Charity Scams for more information
  • Continue to visit www.up.edu/coronavirus for all University communications, as well as our current guidelines, polices, and prevention measures.

If you feel you have received a phishing email please report it toabuse@up.edu.

Filed Under: 03-23-2020 Tagged With: Information Services

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