Alice Gates, social work, was selected as this year’s recipient of the Council on Social Work Education Early Career Faculty Award for Service and Leadership in Social Work Education. Founded in 1952, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the national association representing social work education in the United States. Its members include over 800 […]
03-23-2020
Much-Needed TLC From The TLC
A message from Jeffrey White and the Teaching and Learning Collaborative: “We’ve all been in a crunch over the past week and a half as the spread and unknown reach of the Coronavirus sent us all on many directions. Here are some basic ideas to consider as we navigate teaching online. Please use this link.
UP Students In Winners Circle
Three University of Portland students were in the winners circle of the Oregon and SW Washington state round of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) Classical Competition just before spring break. Junior Alberto Rincon-Pardo placed third in Upper Division College Men; freshman Lauren Cline placed third in Lower Division College Women; and freshman […]
Beacon Wins Mark of Excellence Awards
Student journalists for the University’s news source, The Beacon, have been chosen as Mark of Excellence regional winners by the Society of Professional Journalists in the following categories: Breaking news photography – Jennifer Ng Feature writing – Catherine Cieminski Editorial writing – Dora Totoian, Delaney Vetter and Gabi DiPaulo General news reporting – Madison Pfeifer […]
Fulbright Grant Candidates Wanted: Open To All Disciplines
Now is the time to start sending the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (OUSE) the names of current juniors who would be strong candidates to apply for Fulbright Grants. Fulbright offers grants to countries around the world, and in many cases, the applicant is not expected to have studied the language of the host country. […]
Switchboard – UP’s Online Community Platform
Alumni & parent relations moderates a community platform called Switchboard, which serves as a closed community space for faculty, staff, parents, students, and alumni to ask for what they need and offer what they have. Craig Swinyard, director, encouraged current Switchboard users to lean in to the power of connection. In these times of uncertainty, […]
Pilots Ticket Office Closed, Still Available to Help
Following the guidance and direction of government and university officials, the Portland Pilots ticket office will be closed for the foreseeable future. We will still be available to assist you via phone and email. Please also check www.portlandpilots.com for the most up to date information. Mail will still be picked up and processed, although not […]