Pilot Kids Camp registrations are still being accepted by the recreational services office for all sessions. The ever-popular camps offer games, arts and crafts, sports, and tons of fun for kids who will be in grades 1-6 in fall 2018. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. Forms and more information are available at this link. Pilot Kids Camp has special pricing for UP faculty, staff, and students as well.
Pilot Kids Camp Dates, Summer 2018:
- June 18-22
- June 25-29
- July 9-13
- July 16-20
- Aug 6-10
“Pilots Kids Camp is not sponsored by the University of Portland. It is neither affiliated with nor endorsed by the University of Portland. Authorized use of University of Portland logos and trademarks does not imply an endorsement of the camp or program.”
Contact Brian Dezzani, recreational services, with any questions at x7177 or dezzani@up.edu.
The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2018 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office:
All ticket holders for the Saturday, April 21 performance of Tartuffe are invited to enjoy a complimentary wine, cheese and themed dessert reception before the show as campus experts highlight production details and the role of humor in this highly entertaining adaptation of the French classic. Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and the Beckman Humor Project, the reception begins at 6:15 p.m., followed by the panel at 6:45 p.m. in the Mago Hunt Recital Hall. For theater tickets call x7287. For ADA accommodations or more information, contact the Garaventa Center at x7702 or 
The Outdoor Pursuits program is offering faculty and staff family climbing sessions in the Beauchamp Center on Saturday, April 21, from 3 to 5 p.m., according to Nathan Hingley, recreational services. The sessions are open to all UP staff and faculty who would like to spend time climbing with their families. All necessary age-appropriate equipment will be provided. Children may be belayed by staff or family members if they have completed the climbing wall orientation and belay check off. Staff and faculty may climb if they have completed the outdoor pursuits climbing wall orientation.
The University’s annual Founders’ Day celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 10. Four sessions of student presentations will be held in place of regularly scheduled classes, and all students and faculty are encouraged take part in the day’s events, featuring senior presentations, undergraduate research, panel discussions, recitals, and more. Classes scheduled to begin after 4 p.m. will be held as usual.Founders’ Day was first celebrated at the University in 1902, when University founder Most Rev. Alexander Christie visited the school he had established on The Bluff the summer before. For more information, including a schedule of the day’s events, go to 
On Saturday, April 14, ASUP will be hosting the annual Relay for Life as a part of the Molly Hightower Day of Service. The University of Portland is one of many groups holding similar events around the nation to raise money for the American Cancer Society and build community bonds in support of cancer fighters. Please, take a moment to read this 
The performing and fine arts department will present Tartuffe by Moliere, directed by Gregory Pulver, from April 13-15 and 19-21, in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., except Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available by calling the Hunt Center Box Office at x7287 or 
Mark your calendars for April 4-5 for UP’s first Day of Giving. Join University relations as we launch a 24-hour, online campaign focused on building resources for UP. Throughout the 24-hour period, there will be several on-campus hosted events including the Franz Grilled Cheese Machine, happy hour in the Pilot House, Portside with Pilots, Thankful for Donors Donuts, and more.
The Clark Library is seeking exhibit proposals from University of Portland students, faculty, and staff to be displayed in the Library’s main level gallery during the 2018–19 academic year. The gallery exhibits work that features the diversity of scholarship and culture on campus, as well as UP’s history.
The Franz Center is providing free leadership training and development during the 2018-19 academic year for faculty and staff who want to learn more about becoming a Leadership Fellow, according to Dave Houglum, Franz Center. There have been over 100 faculty and staff from across the university who have been trained as Leadership Fellows and the Franz Center is seeking to include 40 additional faculty and staff who will begin their training next fall. Leadership Fellows serve as leadership instructors and coaches in the Leader Certificate program and earn a stipend of $2,500 for their teaching or coaching. Only exempt (salaried) employees can be accepted at this time. Please contact Houglum at