Campus ministry and the Garaventa Center host Visio Divina each Wednesday during Lent at 12:45 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. All are welcome to spend time in contemplative prayer, focusing on beautiful images from the St. John’s Bible. On Fridays during Lent, the Stations of the Cross are prayed […]
04-07-2014
Lindie Burgess Appointed Program Manager
Lindie Burgess has been appointed as program manager of service and community partnerships for the Moreau Center for Service and Leadership, according to Dave Houglum, Moreau Center director. Burgess has been serving in an interim capacity since October 2013. She is a 2011 graduate of the Shiley School of Engineering. Prior to her work at […]
Student Wins Cultural Exchange Scholarship
Environmental studies and German studies double major Sarah Letendre (pictured) has been awarded a Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship for Young Professionals and will spend a year in Germany starting in July, according to Laurie McLary, international languages and cultures. Letendre participated in the studies abroad program in Salzburg and recently traveled with the entrepreneur scholars […]
Don’t Take Measles Lightly
Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease and a confirmed case has been reported here in Portland, according to Susan Chisum, health center. The Multnomah County Health Department suggests that if you or a family member are susceptible to measles and were at Portland International Airport between 7:45 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Monday, March […]
Free Anti-Theft Software
The information services office has purchased a campus-wide security software package that protects laptops and MacBooks from theft. Once downloaded, FrontDoor Security Software will protect devices for four years. University owned laptops are required to be protected, and employees may download the software on personal laptops as well. Installing the software is fast and easy. […]
Spirituality Of Administration Workshop, April 11
The Garaventa Center will present a workshop, “Spirituality of Administration,” on Friday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons executive boardroom. The workshop will be conducted by Ann Garrido with the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis. Her presentation looks at the spirituality of administration and the pursuit of […]
Reception, Panel Discussion For “Cymbeline,” April 12
Drawing on the gifts of our faculty, the Garaventa Center will host a wine and cheese reception prior to the April 12 performance of Shakespeare’s “Cymbeline” beginning at 6:30 p.m. in Mago Hunt Center recital hall. A panel featuring the show’s designer and UP faculty members will illuminate surprising dimensions of the play and will […]
2014 University Jazz Festival: April 9-10
The annual University of Portland Jazz Festival takes place on Wednesday and Thursday, April 9- 10, all day, in the Chiles Center, according to the performing and fine arts department. The festival features middle school and high school jazz bands competing from throughout the region. Attendance is free and all are welcome. For more information […]
Pilots Baseball Back In Action
Pilots baseball is back in action at home this week as the Pilots take on the visiting Oregon Ducks in a non-conference game. The game is scheduled for 3 p.m. this Wednesday at Joe Etzel Field. For more information, visit www.portlandpilots.com. For more information on purchasing tickets, call 7525 or visit the box office in […]
From Our Past: Founders’ Day
The University museum and archives have created another post for the Museum WordPress site on Founders’ Day, celebrated this year on Tuesday, April 8. This post covers the origins of Founders’ Day, which in years past featured an annual visit from Portland Archbishop Alexander Christie, who founded what was then named Columbia University in 1901. […]