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04-09-2018

Pilot Kids Camps Are Here!

June 15, 2018

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.

Filed Under: 03-26-2018, 04-02-2018, 04-09-2018, 04-11-2016, 05-14-2018, 05-21-2018, 05-28-2018, 06-04-2018, 06-18-2018, Athletics, Campus Services, Recreational Services Tagged With: Brian Dezzani, Pilot Kids Camps, Recreational Services

Summer Course Packs (Were) Due April 20

April 20, 2018

All faculty and instructors must turn in their course pack materials for summer classes to the printing services office as soon as possible, as the deadline of April 20 has passed, according to Kassie Hansen, printing services. In addition, course packs for fall 2018 are due before leaving campus at the conclusion of spring semester. The lead time is needed so printing services staff can obtain copyright permissions and organize the packs for production before the start of summer and fall semesters. Submit requests to printjobs@up.edu.

For more information contact printing services at 7200 or hansenk@up.edu.

Filed Under: 04-09-2018, 04-16-2018, 04-23-2018, Academics Tagged With: Kassie Hansen, Printing Services

2018 Retiring Faculty Ceremony, Reception: April 18

April 13, 2018

The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2018 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office:

  • Peter Thacker, education
  • Rich Christen, education
  • Khalid Khan, engineering
  • Tisha Morrell, education
  • Joane Moceri, nursing
  • Mallie Kozy, nursing
  • Susan Stillwell, nursing
  • Karen Cameron, nursing
  • Michael Connolly, performing and fine arts.

A ceremony and reception for all 2018 retirees will take place on Wednesday, April 18, at 3:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons board room. PLEASE NOTE: This is a corrected version of the article sent earlier this morning. The upbeat editor regrets the errors in the original post. For more information contact Staten at x7105 or staten@up.edu.

 

Filed Under: 04-02-2018, 04-09-2018, 04-16-2018, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: 2018 Faculty Retirements, Provost's Office

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!

April 13, 2018

All University employees are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from April 13 to May 6. Each employee can bring four guests to shop and can use the invitation multiple times during the date range listed above. The invitation can be found at this link.

WHAT’S THERE AND WHAT ARE MY SAVINGS?

  • The store is at EMPLOYEE pricing. Tags are marked with prices. Discounts can vary.
  • Includes all brands in the Columbia Sportswear family of brands: Columbia Sportswear, SOREL, Mountain Hardwear and prAna.
  • 50,000 sq. feet of each brand’s newest and most popular styles.

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE:

  • Bring the invitation with you to the store reception desk, or show the invite to the receptionist on your mobile phone.
  • Show your work/organization ID (options listed on invite).
  • This invite is non-transferable, but you can bring your family and friends with you (up to 4 guests per person, per visit).
  • Online access is NOT available, but you are welcome to visit multiple times during the invite period

LOCATION:

  • Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, 14100 NW Science Park Drive, Portland OR 97229

STORE HOURS:

  • April 13 – April 30 store hours: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. every day
  • May 1 – May 6 store hours: Mon-Sat: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m./Sun: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

To find out more contact Columbia Sportswear at portlandemployeestore@columbia.com.

Filed Under: 04-09-2018, 04-16-2018, Campus Services Tagged With: Columbia Sportswear Employee Store

“Tartuffe” Pre-Play Panel and Reception, April 21

April 13, 2018

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 garaventa@up.edu.

Filed Under: 04-02-2018, 04-09-2018, 04-16-2018, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Performing and Fine Arts, Tartuffe

Celebrate Last Thirst Friday of the Year, April 20

April 13, 2018

All faculty and staff are invited to ring out the academic year with warm camaraderie and spark a few new ideas for next year while you’re at it. Don’t miss this last chance to come together with campus neighbors for lively conversation, tasty treats, and you guessed it – another tasting menu you never thought you’d see – Milky Ways a dozen ways! Please come by on Friday, April 20 from 4-6 p.m. in the Garaventa Center, Franz 330. For more information contact Karen Eifler at eifler@up.edu.

Filed Under: 04-09-2018, 04-16-2018, Academics, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Karen Eifler, Thirst Friday

“Prom Night 2018,” April 18: All Welcome!

April 13, 2018

Students will perform original comedies in Spanish, which they have adapted from four classic plays dating 1806-1933, on Wednesday, April 18, 5-6 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center, according to Lora Looney, international languages and cultures. All are welcome to attend. As part of the class Nation & Identity in Spanish Theater, students scripted one-act plays around the theme of “Prom Night 2018” with visiting playwright Emilio Williams, to poke fun at literary icons like Don Juan and the Maiden. Paradigms that students gently mock include triangulation and male honor, marrying for money, seduction at any cost, as well as rigid constructs of female identity. A final course assignment, this performance is funded by the Beckman Humor Project.

For more information contact Looney at looney@up.edu.

Filed Under: 04-09-2018, 04-16-2018, Academics, International Languages & Cultures Tagged With: International Languages and Cultures

Faculty, Staff Family Climbing Session: April 21

April 13, 2018

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.

If you have any questions please contact Hingley at hingley@up.edu.

Filed Under: 03-26-2018, 04-02-2018, 04-09-2018, 04-16-2018, Athletics, Recreational Services Tagged With: Beauchamp Center, Faculty & Staff Family Climbing, Nathan Hingley, Outdoor Pursuits

Last Fixit UP of 2017-2018: April 19

April 13, 2018

The College Ecology Club is hosting the last Fixit UP of the 2018 school year on Thursday, April 19, from 5-7 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. Fixit UP is an event where volunteers who like to fix things come together to fix people’s stuff for free in an effort to reduce waste in our community. Experienced volunteers can tune-up bikes, mend clothing, sharpen knives, repair small appliances and broken jewelry, and provide software and technical help.
For questions or ADA accommodations please contact fixportland@gmail.com.

Filed Under: 04-09-2018, 04-16-2018, Campus Services Tagged With: College Ecology Club, FIXIT UP

#PilotsGive A Monumental Success!

April 6, 2018

Thanks to the hard work and generosity of Pilots all over the globe, #PilotsGive was a monumental success! The development team is working hard to crunch the final numbers but they can report that, in just 24 hours, 2,771 donors made a gift, raising $683,263 to support students, faculty, staff, athletics, and programs on The Bluff. We are humbled by this tremendous show of generosity and in awe of the what the Pilot community can do when we work together for a common goal. Thank you so much for helping to make this day so monumental.

Special appreciation goes out to the 12 campaigns for #PilotsGive. The spirit of this year’s event was about supporting all the great work the campaigns are doing—highlighting students, faculty, athletics, and programs. These campaigns gave it their all to demonstrate what is possible when Pilots put philanthropy into action. To help reward these campaigns’ efforts, contests were created to provide extra funds. Athletics won the Grand Challenge with 1,033 donors participating. School of Nursing won the Academic Challenge, College of Arts and Sciences came in second, and Pamplin School of Business came in third. For the Athletics contest, women’s soccer won first place, men’s tennis won second place, men’s soccer third place, volleyball fourth place, and men’s track and cross country took fifth place. Congratulations to all these campaigns for their great work on #PilotsGive and their dedication to UP students!

University Relations is proud to share this inaugural event with the campus community and is looking forward to building on this year’s success next year. To learn more about #PilotsGive or ask questions about how to participate next year, please contact Amy Eaton, development, at eatona@up.edu.

 

Filed Under: 04-09-2018, Development Tagged With: Amy Eaton, Development Office, PilotsGive

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