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04-10-2017

Still Room in Pilot Kids Camp: Registration Open Now

June 30, 2017

Pilot Kids Day Camp registration for summer 2017 is now open. The camp is for children entering grades 1-6 in fall 2017 and is staffed by University of Portland students, who lead small groups of campers in active games and sports as well as arts and crafts and drama projects. Cost is $155 per session through May 12, $170 per session after May 12. Children […]

Filed Under: 04-10-2017, 04-17-2017, 06-05-2017, 06-12-2017, 06-19-2017, 06-26-2017, 07-03-2017, Athletics, Recreational Services Tagged With: Brian Dezzani, Pilot Kids Camp, Recreational Services

Prost with Profs, April 26: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!

April 21, 2017

The Class of 2017 invites faculty and staff to eat, drink, and be merry at Prost with Profs on Wednesday, April 26, 7:45-10 p.m., in the Pilot House. The event is meant to celebrate with seniors and toast their success on the Senior Class Campaign. Food and drink will be provided. Please RSVP by April […]

Filed Under: 04-10-2017, 04-17-2017, 04-24-2017, Academics, Campus Ministry Tagged With: Prost with Profs, Senior Class Campaign

Seventh UP Student Offered 2017 Fulbright Grant

April 14, 2017

The Fulbright program has now announced that another student has been named a finalist for the 2017 awards, bringing the total of UP students selected to seven. Ashley Martinez ’17 was offered a Study/Internship to Mexico. The other finalists for the English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) include Jessica Busek ’17 (Luxembourg), Claire Kenneally ’17 (Bulgaria), Alana Laanui […]

Filed Under: 04-10-2017, 04-17-2017, Academics Tagged With: 2017 Fulbrights, Alana Laanui ’18 (Malaysia), and Hanna Nightingale ’17 (Germany). Ashley Martinez ’17 was offered a Study/Internship to Mexico. In addition to the six finalists, Claire Kenneally ’17 (Bulgaria), Jessica Busek ’17 (Luxembourg), Jocelin Morales ’18 (Mexico), students selected as alternates include Pearl KahlleParkes Kendrick ’17

Retiring Faculty Ceremony, April 19

April 14, 2017

The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2017 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office: Matthew Baasten, associate provost, dean of the Graduate School, theology faculty Carol Craig, nursing Wayne Lu, engineering James Male, engineering Zia Yamayee, engineering The late Fr. Ronald Wasowski, C.S.C., who would have retired […]

Filed Under: 04-10-2017, 04-17-2017, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: Carol Craig, Fr. Ron Wasowski C.S.C., Jim Male, Matt Baasten, Provost's Office, Retiring Faculty, Wayne Lu, Zia Yamayee

Don’t Miss the Last Thirst Friday of the Year, April 21

April 14, 2017

Come one, come all, and bring friends! It’s the final Thirst Friday of the year, replete with tasty libations and treats, and as the finale of our tasting menu theme this year, no less than 15 varieties of Lays potato chips from around the world. Stop by for a few minutes or spend a couple […]

Filed Under: 04-10-2017, 04-17-2017, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Karen Eifler, Thirst Friday

Caring for Aging Parents Workshop: April 19

April 14, 2017

The Nursing Alumni Chapter and Office of Alumni & Parent Relations invite you to join us for an educational workshop featuring a panel of healthcare and social work professionals. Learn how best to support aging family members and have your questions answered. The Caring for Aging Parents Workshop will take place on Wednesday, April 19, […]

Filed Under: 04-10-2017, 04-17-2017, Alumni Tagged With: Alumni & Parent Relations, Caring for Aging Parents Workshop

“Jesus Christ Superstar” Pre-Play Panel and Reception, April 22

April 14, 2017

All ticket holders for the Saturday, April 22 show of Jesus Christ Superstar are invited to enjoy a complimentary reception with wine, cheese, and a delicious array of desserts courtesy of the Garaventa Center as campus experts highlight production details and intriguing themes before this much-anticipated show. The reception begins at 6:15 p.m., followed by the panel […]

Filed Under: 04-10-2017, 04-17-2017, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Jesus Christ Superstar

Summer Learning Program: Sign Up Now

April 14, 2017

Each year, the School of Education sponsors a tutoring program for later elementary, middle, and high school students in the summer. The program is held on campus and this year it will run Monday-Thursday, July 5-August 3, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Students entering grades 4-11 in 2017-18 will work with tutors who are School of Education […]

Filed Under: 04-10-2017, 04-17-2017, Academics, School of Education Tagged With: School of Education, Summer Learning Program

Virginia Asuncion Farewell Reception, May 2

April 14, 2017

Please join the physical plant staff as we say goodbye to Mehling Hall housekeeper Virginia Asuncion. Virginia has been a University of Portland staff member for 44 years, and will be missed by colleagues and residents alike. She will be honored for her contributions to the University in a farewell reception to be held in the Terrace Room […]

Filed Under: 04-10-2017, 04-17-2017, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Erin Zarafshan, physical plant, Virginia Asuncion

Easter Holy Week Schedule

April 7, 2017

The University will celebrate Holy Week with the following services in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher: Daily Mass at 12:05pm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday Tuesday, April 11: Vespers (prayer service) 4:10 – 4:30 p.m.; Adoration and Reconciliation 6 – 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 27: Visio Divina 12:35 – 1:05 p.m. April 13: Holy Thursday, Morning Prayer, […]

Filed Under: 04-10-2017, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Easter Holy Week

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Nick McRee, Sociology and Social Work, published “Academic debate and civic engagement in adolescence and young adulthood: evidence from a national longitudinal study.” Argumentation and Advocacy, 61(3–4), 323–338. He also published “When Chairs Shield Faculty from Service Opportunities: Protecting Colleagues or Hindering Community?” The Department Chair, 36(3), 11-13.

Katie Danielson, Education, was awarded a grant from The Spencer Foundation in the amount of $374,940.00 for the “Collaborating Towards Transformational Visions for Digital School Systems” project. Danielson also published “Learning to let go: Transformations in teachers’ pedagogical reasoning about classroom discussion.” Co-authors: Gotwalt, E., Kavanagh, S. Teaching and Teacher Education. January 2026

Daniel Bulek, Nursing & Health Innovations, published “From monoamine deficits to multiscale plasticity: Twenty-five years of ketamine and the neurophysiology of depression.” Journal of Neurophysiology, jn.00516.2025.

Dave Houglum, Director of Leadership Studies and Leadership Professor of Practice in the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, facilitated a multi-day series of invited leadership development workshops for the staff team at Lutherhaven Ministries in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Houglum led six interactive sessions focused on DiSC-informed leadership, coaching-centered leadership, servant leadership and accompaniment, powerful feedback, and the co-creation of team commitments to support healthy culture and sustainable impact. In addition, Houglum provided multiple individual leadership coaching sessions for staff members throughout the engagement. January 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published the following articles in VoiceAfrique.org: “The Saturated Wisdom of Saint Joseph: Relevant Virtues for Our Times.” (Reflections on the Readings of the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2025). December 19, 2025. “The Gift of the Nativity is Grounded in an Ethics of Neighborliness.” (Reflections on the Readings for the Mass on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025). December 24, 2025. “The Spirituality of Ambition and the Grace of the Incarnation.” Reflections on the Readings for the Vigil Mass of Christmas, 2025. December 24, 2025. “The Theotokos: A Mirror in Which We Discover Ourselves as Bearers of God’s Life to Each Other.” (Reflection on the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.) December 31, 2025. “Jesus Christ: The Revealer of the Grace of Encounters and an Embrace of Difference.” (Reflections on the Readings for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. January 4, 2026.) January 3, 2026. “Christian Baptism as a Summon for Global Justice: What We Must Embrace for Our Times.” (Reflections on the Readings for the Sunday of the Baptism of the Lord. January 11, 2026.) January 10, 2026. Aihiokhai also published a review of The Cross and the Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology Amid Gaza. Edited by John S. Munayer and Samuel S. Munayer. Orbis Books, 2025. Catholicbooksreview.org

Jeff Kerssen-Griep, Communication and Media, presented “Teaching with Transformative International Conflict Partners” on the panel, “Healing Divides and Elevating Connections within Conflict & Peacebuilding.” National Communication Association Convention. November, 2025.

Christi Richardson-Zboralski, Director of Marketing – Graduate Programs, published a short story under pen name, Christi R. Suzanne, entitled “Outlaw’s Dust.” In Lisa Diane Kastner (Ed.) 27 Stories: An LA Wildfire Anthology. Running Wild Press. January 7, 2026. All proceeds from this anthology go toward Habitat for Humanity LA. Find it on the Broadway Books website or on Bookshop.org.

Fr. Pat Hannon, CSC, published From Glory to Glory: A Pilgrim’s Notes From the Badlands of Grace. Occasioned by the author’s walking, with siblings, the famous Camino de Santiago in the fall of 2024, the book traces all manner of other pilgrimages—to and from home, family, love, self, and God. One Subject Press, Saint Paul, Minnesota. November, 2025.

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