Construction is moving forward on the Franz River Campus, according to David Hobbs, construction and facilities. With this happening, the parking lot on the River Campus is now closed to faculty, staff, students, and the public to ensure the safety of all. The closure will last approximately eighteen months. The soccer fields may still be […]
04-13-2020
Have You Considered Becoming a Leadership Fellow with the Franz Center?
The Franz Center is providing free leadership training and development during the 2020-21 academic year for faculty and staff who want to learn more about their leadership gifts and habits and about becoming a Leadership Fellow. There have been over 150 faculty and staff from across the University who have been trained as Leadership Fellows thus […]
UP Ranked 7th As Top Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers
University of Portland is ranked 7th nationally among peer institutions as a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers according to a study released by the Peace Corps. UP currently has 12 alumni serving around the world. Since the Peace Corps’ founding in 1961, more than 230 University graduates have become Peace Corp volunteers. “At UP, […]
Sabbatical Applications Due to Deans by June 15
Applications for sabbaticals for the 2021-2022 academic year are due along with faculty development plans to faculty members’ respective deans by June 15, 2020. All materials, including the letter from the dean to the provost, are due to the provost’s office by September 1, 2020. Faculty eligible to apply for a sabbatical must have completed […]
Sangfroid: Poised and Professional After December 7, 1941
In the century plus since our founding, the University has been through a lot of ups and downs. Working from the Archives in the deep basements of the Bluff, we have had a chance to look back, reflect, and be inspired by those who have led the way before us. Today’s offering from the University […]
2019-2020 Butine Spring Cycle Recipients
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship (TAS) has determined award recipients for the 2019-2020 Butine Faculty Development Fund Spring cycle, according to committee chair Hannah Highlander, mathematics. Butine award recipients are: Alexa Dare, $2000, “Streams Transformative Environmental Humanities Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, August 5-8, 2020.” Vail Fletcher, $1890, “North American Association for Critical Animal Studies Conference (NAACAS), University of British […]
Controller’s Office: Electronic Submission of Payment Requests
The Controller’s Office will temporarily accept electronic submission of payment requests while the University is closed due to COVID-19, according to Lori Watson. Please combine all documents into one PDF file and submit to accounts_payable@up.edu. Payments will continue to be processed but please note there may be some delays. Thank you for your cooperation during […]
“Cosmology, Catholicity, & Consciousness” with Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF
Presenting this week’s brain food-packed podcast from the Garaventa Center vault: “Cosmology, Catholicity & Consciousness: Why Wholeness Matters” by brilliant polymath Sr. Ilia Delio, OSF. Taking her cue from Laudato Si’, Sr. Delio explores a new understanding of catholicity today by drawing on insights from quantum physics, neuroscience and evolutionary biology and the nascence of […]
Big Change for Maureen Briare: Welcome (Back) to Nursing
Maureen Briare will be returning to her nursing career by joining the School of Nursing faculty as an instructor for fall 2020. Maureen states, “I am beyond excited for the privilege of being able to accompany students on their journey of self-discovery, synthesis of skills and information, and especially their growth as caring, loving, human beings […]