As the University prepares for its upcoming re-accreditation visit in October 2019, the accreditation working group has completed a first draft of UP’s self-study and would like your feedback. In addition to any factual, grammatical, or linguistic corrections you have to offer, we are most interested in any program highlights that you’d like to share […]
04-15-2019
2019 UP Fulbright Finalists Announced
The University’s latest finalists for Fulbright awards have been announced, according to John Orr, undergraduate scholarly engagement: Sitara Nath (CAS): English Teaching Assistant (ETA) to Malaysia Lucas Cummings (Pamplin School of Business): ETA to Malaysia Ian Saner (CAS): Community-Based Combined Award to Austria Christina Francisco (CAS): ETA to Germany Claire Kearney (CAS): Research to Germany. […]
All Welcome for Sacraments of Initiation, Saturday April 20
Please join us as we pray with and for those who will receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 20, at 8:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The elect (those to be baptized), include Kira Champelli, Isabella Horning, and Tshombé Brown. We will also celebrate First Eucharist and Confirmation for […]
Holy Week Easter Triduum at UP
Campus Ministry will offer a number of services in celebration and observance of Holy Week, known as the Easter Triduum, all in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher: Triduum morning prayers: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, April 18, 19, 20, at 9 a.m. Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 4:30 p.m., April 18 Good Friday Liturgy: […]
Lenten Visio Divina, April 17
Campus Ministry and the Garaventa Center invite you to join with others for Lenten Visio Divina on Wednesday, April 17, during Holy Week, from 12:35-1 p.m., following noon Mass in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Visio Divina is an ancient form of Christian prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to enter into a sacred image, […]
Ignite Grants Awarded
The Provost’s office is pleased to announce the second cohort of Ignite Grant awardees. This award program supports new ideas and approaches for course, curriculum, and program development that make an innovative contribution to UP’s teaching and learning future. The following faculty will receive a $5,000 grant to explore new ideas that have the potential […]
Clark Library: Call for Summer Course Reserves
Are you teaching this summer? Clark Library staff are ready to tackle summer session course reserves. We handle copyright screening and scan materials to meet accessibility standards. If you plan to reuse items that were previously on reserve, let us know and we can find that list in our archive. For new course reserves, email […]
2019 Retiring Faculty Ceremony, Reception: April 17
The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2019 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office: Russell Butkus, theology & environmental studies Susan Hinken, Clark Library Mead Hunter, performing and fine arts Marcela Cinta, international languages and cultures A ceremony and reception for all 2019 retirees will take place […]
Annual UP Jazz Festival, April 17-18
The annual University of Portland Jazz Festival will be held on April 17-18, 2019 at the Chiles Center. This event will feature performances by high school and middle school jazz bands from throughout the region, who will also receive clinics from area jazz musicians and educators. High school bands will perform throughout the day on […]
TLC Tip of the Week: Untethered Lecture Capture
At a recent brownbag lunch, four faculty members shared tips for getting started on Untethered Lecture Capture. Their lessons learned in two years of implementing this approach are distilled at this link. For more information or questions, contact Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, at eifler@up.edu.