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04-17-2017

Still Room in Pilot Kids Camp: Registration Open Now

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 of University of Portland students, faculty, staff, or alumni receive a $10 discount per session.

The camps run Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and Fridays 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Remaining camp dates for 2017:

  • Session 3: July 10-14
  • Session 4: July 31-Aug 4

“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.”

Brochure and application forms are available at this link. For more information, contact Brian Dezzani, recreational services, at dezzani@up.edu or x7177.

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

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 21 to prostwithprofs@up.edu.

Mary Oakes Presenting 2017 “Last Lecture”

As the kick-off of Senior Night, Last Lecture is an opportunity for a beloved professor to share photos, stories, and sentimental life advice as seniors prepare for commencement and beyond. Each year, the Senior Class Campaign Committee nominates eight professors and the entire senior class has an opportunity to vote for who will speak. The Class of 2017 is excited to announce that Mary Oakes, instructor and simulation program manager in the School of Nursing, will be this year’s presenter. Honorable mention as well for the other professors who were nominated: Alexa Dare, communications; Ted Eckmann, environmental sciences; Kyle Flann, biology; Ryan Kenton, biology; Lars Larson, English; Mark Pitzer, psychology; and Stephanie Salomone, mathematics.

Oakes will be giving her lecture on Wednesday, April 26, at 7 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. While seating may be limited, all faculty and staff are invited to celebrate with the soon-to-be graduates at Prost with Profs in the Pilot House immediately following the presentation. Join us in congratulating Mary Oakes on this wonderful honor!

For questions or more information about the Senior Class Campaign, contact Trevor Harvey, development, at harvey@up.edu.

Seventh UP Student Offered 2017 Fulbright Grant

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 ’18 (Malaysia), Jocelin Morales ’18 (Mexico), Pearl Kahle ’17 (ETA in Germany), and Hanna Nightingale ’17 (Germany. In addition, Parkes Kendrick ’17 was selected as an alternate for study in the United Kingdom.

For more information go to this link.

All Hands On Deck Crowdfunding Site Open!

As part of All Hands On Deck, the University’s first annual giving campus campaign, the Office of Development has launched a crowdfunding site for the UP women’s rowing team. Crowdfunding is a fast and excellent way to generate support for important projects like the new rowing center on the lower campus. Through the rowing crowdfunding site, the Women’s team can harness the energy of hundreds of loyal supporters to help them realize their goal of $25,000.

As a faculty or staff member, you can be a part of this mobilization towards building the rowing center. Will you join us in supporting the team and the development of the lower campus? A gift of any size will help launch this project and will be also be counted toward this year’s annual giving campaign.

If you haven’t heard already, UP will be one of only two universities on the West Coast to have this kind of center on campus. It will also be a game-changer for the team, accommodating better practice times, allowing for more rest and recovery, and providing a centralized training space for boats and equipment. The rowing team practices 26 weeks out of the year (and averages a 3.5 GPA), and spends about 40 minutes per practice in travel time.

From now until May 7, the All Hands on Deck annual giving campaign is combining student philanthropy (including the rowing team, faculty and staff giving) and parent giving. By uniting the efforts of charitable giving from those closest to UP, we can send a powerful message to the more than 7,500 donors who support UP each year: that those closest to UP believe UP is worth supporting, and that UP is our home and giving starts here.

Whether it is the new rowing center, a scholarship, research, faculty awards, department enhancements, or to one of the many supportive centers on campus—like Garaventa, Career Services, Moreau Center, or Franz—your participation and donation is important. Thanks for helping to make UP extraordinary!

To learn more about All Hands On Deck, please visit giving.up.edu or visit the rowing crowdfunding site.

Retiring Faculty Ceremony, April 19

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 this year, will also be honored.

A ceremony and reception for all 2017 retirees will take place on Wednesday, April 19, at 3:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons board room. For more information contact Staten at x7105 or staten@up.edu.

 

 

In Memoriam: Rev. David Sherrer, C.S.C.

Rev. David Sherrer, C.S.C., who served for many years at the University of Portland in numerous roles — as a member of the English faculty, department chair, dean of the Graduate School, and academic vice president— passed away on Thursday, April 13, at Holy Cross House in Notre Dame, Indiana. Fr. Sherrer had been retired since 2005 and resided until recently in the UP Holy Cross Community.

A wake service will be held at Moreau Seminary on the campus of the University of Notre Dame on Tuesday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., and a Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 19, at 3:30 p.m., in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery at Notre Dame.

A Memorial Mass for Fr. Sherrer will be celebrated at the University of Portland on Monday, April 24, at 5 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher, with a reception following.

For more information contact the president’s office at x7101.

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

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 of hours reconnecting with campus neighbors. Friday, April 21, from 4-6 p.m., in the Garaventa Center, Franz 330 (note that this is a change in dates from the “save the date” napkins sent out at the beginning of the year). We hope to see you there! For more information, contact Karen Eifler at eifler@up.edu.

2017 Retiring University Faculty Post

Congratulations to our retiring faculty! The University Archives and Museum announces a new post on our blog featuring these five members of the University faculty. Visit our site for a slideshow of the honored retirees and see how they’ve changed over the years.

To complement the blog post, the museum also has a photograph display of this year’s retiring faculty in the display case on the first floor of Buckley Center (across from the Studies Abroad office).

Please contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at x8038 or piatz@up.edu for more information.

Caring for Aging Parents Workshop: April 19

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, at 6:30 p.m., in Franz 120. The cost is $5 for alumni, faculty, staff, and guests. Snacks will be provided.

Please RSVP at this link.