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 at 6:45 p.m. in the Mago Hunt Recital Hall. For theater tickets: x7287. For ADA accommodations or more information, contact the Garaventa Center at x7702 or garaventa@up.edu.
04-17-2017
Summer Learning Program: Sign Up Now
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 master of arts in teaching (MAT) program candidates. The MAT students/tutors work with students on their learning needs in math, reading, writing, speaking, and other subjects. If you would like to register your child online, you may do so here. Please direct any questions to the School of Education (x7135 or soed@up.edu).
Apply For Sabbaticals by June 15
Applications for sabbaticals for the 2018-2019 academic year are due along with faculty development plans to faculty members’ respective deans by June 15, 2017. All materials including letter from the dean to the provost are due to the provost by September 1, 2017. Faculty eligible to apply for a sabbatical must have completed seven years of full-time teaching at the University of Portland, or have completed at a minimum an additional seven years of full-time teaching since a previously funded University of Portland sabbatical.
Sabbatical requests are coordinated with departmental planning as well as the individual faculty member’s annual development plan. With careful planning the academic units have been able to take into consideration the needs of both the individual faculty member and the department or school. Additional information about sabbatical leaves can be found on page 50 of the Faculty Handbook.
For more information contact the provost’s office at x7105 or staten@up.edu.
“Jesus Christ Superstar” Taklback Session, April 20
The performing and fine arts department will present “Jesus Christ Superstar” from April 19 –23, at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday) in Mago Hunt Theater. There will be a “Talk Back” offered immediately following the production on Thursday, April 20. Gregory Pulver, performing and fine arts, and Beth Barsotti, Campus Ministry, will be the moderators, and members of the cast will also be present. The topic will be “Presenting a Contemporary Christ in production.” All are welcome to attend.April Cybersecurity Focus: Lock Down Your Logins
Did you know that every two seconds there is a new victim of identity fraud? Securing your online accounts especially for banking, email, and social media is more important than ever. There are several practices you can follow to lock down your logins and protect your most sensitive online information. Learn more about how to protect your accounts from hackers in the IS Cybersecurity Blog at https://sites.up.edu/cybersecurity.
Virginia Asuncion Farewell Reception, May 2
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 on Tuesday, May 2, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. All are invited to extend their good wishes to Virginia in her retirement.
For more information, contact Erin Zarafshan, physical plant, at zarafsha@up.edu or x7306.