Research involving human subjects must be submitted to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for review. During fall and spring semesters, the IRB meets monthly to review proposals requiring full board review. The IRB does not meet as a full board during June and July. Please plan accordingly and submit any proposals that may require full […]
04-18-2016
Course Packs Due, Please
All faculty and instructors must turn in their course pack materials for summer classes to the printing services office before leaving campus at the end of the spring semester, according to Kassie Hansen, printing services. The lead time is needed so printing services staff can obtain copyright permissions and organize the packs for production before […]
Brian Doyle Wins Oregon Book Award
Brian Doyle, marketing and communications, has won the 2016 Leslie Bradshaw Award for Young Adult Literature for his novel, Martin Marten, as part of this year’s Oregon Book Awards. The Oregon Book Awards are presented annually by Literary Arts, Inc. for “the finest accomplishments by Oregon writers who work in genres of poetry, fiction, literary […]
“The Sacredness of the Ordinary,” with Fr. Tom Hosinski, C.S.C., April 20
All are welcome to join the Garaventa Center in honoring distinguished theologian Fr. Tom Hosinski, C.S.C., as he offers his final lecture before retiring at the end of the spring 2016 semester. His lecture, “The Sacredness of the Ordinary,” is set for Wednesday, April 20, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The sacred […]
A Lecture With Tim Wise, April 21
Anti-racism writer and educator Tim Wise will speak on the University campus on Thursday, April 21, at 4 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons (quiet side). Due to space limitations, this is a private event for UP students, faculty, and staff only; please bring University of Portland ID to enter the event. Wise he has given […]
Retiring Faculty Ceremony, Reception, April 22
The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2016 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office: Robert Butler, environmental sciences Howard Feldman, business Drew Harrington, library Rev. Thomas Hosinski, C.S.C., theology James Seal, business Larry Lewis, business. A ceremony for all 2016 retirees will take place on Friday, April […]
$100K Challenge Venture Competition, April 23
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation will present its annual $100K Challenge Venture Competition on Saturday, April 23, in Shiley Hall room 301. This competition provides students with the opportunity to receive feedback from experts in the entrepreneurial community, win cash prizes, and acquire legal and other services that will help advance an […]
New Third Friday Supervisor Workshops
Every third Friday of the month, human resources director Sandy Chung and assistant director Bill Jenkins will hold workshops for supervisors. The workshops will take place from 10-11 a.m. in the Waldschmidt fifth floor conference room. The first Third Friday Workshop, scheduled for April 22 at 10 a.m., is about performance management and annual evaluations. […]
Scholarly Activity Portal Ready For Faculty Input
The scholarly activity portal is always live and ready for faculty input on PilotsUP under the “Academics” tab. The data obtained via the portal is used to populate A Community of Scholars, published annually by the provost’s office. That data will also be used for the Clark Library’s annual celebration of UP authors. Additionally, faculty […]
Faculty/Staff Kickball Game: It’s Back!
University events and recreational services have organized the return of the Faculty/Staff Kickball Game on Wednesday, May 4, at 4 p.m., on the Shipstad quad. We hope you can join us to celebrate the end of the academic year and the start of the summer. All skill and fan levels are welcome. Please encourage your […]