The Franz Center is seeking 20 faculty and 20 staff members who want to learn more about becoming a Dexheimer Leadership Fellow as part of leader development at UP, according to Pete Rooks, Franz Center. Dexheimer Leadership Fellows are intended to encourage, develop, and help prepare students for tomorrow by serving as coaches and teachers […]
04-27-2015
2015 Faculty Development Day Schedule
The 2015 Faculty Development Day will take place on Tuesday, May 5. The day’s schedule can be downloaded at this link. Faculty will meet in Buckley Center Auditorium for a continental breakfast from 8:30 to 8:55 a.m., followed by a welcome from University provost Thomas Greene and a keynote address by Martin Monto, sociology and […]
Faculty Awards Dinner, May 5
The 2015 Faculty Awards Dinner will take place on Tuesday, May 5, beginning with a reception at 6 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Board Room. Dinner with faculty awards will begin at 7 p.m. The dinner is by invitation only and RSVPs are requested to university events at 7523 as soon as possible. For more […]
UP To Host National College Theology Society Conference
Theologians from across the nation will visit the University of Portland campus for the National College Theology Society Conference on Thursday, May 28, 2015. The conference theme is “An Unexpected Wilderness: Seeking God on a Changing Planet.” The opening plenary talk, “Resilience: Virtue in the ‘Unexpected Wilderness,’” will be delivered by Agnes Brazal of Saint […]
$500,000 Murdock Grant For Beauchamp Center
The University has received a grant of $500,000 from M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust for the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center, currently under construction and named in recognition of former University President Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. The Beauchamp Center, with an estimated cost of $23.7 million is expected to be completed this summer in time […]
Let Us Commence: May 2-3
The University of Portland 2015 Commencement Weekend will take place on Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3. The registrar’s office anticipates 857 candidates to participate on Sunday’s undergraduate commencement, and 219 graduate and doctoral degree at Saturday’s graduate commencement. Fr. William Hayes, S.J., legendary principal and president of Jesuit High School, will receive the […]
Commencement Weekend Mass Schedule
The Baccalaureate Mass will be held in the Chiles Center on Saturday, May 2, at 5 p.m., according to Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry. As a result, there will be no Masses in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on Sunday, May 3. For more information contact Campus Ministry at 7131 or ministry@up.edu.
Beacon Accolades Keep Coming
A Beacon photograph taken at the Inauguration of University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., won First Place for Breaking News Photography in the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) Mark of Excellence Awards regional competition, according to Nancy Copic, student activities. Freshman photojournalist Hannah Baade took the photo titled “A Hug Between Presidents.” It shows […]
International Student Graduation Reception, May 2
International student services will be hosting their annual International Student Graduation Reception on Friday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Shiley Hall third floor atrium. Faculty and staff who worked closely with international students who are graduating are welcome to join in the celebration. Questions can be directed to Gwen Sandford at […]
Anchors Away: Thursday, April 30
All faculty and staff invited to attend the second annual Anchors Away on Thursday, April 30 on the bluff behind Bauccio Commons from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Please join the entire UP family in gathering together to celebrate the conclusion of the 2014-15 academic year with a barbecue, beer garden, live music from The Junebugs, and lots […]