The University of Portland is an enhanced institutional member of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR), according to Ami Ahern-Rindell, biology. One benefit of membership is that all members of the campus community are eligible to become members of CUR and take advantage of reduced rates for upcoming workshops, which include Proposal Writing Institute, Beginning […]
04-28-2014
Communication Studies Capstone Presentations, April 29
Senior communication studies majors will present selected research projects at the Department of Communication Studies Capstone Showcase Night on Tuesday, April 29, from 6 to 7 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. All faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Dann Pierce, communication studies, at 7340 or pierce@up.edu.
Students, Alumni Win Grants and Scholarships
Several University of Portland alumni and students recently were awarded prestigious grants and scholarships from organizations across the world. The University provides opportunities for students to apply for and receive a wide variety of grants and scholarships that encourage further scholarship, cross-cultural learning, leadership, and community service. In addition to two Fulbright Scholarships won by […]
Quiet Study Time
Quiet places are at a premium during final examination week, so the Clark Library is resurrecting its tradition of designating all floors for quiet study from the evening of April 25 through May 1. Student feedback from the end of fall semester made it clear that it was time to try this again, especially now […]
UP Sponsors Third Annual New Columbia Health Fair
The University of Portland co-sponsored the third annual New Columbia Health Fair, “Love Your Body, Everybody,” at the Charles Jordan Community Center on Saturday, April 5, according to faculty sponsor Barbara Braband, nursing. Approximately ten UP nursing students participated in planning, implementing, and evaluation of the event, and worked with 13 community vendors including New […]
And The Winner Is…
The employee commute options survey recently completed by the University of Portland has been submitted to the DEQ, according to Gerald Gregg, public safety. Winners of the two $25 Fred Meyer gift cards offered to sweeten the deal are Brian Doyle, marketing and communications (pictured on his daily drive to campus), and Mathew Gerber, physical […]
International Student Graduation Reception, May 2
International student services will be hosting their annual International Student Graduation Reception on Friday, May 2, 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 Krista Kennedy or […]
New Commencement Post
The University museum and archives have created a new post for their WordPress site with a slide show of graduates and graduation ceremonies over the years at http://wordpress.up.edu/museum/let-us-commence/, according to museum coordinator Carolyn Connolly. Commencement has long served as a capstone for the academic year, and has been held at various times in UP history […]