Faculty and staff are encouraged to join the hundreds of alumni who return to campus to participate in the annual Alumni Reunion Weekend, June 21-24. The faculty/staff registration page is available at this link (link will pre-fill the discount code). All events are free for faculty and staff. We’ll kick-off the weekend on Friday with the President’s […]
04-30-2018
Clark Library: Scheduling Summer Instruction
Are you teaching a course this summer? As you plan, remember that the librarians are here and available to provide library instruction. We will work with you to make sure key concepts are covered and can also create course guides to support your students in their academic research and projects. To schedule a class meeting, please […]
Summer 2018 Provost’s Initiative Awards
The provost’s office is pleased to announce recipients of the Summer 2018 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards. These faculty members have been selected to collaborate with and mentor an undergraduate on a co-designed research experience during the 2018 summer semester: Ruth Dittrich, economics: “Salmon recovery efforts in the Willamette River and the John Day […]
Clery Act Information Due by May 25
To comply with federal law, specifically the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University is required to report “statistics concerning the occurrence of the following criminal offenses reported to local police agencies, or to any official of the institution who has significant responsibility for student and campus activities: […]
Learning Commons Hosting Northwest CRLA Conference at UP, May 11-12
The Northwest College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) conference will take place from May 11-12 at the University of Portland. Register at www.nwcrla.com. The theme is “Blazing a Trail for Student Success.” On Friday afternoon, Leonard Geddes of the LearnWell Projects will lead a three-hour workshop, “Preconditions for Learning: Establishing the Proper Infrastructure for Academic […]
2018 Commencement Weekend, May 4-6
The University of Portland will conduct its 2018 Commencement ceremonies during the weekend of May 4-6. A full schedule can be found at this link. Activities will include: Friday, May 4: Commencement rehearsal, 11 a.m., Chiles Center. Rehearsal is for both Commencement ceremonies and all graduates are strongly encouraged to be present. Doors open at […]
Five UP Student Finalists for 2018 Fulbrights
The University has announced that five students have been named finalists for 2018 Fulbright awards to teach English, do research, or attend graduate school abroad. At no. 4, the University of Portland continues to be one of the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards in the nation among master’s level institutions, according to […]
Clark Library: Exam Week and Commencement Weekend
During exam week, students have a “Find Your Zone” option where they can choose to be in a quiet study zone or collaborative zone as they wrap up their spring semester studies. Earplugs and headphones are also available at the Service Desk. Library hours will be changing at the end of the week (full schedule). […]
Beacon wins eight Gold Circle Awards for Digital Media
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association, based at Columbia University in New York City, has awarded The Beacon eight Gold Circle Awards for Digital Media. This national competition covers content published by student-run college media organizations during the 2016- 2017 academic year. The Beacon placed in the following categories: spot news photograph, sports photograph, editorial writing, breaking news, […]
Baccalaureate Mass, May 5
The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 5, at 5 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Graduates and faculty will assemble at 4 p.m. in the north corridors of the Chiles Center. The academic procession will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. Academic regalia will be worn. According to campus ministry, this will be the only […]