University of Portland students Nick Ost and Paul Dilley placed first in the for-profit business category of the $100K Challenge Venture Competition, an expanded business plan competition hosted by the University’s Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, on Saturday, April 25. Their Seattle-based company, Townie Shades, produces sunglasses that are sourced internationally, feature scenic […]
05-04-2015
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 […]
Undergraduate Research Supported Across Campus
Faculty members from a variety of University of Portland programs made it possible for student research collaborators to attend the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 16-18 at Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Wash. It was a one-of-a-kind event for students to present their research, scholarship, and creative activities in all disciplines, according […]
A Given Life: Rev. Richard Berg, C.S.C.
In every aspect of their work, Holy Cross religious carry out at least one of the elements of the University’s mission on a daily basis – Teaching and Learning, Faith and Formation, Service and Leadership. Fr. Richard Berg, C.S.C., professor emeritus and former College of Arts and Sciences dean, incorporates all these elements in his […]
Applications Still Available For Immersion Accompaniers
Faculty and staff members who have a desire to walk alongside students during service and learning immersions trips still have time to apply for positions as Moreau Center immersion accompaniers for 2015-16. Those who have a commitment to service, a desire to encourage student formation, and a willingness to live simply while immersed in an […]
Best In The Northwest Choir Fest, May 8
The University and the performing and fine arts department will host the 41st annual Best in the Northwest Choir Festival, Friday May 8, all day, in Buckley Center Auditorium. Choir members will also use first floor Buckley Center classrooms for robing and rehearsal. Top honors go to the finest middle and junior high school choirs […]
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 […]