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05-06-2019

TIAA Representative Visit, May 28-30

May 24, 2019

A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus for financial counseling sessions on May 28, 29, and 30, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Appointments with Rebecca Rohleder (pictured) are available during work hours on those days in the Career Center in Orrico Hall. Schedule your appointment today at www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or by calling […]

Filed Under: 04-22-2019, 04-29-2019, 05-06-2019, 05-13-2019, 05-20-2019, 05-27-2019, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resouces, TIAA

Summer Soccer Camps: 20% Discount for Faculty and Staff

May 24, 2019

Discounts are available to faculty and staff for summer soccer camps located on campus: Women’s Soccer Camps: Look here for more information. Use promo code GOPILOTS for a 20 percent discount Men’s Soccer Camps: Look here for more information. Use promo code EMPLOYEE for a 20 percent discount Please note: While members of the UP […]

Filed Under: 05-06-2019, 05-20-2019, 05-27-2019, Athletics Tagged With: Athletics, UP Soccer Camps

Summer Traffic Restrictions, Road Closures: May 13-July 20

May 17, 2019

With the conclusion of the 2018-2019 academic year, work will commence to complete the plaza, road, and landscaping work that was started last summer for Dundon-Berchtold Hall. As with last year, the road between the Pilot House and Waldschmidt Hall will be closed. A preliminary schedule has the road closed starting on May 13 and re-opening […]

Filed Under: 05-06-2019, 05-13-2019, 05-20-2019, Campus Services, University Operations Tagged With: Dundon-Berchtold Hall, University Operations

Peter Rachor’s Farewell Gathering, May 14

May 10, 2019

Please join the Pamplin School of Business and the Franz Center as we say goodbye to Peter Rachor, Director of Entrepreneurship. The gathering will be held on Tuesday, May 14, from 4 to 6 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120.  All University employees are invited to extend their good wishes to Peter. If you have […]

Filed Under: 04-29-2019, 05-06-2019, 05-13-2019, Academics, Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation Tagged With: Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Peter Rachor

Study on Multnomah Falls: Participants Needed

May 10, 2019

Ruth Dittrich, economics, is working with the U.S. Forest Service in performing a study on the visitor experience of Multnomah Falls this summer, and she would like to test their survey method before it is used in the field. They are searching for individuals who have been to Multnomah Falls and would be willing to […]

Filed Under: 05-06-2019, 05-13-2019, Academics Tagged With: Multnomah Falls, Ruth Dittrich

Clark Library: Scheduling Summer Instruction

May 10, 2019

Are you teaching a course this summer? As you plan, remember that the librarians are available to provide library instruction. We will collaborate 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 email […]

Filed Under: 05-06-2019, 05-13-2019, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Jose Velazco, Scheduling Summer Instruction, Stephanie Michel

Prayers, Please: Peng “Mona” Wang

May 3, 2019

A note to the UP community from interim physical plant director Joe Cates: “I am very sorry to inform everyone that Peng (Mona) Wang recently passed away while she was on leave. Mona was respected and appreciated by all who knew her. She held herself to the highest standard, and had a way of winning […]

Filed Under: 05-06-2019, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Joe Cates, Peng "Mona" Wang, physical plant

German Studies Announces DAAD Summer Language Stipends

May 3, 2019

The German studies program of the Department of International Languages and Cultures is pleased to announce three recipients of the German Academic Exchange Service’s (DAAD) summer language and culture course stipends. Caitlyn Hott ’21 and Elizabeth Reich ’21 are heading to Düsseldorf, Germany in June for four weeks of intensive German language and culture instruction. […]

Filed Under: 05-06-2019, Academics, International Languages & Cultures Tagged With: Carolyn Hott, Elizabeth Reich, German Studies, Jeffrey White, Maddy Smith

Faculty, Staff Immersion Accompaniers Needed for 2019-2020 Academic Year

May 3, 2019

As you head into the summer months and think about the upcoming year, the Moreau Center for Service and Justice would like to invite faculty and staff to consider serving as immersion accompaniers for the 2019-20 academic year. Applications are due by Sunday, September 15 using the online application found here, and Moreau Center staff would like to give […]

Filed Under: 04-29-2019, 05-06-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Moreau Center Tagged With: Immersion Accompaniers, Moreau Center, Tyler Wagner

Summer Provost’s Initiative for Undergrad Research Awards

May 3, 2019

The Summer Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research has been awarded to the following faculty members and their student collaborators: Martin Cenek, computer science Laurie Dizney, biology Andrew Eshleman, philosophy Nicole Ralston, education Giannina Reyes-Giardiello, Spanish Sarina Saturn, psychological sciences For more information about future Provost Initiative applications, please contact John Orr at orr@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-06-2019, Academics, John Orr, Provost's Office, Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement Tagged With: John Orr, Provost's Initiative on Undergraduate Research

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Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “A Spirituality of Desert Discipleship for Our Times. Reflections on the Readings of the Third Sunday of Advent.” VoiceAfrique.org. December 13, 2025.

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