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05-09-2016

Third Friday Supervisor Workshops, Session 2: May 20

May 13, 2016

chungEvery third Friday of the month, human resources director Sandy Chung and assistant director Bill Jenkins will hold workshops for supervisors from 10-11 a.m. in the Waldschmidt fifth floor conference room. The second Third Friday Workshop, scheduled for May 20, is about best practices related to the recruitment process, including interviewing and making job offers.

For more information or to enroll, contact Chrys Bossert, human resources, at x8973 or lebs@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-09-2016, 05-16-2016, Human Resources Tagged With: Bill Jenkins, Human Resources, Sandy Chung

Please Load Scholarly Activity Data To Portal

May 13, 2016

Don't forget - remember-reminder dreamstime_m_16642129.jpgFaculty members are reminded to load their scholarly activity on the portal in PilotsUP. Data obtained through the portal will be used to populate A Community of Scholars, published by the provost’s office. That data will also be used for the Clark Library’s annual celebration of UP authors. Faculty members will send the data to their respective deans as a part of annual self-evaluation, and they can also use it to develop their personal curriculum vitae.

For any questions about uses of the portal, please contact John Orr (orr@up.edu); for questions about how to use the tool, please contact Michele Leasor (leasor@up.edu).

Filed Under: 05-02-2016, 05-09-2016, 05-16-2016, Academics Tagged With: A Community of Scholars, John Orr, Michele Leasor

There Will Be Joy in Stumpville: 19th Annual UP Day, May 20

May 13, 2016

baseball mitt DTThe 19th Annual UP Day at Joe Etzel Field is scheduled for a doubleheader on Friday, May 20, when the Pilots take on Saint Mary’s. The first game is set for 2 p.m. All employees and family members are welcome to attend the game at no charge and also enjoy complimentary hot dogs (vegetarian alternatives will be available as well), chips, and soda courtesy of Bon Appetit. There will also be prizes raffled off every half-inning, so come out and cheer the Pilots on to victory. Department heads and office directors are encouraged to allow as many employees to attend the game as possible.

For more information on UP Day contact Jon Brooks, athletics, at 7431 or brooksj@up.edu.

Filed Under: 04-25-2016, 05-02-2016, 05-09-2016, 05-16-2016, Athletics Tagged With: Pilots Day, UP Day

New Gift By Allen and Kathleen Lund Announced

May 6, 2016

lunds150University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., announced at the May Board of Regents meeting that Allen and Kathleen Lund have made a significant gift in support of the University of Portland. This gift brings the Lund family commitment to the University to over $10 million. To honor the Lunds’ new commitment and past charitable contributions, the new residence hall scheduled to open in August will be named Lund Family Hall.

The Lunds are longtime supporters of the University of Portland and Catholic education. Allen is the president and CEO of the Allen Lund Company, a transportation and logistics brokerage, which he established in 1976. He is chairman of the University of Portland’s Board of Regents and has been a member of the board since 2001.

Allen and Kathleen Lund recently received the University’s highest honor, the Christus Magister medal, at the 2016 Commencement ceremonies, in recognition of their dedication to the mission of the University. Their support made possible the University’s Bell Tower, which has quickly become an iconic campus landmark since its dedication in 2009. The Lunds’ support also includes the establishment of an endowed scholarship, the building of the new Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center, and the aquisition of a rare Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible, which is on permanent display in the Clark Library.

For more information contact development at hanna@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-09-2016, Development, University Relations Tagged With: Allen and Kathleen Lund, Lund Family Hall, Rev. Mark L. Poorman C.S.C.

2016 Faculty Awards

May 6, 2016

moentmann copyThe University’s Faculty Awards were presented on Tuesday, May 3, at the Faculty Awards Dinner, with the following results:

  • The James Culligan Award, established in 1953 in memory of a dedicated servant of the University and presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of distinguished service, was presented to Elise Moentmann, history (pictured). Winners of the Culligan Award wear the medal with their academic regalia, as a sign of the University’s highest faculty honor.
  • The Deans’ Award for Faculty Leadership, presented annually to a tenured faculty member who exemplifies, in an extraordinary way, the qualities of teaching and scholarship described in the University’s Articles of Administration for appointment, advancement in rank, and tenure, was presented to Laurie McLary, international languages and cultures.
  • The Outstanding Teaching Award, presented annually by the University’s Committee on Teaching and Scholarship to a faculty member who is a particular exemplar of the University’s commitment to superb teaching, was presented to Hannah Callender, mathematics.
  • The Outstanding Scholarship Award, presented annually by the University’s Committee on Teaching and Scholarship to a faculty member who presents unusually significant and meritorious achievement in professional scholarship during the past two academic years, and whose work substantively enhances the effectiveness of his or her classroom teaching, was presented to Elinor Sullivan, biology.

For more information contact the provost’s office at 7105 or provost@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-09-2016, Academics Tagged With: Eleanor Sullivan, Elise Moentmann, Faculty Awards, Hannah Callender, Laurie McLary

French Studies Students Granted Teaching Assistantships

May 6, 2016

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Three French teaching assistantships were applied for and granted to University of Portland French studies graduates by the French government, according to Trudie Booth, international languages and cultures. Kealey Johnson ’16 will teach in Lyon, Douglas Blair ’15 will teach in Lille, and Clare Munger ’15 has declined her assistantship to pursue a teaching career in Portland, Ore.

The assistantships are sponsored by the French Ministry of Education and the Cultural Services office of the French Embassy and give eligible French majors the opportunity to teach English in French elementary and high schools.

The French Ministry of Education sets aside over 1,100 Teaching Assistantships for Americans every year, and recipients work in France for 7 months, teaching English to French students of all ages.

For more information contact Madame Booth at 7250 or booth@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-09-2016, Academics, International Languages & Cultures Tagged With: Douglas Blair, French Studies, Kealey Johnson, Trudie Booth

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Information

May 6, 2016

Tablet - Happy woman holding digital tablet dreamstime_m_27971475.jpgFull-time University of Portland employees who have student loans may be able to receive loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program since they work for a not-for-profit organization. This information comes from the Federal Student Aid Office, which monitors the program.

The major draw for this program is that the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program “forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer.”

To find out more about how this program works, go to this link. Please note that UP cannot enroll employees in or approve them for this program, and not all student loans are eligible. Please contact the Federal Student Aid Office directly for information on eligibility.

For more information contact human resources at hr@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-09-2016, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: Federal Loan Forgiveness, Human Resources

Listen UP: Recordings of School Songs Available

May 6, 2016

UPfightsongThe Clark Library is pleased to announce its newest digital collection: University of Portland Songs. This time capsule of audio files features the University Singers performing school spirit and alma mater songs going back to the days of Columbia University. Digital images of the sheet music are also included, so other aspiring performers can bring these works to life.

Filed Under: 05-09-2016, Academics, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, University of Portland Songs

Alumni Benefits Program: Pilot Perks

May 6, 2016

cappuccino.jpgThe Office of Alumni Relations has announced the launch of a new and improved alumni benefits program, titled Pilot Perks. The free program features exclusive benefits and discounts for University of Portland alumni with partners both on campus and across Portland, including Nike, Lardo, Pittock Mansion, BIKETOWN, and more. All you need to access Pilots Perks is a membership card, which will arrive in mail boxes in the next several weeks. View the full list of Pilot Perks here.

More information about the Pilot Perks alumni benefits program is available at up.edu/alumni.

Filed Under: 05-09-2016, Alumni, Campus Services Tagged With: Alumni relations, Pilots Perks

Farewell to Pili Kaaihue, May 12

May 6, 2016

pilik copyHuman resources will be saying farewell to Pili Kaaihue on Thursday, May 12, at 10:30 a.m., in the fifth floor conference room of Waldschmidt Hall. Pili has been a tremendous asset to the HR team and will be deeply missed. He has accepted a position at Providence as a full-time recruiter. All are welcome to join in thanking Pili for his hard work at UP and wishing him well.

For more information contact HR at hr@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-09-2016, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resources, Pili Kaaihue

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