The University bookstore will be open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed Saturday and Sunday during summer session, according to Erin Cave, manager. Please be sure to check the Events page on the bookstore website (http://tinyurl.com/oal8rpf) for current event hours. For more information contact Cave at cave@up.edu.
05-12-2014
Ground Broken For Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center took place on Friday, May 9, at the future site of the $23 million center, which will be constructed entirely from donor-supported funding. It is set to open in early fall 2015, thanks to the work of 360 Architecture, Dan Danielson and Soderstrom Architects, and […]
2014 Faculty Awards
The University’s 2014 Faculty Awards were presented on Tuesday, May 6, 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 Karen Eifler, co-director of […]
UP Celebrates RISE Campaign With Heroes Among Us Gala
Although the RISE Campaign doesn’t officially end until June 30, University of Portland celebrated the Campaign’s close with a gala attended by more than 600 friends and benefactors on Thursday, May 8. Called “Heroes Among Us,” the gala honored the men, women, corporations, and foundations who helped UP achieve its ambitious $175 million goal. To […]
Tom Nelson, 1934-2014
Thomas J. Nelson, who served as engineering dean for 19 years (1977 to 1996), passed away on May 6, 2014. A native of Budapest, Hungary, he was born Tamas Janos Neubauer; the family changed their last name to Nemenyi in 1939 to escape persecution by the Nazis, and changed that name to Nelson when they […]
Fall 2014 Shaping Up As Record Class Year
The University has received a record number of deposits – 1,145 for incoming freshmen – and the school is anticipating Fall 2014 to be the largest first-year class in its 113-year history. Jason McDonald, dean of admissions, anticipates the University’s incoming freshman class could be about 1,100, exceeding the previous record of 888. He notes […]
UP Welcomes iUrban Teen Tech STEM+Arts Summit, May 17
The University of Portland will host the iUrban Teen Tech STEM+Arts Summit on Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Shiley Hall, the Bauccio Commons, and Franz Hall. The event, which is being organized by Deena Pierott of Mosaic Blueprint, is free and open to a target audience of African American, Latino, […]
Fall Registration, Schedule Changes Closed May 12-18
Fall 2014 registration will be closed to students and faculty/staff during the week of May 12 for fall room assignments. This closure will not affect summer registration changes. Registration will re-open on Monday, May 19. Additionally, the registar’s office will not be processing any schedule changes for the Fall 2014 semester during this week. Any […]
Learning Assistance For Summer Session No. 1
During the initial weeks of the first summer session, the Learning Assistance Program will offer individual consults on time management, test taking, note taking, reading strategies, reduction of test anxiety, and memory skill development. Individual appointments may be made with Bro. Thomas Giumenta, C.S.C., at this link: http://tinyurl.com/kqm9ffn.
Faculty/Staff Kickball Extravaganza, May 15
Kickball aficianados Joe Kuffner and Mary Beebe, marketing and communications, are organizing yet another UP faculty/staff kickball extravaganza, scheduled for Thursday, May 15, at 4 p.m., on the Shipstad Quad. The weather is forecast to be in the mid-80s, so come out and enjoy the sunshine with your colleagues. Players of all skill levels are welcome, and please […]