The University of Portland has been selected to host the 2018 Opus Prize, a $1 million annual award which recognizes individuals or organizations who address critical social issues within their communities. The Opus Prize Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, sponsors the Opus Prize, an annual, faith-based humanitarian award recognizing individuals internationally and […]
05-15-2017
UP French Studies Graduates Receive French Teaching Assistantships
Three French teaching assistantships have been granted to University of Portland French studies graduates by the French government, according to Trudie Booth, international languages and cultures. Emma Bauer ’17, Clare Munger ’15, and Jenna Kunz ’17 will be teaching in France this coming academic year. A fourth UP alumna applied and may receive word later […]
Summer Mass and Reconciliation Schedule
Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and Monday through Friday at 12:05 p.m. during the summer months. Reconciliation will be available on Fridays from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Please call campus ministry at x7131 or ministry@up.edu if you have any questions.
Summer Main Lot Upgrades to Begin
As required by the City of Portland, the University will be completing required measures to take care of non-conforming issues in the main parking lot this summer. Workers will install 28 curbed planter areas with 54 new trees and an accessible crosswalk between the soccer field and Franz Hall. The plan is to start with the crosswalk and […]
Please Load Scholarly Activity On The Portal
Faculty 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 use their school’s report on the […]
Clark Library: Summer Instruction
Teaching this summer? As you plan for summer courses, remember the librarians are here and available to provide library instruction. We can tailor the content covered, as well as create course guides, to support your students in their academic research and projects. To schedule a class meeting, please contact Stephanie Michel, library, at x7418 or michel@up.edu.
2017 Residence Life Staff Awards
The following awards were presented by Chris Haug, director of residence life, on Monday, May 8, at the Residence Life Staff Appreciation Banquet: The Pilot Award for Service within Residence Life was presented to Brittani Klindworth, a first-year resident assistant for Mehling Hall, who demonstrated outstanding service and spirit to the community. The Director’s Award […]
Summer Course Packs Due, Please
All faculty and instructors must turn in their course pack materials for summer classes to the printing services office as soon as possible, according to Kassie Hansen, printing services. In addition, course packs for fall 2017 are due before leaving campus at the conclusion of spring semester. The lead time is needed so printing services […]
Pilot Student Athletes Shine Academically
The complete NCAA Academic Progress Rates (APR) were released on Wednesday, May 10, and the University of Portland has maintained an elite level once again. Each of Portland’s varsity athletics programs from the 2015-16 multi-year calculation rated high on the scale and no teams are subject to penalties. Among the four Division I universities in […]
Faculty and Staff Immersion Accompaniers Needed for 2017-2018
Faculty and staff are invited to apply to be an immersion accompanier with the Moreau Center for the 2017-18 academic year. The opportunity is open to UP faculty or staff members in full-time, exempt positions who have a commitment to service and community engagement, a desire to encourage student formation, and a willingness to live […]