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News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

05-17-2021

Writing Assistance Available for Summer Classes

Summer faculty who assign writing: the virtual Writing Center is open and ready to help your students with their papers-in-process. Rather than using our online scheduler, in the summer, students can email writing@up.edu to book appointments, which will be held on Zoom. Please visit the Writing Center website for more information and for online writing resources, […]

Request for Moms and Dads of Infants

The School of Nursing is recruiting babies (9 months and under) for a modeling gig for FNP students. The students have an assignment to evaluate an infant and estimate his/her age based on certain developmental tasks, size, and other factors. We would need you and your baby to come to campus for an hour from […]

2020 – 2021 Faculty Awards Announced

The University of Portland 2020 – 2021 Faculty Awards were presented on Tuesday, May 11, at the virtual Faculty Awards and Retirement Celebration. Some highlights: • 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 Tammy […]

Museum Blog Post: Baseball-Fever Every Spring

In the school-room, spring-fever is that longing and dream we have stuck inside, looking out with the stirring to escape.  Recess, games, sport are our excuse to run out onto the grass and burn and shine in the glow of spring-time.  Baseball has belonged to spring on the Bluff, and across the United States, since […]

Leadership in Organizations: The Role of the Board, May 25 at 4 p.m.

All nonprofits have two things in common: a need for good governance and a board of directors that provides the governing direction. This Learning Labs session will help deepen your understanding of governance, the role of the board, and general board operations. We will also delve into related issues such as DEI, group dynamics and […]

Clark Library: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and pays tribute to the history, accomplishments, and contributions of people with Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in the United States. We invite you to visit our latest guide to discover more through the Clark Library’s books, eBooks, and streaming videos. Want us to add an item? Send suggestions […]

Clark Library: Contribute to the All Together Project

Challenging times can inspire creative reflection! The library continues to collect creative works that capture your experience of the events of 2020-2021 for the All Together project. Examples of creative works are photographs, videos, essays, poems, drawings, paintings, etc. Visit the site to see some submissions and consider adding yours!  Questions? Please contact José Velazco, Clark Library, at velazco@up.edu.

Join OIEDI for their Summer 2021 Community Conversation Series

Thank you to all who joined us for Part 1 of our Summer 21 Community Conversations. We are looking forward to Part 2: the Story Circle. No preparation or RSVP is necessary, simply email oiedi@up.edu or visit the this page in Pilots UP for the Zoom link to access the June 24 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. conversation where we will […]