All departments that will be sponsoring students to arrive on campus prior to the standard move-in dates (August 22 for new students, August 24 for returning students) are asked to complete a Department Early Arrival Request, according to Ezequiel Delgado-Cervantes, housing coordinator for residence life. For departments who need an excel template to submit their […]
06-17-2019
New Director for Studies Abroad: Kallan Faith Picha
The Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion welcomes Kallan Faith Picha to campus as the new director of studies abroad. Kallan comes to The Bluff with 9 years of experience in international education and a deep commitment to student service, program development, and establishing collaborative partnerships. In her most recent role as director of […]
New Family Weekends Coming in 2019-2020
Inspired by the University’s Holy Cross values of hospitality and community, and in response to frequent requests from family members, the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Office of Student Activities are partnering to expand opportunities for parents and family members to experience life on campus with their students. Traditionally this has been […]
New Innovation Minor Director Announced: Salvador Orara
The University’s new campus-wide minor in innovation will be led by Salvador Orara, who will be hired as a Franz Center professor of practice and housed in the Shiley School of Engineering, according Shiley School dean Sharon Jones. Orara has a BFA in graphic design and a MFA in media design. His experience includes numerous […]
Ami Ahern-Rindell National CUR Award
Biology professor Ami Ahern-Rindell has been awarded the Council on Undergraduate Research Biology Division Mentor Award (Advanced Career), a national award which honors biology mentors for their long-term efforts in supervising undergraduate research students. The award committee recognized Ahern-Rindell’s extraordinary accomplishments and dedication to engaging undergraduate students in the creation of new biological knowledge. She […]
Say Cheese Please!
Each month, the marketing office schedules a photographer to take a small number of head shots, available on a first-come, first-served basis, for our online directory. The next session is Tuesday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please e-mail Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, June 24. Photos will be […]
Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 28
The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is the patronal feast for the Priests of Holy Cross. This year the Solemnity is celebrated on Friday, June 28, and the Holy Cross community at UP will mark this feast with a celebratory Mass in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 5 p.m. The campus […]
Fall 2019 Tuition Remission Application Deadline: June 20
Tuition remission requests for fall 2019 are due by Thursday, June 20, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Please note, this date has been moved up to allow appropriate processing time by HR, financial aid, and student accounts. Forms can be found at the Human Resources Benefit Website. Remember, a tuition remission request form must be submitted every semester an […]
Grand Gold, Bronze Awards for UP Publications
The University of Portland was among institutions recognized for their work by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) Circle of Excellence awards. The hard-bound edition of Sweet Dreams, Storycatcher was a Grand Gold winner for book design, one of only 26 Grand Golds awarded. The book is a collection of essays written for […]
Retirement Party for Carol Bruce, June 20
After 22 years of exemplary cheerful service, Carol Bruce is retiring from her position as office manager and de facto den mother for the mathematics and communication studies office. A farewell party for Carol will take place on Thursday, June 20, from 3 to 5 p.m., in the Pilot House. All are invited to come […]