Faculty and staff applications for tuition remission for Fall 2018 are due by Monday, July 2. Forms can be accessed through the human resources website at www.up.edu/hr/. Since deadlines need to match those in student accounts, employees are asked to please keep the following deadlines in mind:
- Fall term: July 2
- Spring term: November 15
- Summer term: April 5
Please note that there are separate tuition remission application forms for undergraduate and graduate course work, and that any graduate level tuition remission benefits will be taxable to the employee on the value above $5,250 for attempted credits and subject to applicable withholdings, and will be reflected on the W-2 form of the tax year the remission was applied. A summary on tuition remission and links to the online forms are available at this link.
A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus on Tuesday, July 10, Wednesday, July 11, and Thursday, July 12 in the Career Center located in Orrico Hall lower level, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Financial counseling appointments with Rebecca Rohleder (pictured) are available during work hours on those days. Schedule your appointment today at 
From June 23 to July 2, a group of 12 senior faculty members will be walking in the footsteps of Blessed Basil Moreau and other figures crucial to the founding of the Congregation of Holy Cross in Basse-Normandie, France. For the first few days, they will be steeped in the history of the order, then spend the duration of the pilgrimage reflecting on and planning for their role as co-disciples among the men and women of Holy Cross congregations.
You are cordially invited to Mass and a reception honoring Bill Reed on the occasion of his retirement from University of Portland on Tuesday, June 26, at 3:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will preside, and Rev. Edwin Obermiller, C.S.C., will serve as homilist.
Anthony Paz and Beth Barsotti both joined Campus Ministry during the summer of 2012, and they are both leaving UP this summer for new adventures in other states. Please join their colleagues to wish them well on Wednesday, June 27, from 4-6 p.m., in the Pilot House. Snacks will be provided and a no-host bar.
Head women’s rowing coach Pasha Spencer-Levitan will offer free rowing classes to faculty and staff on Friday, June 29 and Saturday, June 30. This is an opportunity to step into an eight-person boat and experience rowing on the water with UP friends and members of the women’s rowing team. In each boat, there will be 6 novice/beginner rowers that are paired with 2 experienced rowers and a coxswain. Please register for the class on UP Recreation’s online portal at 
Elise Moentmann, associate dean for students in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been appointed to the position of associate provost, according to Thom Greene, provost. She will oversee all activities related to the development and enforcement of academic regulations, hear all academic appeals, manage the Academic Standing Committee, coordinate the annual development of the University Bulletin, supervise summer school, serve as academic liaison to Early Alert and BITA, manage the course evaluation process, facilitate associate deans’ meetings, and process all adjunct employment contracts among other duties as assigned. She will supervise the Shepard Academic Resource Center, the provost’s athletic advisor, and facilitate other various standing committees. She will share responsibilities with the provost for core curriculum revitalization, new faculty orientation/academy, and University accreditation. She will also serve on the President’s Leadership Cabinet and the Provost’s Council.
The performing and fine arts department is offering a discounted performance of Mock’s Crest Productions’ “The Light in the Piazza” on Thursday, June 21. Faculty and staff members can buy tickets for $16 by presenting a UP ID at the box office, which is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., M–F, or call x7287 to reserve.
Pilot Kids Camp registrations are still being accepted by the recreational services office for all sessions. The ever-popular camps offer games, arts and crafts, sports, and tons of fun for kids who will be in grades 1-6 in fall 2018. Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Fridays. Forms and more information are available at 
Campus Ministry is excited to announce that Veronicca Bathon will be joining our team on July 9 as the Campus Minister for Faith Formation. Veronicca will be responsible for the University’s signature Encounter With Christ retreat program, as well as developing and promoting resources to encourage and mentor students in the growth of their spiritual lives. She will also support the campus community’s interfaith efforts and engage in pastoral care of the campus community.