We invite you to catch up on library activities in the past year by visiting the Clark Library’s 2020 – 2021 Annual Report. Find out how we adjusted library services to meet our community’s needs during the pandemic, get updates on digitization projects and treasures in Special Collections, and learn about our ongoing work to further equity, […]
06-21-2021
Fall 2021 Tuition Remission Due
Employees are reminded that Fall 2021 tuition remission requests are due June 21. If you have not already done so, please submit remission requests by completing and submitting the Tuition Remission Application found on the HR webpages in Pilots. A tuition remission summary is also available on the HR website at this link.
Museum Memorial Post: In Memory – Richard Hines, 1946-2021
The University remembers University Librarian Emeritus Richard (Rich) Hines for his years of service to the University community as University Librarian and Dean of Information Resources from 1997-2006. Our memorial post from the University Archives and Museum about Dean Hines’ work at the University is found at this link. For more information, contact Carolyn Connolly, […]
New to The Bluff: Maraina Montgomery, Director of Studies Abroad
After an international search, the University of Portland has named Maraina Montgomery, Director of Studies Abroad, effective July 1. Montgomery joins UP from Washington D.C. where she was Assistant Director of Study Abroad in the Ralph J. Bunche International Affairs Center at Howard University. Her work at Howard University was instrumental in internationalizing one of […]
UPGrantsGetter Blog Post: Summertime Grant Events
Whether you are faculty, Chair, or Dean, plan to sharpen your grant planning and writing skills by reading the latest UP GrantsGetter blog post which reviews a few grant-seeking events you can register to attend this summer. For more information, contact Ösel Plante, development, at plante@up.edu.
20% off Saturday Academy classes for children of UP Faculty and Staff
Explore, build and create this summer at Saturday Academy’s camps and classes for students in grades 2-12! In-person day camps will run weekly from June 28 through August 6 at Open School East in SE Portland near Gresham, and online classes are offered weekly throughout the summer. Check out the website catalog for details. University of Portland Faculty […]
PFA Piano Sale
The performing and fine arts department has announced that many fine pianos loaned to the UP music program are now available for purchase. The selection includes baby grands, music room grands, uprights, hybrids and performance quality digital pianos. The Music Program has a special arrangement with Kawai America Corporation and Portland Piano Company that directly […]
Clark Library: Pride Month and Summer Reading
June is Pride Month and we invite you to visit our Pride Month guide featuring some of the library’s eBooks and streaming videos on LGBTQIA+ topics. And since summer is great time to read for fun, we also have a Summer Reading guide featuring a selection of books by Pacific Northwest authors and some travel classics.
Digital Lab: June Workshops
Start your summer with some new skills! Sign up for the Clark Library’s introductory Zoom workshops covering iMovie, Podcasting, Graphic Design, Canva, Microsoft Sway, and Lightworks. Workshops run from June 14 through June 25 and are free and open to current students, faculty, and staff. Visit the Digital Lab’s site to see the full schedule and registration […]
2021-2022 University Bulletin Online
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the 2021-2022 online University Bulletin is now available. You may access the current Bulletin on the registrar’s website, or directly at University Bulletin. Smartphone users can also access the Bulletin using its mobile site. For more information contact Jericho Knight, associate provost’s office, at knight@up.edu.