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 […]
06-24-2019
July 4 Holiday: Offices Closed, No Classes
The Independence Day holiday will be observed for University of Portland employees on Thursday, July 4, according to the 2019 University holiday schedule. All University offices will be closed and classes will not be held. For more information, contact human resources at x8484 or hr@up.edu. Contact the provost’s office at x7105 or staten@up.edu for more […]
Residence Hall and Chapel Tours This Summer
Are you curious about what UP’s residence halls look like? Residence life director Andrew Weingarten (pictured) and Campus Ministry director Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., will offer two guided tours through the residence halls this summer. Each hall’s unique chapel will be featured on the tours, which will be on Friday, June 28 and Wednesday, July 3. […]
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 […]
Bookstore Closed on July 5
The Barnes & Noble bookstore will be closed on Friday, July 5, for routine maintenance, according to manager Erin Cave. They will re-open on Monday, July 8, at 9 a.m. For more information contact Cave at cave@up.edu.
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 […]
Farewell Party for Gerry Gregg, June 26
All University community members are invited to wish public safety director Gerry Greg a fond farewell on Wednesday, June 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Pilot House. Gerry is retiring at the end of the month. Please come by and offer your personal thanks for all that he and the Department of Public […]
Entrepreneur Scholars Program Celebrates 20 Years at UP
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Entrepreneur Scholars Program at University of Portland, and faculty, staff, and entrepreneur scholars alumni and friends are invited to attend a special gathering on Saturday, June 29, to be held on campus in the Bauccio Commons President’s Board Room from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Please RSVP to […]
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 […]