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07-01-2019

Early Arrival Requests Due July 19

July 12, 2019

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 request, please email Ezequiel at delgadoc@up.edu. Departments will be charged $49 per person per night unless it is specified that the students’ accounts should be charged.

Students who are not arriving early for any department but wish to request an early arrival for themselves should submit a Petition Form to Modify Housing Contract to residence life.

For more information, please contact Ezequiel at delgadoc@up.edu.

Filed Under: 06-17-2019, 06-24-2019, 07-01-2019, 07-08-2019, 07-15-2019, Campus Services, Residence Life Tagged With: Early Arrival, Ezequiel Delgado-Cervantes, Residence Life

New Public Safety Director: Sara Westbrook

June 28, 2019

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes Sara Westbrook as the new director of the Department of Public Safety. Westbrook comes to UP with over 33 years of law enforcement experience, with 25 served in the Portland Police Bureau. She served as Commander of the Central Precinct, East Precinct, and the Transit Police Division. Westbrook is passionate about serving people and helping create a safe community for all of us to live, work, and study. We thank her for coming out of retirement to take on the great work of public safety at UP. All are invited to stop by and say hello to her at her office or as she is out and about getting to know the campus community.

For more information contact Fr. John Donato, C.S.C., vice president for student affairs, at donato@up.edu.

Filed Under: 07-01-2019, Campus Services, Public Safety, Student Affairs Tagged With: Fr. John Donato C.S.C., public safety, Sara Westbrook

Order Opening Mass Regalia by July 15

June 28, 2019

It is time for faculty to place rental regalia orders for the fall 2019 Opening Mass, according to university events. The Mass takes place on Saturday, August 24. Orders can be placed online by visiting the Josten’s website. Click on the link for Graduation Caps and Gowns, and select Faculty /Staff Rentals-Opening Mass.
The last day to order without incurring a $15 late fee is Monday, July 15, so please place orders as soon as possible. Rental regalia can be picked up on Saturday, August 24, in the Chiles Center from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
For more information contact university events at events@up.edu or x7523.

Filed Under: 05-20-2019, 05-27-2019, 07-01-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Events Tagged With: Opening Mass Regalia, University events

July 4 Holiday: Offices Closed, No Classes

June 28, 2019

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 information regarding classes.

Filed Under: 06-24-2019, 07-01-2019, Academics, Human Resources Tagged With: Fourth of July holiday, Human Resources, Provost's Office

Residence Hall and Chapel Tours This Summer

June 28, 2019

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. Those who wish to attend are asked to meet at the Schoenfeldt Hall basketball court by 3 p.m.

For more information contact Weingarten at weingart@up.edu or Fr. Gallagher at gallaghe@up.edu.

Filed Under: 06-24-2019, 07-01-2019, Campus Services, Residence Life Tagged With: Andrew Weingarten, Residence Life, Rev. James Gallagher C.S.C.

Summer Session II: Practice Active Learning in the Learning Commons

June 28, 2019

During our compressed summer sessions, students can work with tutors for courses in math, biology, chemistry, French, German, Spanish, and Nursing. The Writing Center is also open to help facilitate stronger academic writing.

All tutoring is done by appointment only. For full details, see our poster, which you can also post on your Moodle pages or office door.

You can also promote use of the Learning Commons to your students by including our program specific PowerPoint slides in your own course slides.

All tutors and writing assistants in the Learning Commons are thoroughly trained, and all content tutors are either certified or working toward certification based on Level 1 of the College Reading and Learning Association’s International Tutor Training Program Certification.

For more information on how the Learning Commons can support your students during the summer or academic calendar year, contact Jeffrey White at white@up.edu or x7141.

Filed Under: 07-01-2019, Academics Tagged With: Jeffrey White, Learning Commons

Beauchamp Center Updated Summer Fitness Schedule 

June 28, 2019

The Beauchamp Center is offering a variety of fitness classes for Summer Session II, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services. Faculty/Staff Weightlifting on Tuesday mornings at 7:15 a.m. and Kickboxing on Thursdays at 12:05 p.m. have been a big hit. This week, Weightlifting will take place on Tuesday but there will not be a Kickboxing class on Thursday, as the Beauchamp Center is closed on the 4th of July.

See the newly updated Fitness Schedule for Summer 2019-v3.

For more information contact Bourne at bourne@up.edu.

Filed Under: 05-20-2019, 06-03-2019, 06-10-2019, 07-01-2019, Athletics, Recreational Services Tagged With: Kaitlin Bourne, Recreational Services

The Log Yearbook Online

June 28, 2019

The Clark Library has completed digitizing The Log yearbook, with all years from 1935 through 2018 now viewable online and also able to be browsed by decade. This yearlong effort was finished in time for Reunion 2019 and provides alumni a way to reconnect with their UP experiences. The yearbooks are also a fascinating window into the history of the University and reflect the unique character of previous decades.

Filed Under: 07-01-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, The Log

Pilot House (Happy) Hours, Bauccio Commons Too

June 28, 2019

Starting on June 14, the Pilot House will be offering $3 pints of beer from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday throughout the summer, according to Samantha Zizza, Bon Appetit. All are welcome to join colleagues and friends for this special summer happy hour offering.

  • Pilot House hours for the summer are 3-7 p.m., Monday through Friday, starting on June 10.
  • Macks Market is on the same schedule, only it will open at noon.
  • The Bauccio Commons is open now, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for breakfast, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch, Monday through Friday.

For more information contact Zizza at zizza@up.edu.

Filed Under: 06-03-2019, 06-10-2019, 07-01-2019, Bon Appetit, Campus Services Tagged With: Bon Appetit, Samantha Zizza

An Evening with Portland’s Wine, Beer & Spirits Movers and Shakers

June 28, 2019

The Pamplin School of Business Education series presents “Wine, Beer & Spirits” on Wednesday, July 24, 4-6 p.m., at the Gallery at Cerulean. Join us to learn about the latest trends from experts including Kevin O’Brien ’04, senior vice president, Zepponi & Co.; Steve Waters ’10, CEO of Backwoods Brewing; Jessie Sheeran, brand manager of SakéOne; Ryan Magarian, co-founder of Aviation American Gin; and Tammy Miller, owner of Cerulean Winery. Business professor Sam Holloway will serve as emcee. Admission includes tastings and appetizers. For complimentary tickets, UP faculty and staff can use promo code “Pamplin.”

For more information contact Claire Moore, business, at moorec@up.edu.

 

Filed Under: 07-01-2019, Academics, Pamplin School of Business Tagged With: Claire Moore, Pamplin School of Business

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