VPN access with MFA will become mandatory on September 4. Employees who regularly use the VPN are encouraged to test and use this option to identify any potential issues. (Read More)
2023-07-03
Join Us for The Global Perspective Seekers (GPS) First Meeting (Aug. 16)
Global Perspective Seeker is an affinity group to entice faculty and staff’s interest on issues surrounding the global communities. We want to strengthen the awareness of different aspects on issues globally and build community among staff and faculty with lived cross-cultural experience.
Register for the Leadership Fellows Formation Program for Fall by August 18. Available for all UP Faculty and Staff!
At UP, we see leadership differently. We emphasize the inclusive assertion that everyone can be a leader and express leadership through intentionally cultivated knowledge, skills, mindsets, and the leveraging of unique leadership strengths.
New to the Bluff – Ellie Moore joins as Program Manager for Student Engagement
Ellie will be joining the Office of Student Activities as our new Program Manager for Student Engagement. Ellie recently completed her Masters in Student Affairs Administration at Lewis and Clark College. Ellie brings with her a passion for working with and advising students, a commitment to holistic learning, and event planning experience. We are delighted to […]
Universal Design, DEI, and Disability Webinar (July 12)
Please join the library’s Accessibility Committee and guests in viewing a recording of a webinar from the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). When: Wednesday, July 12, 10 a.m. to noon Where: Library Conference Room (LB222) or Zoom Webinar details: “Using A Universal Design Framework to Underpin DEI Initiatives That Address Issues Related to Students with […]
Greg Wiltjer Hall of Fame Send Off (July 6)
Did you know that our colleague and friend, Campus Safety Officer Greg Wiltjer, is a retired collegiate, international, and professional basketball player? Did you know that Greg will soon be inducted into the Canada Basketball Hall of Fame? With all those in Campus Safety who serve us so well, we’re grateful for Greg’s wonderful service […]
Dress UP Clothes Closet (donation-based professional clothing)
Are you a UP student in need of business clothes? The Dress UP Clothes Closet in Franz Hall has a variety of clothing from business professional to business casual – dresses, suits, neckties, shoes, and a host of other items, either to keep or to borrow.
40th Annual International Social Philosophy Conference of the North American Society for Social Philosophy (July 13-15)
The University will host the 40th Annual International Social Philosophy Conference of the North American Society for Social Philosophy on July 13-15. The conference will include papers from scholars from North America and outside focusing on this year’s theme, “Conflict, Crisis, and Catastrophe.” Keynote speakers include Stephen Gardiner from the University of Washington, Amy Reed-Sandoval from […]
Staff Senate Update
Greetings from Staff Senate! We have at long last ratified bylaws, selected into committees and roles, and are now very excited (and a little nervous!) to invite all staff to join us for the first open meeting of the Staff Senate. We will gather Thursday, July 13th 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm in DB 031 […]
UP selected as a member of The Come to Believe Network’s 2023-2024 Design Grant Cohort
The Come to Believe Network (CTB) formally announced the University of Portland as one of the members of its Design Grant cohort for 2023-2024. The selected institutions are: • Canisius University, Buffalo, NY• Holy Cross College, Notre Dame, IN• University of Portland, Portland, OR• University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA• University of San Diego, San […]