The bookstore will be closed from Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24 due to the renovation of the Pilot House, according to manager Erin Bright. It will re-open on Monday, July 27 at 9 a.m. for regular summer hours. For more information, contact the bookstore at 7125.
07-06-2015
Opening Mass Regalia Information
The fall 2015 semester’s Opening Mass will be held in the Chiles Center on Saturday, August 29, at 4:30 p.m., and all faculty participating will process in regalia. Faculty who plan to process and need regalia are asked to visit the Josten’s site at this link.
All orders must be submitted by Monday, July 20 to avoid the late fee. Faculty members’ deans will decide if faculty are responsible for payment or if their departments will pay for the rental.
Faculty robing for Mass will be in the north lobby of the Chiles Center; those processing should arrive no later than 4 p.m. to prepare for the procession, which will begin at 4:15 p.m. A representative from Jostens will be available to assist and answer any questions with regard to regalia. For more information contact University Events at 7523 or events@up.edu.
$75,000 Cebula Family Gift
The University has received a $75,000 gift from Elizabeth Cebula, whose family has long and supportive ties to UP. Cebula’s gift will help fund the Entrepreneur Scholars Program and the Pamplin School of Business Dean’s Leadership Initiative.
Elizabeth Cebula was married to the late Leonard Cebula ’53, ’75, a 1949 graduate of Columbia Prep (pictured) who earned a business degree from the University. All four of the Cebulas’ children are UP graduates: Mike ’80 (business degree) Philip ’81 (business), Eileen Cebula Smith ’82 (communications management), and John ’86 (accounting). Elizabeth and Leonard have two grandsons with UP connections: Daniel ’13 graduated in civil engineering, and Ryan, currently a senior majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in business. In addition, Leonard’s late brother Paul ’60 was a UP graduate in engineering.
Entrepreneur Scholars are a competitively selected group of University of Portland undergraduate students from all majors who create new business ventures and social enterprises, as well as implement innovative products and delivery models for these organizations.
The Dean’s Leadership Initiative offers new leadership development opportunities for graduate business students, particularly those pursuing an MBA for non-profit management or a traditional MBA. The Initiative also provides support for undergraduate business majors who are completing the Leader Certificate Program through the Franz Center. It also supports leadership development for officers and aspiring officers in the student clubs in the Pamplin School of Business.
For more information contact development at hanna@up.edu.
$100,000 Galarneau Gift to Engineering
University of Portland alumnus Donald T. Galarneau, a 1949 University graduate, has donated $50,000 to the Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering for the purchase for a high speed camera. Galarneau’s former employer, General Electric Company, will match his gift, raising the overall value to $100,000. Galarneau worked at GE for 35 years as a field engineer. A Portland resident, Galarneau earned a degree in physics at the University and served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II. His interests at the University of Portland include the engineering and science programs. He often attends University reunions and events and is involved with the local Catholic radio station KBVM.
For more information contact development at hanna@up.edu.
Fr. Donato Named Holy Cross Religious Superior
Rev. John Donato, C.S.C., has been appointed to a three-year term as Religious Superior for the Holy Cross Community at the University of Portland, effective July 1. He is succeeding Rev. Jeffrey Allison, C.S.C., who served in that position for the past three years. The appointment was made by Rev. Thomas J. O’Hara, C.S.C., Provincial Superior of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers.
Fr. Donato will continue in his duties as associate vice president for student development in the Division of Student Affairs. As part of his new position, he is now an ex-officio member of the board of regents.
For more information contact Fr. Donato at 8532 or donato@up.edu.
Joane Moceri Takes The Helm, July 1
Joane Moceri has begun her tenure as dean of the University of Portland’s School of Nursing, effective July 1. Moceri succeeds Joanne Warner, who retired after serving as dean of the School of Nursing since 2007. Moceri joined the University as an associate professor in 2012, and began service as the associate dean for the undergraduate nursing program in May 2013.
Before her time at UP, Moceri taught at the University of Washington Tacoma in the B.S.N. completion and graduate nursing programs, and was the founding director of the Pierce College Nursing Program where she focused on increasing the enrollment of underrepresented populations in nursing. Her scholarly endeavors have been published in peer-reviewed journals, as well as presented regionally and nationally. Moceri reviews for the Journal of Cultural Diversity, Nursing, Education Perspectives, and Qualitative Health Research, serves as an evaluator for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and is a member of the Western Institute for Nursing.
For more information contact the School of Nursing at 7211 or nursing@up.edu.
Time For New Endeavors
The development office has announced the resignation of Eileen Pettycrew, who will be leaving to take a position at Reed College in their College Relations Division, where she will continue her skills in gift processing. Eileen has been with the University and the Office of Development for over eight years and during that time she has done a masterful job in processing thousands of gifts. Her last day will be Friday, July 10.
A farewell gathering will take place on Tuesday, July 7, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., on the Bauccio Commons patio. All are invited to join in extending gratitude and appreciation to Eileen for her service and offer best wishes with her new endeavor.
For more information contact development at hanna@up.edu.
Kathy Kendall Johnston Departing UP July 15
The development office has announced the resignation of Kathy Kendall Johnston as director of foundation development. Kathy has been with the University and the Office of Development for fifteen years. At this time in her career, she has reached the decision to transition from full-time employment.
During her tenure at UP, Kathy was instrumental in writing hundreds of grants totaling over $45 million. She worked closely with faculty, staff, and academic and university leadership and enjoyed positive relationships with a number of foundations in the Portland metropolitan area, including the Murdock Trust, Meyer Memorial Trust, Collins Foundation, and the Maybelle Clark Macdonald Fund. She wrote grants to raise funding for scholarships, buildings, campus-wide initiatives, equipment, conferences, special programs, athletics, and student-faculty research.
Kathy also played an important role in successfully securing grants from national funders, including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, W.M. Keck Foundation, E.L. Wiegand Foundation, and the William Randolph Hearst Foundation.
Kathy cares deeply about the UP community, and given her knowledge and expertise, she hopes to be a resource in the future. Her last day will be Wednesday, July 15.
A farewell celebration will be held in her honor on Tuesday, July 7, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., on the Bauccio Commons patio (departing co-worker Eileen Pettycrew will be honored as well). Please join in extending our heartfelt thanks to Kathy for her years of service and best wishes for her new transition.
For more information contact development at hanna@up.edu.
July Digital Lab Workshops
Faculty and staff are invited to use the summer months to expand their multimedia skills. The Clark Library’s Digital Lab is offering beginner-level workshops in iMovie10, Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, and InDesign. All workshops are open to current students, faculty, and staff. Please register online to claim your spot.
New Hire In Human Resources Office
The human recourses office has hired Pili Kaaihue to serve as staffing specialist. Kaaihue has extensive recruiting experience and is a graduate of Montana State University. He worked most recently as an HR recruiter for Stimson Lumber in Portland, and in his native state of Hawaii he served on the Leeward Haleakala Restoration Partnership removing invasive weeds and species, planting native trees, and other land management duties. Please stop by the HR offices on the fifth floor of Waldschmidt Hall to say hello.
For more information contact HR at 8981 or hr@up.edu.