Join us for a free educational event to learn how you can be involved in a historic effort to advance medical breakthroughs on Wednesday, July 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Food and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP here. For any questions, please contact Ana Aguilera, nursing, at aguilera@up.edu or x8141.
07-08-2019
Watzke Accepts Graduate School Dean Position
School of Education dean John Watzke has agreed to accept an additional appointment as Dean of the Graduate School, according to University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. His appointment is effective immediately. Watzke has ably led the School of Education (SOE) since 2010. During that time, the SOE has frequently been home to the […]
Early Arrival Requests Due July 19
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 […]
Multi Factor Authentication (MFA) Coming This Summer
Due to a dramatic rise in the scope and sophistication of phishing attacks targeting UP staff, information services will be deploying Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for specific services on campus. The enrollment process should take about 5 minutes and it will significantly enhance the security of your account and personal information. MFA combines two or more […]
New CASE Awards for Development Efforts
The University of Portland development office has been recognized with a 2019 CASE (Council for Advancement and Support of Education) Educational Fundraising Award, an honor given each year to exceptional fundraising programs at educational institutions in the United States. UPN is among a select group of more than 90 colleges and universities receiving awards this year. […]
Windows Update Change: Monthly Automatic Restarts Starting July 23
To enhance the security of university computers and the campus network, information services is modifying how Windows updates are being applied to Windows desktops. Starting this month, we are requiring that updates be installed by the fourth Tuesday of the month, after which the patches will be installed automatically, and your computer restarted if those updates require it. […]
New Associate Registrar: Abby McMahon
Abby McMahon has been promoted to associate registrar, according to Roberta Lindahl, registrar. McMahon started as a student worker when she was in school and graduated in May of 2011. She started as a temporary worker that fall and within a year was transfer articulation and graduation coordinator until 2016, when she became assistant registrar. For […]