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07-09-2018

Fine Arts Student Exhibit, BC Gallery, June 21-August 2

July 20, 2018

The fine arts student art exhibit is open from now until Thursday, August 2, in Buckley Center Gallery, according to Pat Bognar, performing and fine arts. All are encouraged to visit and celebrate the hard work and incredible talents of UP students.

For more information contact Bognar at bognar@up.edu.

Filed Under: 06-25-2018, 07-02-2018, 07-09-2018, 07-16-2018, 07-23-2018, Academics Tagged With: Fine Arts, Pat Bognar

National Association of Fellowship Advisors (NAFA) Workshop, July 19-20, 2018

July 13, 2018

The Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement office is pleased to announce that one of three regional workshops for the National Association of Fellowship Advisors will be held on the University of Portland campus July 19-20, 2018. John Orr and Michele Leasor, along with several other fellowship advisors from Oregon, developed the program for the 1.5 day workshop which focuses on assessment of fellowship advising and features UP’s Michael Johnson, Institutional Research, as a key speaker.

The National Association of Fellowships Advisors (NAFA) mission is to promote the full potential of fellowship candidates through the application process, and to foster the continued growth and professionalization of fellowship advising in higher education. If you have any questions about the Workshop, please contact Michele Leasor at leasor@up.edu.

Filed Under: 07-09-2018, 07-16-2018, Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement Tagged With: John Orr, Michele Leasor, Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement

Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion Announced

June 29, 2018

Effective July 1, 2018, a new academic unit, the Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion, will be created that will include the following functions and personnel: 

  • Director of Equity and Inclusion: To Be Announced
  • Director of International Students: Michael Pelley
  • Director of Studies Abroad: Eduardo Contreras 
  • The Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO)

Offering support to the director of equity and inclusion will be Yuri Hernandez Osorio, coordinator for diversity and inclusion programs in the Office of Student Activities. 

Based on Tactic D 1.1 of the University’s Vision 2020 Strategic Plan (“Create a position to lead and support existing campus-wide international and intercultural endeavors, and to expand opportunities”), Eduardo Contreras will assume responsibility for this unit as assistant provost. The unit will be housed in Buckley Center and it will include a space where students can gather in a supportive environment that embodies the University’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. 

For more information contact the president’s office at x7101 or simek@up.edu.

Filed Under: 07-02-2018, 07-09-2018, Academics, CISGO, International Student Services Tagged With: and Inclusion, Diversity, Eduardo Contreras, Mike Pelly, Office of International Education, Yuri Hernandez Osorio

New Role for Fr. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C.

June 29, 2018

Fr. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., Vice President for University Relations, has accepted the position of Vice President for Mission Engagement and Church Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. Fr. Gerry’s last day at the University of Portland will be Friday, August 10, and he will begin his new role at Notre Dame on Monday, August 20.  Bryce Strang, Senior Associate Vice President for Development, will serve as interim Vice President for University Relations while a search is conducted for Fr. Gerry’s replacement.

At the Provincial Chapter meeting of the United States Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania earlier this month, Fr. William Lies, C.S.C. was elected as the new Provincial Superior. Following his election, Notre Dame president Fr. John Jenkins, C.S.C., invited Fr. Gerry to consider succeeding Fr. Lies in his position at Notre Dame.

Fr. Gerry’s new role will offer him opportunities to grow in his priesthood and to further explore Holy Cross spirituality. In addition to deepening the Catholic and Holy Cross mission of his alma mater, he will also serve as the liaison to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and the Vatican. The move also allows him to be closer to his parents and family in Pennsylvania during a critical time for them.

As Vice President for University Relations, Fr. Gerry has been responsible for the Offices of Alumni and Parent Relations, Development, Marketing & Communications, and University Events.  He is a concurrent assistant professor of political science in the University’s College of Arts and Sciences. He also serves as a pastoral resident in Schoenfeldt Hall.

Please make time in the next few weeks to wish him well on this new path of his journey.

Filed Under: 07-02-2018, 07-09-2018, Campus Services, University Relations Tagged With: Rev. Gerry Olinger C.S.C., University Relations

Administration Promotions, President’s Leadership Cabinet Appointments Announced

June 29, 2018

University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., has announced that Andrea Barton, general counsel, and Sandy Chung, associate vice president for human resources and interim title IX coordinator, will be promoted to Vice President and General Counsel, and Vice President for Human Resources, respectively, effective July 1, 2018.

Barton joined the University of Portland in January 2017 as General Counsel and Special Assistant to the President. She oversees all legal matters on behalf of the University and advises the University and members of the campus community in connection with higher education issues.

Chung joined the University of Portland as Director of Human Resources in December 2015. In 2017 she was promoted to Associate Vice President for Human Resources and in May 2018 was named Interim Title IX Coordinator. She has extensive experience in human resources, and is also a member of the California and Oregon State Bars.

There are also four new appointments to the President’s Leadership Cabinet: Rowena Bramlette, who has been promoted to associate vice president for budgeting; Eduardo Contreras, assistant provost and studies abroad; Elise Moentmann, associate provost; and Matthew Rygg, associate vice president for student development.

Filed Under: 07-02-2018, 07-09-2018, Academics, President's Office Tagged With: Andrea Barton, Eduardo Contreras, Elise Moentmann, Matthew Rygg, Rev. Mark L. Poorman C.S.C., Rowena Bramlette, Sandy Chung

Clark Library Annual Report

June 29, 2018

We invite you to catch up on library activities in the past year by visiting our 2017 – 2018 Annual Report. Looking ahead, this fall will mark the five year anniversary of the renovated library. Projects in the works involve updates to building spaces, experimenting with untethered lecture capture in the library classroom, and preparing to host the Tenth Annual UP Authors Reception.

 

Filed Under: 07-02-2018, 07-09-2018, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library Annual Report

Clark Library Guide to Diversity & Pedagogy Resources

June 29, 2018

Are you exploring diversity and inclusion themes in your work? The Clark Library has a Diversity & Pedagogy Resources topic guide that can get you started or supplement your understanding. This guide launched in 2016 to provide readings in support of faculty workshops about diversity. Books suggested by this year’s Faculty Development Day keynote presenters have been added, along with some web-based resources at UP and beyond.

 

Filed Under: 06-25-2018, 07-02-2018, 07-09-2018, Academics, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Diversity & Pedagogy Resources

Nightmarish Summer Commute Times Approaching

June 29, 2018

According to media reports and the Oregon Department of Transportation, a number of bridge and freeway closures are likely to impact commuting times for those traveling to and from campus this summer. Public safety director Gerald Gregg recommends that employees and students who drive to campus check the ODOT link here and plan accordingly to avoid significant delays in traffic.

For example:

  • From July 8 to 23, the southbound ramp from I-5 to I-84 eastbound will be closed entirely at all times.
  • From July 25 to August 6, the ramp from I-84 westbound to I-5 northbound will be closed entirely at all times. During one of those weekends, ODOT will also close I-5 north between the Marquam and Fremont Bridges for paving.
  • From July 27 to August 27, I-84 westbound from Lloyd Center to I-5 south will be reduced to one lane of traffic.
  • Estimated I-84 commute from I-205 to I-5 between the hours of 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. is three hours. Congestion could start as far east as Troutdale, north as far as Glenn L. Jackson Memorial Bridge, and south as far as Sunnyside on I-205.

 

Filed Under: 07-02-2018, 07-09-2018, Campus Services, Public Safety Tagged With: Gerald Gregg, public safety

TIAA Representative On Campus July 10, 11, 12

June 29, 2018

A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus on Tuesday, July 10, Wednesday, July 11, and Thursday, July 12 in the Career Center located in Orrico Hall lower level, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Financial counseling appointments with Rebecca Rohleder (pictured) are available during work hours on those days. Schedule your appointment today at www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or by calling TIAA at 877.842.2028 (press 5 to schedule an appointment).

Please email benefits@up.edu with questions.

Filed Under: 06-18-2018, 06-25-2018, 07-02-2018, 07-09-2018, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resources, Laura Barnard, Rebecca Rohleder, TIAA

Now’s The Time for Stationery Orders

June 29, 2018

Now is the time to submit orders for letterhead, envelopes, business cards, and forms for the upcoming academic year, according to Reneé Byrd, printing services. This allows the publications team to schedule production throughout the summer. Please estimate usage for the next academic year and order accordingly. Letterhead is available by the ream (500 sheets) or by the case (2,500). When ordering, please include a sample of each item and indicate if any changes are necessary. For more information, contact Byrd at x8115 or printjobs@up.edu.

Filed Under: 06-25-2018, 07-02-2018, 07-09-2018, Campus Services, Printing Services Tagged With: Printing Services, Renee Byrd

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